Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa from Florence
by Walkabout Florence Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€99Overview
Travel by coach from Florence toward the Cinque Terre region, settling into your seat for a journey through Tuscany and Liguria. The trip lasts about 13 hours and includes transport, a guide speaking only English, and chances to explore multiple villages and landmarks. After a drive with commentary about Lucca, Puccini, and the Carrara marble quarries, you arrive in La Spezia. Here the guide directs you to board a train to reach Manarola, one of the Cinque Terre’s five fishing villages known for its colorful houses and seaside views. You can walk around this village and, if you choose, join an optional hike above Manarola through terraced vineyards for panoramic views of the coastline. Next is Corniglia, situated on a rocky promontory above the sea. You have time to stroll its quiet streets and viewpoints, and pause for lunch at a local restaurant or café. If you selected the Pisa option, your visit will include Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore instead. After lunch, those who opt for the hiking tour will follow a roughly two-mile trail connecting the hilltop villages, ending in Vernazza where there is free time to relax in cafés or swim in the sea. Those not hiking will take the train between villages. From Vernazza, the group takes a short train ride to Monterosso, where you can visit the beach, browse artisan shops, or try local wine. Weather permitting between late March and October, you may take a boat ride along the coast to Riomaggiore, the southernmost Cinque Terre village, recognized for its houses stacked on steep hillsides. If the boat is unavailable, the train is used. If you chose the Pisa option, the tour continues to Pisa to visit Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will see the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery. You will have time to walk the grounds and take photos before the return trip. The day ends with a coach ride back to Florence, passing through Tuscan and Ligurian landscapes. This trip includes transport between Florence and Cinque Terre, a guide, time to explore on foot, and entry to the Cinque Terre National Park except for the transport-only option. The boat trip and Pisa visit are optional extras.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Coach journey from Florence
Travel from Florence in a fully equipped luxury coach. Relax as the guide introduces the route toward Cinque Terre.
Drive and train to Cinque Terre
During the coach ride, hear about Lucca, Puccini, and Carrara marble quarries. Upon arrival in La Spezia, follow the guide's instructions to catch the train to Cinque Terre villages.
120 min
Manarola village
Explore Manarola on foot, known for its colorful houses on cliffs and a small piazza by the sea. An optional hike above the village passes terraced vineyards and offers panoramic views of the Ligurian coast.
60 min
Corniglia village with lunch
Visit Corniglia, perched on a rocky promontory with views over the sea. Walk through narrow streets and viewpoints. Enjoy free time for lunch at local eateries. If Pisa is selected, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore are visited instead.
60 min
Hike or train to Vernazza
Those choosing hiking follow a two-mile medieval trail along cliffs to Vernazza. Non-hikers take the train. In Vernazza, free time is available to visit cafés or swim in the sea.
60 min
Monterosso village
Take a short train ride to Monterosso, which features a notable beach and artisan shops. Free time to relax, browse, or taste local wine.
60 min
Optional boat to Riomaggiore
Depending on weather, an optional boat ride along the coast leads to Riomaggiore, the southernmost Cinque Terre village with colorful houses descending steep slopes. If boat is unavailable, the train is used.
120 min
Pisa visit (optional)
For those selecting Pisa, visit Piazza dei Miracoli with the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery. Time is given to walk the site and take photos before returning to Florence.
60 min
Return to Florence
After the day’s activities, return by coach through Tuscan and Ligurian landscapes, arriving in Florence in the evening.
120 min
Meeting point
Check-in: 7.00am - Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's
End point
Check-in: 7.00am - Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa from Florence
by Walkabout Florence Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€99Overview
Travel by coach from Florence toward the Cinque Terre region, settling into your seat for a journey through Tuscany and Liguria. The trip lasts about 13 hours and includes transport, a guide speaking only English, and chances to explore multiple villages and landmarks. After a drive with commentary about Lucca, Puccini, and the Carrara marble quarries, you arrive in La Spezia. Here the guide directs you to board a train to reach Manarola, one of the Cinque Terre’s five fishing villages known for its colorful houses and seaside views. You can walk around this village and, if you choose, join an optional hike above Manarola through terraced vineyards for panoramic views of the coastline. Next is Corniglia, situated on a rocky promontory above the sea. You have time to stroll its quiet streets and viewpoints, and pause for lunch at a local restaurant or café. If you selected the Pisa option, your visit will include Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore instead. After lunch, those who opt for the hiking tour will follow a roughly two-mile trail connecting the hilltop villages, ending in Vernazza where there is free time to relax in cafés or swim in the sea. Those not hiking will take the train between villages. From Vernazza, the group takes a short train ride to Monterosso, where you can visit the beach, browse artisan shops, or try local wine. Weather permitting between late March and October, you may take a boat ride along the coast to Riomaggiore, the southernmost Cinque Terre village, recognized for its houses stacked on steep hillsides. If the boat is unavailable, the train is used. If you chose the Pisa option, the tour continues to Pisa to visit Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will see the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery. You will have time to walk the grounds and take photos before the return trip. The day ends with a coach ride back to Florence, passing through Tuscan and Ligurian landscapes. This trip includes transport between Florence and Cinque Terre, a guide, time to explore on foot, and entry to the Cinque Terre National Park except for the transport-only option. The boat trip and Pisa visit are optional extras.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Coach journey from Florence
Travel from Florence in a fully equipped luxury coach. Relax as the guide introduces the route toward Cinque Terre.
Drive and train to Cinque Terre
During the coach ride, hear about Lucca, Puccini, and Carrara marble quarries. Upon arrival in La Spezia, follow the guide's instructions to catch the train to Cinque Terre villages.
120 min
Manarola village
Explore Manarola on foot, known for its colorful houses on cliffs and a small piazza by the sea. An optional hike above the village passes terraced vineyards and offers panoramic views of the Ligurian coast.
60 min
Corniglia village with lunch
Visit Corniglia, perched on a rocky promontory with views over the sea. Walk through narrow streets and viewpoints. Enjoy free time for lunch at local eateries. If Pisa is selected, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore are visited instead.
60 min
Hike or train to Vernazza
Those choosing hiking follow a two-mile medieval trail along cliffs to Vernazza. Non-hikers take the train. In Vernazza, free time is available to visit cafés or swim in the sea.
60 min
Monterosso village
Take a short train ride to Monterosso, which features a notable beach and artisan shops. Free time to relax, browse, or taste local wine.
60 min
Optional boat to Riomaggiore
Depending on weather, an optional boat ride along the coast leads to Riomaggiore, the southernmost Cinque Terre village with colorful houses descending steep slopes. If boat is unavailable, the train is used.
120 min
Pisa visit (optional)
For those selecting Pisa, visit Piazza dei Miracoli with the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery. Time is given to walk the site and take photos before returning to Florence.
60 min
Return to Florence
After the day’s activities, return by coach through Tuscan and Ligurian landscapes, arriving in Florence in the evening.
120 min
Meeting point
Check-in: 7.00am - Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's
End point
Check-in: 7.00am - Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.