On this guided tour, guests will explore the beautiful Cinque Terre National Park and its villages on a train ride. The entire region, with its terraced fields and fishing villages along the Ligurian Sea, is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. After breakfast, guests will be picked up from their La Spezia hotel and transferred to the village of Levanto, where they will meet their guide. This private tour can be designed and fully customized to suit the tastes and interests of the guests. They may begin with the village of Riomaggiore, Monterosso, or the historic Vernazza. Accompanied by their guide, guests will learn about the region’s history and heritage. They can visit medieval castles, vineyards, and olive groves along terraced fields. As options, they may choose to lunch on Ligurian seafood at a traditional trattoria, enjoy a wine-tasting session, or take a ferry ride. Later, guests will be transferred back to La Spezia from Monterosso.

Duration:

Approximately 7 hours

Start Time:

exact time to be confirmed at the time of booking

Inclusions:

Transfer by car/minivan with English-speaking driver between Tigullio and Monterosso, knowledgeable local English-speaking guide (for guided tour only and not hiking), entrance fees for Cinque Terre National Park, and all train rides between Levanto and La Spezia. This is subject to change depending on the day of tour.


Exclusions:

Transportation to/from hotel, food and beverages, optional ferry ride from Riomaggiore to Monterosso, optional wine tasting in Monterosso, gratuities.

Meeting point:

La Spezia Train Station.

Ending point:

La Spezia Train Station

Not Suitable For:

Wheelchairs, scooters, canes, or walkers

Important Information:

Extra fees of €8 per person to be paid on the spot for entrance to Cinque Terre National Park on all Saturdays and Sundays from March – October, national holidays of Easter Monday, April 25, May 01, June 02, and November 01, and for the months of July and August.

Additional cost of €24 per person to be paid on the spot for optional wine-tasting in Monterosso, which includes 3 different Cinque Terre DOC wines and local snacks.

Additional cost of €24 per person for day trip to/from Sestri Levante.

This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.