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12 HOURS TOUR
Come see the Cinque Terre and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in one day. These two UNESCO heritage sites will take your breath away.
The Cinque Terre is one of the most memorable places in Italy. Protected as a national park and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cinque Terre is unique. You will enjoy a boat ride along the coastline of the Cinque Terre and explore three villages. In case of rough seas, you will tour the villages by train. On the way back to Florence, we’ll stop in Pisa for a visit to its iconic leaning tower.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in Piazza dei Miracoli, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy--along with the Pisa Baptistery and Cathedral--and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Climb to the top of this incredible tower and enjoy breathtaking views over Pisa!
Please keep in mind that the boat tours to visit the Cinque Terre are only available during spring and summer, from around April 1st to October 3rd. This is only possible if the sea is navigable. If the sea is too rough, then the tour from one village to another will be done by train. From the end of October to March 31st, the tour of the Cinque Terre can only be done by train.
Riomaggiore: The most romantic spot in Cinque Terre. The best sunset can be seen from here
Manarola: A calm, scenic village in the Cinque Terre with lots of history to explore
Vernazza: The most picturesque of the villages and it’s named as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy
Pisa: The city of Miracles, with its leaning tower and ancient Maritime Republic past, still retains its charm today
12 Hours (approx)
Max 8 in a Mercedes van
Tour details
If you're looking to explore more of what Italy has to offer outside of Florence, then this full-day tour is perfect for you! Visit not one, but two of Italy's most popular destinations in a single day. You'll get to see the enchanting coastline of the Cinque Terre and on the way back to Florence, you'll make a stop in Pisa to see the iconic leaning tower.
Cinque Terre was beautiful. The tour guide was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and so interesting and pleasant to speak to. He took really good care of us and made sure we were comfortable. I would definitely recommend this trip.
Robert_L
We will be departing at 7:00 am from your pick-up point in Florence and heading towards Cinque Terre. The journey should take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Upon arrival at our destination, we will explore three villages of the Cinque Terre region. Depending on the season and the condition of the sea, we will either travel by boat or by train.
Our customers’ safety is always our top priority: boat tours of the Cinque Terre are only available during the spring and summer months, from around April 1st to early October. This is weather-dependent, as in case of bad weather or other conditions which make navigation difficult, the tour between villages will be done by train. Therefore, from the end of October to March 31st, touring the Cinque Terre will be done only by train.
We will arrive at Riomaggiore by black Mercedes Minivan at 9:30 am. The village is a charming place perched on a terraced hillside high above the Ligurian coast. Known for its colorful stone houses that seem stacked on top of one another and its harbor filled with traditional fishing boats, it has become a popular tourist destination. 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. Driver will help guests to catch the train and will follow guests on the train.
Follow the path signposted along the vegetable gardens until the small bridge from which begins a long flight of steps that leads through cultivated and fallow fields, with a panoramic view, to the ridge of Costa Corniolo (Corniolo Hill). From there you can admire the tip of Montenero eastward, Manarola and Cinque Terre westward. From here begin a series of steps that lead down to Manarola with spectacular views all along its route to the village.
No flip flops allowed when crossing any of the trails in the Cinque Terre.
Forward time: 1 hour | Difficulty Level: EE – For expert hikers | Length: 1.470 km | Difference in height: 202m.
At 10:30 am you’ll visit Manarola. The town is built into the side of a cliff, and its colorful houses and buildings tumble down towards the water far below. The view of Manarola from above is one of the most iconic and recognized images of the Cinque Terre. If you wander through the town, you’ll find yourself winding down narrow laneways called carrugi.
These are typical of towns and cities in the Liguria region of Italy. As you make your way towards the water, you’ll see an eclectic mix of fishing boats pulled up on the ramp leading into the harbor. This is a reminder that for centuries, the sea has been a major source of income and livelihood for the people who live in this area. This village is a magical place, where time seems to stand still. You’ll have an hour to explore its quaint streets and charming shops.
Ferry from Manarola to Vernazza. Driver will help guests to catch the Ferry and will follow guests on the Ferry.
At 12:40 pm you’ll visit Vernazza, the only natural port of the five villages, and it’s also the wealthiest village with the most elaborate architecture. You’ll definitely want to check out the castle of the Doria and the watchtowers, and make sure not to miss the Romanesque sanctuary of Our Lady of Reggio. The architecture will amaze you with its simplicity. And after all that sightseeing, you can enjoy a cooling swim in the sea, a refreshing shower, and a delicious lunch of authentic pesto pasta and fresh seafood (not included in the price). After our long journey, we’ll take the picturesque train ride from Vernazza to Riomaggiore.
Driver will help guests to catch the train and will follow guests on the train.
From here, you’ll enjoy the comfort of our Black Mercedes minivan.
Our next stop is Pisa, and seeing the Leaning Tower is the perfect way to end a wonderful day.
Once arrived in Pisa at 4:30 pm, you’ll have time to explore some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
The Leaning Tower is a must-see, and you can walk around the Piazza dei Miracoli to visit the Baptistery and the Duomo.
Piazza dei Cavalieri is also worth a visit, home as it is to the historic university Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa. The tour will reach the Pisa tower at around 4:30 pm, but it is usually enough to simply admire it from the outside – it is truly beautiful. However, if you want to reserve your own tickets to climb it, you can do so by choosing 4:45 pm as your time slot.
If you would like to purchase a ticket for the tower of Pisa in advance, please visit this website https://www.opapisa.it/en/tickets/buy/
From Pisa, it’ll take you about an hour and a half to get back to the meeting point. At 7:00 pm you’ll be back in Florence.
And you know what? You’ll be tired after such a day, but you’ll carry this tour in your heart forever because it is a unique experience.
If you need suggestions on where to go for dinner, just ask our guide.
As part of our commitment to providing a stress-free and comfortable experience for our guests, we offer pick-up at your location within the downtown area of Florence for our private tours. If you are unsure whether your location falls within this area, please let us know in the dedicated section at the time of booking and we will be happy to assist you. Our goal is to ensure that your tour with us is seamless and enjoyable from start to finish.
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible
Andrea is the best guide I have ever met. He truly puts all into his job to speak perfect English and to do all he can for the trip to be great. Wish he could travel through the trip to teach me more. Thanks so much you have an amazing talent.
Adam_K
Nice experience, wonderful time going to Cinque Terre. Driver is very knowledgeable of the places around. They take you to all villages, they have inclusive tickets for the train to visit all places with plenti time to walk around villages. Visit Pisa on the way back is nice to visit an historic place of Pisa Tower and Chiesa.
Rafael_A
We worried that the stormy weather would ruin our tour, but it turned out to be a perfect day anyway. With Gabriel as our guide, it was like having an old friend telling you about the area he loves. All aspects of the tour were wonderful. Thanks again Gabriel!
Julie_G
The most perfect experience! You get a perfect amount of time in each place to explore, eat, and shop. Our driver, Andrea, made the experience even better. He was very accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly and informative. My dad and I really couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you!
Kristy_P
The most perfect experience! You get a perfect amount of time in each place to explore, eat, and shop. Our driver, Andrea, made the experience even better. He was very accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly and informative. My dad and I really couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you!
Natalie_M
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