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Cinque Terre Two-Village Visit

  • Cinque Terre Two-Village Visit
Visit two villages within Cinque Terre National Park on a full day of Italian discovery.
Relax on a scenic coach drive from the port to Cinque Terre, the UNESCO World Heritage Site that comprises five picturesque, coastline villages west of La Spezia. First, you'll arrive in a seaside village of criss-crossed hidden lanes, small squares, and eclectic boutiques. Then, you'll continue to Riomaggiore to wander its historic city center, the beach, and the pier before having time to explore a bit on your own.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Discover the colorful cliffside villages that perch along the Italian Riviera’s coastline

  • Explore Riomaggiore’s historical center, small beach, and the wharf framed by tower houses and a castle

  • Visit Cinque Terre’s beautiful village squares

  • Tour the impressively rugged portion of the Italian Riviera that is packed with medieval fortresses and vines

Need to know

  • Approximate driving times: 30 minutes to Riomaggiore, 1 hour to Vernazza, 1 hour back to the pier

  • Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes of free time in both Vernazza and Riomaggiore

  • All times are approximate — traffic, high season, road closures, etc. may occur

  • Local authorities may enforce mass transportation restrictions — Sailors will be taken to an alternate village if enforced

  • The order of sites visited may vary

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • Lunch is not included — take advantage of the free time to taste the local cuisine

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing

  • Sailors should expect to walk uphill and/or over uneven pavement

  • Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing

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