Cinque Terre Group Tours & Trip Packages

Cinque Terre Group Tours & Trips

93 Cinque Terre trips. Tours from 42 tour companies. 246 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Cinque Terre Magnifica Hiking Tour
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5/5 Excellent
75 reviews
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They offer a unique way to enjoy a classic destination by combining active travel with authentic cultural experiences.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cinque Terre

Highlights

  • Portofino, with its tall colored houses and exclusive small harbor
  • Parco Naturale Regionale di Portofino: Villas and Flowers
  • Abbey of San Fruttuoso
  • Oil, pesto, and many other Ligurian delicacies
  • Panoramic wine tasting
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Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

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"Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!"

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Italy's Treasures Art, Food & Wine of Italy - 2024
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Why we love them
With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bologna, Cinque Terre, Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Tuscany, Venice

Highlights

  • Journey by boat to Isola dei Pescatori for a lovely welcome dinner.
  • Taste authentic Italian gelato from an award-winning ice cream parlor in San Gimignano.
  • Learn the art behind Tuscan cuisine during a hands-on cooking lesson.
  • Explore Lake Orta, one of Italy’s hidden treasures.
  • Discover colorful Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Themes

Cultural

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"It was a wonderful trip and experience! We are still sorting all the pictures and memories about it, and some of them I would like to share with you - read my diary about this trip! My Diary about our trip to South Dakota shorturl.at/efoX1"

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Delve Deep: Italy 2024
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Why we love them
Their trips perfectly balance epic experiences and free time for exploring in the most popular backpacking destinations.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Cinque Terre, Colosseum, Florence, La Spezia, Pompeii, Venice

Highlights

  • Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
  • Walking tour of Vatican City with local guide
  • Wine tasting and lunch on the slopes of Mt Vesuvius
  • Visit the picturesque Amalfi Coast
  • Walking tour of Assisi with local guide
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Themes

Cultural

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"Best Tour Guide every so helpful an always switched on, best part was enjoying Long Drinks on the ferry Keep up the great work"

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Mediterranean Coastal Journey Spain, France & Italy - 2024
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Why we love them
With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Aix En Provence, Barcelona, Cinque Terre, Costa Brava, Florence, Marseille, Nice, San Gimignano, Tuscany

Highlights

  • Dine on traditional Catalan specialties in a 17th-century farmhouse transformed into a local restaurant.
  • Visit an ancient abbey turned winery for a tour of the cellars and a taste of their wine.
  • Discover the flavors of the Italian at a local restaurant renowned for its cheese-filled focaccia and home-made pesto sauce.
  • Take in the Spanish coastline during a walk between the villages of Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc.
  • Impact Moment: dine at a restaurant solidale (solidarity restaurant) in Marseille that uses its profits to give meals to the poor.
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Cultural

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"It was a wonderful trip and experience! We are still sorting all the pictures and memories about it, and some of them I would like to share with you - read my diary about this trip! My Diary about our trip to South Dakota shorturl.at/efoX1"

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Tuscany & the Italian Riviera  - 2024
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Why we love them
With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cinque Terre, Florence, Lucca, Turin, Tuscany

Highlights

  • Experience the food culture of northern Italy during a traditional welcome dinner.
  • Partake in an interactive pasta-making demonstration.
  • Taste different varietals of olive oil from an award-winning olive oil mill in the Chianti countryside.
  • Explore the Langhe wine country (UNESCO) and its most refined wines on a vineyard tour.
  • Uncover the walled city of Lucca before enjoying free time on your own.
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Cultural

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"It was a wonderful trip and experience! We are still sorting all the pictures and memories about it, and some of them I would like to share with you - read my diary about this trip! My Diary about our trip to South Dakota shorturl.at/efoX1"

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Mediterranean Flavors
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Assisi, Barcelona, Cinque Terre, Cuenca, La Spezia, Madrid, Marseille, Rome, Valencia, Venice, Verona

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Italy's Best
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Assisi, Cinque Terre, Florence, Genoa, La Spezia, Milan, Perugia, Pisa, Pompeii, Rome, Sorrento, Tuscany, Venice, Verona

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Sicily
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Agrigento, Cefalu, Cinque Terre, Genoa, La Spezia, Milan, Mount Etna, Palermo, Parma, Sicily, Taormina

Highlights

  • Sightseeing:Visits to Como, Vigevano, Pavia, Parma, Milan
  • Scenic Highlights: Lake Maggiore, Cinque Terre, Lombardy Plain

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Cinque Terre Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5  Excellent
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trekleaderdave

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Italy - All the Highlights!

I had been on a couple Intrepid trips and I had been to Italy a couple of times... however this was the best time that I've had on either. Really a great group with...

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Sylvia

Oct 2015

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The trip was very well planned and

The trip was very well planned and organized. I could not have seen or done as nearly as much on my own. Our leader Kent Benson was excellent. He kept us on trac...

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Lynne

Oct 2015

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Our guide, Kent Benson, was wonderful.

Our guide, Kent Benson, was wonderful. He was a wealth of information about...

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Thi

Oct 2015

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This Highlights of Italy trip was our

This Highlights of Italy trip was our third trip with Intrepid. Our Italy trip did not disappoint. The combination of locations, tour guide and experiences were fant...

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narelle

Oct 2015

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the group was too big. in

the group was too big. in busy rail stations it was easy to get left behind

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Where is Cinque Terre?

Cinque Terre is the area surrounding five villages in the Liguria region of Northern Italy. Hugging the rugged coastline, Cinque Terre sits between the two historic cities of Genoa and Pisa.

For Cinque Terre-only tours, visitors will generally start their journey in Pisa before making their way to Cinque Terre. If you are on a Northern Italian tour, your starting city may be Pisa or Rome.

Many may overestimate the size of Cinque Terre. While it is one of the most famous regions in Italy, it is actually very small. The entire region takes up less than 20 sq miles and it takes only 6 hours to walk the length of the Cinque Terre Trail from Riomaggiore in the south to Monterosso in the north.

Who Will Like Traveling to Cinque Terre?

Cinque Terre is the perfect destination for hikers and active travelers. With multiple trails traversing along the rugged terrain of the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre, hikers will enjoy an activity-filled holiday.

Photographers of all skill levels will fall in love with the picturesque views of Cinque Terre. There are countless locations on the trails and in the cities of Cinque Terre to capture the delicately-colored buildings and cliffs.

As with many other Italian regions, Cinque Terre is very popular for food and wine lovers. The national park around the five villages is dotted with olive trees and countless acres of vineyards. Additionally, seafood lovers will enjoy one of the most famous dishes of Cinque Terre, anchovies.

What Should You Wear for Touring Cinque Terre

The most important item to include in your packing list for Cinque Terre are good hiking shoes. These can be either traditional hiking boots or comfortable tennis shoes, but they should be reliable. There is a great deal of walking in Cinque Terre and some of the walks can be strenuous and very steep.

It is also important to pack comfortable clothes to wear while hiking or touring. However, for dinners out in the villages, it is recommended to include dressier clothes in your packing list.

Cinque Terre has a traditional Mediterranean climate with very warm weather from May to October. Packing multiple layers for weather changes and lightweight clothes is highly suggested. Additionally, sunglasses and hats for the hikes are a must.

A note about what type of luggage to bring. Cinque Terre’s landscape is very rugged and many of the streets are steep or include stairs. Taking a large backpack or a lightweight suitcase is recommended to make traversing around Cinque Terre easier.

What Kind of Italy Tours include Cinque Terre?

Cinque Terre guided tours are typically included in three types of Italy tours:

First, Cinque Terre is a destination in many Northern Italy tours that also feature stops in Pisa, Genoa, Tuscany, and Venice. Second, tours of the top attractions of Italy also include a day or two in Cinque Terre. These tours include stops at the top destinations of Rome, Milan, and Assisi.

Finally, there are also Cinque Terre-only tours. These tours are usually only 8 days in length and are focused around hiking the trails and the cuisine of Cinque Terre.

Cinque Terre Trails and Trail Cards

The villages of Cinque Terre are included in the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre. The park is 9,500 acres of olive trees, vineyards, and cliffs, in addition to the 74 miles of trails. The trails were once the original paths that connected the villages and are now used today as a way to see the Cinque Terre landscape.

The park has designated paths between each of the villages and additional tracks throughout the park. You can hire a guide to take you on each trail, or you can walk the paths yourself.

To help maintain the trails and parks, tourists do have to pay to walk the paths. It is recommended to buy a Cinque Terre Trail card. This card covers admittance for all of the trails, including Via dell’ Amore (“Lovers’ Lane).

There are two cards you can buy: the Trekking Card and the Treno MS Card. The Trekking Card not only includes admittance to the trails, but also the bus system for the region.

The Treno MS Card includes the paths and other park admittance, but also includes the trains that connect the villages. This would be especially helpful when visiting Corniglia because to reach the village you have to take the train.

Both cards can be purchased through the park’s website or upon arrival. Some of the tours may include in their price access to the trails, but it is recommended to check before booking.

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