The Cinque Terre and its five ("cinque") villages, being one of most beutiful (and therefore, visited) areas in Italy, is often overcrowded especially if you want to get here using the local train. Hiring a Private Guide and using the Motorboat departing from La Spezia will make you save a lot of time and, most important, you will have great views frome the sea!
Today you will travel to La Spezia where you will start a scenic cruise
on board a modern motorboat. You will admire beautiful panoramas of the
coast and the island of Palmaria before turning into the beauty of the
Cinque Terre.
The Cinque Terre is a National Park and territory
protected by UNESCO. This zone is characterized by the presence of
typical steep slopes cultivated with vines thanks to terraces. Here you
may witness of the transformation of the territory carried out by Man's
hard work. The suggestive kind of coast falling sheer to the sea, with
cliffs which are often vertical, alternated with small creeks and
enchanting beaches among rocks, with depths rich in fish, make this
territory a real Natural "work of art".
The first stop will be
Riomaggiore where you will enjoy walking along the "Street of Love" a
spectacular path along the seaside that goes until Manarola.
Visit to
Cinque Terre would not be complete without visiting Vernazza, the so called "pearl of the 5 Terre": the smallest, charming beach is home of the Romanesque Church of Saint Margaret, "tucked into a sheltered cove".
During the day you'll also have the chance to taste the famous "limoncino" liquor and "Sciacchetra'" sweat wine: two local specialties you cannot miss!
Boat trip back to La Spezia at the end of the tour, on time to reembark your Cruise.
Cinque Terre National Park, Mini-cruise along the Cinque Terre coast, Riomaggiore, Street of Love, Manarola, Vernazza, Private Tour
- Private Licensed Guide as per Itinerary, 7 hours
- Ticket for the Motorboat La Spezia - Portovenere - Cinque Terre villages, round trip
- Transportation from Cruise Terminal in La Spezia to the Pier (please check the "Notes" box below)
- Lunch
- Admissions not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Gratuities
8 hours
The distance from the Cruise Terminal of La Spezia to the pier where the tour starts from is only 800 meters, so approximately 10 minutes walking.
However, in case of need, your Guide will arrange a taxi ride for you.