Embark on an unforgettable journey along the enchanting Ligurian coast as you explore Cinque Terre and Portovenere, a picturesque slice of paradise that seems plucked from a dream. Explore three of the five picturesque seaside villages, each designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and savor the breathtaking vistas of Portovenere: a place where the beauty of the natural world meets the charm of centuries-old villages, creating an experience that is nothing short of enchanting.
Posted By : Alicia_T
Overall, I am glad we visited. If we had more time to spend in each of the villages, we may have enjoyed it more. It was a fast paced-stop-and-visit, so while beautiful sceneries, it was a bit exhausting. Each of the Villages had a unique but similar feeling and the residents were most welcoming. I felt we saw some of the real Italians during this visit!
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Posted On : 2023-11-20 20:14:37 
Posted By : Boston
Lunch in Monterrosa , fresh catch of the day, plenty time to explore around each town . Nice scenery, well coordinated
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Posted On : 2023-09-18 05:01:08
Posted By : Natasha_S
Cinque Terre is absolutely stunning. The perfect little idyllic getaway. Unfortunately it is a victim of way too much tourism. There was no way to enjoy the locale. People packed like sardines everywhere. Trains were overcrowded. Travelers yelling at each other. Poor restaurant service. The locals are doing the best they can but the charm of this place has been worn away. Luca, our guide, was great and worked very hard to navigate is through it all. In the end though, we were ready to go home hours before the bus actually came to take us back.
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Posted On : 2023-08-15 15:31:06
Posted By : PaulandCath
Our driver Valentina was professional. Luca, our guide, was informative and entertaining.
We had ample time to explore at our own pace as well.
Mille grazie! Siete molto bravi!
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Posted On : 2023-07-29 01:03:03 
Posted By : Amelia_M
We had a fantastic day trip in beautiful Cinque Terre. For me, there was plenty of time to enjoy each village that we saw, and climb up the trails for the best views. Free water is available in all of the towns as well if you look carefully. The food in the old part of Monterosso was particularly delicious.
Be aware that it is easy to get separated from the group in the summer crowds, especially at La Spezia station. A minor thing that could help improve this tour would be some more direct instructions to help orient participants, such as exactly where to meet at the bus station, and the platform numbers and stop names if taking the train when the sea is too rough for the ferry.
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Posted On : 2023-07-27 13:12:51
Posted By : Lydie L
I won't repeat what others said about how beautiful the villages were because others were already really detailed in their great descriptions. We only visited 4 out of the 5 towns and weren't even told this; we didn't realize it until the end. The villages were absolutely stunning and that made up for how disappointing our tour was. Our tour guide, Emma, was really nice but all she did was make sure we got on the right trains and boats, told us our meeting times and points, then let us off on our own. That's completely fine but we were hoping for a couple of historical facts about each town, or someone pointing us to monuments to go see. Something, anything. We also wouldn't recommend paying extra for the lunch. We spent 1.5 hours out of the 2 hours in Monterosso at the restaurant. The food was delicious but the service was extremely slow so we didn't even get to enjoy the beach. There are tons of other places to get food, which we didn't realize when we first booked this. We're just so sad because the other reviews seemed to have really knowledgeable and helpful guides. Overall, if you want someone to help you figure out the trains and boats and keep you on time to make sure you can visit (almost) all of the villages, this is a good tour to do that. Just have low expectations.
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Posted On : 2023-07-17 10:56:55
Posted By : Scott_R
Our Tour Guide Lucca was Fantastic. He waited on our van that was Running late. The Tour itself was great. Grazie.
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Posted On : 2023-07-13 05:52:28
Posted By : Bumsoo_H
Although it was hot, it was a pleasant trip.
Especially the guide Luca was really great. There was a participant who missed the train on the way, but he managed to find it and join it.
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Posted On : 2023-07-11 03:34:47
Posted By : jennahO7102VF
I had the most amazing time on this full day tour of Cinque Terre! Luca was our guide and provided us with a rich history of not only the regions we visited, but of every town that we drove past on our way out. He provided clear instructions about where to meet in each region we visited, and suggested what to eat and do in each place. Our group was only 4 couples which provided us with a very intimate and personal experience. One of the couples spoke Spanish, and Luca did a wonderful job of explaining everything in both English and Spanish and included everyone in conversations regardless of language. During this day we visited Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso, then took an hour ferry to Portovenere which were all absolutely wonderful. We took the train between the first three regions and thankfully since we were a small group we were all able to get on, but I imagine with larger groups or later in the summer when the crowds are greater, there may be full trains or delays that could reduce your time in each place. In each region we had about an hour and close to an hour and a half in Portovenere- all of this time flew by! We had the most delicious lemon gelato in Manarola after walking "Lover's Path," and in Vernazza we ate the traditional trofie al pesto from il Gattaccio. Though we were not planning to because of the somewhat chilly weather, I don't think there wasn't quite enough time to visit the beach and explore the area in either city; there was the most time in Monterosso which has a large public beach so that may be the best stop to get in the water if you'd like to! Overall this was such an incredible tour that I recommend to anyone who is trying to see as much of Cinque Terre as they can in one day. The only stipulation is that there is quite a bit of walking, notably when first getting to Manarola and in Portovenere, so I don't suggest this for any physically disabled or elderly individual who has difficulty walking. Thank you again to Luca for making our tour so amazing!!
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Posted On : 2023-05-22 17:52:29
Posted By : Julie_D
We had a wonderful time and Luca did an excellent job!
The transportation provided was so comfortable.
Such a wonderful day!
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Posted On : 2023-05-20 15:39:23
