Walking tour of Cinque Terre
Explore the picturesque Cinque Terre on a walking tour with your private guide and discover the beautiful pastel-hued villages that are dotted along this scenic stretch of coastline.
Area
Northern Italy
Type
History
Who
Adults
Visit the five charming towns of the Cinque Terre with your private guide, learning about these historic fishing villages and life on this dramatic coast. Start from Monterosso and hike to Vernazza, enjoying the beautiful views on this 1.5-hour trail. From here, take the train to Manarola, where you'll visit a winery and learn about the production of Sciacchetra wines as you enjoy a tasting session of the local produce. After a leisurely lunch, take the train to Corniglia and admire the colourful houses, perched spectacularly on a cliff edge, before hiking back to Vernazza.
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