Sit back and relax as we take a 2.25 hour ride via comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Your guide will entertain you with tales of the area as you cross two regions: Tuscany and Liguria. Both are rich with history, cultures and traditions that deserve to be told. Upon arrival, you’ll be escorted to a quaint and comfortable local train. Enjoy the journey along the coast line, breathing in the fresh sea air and admiring a view like no other.
The first stop brings you to the town of Monterosso, the largest town among the Cinque Terre. Here, you will enjoy free time to wander around the charming town and to taste the delicious flavors of the Ligurian cuisine. If you want to make the most out of this Cinque Terre experience, we also offer an optional 45 minutes light hike, for those who want to see the stunning mainland and coastline scenery from a different perspective. Let your tour leader guide you through the terraced vineyards, the ancient olive groves and the spectacular panoramic views that will stay in your memories forever.
After the hike, you will still be able to enjoy free time in Monterosso and relax in Fegina beach, the most stunning beach of Cinque Terre. Along the promenade you'll find restaurants, pubs and ice-cream shops. So, the choice is entirely yours!
Then it is “all aboard!” as you are taken by train to the charming town of Manarola, characterized by its narrow streets and small square looking out over the sea. It is so picturesque it will seem like you’ve stepped into a Renaissance painting. But it is entirely authentic, we assure you.
Your day will continue beyond the splendors of Cinque Terre as you embark on a captivating journey to the renowned city of Pisa, home to the world-renowned Leaning Tower and many other architectural wonders.Explore Pisa's historical treasures and enjoy a final taste of Ligurian flavors, including the renowned pesto.
Be sure to savour your final sampling of the Liguria region’s famous flavors, including its highly prized pesto, because soon you’ll be back on board the train for a quick ride to your private air-conditioned coach to Florence. Use this return trip to rest while relishing in the wonderful memories just collected on this one-of-a-kind tour. You deserve it.
Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip From Florence With Optional Hike
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 12 Hrs 15 Mins
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
07:15 AM
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Return Details :
• Important information required from all passengers: You MUST provide all passenger names at time of booking in order to successfully purchase the train tickets • This tour ends near Santa Maria .. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Get an early start on an amazing day journeying out of Florence, and its man-made masterpieces, because you are off to the Italian seaside. Admire natures artistry in Liguria, a spectacular region and home of Cinque Terre the much acclaimed string of seaside villages along the Italian Riviera. Steep terraces adorned with colorful homes and vineyards, rugged fishermen reeling in their daily catches, and the regions most famous flavor pesto. All experiences you can enjoy on this tour.
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Itinerary:
Sit back and relax as we take a 2.25 hour ride via comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Your guide will entertain you with tales of the area as you cross two regions: Tuscany and Liguria. Both are rich with history, cultures and traditions that deserve to be told. Upon arrival, you’ll be escorted to a quaint and comfortable local train. Enjoy the journey along the coast line, breathing in the fresh sea air and admiring a view like no other.
The first stop brings you to the town of Monterosso, the largest town among the Cinque Terre. Here, you will enjoy free time to wander around the charming town and to taste the delicious flavors of the Ligurian cuisine. If you want to make the most out of this Cinque Terre experience, we also offer an optional 45 minutes light hike, for those who want to see the stunning mainland and coastline scenery from a different perspective. Let your tour leader guide you through the terraced vineyards, the ancient olive groves and the spectacular panoramic views that will stay in your memories forever.
After the hike, you will still be able to enjoy free time in Monterosso and relax in Fegina beach, the most stunning beach of Cinque Terre. Along the promenade you'll find restaurants, pubs and ice-cream shops. So, the choice is entirely yours!
Then it is “all aboard!” as you are taken by train to the charming town of Manarola, characterized by its narrow streets and small square looking out over the sea. It is so picturesque it will seem like you’ve stepped into a Renaissance painting. But it is entirely authentic, we assure you.
Your day will continue beyond the splendors of Cinque Terre as you embark on a captivating journey to the renowned city of Pisa, home to the world-renowned Leaning Tower and many other architectural wonders. Explore Pisa's historical treasures and enjoy a final taste of Ligurian flavors, including the renowned pesto.
Be sure to savour your final sampling of the Liguria region’s famous flavors, including its highly prized pesto, because soon you’ll be back on board the train for a quick ride to your private air-conditioned coach to Florence. Use this return trip to rest while relishing in the wonderful memories just collected on this one-of-a-kind tour. You deserve it.
Inclusions
- Expert, English-speaking local guide
- Cinque Terre National Park Admission Ticket
- Cinque Terre Card train tickets
- Free time to enjoy and relax in Fegina beach
- 45-min optional light hike with tour leader
- Round-trip transport from Florence in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
- Free time in PIsa, Monterosso and Manarola
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Food/beverage
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adults lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
We will do our best to make sure your trip includes all the sites as per description, however please note that itinerary might be adjusted according to weather and transport conditions
Important information required from all passengers: You MUST provide all passenger names at the time of booking in order to successfully purchase the train tickets
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The scenery was spectacular. Our guide (I think Renata) did a good job of keeping all 25 guests from being left behind which I'm sure is stressful. She did take us on a nice light hike on the cliffs to get a breathtaking view and was very informative. But I felt as the day went on she became less "enthusiastic" We asked if the water along our next two villages were as beautiful and as nice an area to wade in as Manarola...the answer was "Yes, its all the same water" so we waited to go down to the water. But the other two areas were not as nice as Manarola which was a tad disappointing. The biggest disappointment was Monterossa. When we got to the town she told us it was one long road from the historic end to the newer end, and that was all there was. So we sat and wasted time having a drink along the main road and then got up and walked to the historic end. When we got there our jaws dropped. There were lots of little alley ways under the bridge to the left with picturesque shops and cafes!! We were angry. We would have instantly walked to the historic end if she had told us that there were many little streets with charming shops and cafes instead of making it sound like it was just a boardwalk. Of course we did not have much time at this point to explore and we were upset. She also was not very clear with directions and would contradict herself or get "testy" with people in the group that questioned her to make sure they understood where she wanted us to meet. As an example "to meet at the first yellow building".... when asked did she mean the first on the end OR the first yellow building closest to us. She got annoyed with people instead of listening to the question and said I am going to have to walk you to it to show you ... where we all said no and tried to get her to understand the difference so as not to have to do unnecessary walking. This happened on several occasions.
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My mom and I took this tour in 2023 and were blown away by how incredible it was. The towns we visited were beautiful, and the hike was breathtaking. We had free time at the 3 Terres we visited and were very pleased with the timing of the whole thing. Our guide was in charge of the train tickets which was such a relief, all we had to do was show up at the meeting points at the correct time, and our guide handled the rest. A few notable points to be aware of: The meeting point is at the train station. We were staying by the Ponte Vecchio, so it was a bit of a hike. The other option for us was to walk to the Duomo and get a taxi, but it was pretty early in the morning and we didn't want to rely on there being a taxi, so we walked it. Every single one of the tours we took in all of Italy started ON TIME. We were some of the last people to arrive and we were like 15 mins earlier than the suggested meeting time. Once everybody had arrived, we were expecting to just get on the bus. But instead, we had to walk another like 15 mins to the bus, so all together, mom and I walked like 1.5 miles and were really tired. I know they recommend disabled people not take this tour regardless, but if you have mobility issues, I strongly recommend against this tour. Since we went in July, it was very hot. The hike was especially hot, and the first half is up hill and quite strenuous. We thought it was worth it, but definitely don't go/pick another time of year if you are not heat tolerant. We are fit and able bodied and were definitely lagging behind the guide/others in the group. The guide was incredible--he has 2 masters degrees and was very qualified, and a very memorable guy. We didn't have any issues with pick pockets, but heard others say they did on the transport at the Cinque Terre. We brought no cash (only used Apple Pay), had our IDs in a money belt, and wore dresses with no pockets. Anti theft bags with locking zippers held our couple belongings. One couple we ran into had $800 taken and their IDs. Just be smart and listen to the guide.
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Great tour and a very friendly tour guide. We really enjoyed it but could have been better if the weather is better (too hot!)
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We absolutely loved this outing and the Cinque Terre was gorgeous. I loved the fact that we had free time in each village. Not having to navigate the various trains & tickets ourselves (for a quick day trip) made for an easy, hassle free day. Antonio was a super guide - he gave clear instructions and walked at the right pace for all the age groups in the group
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Great guide with Antonio who was very knowledgeable about all the cities we stopped in and provided info about where to eat and bathrooms. Biggest flaw in the tour is there is a good amount of walking which is problematic for older people and children which is not listed in the description.
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The scenery was amazing! And it’s totally worth a day away. We enjoyed the trip except - our tour guide seemed bothered that she had to walk us around. She gave us an option to be on our own at every stop and did not offer the hike. Disappointed.
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What a perfect day! We hit the important parts of the coast, with just enough time in each city. Antonio gave great recommendations and an informative hike. Definitely worth the experience! Also, try his friend’s restaurant for an authentic Florentine experience!
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Antonio was an amazing guide! This was a fantastic tour, took the guesswork and stress out of a day at Cinque Terre. Just enough time at each stop. Highly recommend!
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Amazing time and amazing tour guide. Time in each place and able to go to the beach! Would 100% recommend
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Such a magnificent tour so well run and organized can not fault. Our tour guide was so nice and very professional. Cinque terra can be difficult to navigate on your own this tour made it so easy Thankyou
