Cinque Terre

The Cinque Terre in northern Italy are a series of five small fishing villages dug into the cliffs where the Appenine mountains meet the Mediterranean coast line.

Each village is set between the beach and the hills and has its own special characteristics. There are almost no cars and being hard to access has helped to protect their unique heritage.

It is on 15th century foot paths high above the sea, that you will explore the Liguria National Park.

The extensive network of trails connecting the villages pass through olive groves and terraced vineyards, with sweeping views of the vast expanse of the Mediterranean below. There are few walks in Europe which capture so many highlights in such a compact area.

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Itinerary / Highlights

DAY 1 Arrive Corniglia, walk to the colourful towns of Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare and return by train (3.5hrs)

DAY 2 By train to Monterosso al Mare and walk to Levanto with time for a swim before returning to Corniglia by train (4.5hrs)

DAY 3 Campiglia (La Sp?zia) to Riomaggiore through typical villages and vineyard and return by train (3hrs)

DAY 4 Traverse the 'Via dell'Amore' trail to Riomaggiore and return to Corniglia by the seashore path (3hrs)

DAY 5 Two options today - either the Peninsula of Portofino, from Santa Margherita Ligure to the lost cove of San Frutuoso (5.5hrs) or walk in a national park, Monte Marcello next to the Apuanes Alps where they extract the famous Carrare marble (3hrs)

DAY 6 A cliff hike to the ancient Roman city of Porto Venere (Port of Venus) and return by boat to Monterosso al Mare, train to Corniglia (4hrs)

DAY 7 Trip concludes Corniglia

Other Details

Accommodation Details

6 nights in a studio apartment (Category C) on a twinshare basis in low season (high season is 1 - 31 August and a supplement applies) - (upgrades available (Category A & B) to accommodate up to 4 people)

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Daily departures from 1 Mar to 31 Oct, except Jul & Aug (Saturday and Sunday only)

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