Private EASY Cinque Terre Accessible Tour from La Spezia
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Want to visit the Cinque Terre but have limited mobility or stamina? With our private Easy Cinque Terre excursion you can. Plus: KIDS 12 AND UNDER TOUR FOR FREE! Our driver will take you to Portovenere, Vernazza and Corniglia -- three of the most beautiful and indicative places in the Cinque Terre area. We've selected them because they're quite flat, so they're manageable even for those who use mobility aids. Taking the ferry to travel from Portovenere to Vernazza is an option (30 Euro pp). You must be steady on your feet to board; the gangway is narrow and sometimes unstable. IMPORTANT NOTES: In Italy, drivers can share information while you're in the vehicle but are NOT permitted to go with you once you leave the vehicle. The Easy Cinque itinerary is NOT customizable. The villages to be visited are Portovenere, Vernazza, and Corniglia. Kindly do not ask to substitute or add villages. We reserve the right to substitute a different service in the interest of clients' safety.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Private Transfer with English-speaking driver
What's not
- Licensed Guide
- Food and Drinks
- Optional ferry from Portovenere to Vernazza (30 Euro pp)
Itinerary
The history of Portovenere is long and interesting, dating back to the 1st Century BC, but most folks simply enjoy it for its charm. The main attractions are the imposing 13th Century church of St. Peter with its striking black and white stripes, and the colorful row houses along the marina that make one think of Portofino. Literature lovers will remember that Lord Byron swam across the gulf of La Spezia from the grotto now named after him to visit Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1822. Portovenere has evolved from fishing community during Roman times to base of the Byzantine fleet after the fall of the Western Roman Empire to gateway to Cinque Terre today: a living picture postcard of lush green terrain set against the brilliant blue sea.
Vernazza is perhaps the most popular of the Cinque Terre villages. The marina area is very lively, with lots of terraces where you can enjoy a refreshment or snack. You will likely be in Vernazza at lunch time (depends on pickup time), and there are many good restaurants featuring seafood and the excellent local white wine. The main street in Vernazza is a great place to shop or pause for some gelato (ice cream). For architectural points of interest there's Castello Doria, Vernazza's medieval fortification. Climb the Belvedere Tower for amazing views (small entry fee). Th church of Santa Margherita di Antiochia is also worth a visit: simple but very lovely.
Of all the Cinque Terre villages, Corniglia has best maintained its Medieval aspect. It's the only village that sits high on the cliffs, not reachable by ferry. The narrow streets are pleasant to stroll, and some good gelato (ice cream) can be found in Corniglia. There are some lovely churches, but the best spot in the village in the public terrace with panoramic views up and down the coast.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Papillon Service
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Easy Cinque itinerary is NOT customizable. The villages to be visited are Portovenere, Vernazza, and Corniglia. Kindly do not ask to substitute or add villages.
- We reserve the right to substitute a different service in the interest of clients' safety. This could be due to severe weather conditions or warnings, or if, in your driver's opinion, your level of mobility is so limited that carrying out the Easy Cinque Terre program might cause you detrimental fatigue or compromise your wellbeing.
How it compares in La Spezia
- Its from-price is 119% above the median of the 317 experiences we list in La Spezia.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 146 of 317.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About La Spezia
La Spezia is a Ligurian port on the Gulf of Poets, with a naval harbour, museums and the main rail gateway to the Cinque Terre villages and Portovenere.
La Spezia lies at the head of a deep gulf on the Ligurian coast, ringed by hills of olive groves and sheltered by a long breakwater. It is an important naval base as well as a commercial port, and a seafront promenade, Passeggiata Morin, runs beside the harbour. The Amedeo Lia Museum holds paintings and medieval works, and the Castello di San Giorgio on a hill above keeps finds from the area.
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