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When in Florence enjoy a private day excursion to the amazing Cinque Terre, a must see on a day trip from Florence in the company of your personal driver/guide who will reveal all the secrets of this charming fishing villages and escort you through the enchanting sceneries of the Italian Riviera.
Cinque Terre is a series of coastal gems where you could spend a week at just wandering around but you could say that about most places in Italy! Absolutely gorgeous walks between the villages quaint and lovely old towns with their own castles where our guests will be captivated by the magic and beauty of these famous fishing ports! After a scenic drive through the enchanting Tuscany into Liguria region our English speaking licensed driver/guide takes you to the picturesque Cinque Terre (Five Lands), a short coastline area at the beginning of the Italian Riviera where five medieval fisherman villages rested isolated over the centuries as in the past could only be reached by sea. Nowadays these 5 medieval villages blessed with narrow streets, old-time charm, and a strong sense of the sea feature a distinctive architecture and unbelievable landscapes around them.
The area consists of 5 small towns within hiking distance of each other each of which has a distinctly different profile than its seagoing neighbors. In medieval times, the area was described as "the 5 castles". Eventually, tiny communities grew around them, each developing their own old traditions and heritage. The region has just become a UNESCO World Heritage site and a national park allowing for preservation of the natural and cultural surroundings.
The scenery from above Riomaggiore, the oldest village in the Cinque Terre is breathtaking. Once parked at the top of the village we will start winding down walking through its houses which cluster both sides of the steep valley. The walk down will end at the ancient marina, that is still intact as it was about 1000 years ago is one of the most attractive corners of Cinque Terre. We will head onto the famous "Via dell'Amore" (Walkway of Love) a romantic, easy and flat trail carved along the cliffs that offers spectacular views over the coastline and connects Riomaggiore to Manarola. The charming village of Manarola is composed by a myriad of alleys which go all around it and walking along toward the point of the promontory will allow you to have the most breathtaking view of it. The visit will continue using either a local train or ferry which ride along the Cinque Terre coastline that in about 10 minutes will easily transport you to Vernazza the most picturesque of the five lands. Driving out of Cinque Terre is a fantastic moment as the road is one of the most breathtaking and scenic, no doubt this is the most scenic ride you may do in any Italy shore excursion especially when we will reach your final stop of Corniglia, the only village of the Cinque Terre not directly located on the sea to enjoy some of the best views of the Cinque Terre with the opportunity to sample some of the famous local wines (not included) produced in this village since the ancient Roman times. On the way back coasting along mountains and cutting through the terraces will give you unforgettable memories of this enjoyable Florence day trip.
Cinque Terre is an absolute must on any trip to the Italian Riviera and really if you are visiting Italy at all. The vistas and quaint towns are so beautiful and spectacular, that they compare to nothing else that you come across in Italy. Be sure to pack your camera because you will have plenty of photo opportunities along the way!
Contact us for your memorable day trip to the Cinque Terre.

* Private guided chauffeured tour
* English speaking licensed driver/guide
* Private deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle
* Riomaggiore must see sights tour
* Manarola must see sights tour
* Corniglia must see sights tour
* Vernazza must see sights tour
* Suitable for Children & Seniors