Semiprivate Day Trip from Florence to Cinque Terre

Semiprivate Day Trip from Florence to Cinque Terre

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Duration: 12 hours
Available in English

Overview

Swap the bright lights, art and architecture of Florence for a relaxed, slower pace on this incredible semi private day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence. A small-group VIP experience, you’ll get off the beaten track for a unique adventure discovering the villages and their culture by boat, train and on foot.

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Semi-private: personalized attention
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Professional English speaking driver/tour leader
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Round-trip transportation from Florence by luxury Mercedes Minivan
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Free wi-fi on board
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Guided tour of Cinque Terre by English speaking professional tour escort.
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Tickets for Cinque Terre National Park
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Boat Ride along the Riviera (weather and sea conditions permitting)
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Light hiking through seaside vineyards
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Free time in one of the villages (for your lunch, not included, and taking a bath if you want)

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There is nothing better than the VIP Cinque Terre Discovery & Vineyards Escapes to explore a real Italian coastal paradise. This is the most complete experience and the only one-day tour to Cinque Terre that will allow you to discover the beauty of the villages while breathing the true relaxed essence of this paradise. A unique adventure. The personalized attention of a knowledgeable guide. Exclusive escapes from the crowds that will reveal hidden, no touristy, gems. Relaxed savouring of two of the treasures of this region: its cuisine made of ancient traditional recipes and its local unique wines. Departure from meeting point in the morning, transfer to the North West Riviera with a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. During the day the guide will introduce guests to this spectacular corner of Italy, famous for its panorama, its wine, its food, beautiful sea and hiking opportunities. Our comprehensive exploration will include the visit of some of the most beautiful villages and landscapes of Cinque Terre National Park (a world-heritage protected by UNESCO since 1997) which are Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso, the villages clinging to a remote stretch of the Riviera coastline. You will enjoy the five mile-long rocky coast lined by thousands of dry walls built on terraces cultivated with vineyards, and the small medieval fishing villages built on rock. Add to this the incredible color of the sea and the sky and you may understand what paradise the Cinque Terre really is. Enjoy the most astonishing views either from land and sea, as we stroll along the national park by boat and walking/hiking on the faboulous trails on the cliff in a perfect mix for a memorable experience. Relish your free time in one of the picturesque villages—a perfect opportunity to savor local delicacies (lunch not included), take a refreshing swim, or indulge in some shopping. An amazing boat ride (weather and sea conditions permitting) will be an additional memorable perspective on the Riviera, to take back home with you the most incredible pictures of this day. This experience is a unique opportunity to explore Cinque Terre in a day, also enjoying a few enchanting escapes from the crowds of the villages. You will have the chance to admire the astonishing coastal panorama from a high vantage point, with a very light hike on an almost levelled trail through seaside vineyards, with almost no one else except you walking on it. Natural amphitheaters of luxuriant vineyards will disclose to your eyes and senses, facing the sea and the open horizon, and you will learn about the unique peculiarities of grape harvesting (that often include incredible steep mono-rails through the vineyards) and wine production of this region. Get the best out of a day out, join this adventure!