On this colourful six-day tour, you'll trek the routes along Cinque Terre's famous coastlines, visiting villages like Vernazza, Riomaggiore, Corniglia, and Portovenere.
Hiking Cinque Terre will bring you through scenic vineyards and along steep trails to score the best views of the Ligurian Sea, stopping at sanctuaries, churches, castles, and seaside abbeys.
At the end of your wonderful trip, you'll enjoy a boat cruise along the entirety of Cinque Terre, from Portovenere to Levanto.On this colourful six-day tour, you'll trek the routes along Cinque Terre's famous coastlines, visiting villages like Vernazza, Riomaggiore, Corniglia, and Portovenere.
Hiking Cinque Terre will bring you through scenic vineyards and along steep trails to score the best views of the Ligurian Sea, stopping at sanctuaries, churches, castles, and seaside abbeys.
At the end of your wonderful trip, you'll enjoy a boat cruise along the entirety of Cinque Terre, from Portovenere to Levanto.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Trek to Monterosso via Sant'Antonio
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Begin your tour hiking Cinque Terre, Italian for "Five Lands", encompassing the villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. On day one of your trip, you'll walk the scenic route from Levanto that passes by the Sant'Antonio Church along Mesco Point, an incredibly picturesque cape. You will be trekking for 3-4 hours with an elevation of 1500 feet. You'll enjoy lunch along one of the picturesque beaches, then catch a train back to Levanto to your accommodation.
Accommodation
Hotel Carla Levanto★3 star
Activities
Trek to Monterosso via Sant'Antonio
Transportations
Train from Monterosso al Mare to LevantoOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Monterosso al Mare
Levanto
Day 2
Hike to Vernazza
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Today, you'll begin the day with a train ride to yesterday's hiking destination, Monterosso al Mare. From here, you'll enjoy a day hike up to the scenic ridges that overlook the town and the sea. The hike is a bit steeper than yesterdays but worth the effort. You'll wander through a forest of maritime pines, continuing through olive groves and vineyards. You'll trek for 5 hours of hiking with an elevation of 1800 feet before returning to Levanto by train.
Accommodation
Hotel Carla Levanto★3 star
Activities
Hike to Vernazza via the Ridges and Sanctuaries of Monterosso
Transportations
Train from Vernazza to LevantoOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Levanto
Vernazza
Day 3
Discover Camogli and Portofino on Foot
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This morning, you'll catch the train to the charming fishing village of Camogli. You'll have some time to enjoy the village, by walking leisurely along its beach, exploring its lighthouse, or shopping along its colourful streets. Then, you'll start today's trek to San Fruttuoso Abbey in the regional park of Portofino. You'll continue your hike, walking a high trail along the coast to Portofino. You'll be hiking for 6 hours in total with an elevation of 2800 feet.
Accommodation
Hotel Carla Levanto★3 star
Activities
Discover Camogli and Portofino - Hike to the San Fruttuoso Abbey
Abbey of San FruttuosoOptional Activity
Marina di Portofino
Transportations
Train from Levanto to CamogliOptional Activity
Train from Portofino to LevantoOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Levanto
Camogli
San Fruttuoso
Portofino
Day 4
Visit the Towns of Riomaggiore, Manarola & Corniglia
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After breakfast, you'll take the train to one of Cinque Terre's most popular villages, Riomaggiore. A traditional fishing village, the town is home to cliffside houses with a famous ochre hue. You'll then visit the town of Manarola by train. From here, you'll begin your hike to Volastra, a quaint inland village known for its amazing views. You'll then continue on to the village of Corniglia, which dates back to the Roman Era offering spectacular panoramic views, before turning to Levanto.
Accommodation
Hotel Carla Levanto★3 star
Activities
Riomaggiore
Manarola
Hike to Volastra & Corniglia
Transportations
Train from Levanto to RiomaggioreOptional Activity
Train from Riomaggiore to ManarolaOptional Activity
Train from Corniglia to LevantoOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Levanto
Riomaggiore
Manarola
Corniglia
Day 5
Explore the Sanctuaries of Riomaggiore
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Today you'll return to beautiful Riomaggiore by train, walking up to the upper part of the village to visit the Sanctuary of Montenero, the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace. You'll then continue your hike through picturesque vineyards to another sanctuary overlooking the sea. By the afternoon, you'll reach the village of Portovenere, which dates back to the Roman Empire. You can opt to take a boat back to Levanto to enjoy the Cinque Terre from a different vantage point.
Accommodation
Hotel Carla Levanto★3 star
Activities
Hike to the Sanctuaries of Riomaggiore
Portovenere
Transportations
Train from Levanto to RiomaggioreOptional Activity
Train from Riomaggiore to LevantoOptional Activity
Boat from Porto Venere to LevantoOptional Activity: AU$ 40 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Levanto
Portovenere
Day 6
Farewell Italy!
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This morning, you'll enjoy your final breakfast and complete your tour spent hiking Cinque Terre. Unfortunately, it's time to say goodbye to Italy. When it's time, you can catch a train from Levanto to the nearest international airport in Pisa.
Transportations
Train from Levanto to Pisa International AirportOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Levanto
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
8 activities
6 breakfasts
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Italy in 6 days
3-star accommodation
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