Cinque Terre Excursion from Florence with Train and Boat Options

Overview

Depart from Florence for a full day exploring the Cinque Terre, five colourful villages designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site: Levanto, Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Depending on the chosen package, you will be accompanied by a multilingual guide and use both train and boat to travel between villages and admire the coastline from the sea. A gastronomic option is also available, featuring tastings of traditional Ligurian focaccia and gelato. The excursion provides free time in each village to explore the streets and sample local delicacies, such as pesto pasta or regional wines. For those who prefer independence, a transfer-only option is available. This includes only the round-trip transport in an air-conditioned bus from Florence, without a guide or train and ferry tickets.

Itinerary

1. Tour leaves from Florence city centre in the early morning , to reach Cinque Terre

   · Non-stop passage

2. Cinque Terre

   The Cinque Terre are a rugged stretch of coast of the eastern Ligurian Riviera (La Spezia Riviera) located in the territory of the province of La Spezia, between Punta Mesco and Punta di Montenero, in which there are five villages (three municipalities and two hamlets) or, as they used to say in ancient times, "lands", which listed from north to south are: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore.

   · 5 h

3. Levanto

   The town of Levanto is of ancient foundation, nestled in a valley covered with olive trees, vines and pines and directly overlooking the sea. In case of Transfer Only option this is the drop off point, where you can start your tour by your own. The ridges of the valley end in the sea with the Mesco promontory and the tip of Levanto. Part of its territory also falls within the Cinque Terre National Park and the Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Manarola

   In Manarola, can relax by bathing in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, taste typical products in the local shops or wander around this small fishing village part of a territory declared a UNESCO heritage site

   · 1 h

5. Riomaggiore

   Riomaggiore, like the other Cinque Terre, is squeezed between the Ligurian Sea and the steep mountain range that detaches itself from the Apennines at Mount Zatta and descends in a south-eastern direction, acting as a watershed between the Val di Vara and the coastal area. The historic center, whose original nucleus dates back to the 13th century, is located in the valley of the Rio Maggiore stream, the ancient Rivus Major from which the village takes its name

   · 1 h

6. Vernazza

   Vernazza is the second of the towns that make up the Cinque Terre, in a bay between the municipalities of Monterosso al Mare and Riomaggiore. It also includes the subsequent village of Corniglia, a fraction of it.

   · 1 h

7. Monterosso

   Monterosso al Mare is at the center of a small natural gulf, protected by a modest artificial reef, to the east of Punta Mesco on the La Spezia Riviera. It constitutes the westernmost part of the Cinque Terre.

   · 2 h

8. Come back in the evening at the same point in the city center

   · Non-stop passage

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be collected at a different location

Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start of the tour at the Sightseeing Experience Center located inside the Santa Maria Novella Train Station ticket hall. • No refunds are given in case of delay in the meeting at Florence • Maximum punctuality is recommended at the meeting points during the tour, for the success of the tour, no waiting times in case of delays on the part of customers and no refunds will be granted • The order and timing of Cinque Terre villages may change

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
• Not recommended for travellers with spinal problems.
• Not recommended for travellers with cardiovascular problems.
• Moderate physical condition required.
• Meeting point at the Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center inside Santa Maria Novella station.
• No refunds for delays at the Florence meeting point or during the tour.
• Strict punctuality is required at meeting points; no waiting time is provided.
• The order and schedule of the Cinque Terre villages may change.
• The boat is unavailable from November to March.
• Street food tastings are unavailable from November to March.
• From 2 November 2026 to 18 March 2027, available languages are English and Spanish (min. 2 people) and Portuguese (min. 4 people on Sundays).
• Maximum capacity of 50 travellers.
• Immediate confirmation upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before departure.

• No refund possible on the day of departure.
• The activity may be cancelled due to bad weather or insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Travellers staying in Florence wishing to visit the Ligurian coast.
• People with a moderate physical condition.
• Groups or individual travellers (up to 50 people).
• Travellers speaking English, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese.

What makes it different

• Choice between three packages: transfer only, full guided tour, or gastronomic option.
• Combined transport via air-conditioned bus, train, and boat (depending on option and season).
• On-board Wi-Fi available in the bus.

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