The charm of Cinque Terre: tour by minivan from Florence – Florence, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Just past the Tuscan border, we will reach the beautiful area of the Cinque Terre.
These are five small fishing villages, characterised by their colourful houses, rugged coastline, crystal-clear sea and gentle sea breeze.
On board of our minivan with driver we will set off from Florence to discover these enchanting landscapes and breathtaking panoramas full of bright colours.
The first of the Cinque Terre we will visit is Riomaggiore, a pastel-coloured maritime village, whose historical centre and typical Genoese tower-houses follow the steep course of the torrent.
Our guide will accompany you to discover the village, until you reach its summit, where the church and castle are located. Here there will be time for a short break, to taste the typical Ligurian focaccia or have a good coffee. At this point we will resume our walk in the direction of the port, where the boat to Vernazza, about 30 minutes away, awaits us.
Vernazza is also a rich jewel to discover, overlooking the sea, dotted with oratories, sanctuaries, military fortresses and an ancient castle, once owned by the Genoese Doria family.
Once again we take the boat in the direction of Monterosso, the largest of the Cinque Terre.
Here the cobbled streets are known as ‘caruggi’, historical alleys typical of the Ligurian landscape, where we will find wine shops, artisan workshops and souvenir shops.
Advised by our guide, at this point you will decide whether to take an immediate swim in the crystal-clear sea of Monterosso or go for lunch. One of the typical dishes to be enjoyed is the famous trofie with pesto, accompanied by the excellent Cinque Terre wine!
In the afternoon, after taking some time for a last walk, the minivan will pick us up in Monterosso and we will leave for your hotel.
An unforgettable day!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

We will visit is Riomaggiore, a pastel-coloured maritime village
Vernazza is also a rich jewel to discover, overlooking the sea
The last one will be Monterosso, the largest of the Cinque Terre

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