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Cinque Terre Day Trip with Transport from Montecatini
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience an unforgettable day trip exploring the incredible Cinque Terre coast with this convenient tour departing from Montecatini! Discover the idyllic fishing villages of the UNESCO-listed area with your expert Tour Leader. You will travel by coach, train and boat. Each village has its own character that will make you fall in love. From Vernazza's picturesque port to Monterosso’s stunning beaches, the Cinque Terre offers an amazing atmosphere. This tour gives you the possibility to admire breathtaking panoramic views and to take memorable pictures of one of the most famous destinations in Italy.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
- Trains and boat in 5 Terre (not included in case you select the A/R escorted transfer option)
- Expert multilingual escort
- Free time in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso,Vernazza (the only village not included is Corniglia)
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour of the villages - Your tour leader will give explanations during the bus trip
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Trains and boat in 5 Terre are not included in case you select the A/R escorted transfer option
Itinerary
Make the most of your time in Cinque Terre... Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Italia, in Montecatini, under the clock tower of the station. Find your seat on the comfortable coach bus, sit and relax, and prepare to depart for your journey to the nearby coastline! The drive to Cinque Terre will take about two hours. Throughout the drive, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about the famous views and villages on the way, as well as Cinque Terre and what to expect upon arrival. If you have any questions, your guide will be there to assist you.
After about two hours, you will arrive in La Spezia, the closest city to Cinque Terre. Here, your bus driver will drop off the group at the train station. Your guide will lead the group through the small train station, and your group will get on the first train to Manarola. The train takes about ten minutes, and then you will arrive in the stunning coastal town!
Manarola is an ancient fishing village famous for its brightly colored homes and pristine white wine! Enjoy marvelous views of its sparkling blue sea, the impeccable homes stacked upon each other, and the green grapevines towering in the distance. Your guide will happily point out the best viewpoints for photos (Manarola is very famous on Instagram, its views are incomparable!). You will have about an hour of free time to explore this picturesque town as you please.
From Manarola, your guide will lead you back to the train station to head to the nearby town of Vernazza. The train will take less than ten minutes, and then you will have about 1 hour of free time in this lovely waterfront town. Make your way to the small, picturesque harbor, also called "the Pearl of Cinque Terre." If you are lucky, you will witness the local fisherman arriving back from their morning fishing in small blue boats. Enjoy the characteristic (and famous) views of Vernazza's emerald water and colorful homes. Spend some time strolling through the ancient streets smelling of fresh focaccia and pesto. If you need any recommendations, your guide will be happy to help!
The train ride to Monterosso will take about ten minutes. When you arrive, your guide will give plenty of recommendations for how you can spend your time in Monterosso. This historic fishing town is most famous for its wide, white sand beaches with crystal-clear water. Spend some time exploring the ancient town and indulging in some pesto pasta or delicious seafood for lunch. Then, find a spot on the pristine coastline to relax under the sun, take a dip in the incredible sea, and take some memorable photos! You will have three hours of free time in Monterosso.
Meet your guide at the small pier in Monterosso, and they will lead you to a boat. Find a comfortable seat and enjoy a journey of about forty-five minutes by sea. The picturesque boat ride will allow you to see the towns of Cinque Terre from a waterfront perspective... the incredible views from the bright, blue sea are unforgettable! When you arrive at the natural port of Riomaggiore, you will be welcomed by more brightly colored homes stacked on striking cliffs. Enjoy about an hour of free time to explore the beachy alleyways, purchase any last-minute artisanal souvenirs, and admire the lovely views. When it is time to depart, you will see the sun starting to settle and what seems like gold flakes over the sea, as small boats pull into the port after their days at sea.
Your train back to La Spezia will take less than ten minutes. Follow your guide back to the bus, where you will depart for Montecatini.
Relax on the comfortable, air conditioned bus after your incredible day of exploration and beauty. You will arrive back in Montecatini in the early evening.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We kindly ask you to wait for the arrival of the bus and your tour leader under the clock tower of the station in Piazzale Italia, in Montecatini
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 63 travellers
- Operated by
- Ciao Florence Tours Srl
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Kindly note that the bus will drop you off in La Spezia or Manarola. Then you will move from one village to the other by train and boat. You will meet again your bus by the end of the day to make your way back to Montecatini
- Kindly note that the Cinque Terre A/R Escorted Transfer option does not include train and boat tickets. At the beginning of the day, you will be dropped off at La Spezia, and you will have free time for the whole day in the Cinque Terre National Park. You will meet again your bus at La Spezia Centrale in the afternoon. This option only includes a roundtrip transportation by GT coach to the Cinque Terre and back as well as live commentary during the bus trip.
How it compares in Montecatini Terme
- Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 21 day trips we list in Montecatini Terme.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 21.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme is a spa town in Tuscany, with Belle Époque thermal pavilions, parks, a hilltop funicular and the Pinocchio village of Collodi nearby.
Montecatini Terme grew around its mineral springs in the Valdinievole, a plain between Florence and Lucca. The Tettuccio spa, a neoclassical pavilion with colonnades and frescoed halls, is where visitors have long sipped the waters, and the town's grand Liberty-style hotels and bathhouses stand among shaded parks. It is one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe on the World Heritage list.
