8 Hours Cinque Terre with Lunch on Boat in Spezia
Description
Visit the magnificent villages of the Cinque Terre. Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso. During the trip, you will admire the village of Portovenere and beaches accessible only by sea, such as Le Rosse, Il Canneto and Monesteroli, where you can snorkel with equipment included. At the beginning of the tour we will welcome you with a breakfast of cakes and fresh fruit. During a few stops for swimming, you can taste the typical Ligurian focaccia with pesto. There is a stop to get off at Vernazza or Monterosso. A typical Ligurian lunch awaits you on board: bruschetta, pasta with pesto, caprese, dessert. Drinks are included: prosecco, wine, beer and soft drinks. Before returning, a fruit and lemon platter will be served. The boat has a large bathroom and shower, and during the tour there are several stops to swim and relax in the crystal clear waters of the Cinque Terre.
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Itinerary
We will leave from La Spezia Porto Mirabello, to arrive at the first attraction in Portovenere, where we will be able to admire from the sea the beautiful and romantic church of San Pietro, the Portovenere Castle which dates back to 1400, and Grotta Byron, which inspired the famous poet
You can admire the famous cave that inspired the famous poet Byron, we will stop for 15 minutes for a swim at the "le Rosse" beach famous for its red rocks
A splendid beach where you can swim, snorkel, enjoy drinks and snacks, its peculiarity is the stupendous seabed, and it will be possible to swim among the fish, which are used to helping tourists
The first of the beautiful villages of the 5 Terre is Riomaggiore, which represents the beginning of the protected marine area, you have to get to Monterosso and it will take about 45 minutes, here you can admire the landscape and take photos
The second village of the 5 Terre, beautiful, where you can find interesting restaurants to taste our products. You will be able to take beautiful photos
Another incredible village, the third of the 5 Terre, Corniglia, where you can take some beautiful photos
We are in the village of the 5 Terre, where you can disembark and visit the square and the ancient village.
The last village of the 5 Terre is Monterosso, here it will be beautiful to dive into the open sea, into the deep blue, and enjoy a drink directly in the water, a specialty that is very popular with customer help, with the floating trays
In this cove you can swim and enjoy lunch, which will be served on the boat, based on Ligurian crostino, pasta with pesto or ai muscoli, Caprese based on buffalo mozzarella, rocket, cherry tomatoes and sauces.
Last stop, on the return of the journey, for the last swim
The return to the Port of La Spezia, after the last swim in Portovenere
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH ONLY THE GULF TOUR IS SCHEDULED UNTIL RIOMAGGIORE WITH LANDING IN PORTOVENERE - THE PARK OF THE 5 TERRE IS UNFORTUNATELY STILL CLOSED
Reviews(89)
Our boat tour of the Cinque Terre was outstanding! It was like a dream moving along the water in this boat with the most stunning views. Our boat captain Giaccomo and his wife were excellent hosts. The food was amazing. This boat tour is a must if visiting the region!
This boat tour was the highlight of my trip. A full day of swimming, good food, drinks, and sightseeing. I would recommend this fully. The small group of people made it intimate but not isolated.
My family and I spent over an hour trying to figure out where the pickup location was, which made the experience very stressful from the start. For the price, I don’t feel the tour was worth it. If this is your first time visiting Cinque Terre and your main goal is to swim and enjoy the area at your own pace, I would not recommend booking this tour. The staff were very kind and friendly, but the experience felt far too expensive for what was included. I know the owner may disagree with this review, but I’m simply sharing my experience. I was hoping to spend more time swimming and sightseeing, and unfortunately the tour did not meet those expectations.
Amazing to spend a whole day exploring Cinque Terre by sea! I have done previous boat tours from Monterosso but really appreciated the full day and smaller group that this experience offered! The food was amazing and there was opportunity for swimming, shopping (in Monterosso), and seeing extra (La Spezia/Portovenere) beyond the traditional pass by of the 5! Would recommend even if your time is limited! The towns are even more beautiful by sea!
It was a great tour, the boat was large with lots of space for everyone to spread out & relax. We stopped twice to swim, and there's a 1.5 hour break in between morning/afternoon to tour Monterosso. They also served small snacks & drinks throughout the tour as well! There was plenty of food for lunch. Logistically, ensure that you've downloaded whatsapp to get the accurate start location sent to you before the trip. moreover, the tour starts in la spezia, so make sure you factor that in.
Not what we expected. Only one stop at monterosso. . Staff pleasant but difficulty understanding English so couldn’t ask questions but they tried using translate app. Had to ask if you wanted drinks as none offered except a juice and a Prosecco at start. Didn’t stay for the lunch at 2.30 as hungry when in monterosso just before that.
This was the perfect day! What a way to see the 5 cities, have an authentic Italian lunch, swim in the Mediterranean, shop in one of the lovely towns Monterosso, have a karaoke party (participation is not required:). AND got to drive the boat. The price is amazing for what you receive. Much better than being on a big boat with hundreds of people on them. We did this off a cruise ship and booked it ourselves. Giaky and Rosella are fantastic hosts.
Nice boat ride with lunch and snacks. Toured the lovely towns of the Cinque Terra. Amazing views and a great experience.
An absolutely beautiful boat tour of Cinque Terre! The time flew by so fast and our captains were exceptional. Absolutely recommend you book this tour.
We walked from La Spezia Centrale train station to the marina and met up with the small party of tourists. The captain and mate took us aboard a lovely old wooden boat and set out of La Spezia to slowly motor along the coast. We stopped off a couple of times for a swim and enjoyed the views of towns travelling up to Monterosso Al Mare and back. We were lucky with the weather and sea conditions and at the end of September the sea was a nice temperature to swim. Loads of photos and free flowing Prosecco plus a really nice vegetarian lunch. Good shade and comfortable cushions to lounge on.
