Cinque Terre Private Tour from Florence: Explore Manarola, Riomaggiore & Vernazza

Highlights

• Iconic Villages
• Private Transportation
• Free Time

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Manarola scenic viewpoint

   1h 30min

   The journey from Florence lasts approximately 2 hours, the first visit will be at Manarola, a magnificent village, UNESCO heritage site, part of the beautiful coastal villages of the Cinque Terre. You will have time to walk the narrow streets, admire the views and enjoy coastal village life, and have a beautiful breakfast in the meantime that the town gets crowded, maybe some souvenir too. Then continue to Riomaggiore with the ferry that connects the coastal villages. (Operation varies depending on weather)

2. 2

   Riomaggiore

   1h 30min

   After visiting Manarola, we continue with the second village Riomaggiore. Built on the cliff face, with the castle that dominates the coast from the strategic position, and the church of S. Giovanni dating XIII century as a memory of its medieval history and its houses with colorful facades make it unique. Don't miss a swim in the small pebble stone beach of Rio, it's beautiful.

3. 3

   Portovenere

   1h

   After visiting the picturesque villages of Manarola and Riomaggiore, the journey continues along the Ligurian coast to the enchanting town of Portovenere. This seaside gem, also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, shares deep cultural and historical ties with the Cinque Terre. Its pastel-colored houses rising above the harbor create a postcard-perfect view, while the Church of San Pietro, dramatically set on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea, offers breathtaking panoramas. Stroll through the narrow medieval streets, discover the romantic Byron’s Cave, and admire the majestic Doria Castle that once protected the village. Portovenere perfectly embodies the harmony between man and nature, art and landscape, making it a memorable stop before continuing the scenic drive toward Pisa.

4. 4

   Piazza dei Miracoli

   50min

   In the afternoon, from Cinque Terre and 1,5 hour driving towards Pisa, you will arrive at the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 where you can admire the beauty of the Pisan Romanesque architecture as a whole of the monumental complex, will be able to visit the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Camposanto together with the famous Leaning Tower. (tickets to enter the cathedral and the Tower are not included) And after this visit full with memories and discoveries, we will continue driving towards Florence at the end of our journey.

Before you go

Location