Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower Tour from Florence Semi Private

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Duration:12 hours (approx.)
Location: Florence, Tuscany

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Semi-Private Small-Group (up to 8 people) Cinque Terre and Pisa leaning tower tour in a Black Mercedes Minivan.
Only in a small group, it becomes possible to visit the Cinque Terre and experience all the true magic of this enchanted coastline. We will visit 3 of the 5 villages on Cinque terre, using trains and boat. Usually the towns we visit are Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza.
You can hike, it you wish to, from Riomaggiore to Manarola. 1 hour hike (this is subject to availability based on weather/danger). The driver will follow you by boat/train. Public boats also operate subject to weather conditions and along the Cinque Terre from April until about the 3rd week of October.

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1. Cinque Terre Trails
Cinque Terre are five coastal villages in eastern Liguria that make up a UNESCO World Heritage site! Here, a train links the five different villages together. A small group tour with a max of 8 people is the perfect solution for those who want to keep the costs down and at the same time touch as many destinations as possible without being in a 54-seat bus. Your driver will be with you for the entire day. He will escort you on the boat and train. - Public boats operate subject to weather conditions and along the Cinque Terre from April until about the 3rd week of October.
2. Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore
Arrive at Riomaggiore by black Mercedes Minivan. The town climbs up along the ridges overlooking the sea and it is characterized from the typical stone houses with coloured façades and slate-roofs. From Riomaggiore we will take the Public boat to Manarola. Public boats operate subject to weather conditions and along the Cinque Terre from April until about the 3rd week of October. If you wish to hike you can take the Trail 531 Riomaggiore to Manarola. Our driver will follow the group by boat.
3. Trail 531 Riomaggiore to Manarola
Optional -If you wish to hike you can take this trail on your own or instead you can follow the driver on the boat/train. The tickets are not included. Check in the real-time practicability of the path network at this link: http://www.parconazionale5terre.it/Esentieri-outdoor.php#/ You will meet back our driver in Manarola. Forward time: 1 hour Difficulty Level: EE - For expert hikers Length: 1.470 km Difference in height: 202m. Follow the path signposted along the vegetable gardens until the small bridge from which begins the long flight of steps that leads through cultivated and fallow fields, with a panoramic view, to the ridge of Costa Corniolo. From there you can admire the tip of Montenero eastward, Manarola and the coastline of Cinque Terre westward. From the ridge of Costa Corniolo, the descent to Manarola begins on the left with the ancient flight of steps. It runs down the hill with spectacular views all the way to the village
4. Borgo Storico di Manarola
Manarola may be the oldest of the towns in the Cinque Terre, with the cornerstone of the church, San Lorenzo, dating from 1338. The local dialect is Manarolese, which is marginally different from the dialects in the nearby area. The name "Manarola" is probably a dialectical evolution of the Latin, "magna rota". In the Manarolese dialect this was changed to "magna roea" which means "large wheel", in reference to the mill wheel in the town. Then train from Manarola to Vernazza
5. Vernazza
Vernazza is the only natural port of the five villages. Being the wealthiest village its architecture is most elaborate. See the Castle of the Doria, look at the watchtowers, and do not miss the Romanesque sanctuary of Our Lady of Reggio. You will be amazed by its simplicity and yet fascinated by its architecture. In Vernazza we can have a cooling swim in the sea, a nice shower and we can enjoy a delicious lunch made of authentic Pesto Pasta and fresh Mediterrean seafood (not included in the price). Train from Vernazza to Riomaggiore back on the Black Mercedes minivan on the way to Pisa to see the Leaning tower.
6. Piazza dei Miracoli
Continue to Pisa. Free time to see the Leaning Tower and walk around Piazza dei Miracoli to see its other celebrated monuments: Pisa Baptistery, Pisa Duomo. During the hour-long visit, you’ll also discover Piazza dei Cavalieri, home to the historic university Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa. The tour will reach the Pisa tower at around 16:30. Usually it is enough to look at it from the outside, it is beautiful. However if you want to reserve your own tickets to climb it, you can do it choosing 16:45 as the time. Entrance Leaning tower's tickets are not not included. Back on our black Mercedes Minivan on the way to Florence.

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Posted By : awA3018GL
The tour was well organized beginning good communication with the online booking .
Mario, our guide picked me up from my hotel on time, and was professionally and organized the entire day. The van was very clean and comfortable. Very enjoyable day!
Thank you Mario!
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 17:43:49

Posted By : Casey_S
Amazing tour! Our guide Alberto was knowledgeable, kind, and upbeat! He stopped so the tour could bet breakfast before heading to Cinque Terre. When we got there, we visited 3 of the 5 towns, we had ample time to explore each town, and Alberto was able to answer all of our questions and provide additional information. We took a ferry to one town, which provided amazing views of the coastline and towns. We then went to Pisa, and the tower was awesome. Alberto bought the whole tour Prosecco, and we toasted before goi g back to Florence! Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 15:06:03

Posted By : Beth_S
Wonderful tour to Cinque Terre. If you only have a day and want to fit a lot in, this is an easy way to day trip from Florence. We had a great lunch at Ristorante Belforte in Vernazza. Take your swim suit for a dip in the sea.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 13:40:53

Posted By : stevemY6789EG
Our tour guide was Esam. First off, Esam is a great guide. An all day tour. He is very knowledgeable of every aspect of the tour. On the drive he pointed out things about the countryside that were very interesting. Each stop was coordinated and gave our group ample time to shop and eat. Take the tour and ask for Esam. You will enjoy every moment. Each tour stop was fantastic.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 13:33:08

Posted By : Kailani_B
This was a great day trip option for solo travelers to see some of the harder-to-reach sights, but with the comfort of a small group and a guide. Alberto was a great guide, and kept us on track the entire time, but also kept things fluid, so we could have a few extra minutes in a place if we felt we needed it. He kept our group chatting almost the entire time, and made it very easy to break the ice amongst strangers. You see three towns in Cinque Terre, and my advice is to swim in Manarola if you want to swim, and then do a sit down lunch in Vernazza to have a moment to chill. The Vernazza beach was crazy crowded, and because you’re in Manarola a little earlier, there’s fewer people to contend for swimming space with. There is an option to stop at a rest stop for breakfast on the way there, but if you can negate this, it gives you can extra half hour or so in Cinque Terre; grab muffins or pastries the night prior, etc. The rest stop had good options, but it was busy, so it eats up some time.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 12:02:55

Posted By : Anna T
We had Alberto as our guide and he was wonderful. So friendly and just had the best disposition. He was knowledgeable about the areas and really was helpful and willing to accommodate everyone. He was the best! Ask for him.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 03:36:10

Posted By : neenawilson
Alberto was an amazing guide! He made our day so special and fun. Stunning views. Ask for him when you book! Well worth the price - the semi private tour was perfect! Thank you Alberto :)
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Posted On : 2024-06-15 20:29:32

Posted By : Kimberly_S
Absolute must-do…amazing tour guide @Jack…unforgettable experience. Three generations ages 10-75 rate this tour a five ⭐️
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Posted On : 2024-06-15 12:53:12

Posted By : TravelTips97
This tour is very well organized and efficient. Marianna was a wonderful tour guide and driver - she explained the locations well and I felt very safe with her on the roads.

If you would like to see Cinque Terre in an organized way, this tour is the one to take!
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 16:20:15

Posted By : Brianna_S
An excellent time with Esam. Plenty of time to explore each beautiful location while getting nice background information. I have no idea how we would have managed getting from city to city without I Just Drive. A wonderful way to spend a day!
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 04:29:28