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The coastal city of Cinque Terre, one of Italy's top attractions

Cinque Terre in 7-10 days

Cinque Terre and the Italian Riviera in 2 Weeks

The Italian Riviera and Cinque Terre are some of the most stunning regions in Europe. Travelers will enjoy this historically popular region and love learning about the culture that has defined this area.

Day 1, Travel: Transit to program

Day 2, Pisa: Arrive in Pisa and check into your hotel and meet your fellow travelers before walking around the local town of Lerici.

Day 3-4, Liguria: Get orientated with your itinerary before enjoying two days of exploring Liguria’s stunning landscape and traditional cuisine.

Day 5, Cinque Terre: Start the morning off with a boat excursion to Cinque Terre before hiking the world-famous Cinque Terre trails and enjoying a personalized tour of Vernazza and Monterosso.

Day 6, Pontremoli: Take in a special lecture on the pilgrimages during the Middle Ages that made this city famous before heading out yourself to see the historic streets of this medieval village.

Day 7, Medieval Cities: Get ready for a full day of cultural immersion into the medieval cities, castles, and food on this amazing day.

Day 8, Gulf of the Poets, Tellaro: Start the morning off learning about the English poets that made the Gulf of the Poets famous before taking an afternoon trip to one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Tellaro.

Day 9, Cinque Terre Wineries: Set out on a guided tour of the wineries and vineyards that make Cinque Terre famous.

Day 10, Free Day: Take this free day to explore the fisheries of Lerici or stroll through the Cinque Terre trails.

Day 11, Carrara Marble Quarries: Learn all about the marble Michelangelo used for his sculptures and visit the quarries where they are harvested before heading back to Pisa.  

Day 12, Depart: Say goodbye to your guides and fellow travelers before heading home.

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All the Wonders of Italy, including Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre is usually included in broader Italy tours. Many of these tours focus on either Northern Italy, or on the many wondrous locations Italy has to offer.

Day 1-3, Rome: Get to know your fellow travelers as you dive into one of the most historic cities in the world. Get a personal tour of the Vatican Museum and the Colosseum before heading out to enjoy the medieval city of Lucca.

Day 4, Cinque Terre, Pisa: Explore the pastel colored buildings of Cinque Terre and hike the historic trails before making a stop in Pisa to see the Square of Miracles and the famous Leaning Tower.

Day 5, Lucca, San Gimignano: Head into the sun-kissed region of Tuscany and tour the medieval city of San Gimignano before enjoying a special lunch with a family-run vineyard in Italy’s main wine country.

Day 6, Florence: Spend the entire day exploring the stunning architecture and art that made Florence the center of the Renaissance.

Day 7, Verona: Get ready to visit the world of Shakespeare as you walk the streets of Verona, the inspirational city behind the doomed love story of Juliet and Romeo.

Day 8, Venice: Enjoy the City of Canals by visiting the famous glass blowers of Venice and enjoying a private cruise of all of the city’s main attractions.

Day 9, Bologna: Head to Bologna to visit the Kissing Towers before making your way to the romantic city of Assisi.

Day 10, Assisi: Explore the influence of St. Francis of Assisi before driving to Tivoli for a guided tour of Villa d’Este and making your way back to Rome.

Day 11, Rome: Bid farewell to your fellow travelers and head back home.

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A Cinque Terre Walking Holiday

Besides being famous for stunning views of pink and yellow buildings, Cinque Terre is also known for its miles of hiking trails. These trails provide some of the best views of the region and are the perfect active holiday.

Day 1, Pisa and Moneglia: Fly to Pisa before transferring to the romantic seaside village of Moneglia.

Day 2, Coastal Trail: Hike through the oak forests that surround the trail between the seaside villages of Deiva Marina and Framura.

Day 3, National Park: Head out to hike the trails of the Parco Nazionale that takes you through historic vineyards and olive gardens and visit the Gulf of the Poets.

Day 4, Portofino: Take the train to Santa Margherita Ligure before hiking the trail to the fishing village of Portofino known for its quaint harbor and beautiful buildings.

Day 5, Free Day: Take your free day to hike other trails, go kayaking in the Mediterranean, or relax on the beach.

Day 6, Montallegro: Take the train to Rapallo and visit Montallegro and enjoy a hike to the village of Chiavari where you will enjoy a personal wine tasting.

Day 7, Cinque Terre: Return to Cinque Terre to further explore the quieter trails with stunning views of the area.

Day 8, Pisa: Return to Pisa to fly back home.

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John Moran
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2023-11-08
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Wonders of Italy by Trafalgar
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The extra option tours are worth the extra money and time. Just do it!
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2023-11-02
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Great experience with many places to see and experience as part of the itinerary
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2023-10-20
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Wonders of Italy is a very full itinerary!
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2023-10-09
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This trip provided a good overview of Europe, and let everyone experience many highlights of each region.
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2023-10-08
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I saw and learned everything I wanted about the cities we were in.. The tour guides where great. The food was awesome, of course I really enjoyed Italy's food.
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2023-10-04
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The itinerary - was way too much, too much to comprehend, way too much walking (10-12 miles the 1st 3 day's). The coach was excellent. The hotel's were very good to excellent. The brochure failed to state the amount of walk that was required to participate in this package.
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