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Cinque Terre National Park Nature & adventure

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From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Speedboat Tour

1. From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Speedboat Tour

Explore the beautiful cliffs, beaches, and colorful towns of the Cinque Terre on a sailing tour from La Spezia. You will see all five picturesque villages characterized by pastel-colored houses on a 4-hour speedboat tour. Start your tour from Passeggiata Morin in La Spezia and sail along the western coast of the Gulf of Poets. Admire the beautiful landscape of the four villages that make up the Borgata Marinara. Continue sailing towards Portovenere, where you will cross the Le Bocche, a strait between the town of Portovenere and the wild Palmaria Island. See the magnificent Romanesque church of San Pietro, set among the rocks and overlooking the sea. Discover the unspoiled coves of Le Rosse, Monesteroli, and Punta Pineda along the coastline. Grab a chance to dip in the pristine waters of the Cinque Terre Natural Park. Marvel at the beauty of Monterosso al Mare, the last and most vibrant of the five villages. Here you can enjoy local specialties such as focaccia with anchovies or delicious gelato. Pass through the famous muscle farms while returning to La Spezia. 

From Florence: Pisa and Cinque Terre Full-Day Tour

2. From Florence: Pisa and Cinque Terre Full-Day Tour

Enjoy a full-day sightseeing and walking tour of Pisa and the Cinqueterre National Park on an excursion especially designed for independent travelers. Explore Ligurian Riviera, Riomaggiore, and Manarola with your guide, and try local produce and wines. You will first travel by train from Santa Maria Novella station in Florence. Stop for 2 hours at Pisa, home of the spectacular Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will see Pisa’s most significant attractions, including the Leaning Tower, Baptistry, Campo Santo, and Duomo di Pisa (Pisa Cathedral). Next, travel by local train from La Spezia station, on the Pisa to Genoa line, to Cinqueterre National Park. Known as the "Five Lands," Cinqueterre is a stunning cluster of villages famous for their scenic walking trails, gorgeous coastline, and sunny beaches. The next stop will be a visit to Riomaggiore. Two more villages will be visited Manarola and Vernazza, which is ideal for those who want to relax and lay on the beach. 

La Spezia: Full-Day Cinque Terre Sailing Tour

3. La Spezia: Full-Day Cinque Terre Sailing Tour

Admire the dynamic cliffs, beaches, and towns of the Cinque Terre on this sailing tour from La Spezia. Cruise past the picturesque villages of Portovenere and Lerici and the islands Palmaria and Tino. Relax as you sip on water and wine as you sail. Meet your skipper at the dock in La Spezia. Hop aboard and feel the wind in your hair as you sail away in a modern sailboat. Cross the Gulf of Poets and see the vibrantly colored houses that hug the hills and shores of the villages of Portovenere and Lerici. Admire the rocky landscapes of the small islands of Palmaria and Tino. Make your way along the villages of the Cinque Terre with a stop in front of Vernazza where you can see the Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church from the water. Take a refreshing dip in the sea in the waters of a pristine marine protected area. If you want to learn how to captain a sailboat, your skipper can give you a sailing lesson. Return to dock in La Spezia at the end of your tour.

Riomaggiore: Vineyard & Wine Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting

4. Riomaggiore: Vineyard & Wine Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting

Vineyards overlooking the sea and Triple A wines: in the wonderful scenery of the Cinque Terre near to Riomaggiore there is a landscape and an enological reality that is not at all trivial, born from the dedication of its winemaker, a native of Riomaggiore. The result of his extreme dedication to work, his respect for tradition and continuous research, will not stop to continuously surprise us: first with a breathtaking scenery: an entire hillside descends abruptly from about 250 meters to the sea. From this very particular context, special wines are created that transmit the true character of tradition, including the sweet sciacchetrà  and white wines that give salty sensations combined with the perfume of Mediterranean scrub. Then new wines, the result of experimentation... including a rosé and a red, all organic production. An experience that will leave its mark and that will leave you with an indelible memory of the Cinque Terre.

Manarola: Cinque Terre Wine Tasting

5. Manarola: Cinque Terre Wine Tasting

Discover a hidden gem in Manarola and taste the world-famous Cinque Terre wines. Try 3 different varieties while tasting local delicacies and learn about the history and tradition behind the wine-making processes. Visit a former wine cellar located in the center of Manarola, near the little harbor. Completely renovated, the Bar-Enoteca is a place where people meet, drink wine, listen to good music – sometimes live – and enjoy delicious local food. Here you’ll try three exceptional varieties of local wine. First, the Cinque Terre white wine DOC, followed by a Cinque Terre red wine IGT, and finally a tasting of the famous Sciacchetrà, the sweet wine known around the world. The wine tasting will be accompanied by some light snacks. You’ll enjoy an evening of taste and culture in a region famous for it.

Cinque Terre: Wine Tasting in Monterosso

6. Cinque Terre: Wine Tasting in Monterosso

Taste the flavors of Cinque Terre at a Monterosso wine bar. Try 3 different wines and enjoy a tasting of local products. Enjoy a conventionally made Cinque Terre DOC white wine, a naturally and traditionally made local white wine, and a Sciacchetrà. The tasting will be accompanied by some crostini, focaccia, salami, and cantucci with the Sciacchetrà. Discover the diversity of flavors and winemaking philosophies that can be found even in a small area. Learn about the new generation of Cinque Terre winemakers and the renaissance of traditional wine making.

Levanto: Pesto-Making Class

7. Levanto: Pesto-Making Class

Learn how to make your very own pesto following local traditions in this pesto-making class. Join your instructor in Levanto’s historical center, where the “Laboratory of Pesto” has been preparing this famous, ancient sauce since 1976. After tasting a glass of sparkling wine accompanied with a local extra virgin olive oil on bruschetta, taste pesto made using the modern method. Then, make pesto the traditional way with a mortar. Wash and dry the basil leaves, pounding them together with salt, pine nuts, and garlic. Add the Parmigiano cheese and the extra virgin olive oil and enjoy your thick and fragrant pesto. Taste your own homemade pesto together with a glass of white wine and some local products, such as olives, bruschetta with anchovies.

Monterosso al Mare: Kayak and Snorkel Tour to Punta Mesco

8. Monterosso al Mare: Kayak and Snorkel Tour to Punta Mesco

Reconnect with nature and the outdoors on a guided kayaking and snorkeling adventure tour around the green and secluded areas of Cinque Terre National Park. Kayak from Monterroso al Mare to Punta Mesco and venture underwater with included snorkeling gear. If you are a nature lover and are looking for exclusive places, you cannot miss this tour: after meeting by the water in Monterosso al Mare, gear up with included kayak and safety gear and start your adventure by paddling in the direction of Levanto. Continue up to Punta Mesco, one of the most important marine areas of the Cinque Terre National Park, and admire the pristine coast overlooking the sea. Immerse yourself in the wild vegetation and the scene of myths of local fishermen. In the silence of this place accessible only by boats without engines, take the rare opportunity to relax in magical water with a thousand shades of blue. Explore the underwater world while scuba diving before heading back to Monterosso al Mare.

From Levanto: Guided Cinque Terre Boat Cruise

9. From Levanto: Guided Cinque Terre Boat Cruise

Embark on a guided boat cruise from Levanto and discover the Cinque Terre on Italy’s Ligurian coast. Pass by vibrant seaside villages, enjoy snacks and an aperitif on board, and stop at the charming town of Vernazza. Board a boat in Levanto and set out to see Italy’s beautiful Cinque Terre. Pass by the vibrant towns of  Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, stopping to take pictures from the water. Then, disembark at Vernazza, enjoying some free time to wander around this quaint seaside village. Back on board, learn about the history and way of life in this region from your guide. Savor regional delicacies and sip on prosecco as you cruise along Italy’s rugged coastline. And, if you’re feeling up to it, take a dip in the pristine waters of the Cinque Terre National Park. 

From Montecatini Terme: Cinque Terre Guided Day Trip

10. From Montecatini Terme: Cinque Terre Guided Day Trip

Depart from Montecatini in the morning and with your driver meet the rest of the group from Florence. Spend an unforgettable day discovering the most impressive Ligurian landscapes. In this area, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Earth and sea blend and create a unique landscape. The area consists of kilometers of rocky coasts with caves, beaches, hiking paths and breathtaking views. Visit Riomaggiore, another amazing village in Cinque Terre, with its beautifully colored tower houses. Then, the tour will take you through the Cinque Terre National Park by train and/or ferry boat. You will first visit Manarola, a tiny urban jewel characterized by Genoese style ‘case-torri.’ Then, head to Vernazza, overlooked by the remains of a medieval castle with a cylindrical tower. Finally, you will reach Monterosso, known as the ‘pearl of Cinque Terre.’ This ancient fishing village with lovely beaches and lush vegetation covering the rocks will certainly enchant you. In the afternoon, you will have free time for a swim or a walk around the village.

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What people are saying about Cinque Terre National Park

It was a lovely experience with Gabriel as our host tasting 3 wines. Each wine was served with excellent snacks, salad with anchovies, bruschetta with pesto, followed by cheeses and fig jam and onion jam. The wines were great but the best part was Gabriel talking about his grandfather who started making wine and opened the cantina. It was a fun hour. Some generous pours and a grandson who appreciated the work of his grandfather.

Lucca was a very personable friendly guide.He took time to make sure all our questions were answered . We had a small group of only two couples and had so much fun exploring this beautiful area of Italy. 100% recommend this tour.

We had terrible weather (rain and wind), but the gracious and knowledgeable hosts made up for it! Great insight into viticulture from the farming and production side. The wines selection was excellent. I highly recommend.

the best decision to get to know the cinque terre coasts. In the end they gave us an hour to get to know one of the towns. it's worth it

Fantastic. My kids (7 and 9) loved this and we enjoyed drinking the wine while they prepared us fresh pesto! Grazie mille Giorgia