Semi-Private Cinque Terre Discovery & Vineyard Escapes from Florence

• Private Roundtrip Transportation from Central Florence

• 6 person maximum group size

• Local English Speaking Tour Leader

• Seafood Lunch and Wines Included

• Train Tickets between Cinque Terre Villages

• Boat Ride along Mediterranean Coast

Meet Your Driver in Florence

Your day begins in the heart of Florence not far from the Ponte Vecchio. Sit back and relax as your luxury van will lead you to the Ligurian Coast.

Meet your English Speaking Tour Leader who will explain your wonderful itinerary for the day. With Luxury Transportation to and from Florence included, you will experience Cinque Terre in style.

Explore the Beautiful Villages that Make Up Cinque Terre

Named a UNESCO heritage site in 1997, the five fishing villages that make up the Cinque Terre are truly stunning. Head through the villages checking out the cobblestone alleyways, rock marinas on the water and colorful houses that make the area so treasured.

To get between the five villages, you will experience the local train that is an impressive feat of 19th century engineering. Cut into the cliffs that separate the towns, these impressive tunnels allow for travel in only a few minutes.

Enjoy free time to shop, swim, or sunbathe with the remarkable scenery surrounding. When it is open, you will be able to traverse the Via dell'Amore. This stunning pedestrian only path connects Riomaggiore and Manarola along the coast and below the cliffs.

Hike Through Cliffside Vineyards and Cinque Terre National Park

High up on the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean below, walk through cliffside vineyards that have graced the seaside towns for centuries. Take in the best views from above as your guide details the areas historic winemaking tradition.

Due to the natural resources and limitations of the area, the cliff sides of the Cinque Terre have been irrigated and chiseled to develop an intricate system of farming. See why the extensive network of "muretti" have even been compared to the Great Wall of China by scholars.

Savor a Fresh Seafood Lunch with Local Wine Tasting

Enjoy a classic lunch of Ligurian staples. The residents of Cinque Terre have made their livings as fishermen for centuries. You will also be able to try pesto from the source. The basil sauce that originated in nearby Genoa has become world famous and pairs perfectly with local wines. You will also enjoy a full wine tasting from the local grapes you traversed on the hike above.