We Love —
- Exploring the picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre; a region steeped in history and culture.
- Treating yourself by indulging in local specialities with authentic meals and products.
- Discovering the splendour of the exquisite natural landscapes, coastlines and national park of this stunning corner of the world.
Your Itinerary in Brief —
You will adore this self-guided tour of the marvellous Cinque Terre region of Italy! Travel through some of the most scenic spots in Italy and really enjoy la dolce vita! Choose the ease of car rental when booking with us, use your own vehicle or use trains to get from a to z.
Our offer:
5-Night Tour
Day 1: arrival in Monterosso
Day 2: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza
Day 3: Portovenere, Chiavari
Day 4: Portofino
Day 5: Sestri Levante
Day 6: Return flight
7-Night Tour
Day 1: arrival in Monterosso
Day 2: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza
Day 3: Portovenere
Day 4: Chiavari
Day 5: Portofino
Day 6: Sestri Levante
Day 7: Chiavari
Day 8: Return flight
Your Itinerary in Detail —
5 Night Tour
Day 1:
Arrival in Monterosso. Unpack your bags and make yourself comfortable at the gorgeous hotel Palme! Enjoy a gorgeous day at your own leisure exploring this enchanting place. We suggest you to visit Capuccini’s Monastery and Oratorio dei Neri. Overnight in Hotel Palme.
Day 2:
Breakfast in hotel. Departure from Monterosso by train to Riomaggiore, the first of the “Cinque Terre” villages. You can continue your visit by train will reaching Manarola to visit this lovely village. Later you can continue to Vernazza, the most picturesque of the five villages- the crown in the Cinque Terre’s crown so to speak. If you are good walkers, we suggest you to walk back to Monterosso, following the path nr. 2: it takes approximately 2 hours and is a truly beautiful experience. As you go up and down hills, you will experience beautiful views of this typical Mediterranean landscape. Enjoy a traditional dinner in Monterosso. Overnight in Hotel Palme.
Day 3:
Breakfast in hotel. We recommend a visit to the ancient village of Portovenere, easily accessible by public transport. Portovenere is an ancient, fortified town, former garrison of the maritime republic of Genoa. We suggest you take a boat tours of the islands (at your own expense) which lie in front of the village for a truly magnificent view. Afterwards, make your way back to Rapallo and settle into Hotel Europa Design. Overnight in hotel.
Day 4:
After breakfast at your hotel, make your way to the port to jump on the ferry to Portofino, one of the Italian Riviera’s most fashionable seaside villages. Relaxation is the order of the day – we highly recommend shopping in the town’s boutiques before enjoying a panoramic sunset drink. Once you have spent the day exploring Portofino, way back to Santa Margherita Ligure by boat. Enjoy a gorgeous traditional dinner. Overnight in Hotel Europa Design.
Day 5:
After breakfast in your hotel, we suggest you to visit the village of Sestri Levante and its beautiful bay: the bay of the silence. You can continue your day walking to the promontory of Punta Manara, triangular in shape extending into the Gulf of Tigullio, which extends between the Ligurian towns of Sestri Levante and Riva Trigoso. Overnight in Hotel Europa Design.
Day 6:
Breakfast, make your way to the airport and return your car hire (if opting for one).
7 Night Tour
Day 1:
Arrival in Monterosso. Unpack your bags and make yourself comfortable at the gorgeous hotel Palme! Enjoy a gorgeous day at your own leisure exploring this enchanting place. We suggest you to visit Capuccini’s Monastery and Oratorio dei Neri. Overnight in Hotel Palme.
Day 2:
Breakfast in hotel. Departure from Monterosso by train to Riomaggiore, the first of the “Cinque Terre” villages. You can continue your visit by train will reaching Manarola to visit this lovely village. Later you can continue to Vernazza, the most picturesque of the five villages- the crown in the Cinque Terre’s crown so to speak. If you are good walkers, we suggest you to walk back to Monterosso, following the path nr. 2: it takes approximately 2 hours and is a truly beautiful experience. As you go up and down hills, you will experience beautiful views of this typical Mediterranean landscape. Enjoy a traditional dinner in Monterosso. Overnight in Hotel Palme.
Day 3:
Breakfast in hotel. We recommend a visit to the ancient village of Portovenere, easily accessible by public transport. Portovenere is an ancient, fortified town, former garrison of the maritime republic of Genoa. We suggest you take a boat tours of the islands (at your own expense) which lie in front of the village for a truly magnificent view. Afterwards, make your way back to Monterosso. Overnight in Hotel Palme.
Day 4:
Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Rapallo. Settle into Hotel Europa Design and enjoy free time to explore this magical place. Overnight in Hotel Europa Design.
Day 5:
After breakfast at your hotel, make your way to the port to jump on the ferry to Portofino, one of the Italian Riviera’s most fashionable seaside villages. Relaxation is the order of the day – we highly recommend shopping in the town’s boutiques before enjoying a panoramic sunset drink. Once you have spent the day exploring Portofino, way back to Santa Margherita Ligure by boat. Enjoy a gorgeous traditional dinner. Overnight in Hotel Europa Design.
Day 6:
After breakfast in your hotel, we suggest you to visit the village of Sestri Levante and its beautiful bay: the bay of the silence. You can continue your day walking to the promontory of Punta Manara, triangular in shape extending into the Gulf of Tigullio, which extends between the Ligurian towns of Sestri Levante and Riva Trigoso. Overnight in Hotel Europa Design
Day 7: Breakfast in hotel. Free time for individual activities. Overnight in Hotel Europa Design.
Day 8: Breakfast, make your way to the airport and return your car hire (if opting for one).
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you’ll stay in Standard Double Room in the following hotels (or similar):
- Hotel Palme - Monterosso al Mare
- Hotel Europa Design- Rapallo
Your dining choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay.
Your Included Extras —
Cinque Terre Card (National park Access + train service. 1 day)
Enjoy national park access and a train service to reach there with thie fabulous Cinque Terre Card.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your Destination —
Santa Margherita Ligure
Featuring impressive mountains, rolling green hills and overlooking the Ligurian Sea, this beautiful crescent-shaped region of Italy is well worth a visit. Striking the perfect balance between nature, mountains, culture, entertainment and night life, visitors here will never be short of great things to see and do.
The region’s unique geography has resulted in a climate and landscape that would generally be expected in the more southerly parts of the country. Palm trees, citrus fruits and olive groves all grow alongside Liguria’s famous flower industry, as well as more common northern bounties like chestnuts.
Liguria is divided into roughly two halves, the western Riviera di Ponente and the eastern Riviera di Levante, with the capital port city of Genoa separating the two. Historically, the Riviera di Ponente was the more popular side, with bustling resort towns like Sanremo dominating. However, writers, artists and tourists alike have now discovered the many merits of the Riviera di Levante such as the pretty pastel coloured fishing village of Portofino, and the steep, technicolour terraces of Cinque Terre.
