Italy · DAY TRIPS IN CINQUE TERRE
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 10 day trips in Cinque Terre earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.
Set out from Florence with guides such as Claudia, Chris, JoJo, or Alessandro for a 13-hour Cinque Terre day. Choose guided hiking, train travel, or a Pisa combination. Expect steep steps, free time, a possible boat ride, and a small group of up to 25 people.
“Best day trip to the region of cinque de terra. Well planned with very knowledgeable guide . Well worth a visit.”
Join Walkabout Tours for a 13-hour English-language trip from Florence to all five Cinque Terre villages. Guides such as Chris, Claudia, Emma, Manuel, and Noemi lead the train connections, coastal walk, optional Corniglia to Vernazza hike, and seasonal boat ride. Expect a fast pace, steep steps, and striking sea views.
“Ado and Luca were excellent guides. Ado knows so much about the history of the area and is very passionate about sharing his knowledge with the group. The bus was excellent, very new and comfortable and the driver was excellent; drove very safely. My daughter (21) and I did this tour. The day was packed full with moving from one village to the next, and was a little too busy to try going for a swim but the beauty is incredible and I couldn’t have negotiated trains and sightseeing on our own, so this was a great option! We got it all in!!”
Travel from Florence to Cinque Terre by coach, train, and, from April through October when seas are calm, boat. With guides such as Gabriele, John, Alex, and Costantino, you visit Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore. Choose the street food lunch, or explore independently. Expect a beautiful, fast-moving 12.5-hour day with plenty of walking.
“Great all day experience exploring 4 villages of Cinque Terre. Lots of walking and each village was very beautiful. Took the train between villages. Fredericko our tour guide was great!”
Spend 12 hours exploring Cinque Terre from Florence with Ciaoflorence Tours & Travel. Ride a coach, local trains, and a seasonal boat between Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore. Guides such as Alex, Federica, John, and Lorenza keep the day organized while you enjoy free time, seafood villages, and a swim.
“Our tour guide was amazing and always made sure everyone knew what times we had to be back and made sure everyone was present.”
Travel from Florence to Cinque Terre and Pisa with an English-speaking guide, coach transport, train tickets, and park entry included. You’ll explore Manarola and Monterosso, with time for food, photos, and beach relaxation. The optional 45-minute walk crosses olive groves and vineyard terraces. Guides such as Dani, Nathan, and Lorenzo are known for clear directions and good humor.
“A great day! Everything was well organised and the day was fun”
Travel from Florence to four Cinque Terre villages with a multilingual escort, then use trains and, in good weather, a ferry to move between them. Guides such as Emma, Marco, Laila, and Hillary help with meeting points and connections. Choose transport only for freedom, or add train, ferry, and food options.
“The cinque terre, the five villages are absolutely stunning. We visited four of them and unfortunately due to the bad weather we were unable to enjoy a boat ride. Our travel assistant was very helpful and sweet. She gave us interesting information about the places we visited and important tips and suggestions. It was a very pleasant experience at a very beautiful place.”
Leave Florence at 7:00 a.m. for Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso with a guide such as Marta, Sandro, or Federico. Expect coach travel, local trains, optional boat transport, free time, and a long but scenic day on the Ligurian coast.
“Great day trip to see 3 of the 5 villages. Frederico our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable , kept everyone on schedule, made all our trains on time.”
Spend about 12 hours traveling from Florence to Manarola, Monterosso, and Pisa by coach and train. English-speaking guides such as Elizabeth, Ornella, Nathan, and Sara lead the day, with free time for food, beaches, photos, and the Leaning Tower. Expect a large group, tight timing, and plenty of walking.
“Overall the this day trip did it’s job of showing us the towns. I personally would’ve liked more time perhaps in each town. You have the option of exploring or continuing with the guide. We continue with our guide as she suggested a good lunch spot. However, that reduced our exploring timeframe. Nevertheless, it was nice to be at Pisa and climb the tower right before sunset. That glow was perfect!!”
Travel from Florence to Cinque Terre by air-conditioned bus with a licensed guide such as Marta or Martha. Visit Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso, use trains between villages, and take a boat when conditions allow. Add a typical lunch with drinks, or choose a simpler transport option with more free time.
“The whole day was very well organized and we had a good amount of time at each stop to explore. Tabitha was an excellent guide and provided a lot of great information at each stop. Our driver was Carlo and he was very safe!!! Thank you for an excellent day!!”
Travel by train from Florence to Pisa and the Cinque Terre with an English-speaking tour leader. You get free time at the Leaning Tower, then visit Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Vernazza when conditions allow. Guides such as Ned, Marie, Kristina, and Antonello are praised for keeping groups on track, but expect a fast day with crowded regional trains.
“Antonelli our guide was EXCELLENT We were indulge in the Dolce Vita of Cinque Terre the 1 hour train stop to Pisa was worth seeing On the way to cinque terre Ate @ Luca fishery best fish in cone served and topped off with Apriol spritzer”
Pick a ruin, a gallery, a cellar or a boat.
