Cinque Terre Towns and Pisa
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9 hours (approx.)
Private Tour
Overview
You will be met at the cruise port by your representative who will escort you to your air conditioned transportation ready to commence your tour.
The Cinque Terre is a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. In each of the 5 towns, colorful houses and ancient vineyards cling to steep terraces, fishing boats bob in harbors and trattorias turn out seafood specialties along with the Liguria region’s most famous dish, pesto. To visit the Cinque Terre means to visit five villages suspended between sea and earth, clinging to the cliffs and surrounded by green hills. Here the sea, the hills, the vineyards, the old ancient villages, and the Genovese-style churches combine to result in breathtaking scenery. There are no cars and no noise, only nature.
Your experience begins immediately with a panoramic drive that will include Portovenere. Portovenere is a town that dates back to at least the middle of the first century. The ancient town is a hidden treasure for tourists and even residents of Italy to still discover. The town, or “comune” as referred to by the Italian government, is located on the provincial coast of La Spezia, in the region of Liguria. Rocky horizons, lush forests and vegetation, complete with bodies of water suppled by the Mediterranean Sea, surround this area. Perhaps the most profound scenery of Portovenere is the strip of homes that lay across the shoreline of the marina. It’s quite the sight.
From here you can continue on by ferry to Manarola and Vernazza. Tiny Manarola is a tumble of buildings bunny-hopping down its ravine to the harbor. You can hike up to Punta Bonfiglio — for a bar on a bluff between the cemetery and the sea — or enjoy tasty treats born right here: pesto on your focaccia, washed down by crisp local wine sprinkled with Mediterranean twinkles. Talk about going local. Vernazza is the next to the northernmost town and perhaps most picturesque of the five towns of Cinque Terre in Italy. Colorful, antique homes cling to impossible cliffs. Your driver will be waiting for you in Vernazza and will take you on the most interesting route back to your starting point, through Corniglia. You may stop here if you wish.
Unlike the other localities of the Cinque Terre, Corniglia is not directly adjacent to the sea. Instead, it is on the top of a promontory about 100 meters high, surrounded on three sides by vineyards and terraces and the fourth side descends steeply to the sea, affording lovely views. This is not usually included but it allows you a view that is amazing and also let's you understand Cinque Terre.
On your return trip, we'll take the stunning panoramic road high above the Cinque Terre, stopping in Pisa, where you can get up close to the Leaning Tower! You'll be back at your ship 20 minutes after leaving Pisa.
It's not possible to visit all 5 towns of Cinque Terre due to time constraints, however you will return to your ship with unforgettable memories of the towns you were able to visit!
What's Included
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Cruise port pick-up
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Roundtrip air conditioned transportation
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English-speaking driver
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Cinque Terre Villages
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Time for exploring, eating, drinking, shopping
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Pisa sightseeing
Considerations
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Food and drinks are not included.
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Entrance fees and boat and train tickets are not included.
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Bring cash/local currency for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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Your English-speaking driver will not enter sites with you, but will give running commentaries of what you are seeing and make sure you have enough time to visit each site.
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The price of this tour does not include ferry tickets. A boat tour (one way) is 27 Euros per guest over the age of 12, 15 Euros (approximate cost only) for children ages 6-11. The ticket allows you to visit all the Cinque Terre, one way. You can disembark the ferry at any village and re-board at the appointed time.
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This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
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The exact itinerary of the tour may be adjusted.
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We strongly encourage a 7:30am start time for guests on ships arriving 7am or earlier. Choosing a later start time, may affect the amount of villages you visit.
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes and suitable footwear.
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Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle.
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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