Five villages on the Ligurian coast, seen by private boat, on foot and at your own pace.
The five villages of the Cinque Terre, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, cling to the cliffs of a national park on the Ligurian coast. Day-trippers crowd the lanes at midday, so staying overnight changes everything.
Our itineraries arrive by private transfer, include a private boat day along the coast, and pair the villages with Florence, Pisa and the Tuscan coast.
Private and fully custom. Use one as it is, or as the starting point for your own trip.
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The natural pairing, on our 8-day Florence and Cinque Terre trip.
In their own words, from trips we planned.
“He customized our vacation to fit all of my requests. … The drivers and guides he used were knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating for any changes we made on the tour. The hotels he booked were all centrally located and close to wonderful restaurants and sites.”
John and Tiffany
“Every day was well planned using experienced drivers and local guides. … I was so happy not to drive and everything was beautifully arranged and curated daily by David. I would highly recommend this group.”
Jeff and Suzan, southern Italy
Ideal for hiking, with flowers on the terraces.
Warm sea and busy villages; boat days are a cool escape.
Grape harvest on the terraces and calmer trails.
Very quiet; some hotels, boats and trails close.
Something else on your mind? A member of the team replies personally.
Two to three nights. Our itineraries give the villages three days, including a boat day and free time.
The card is needed for the coastal Sentiero Azzurro trail. Trails sometimes close for maintenance, so check the national park’s official site before you go.
By private transfer from Florence or the Tuscan coast, as on our itineraries. Within the area, the villages are linked by a local train.
Read our comparison guide, or let us combine both in one trip.
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12-Day Best of Italy