Explore the Cinque terre National Park on a guided day trip from Florence and see the spectacular coastline of the Riviera. Visit Vernazza and Manarola, and explore the beaches.
Stroll at leisure around Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli, climbing the Leaning Tower (optional) for stunning views
Get glimpses of the pristine Mediterranean on the Ligurian Riviera
Explore the villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Vernazza
Travel by local trains for a more authentic experience
Tour manager
All train tickets
Return transport to Florence
Tips and information about the places visited
Entry ticket to the Cinque Terre national park
Entry to the Tower of Pisa
Meet at 7:30 AM by the pharmacy inside Santa Maria Novella station, where your Tour Leader in a purple T-shirt will greet you. After a brief intro, board the train to Pisa. If you miss the group, don’t worry—catch the next train to Pisa and join us there.
Enjoy a scenic ride to Pisa, arriving in 1.5 hours. At Piazza dei Miracoli, explore landmarks like the Leaning Tower, Baptistery, and Duomo during 1.5 hours of free time. Snap iconic photos, climb the Tower (own expense), or marvel at Giovanni Pisano’s pulpit in the Duomo.
Next, travel 1 hour by train to La Spezia, the gateway to Cinque Terre. Grab a bite or use the facilities before continuing to Riomaggiore (not included from June–Sept). Explore its colorful houses and scenic port. Continue to Vernazza, a charming seaside village with stunning views, where you can swim, sunbathe, or wander romantic streets. Finally, visit Manarola, perched on cliffs overlooking the sea, and snap breathtaking photos.
Return to Florence at 8:10pm.
Please wear comfortable footwear and clothes, and travel light
The national park is often subject to landslides, and for this reason, the trails can be closed. If the trails are closed, a different itinerary will be suggested
A minimum of 8 people are required to run the tour
The tour is fast-paced & budget-minded. A bit of walking is involved, you need to be physically fit.
In the summer months, 2 villages will be visited instead of 3 to allow everyone to relax longer in the villages and take a swim
It's recommended to not make any travel arrangements for when you return to Florence in the event of any train delays