From Florence: Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip
Description
Get an early start on an amazing day journeying out of Florence, and its man-made masterpieces, because you are off to the Italian seaside. Admire nature’s artistry in Liguria, a spectacular region and home of Cinque Terre – the much acclaimed string of seaside villages along the Italian Riviera. Steep terraces adorned with colorful homes and vineyards, rugged fishermen reeling in their daily catches, and the region’s most famous flavor – pesto. All experiences you can enjoy on this tour.
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Itinerary
Start your adventure with a relaxing 2.5-hour drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Along the way, your guide will share stories about the history, culture, and traditions of both Tuscany and the Italian Riviera as you travel towards the coast. Upon arrival, you'll board a local train and begin one of Italy's most scenic rail journeys, winding between dramatic sea cliffs, colorful fishing villages, and breathtaking Mediterranean views as you explore the spectacular Cinque Terre coastline.
Arrive at the gateway to Cinque Terre and board a charming local train for an unforgettable journey along Italy’s spectacular coastline. Travel past dramatic cliffs, sparkling Mediterranean waters, and colorful hillside villages as you make your way through one of the country’s most iconic landscapes.
Your first stop is the postcard-perfect village of Vernazza, often considered one of the most beautiful of the Cinque Terre. Famous for its colorful pastel houses, charming harbor, and dramatic seaside setting, Vernazza is a place where every corner feels like a picture postcard. Wander through its narrow medieval streets, discover hidden piazzas, and soak in breathtaking coastal views from the waterfront and surrounding viewpoints. Whether you're photographing the famous harbor or simply soaking up the relaxed atmosphere, Vernazza offers an unforgettable introduction to the magic of Cinque Terre.
Continue to Monterosso, the largest and liveliest of the Cinque Terre villages. Enjoy free time to wander through its charming streets, discover local boutiques, and experience the flavors of Ligurian cuisine. This is also the perfect place to enjoy lunch at your leisure. If you prefer, make the most of your included train ticket and independently visit another picturesque Cinque Terre village, such as Riomaggiore or Manarola, before returning to Monterosso.
Enjoy free time in Monterosso and unwind at beautiful Fegina Beach, the most famous stretch of coastline in Cinque Terre. Stroll along the lively promenade lined with cafés, restaurants, pubs, and gelato shops, or simply relax by the sea and soak in the stunning coastal scenery—the choice is entirely yours.
End your day with a visit to the iconic city of Pisa, renowned for its remarkable architectural treasures. Explore the magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to some of Italy's most celebrated monuments. Enjoy free time to wander the square, admire its extraordinary architecture, and capture memorable photos before continuing your visit.
No visit to Pisa is complete without seeing one of the world's most famous landmarks. Admire the iconic Leaning Tower up close and capture the classic photos that have made it famous around the globe. Guests may also choose to climb the tower (tickets not included, subject to availability) for spectacular views over Pisa, and your guide will be happy to share recommendations to help you make the most of your visit.
Sit back and relax on the comfortable coach journey back to Florence, reflecting on a day spent discovering the colorful villages of Cinque Terre, spectacular coastal scenery, and one of Italy's most iconic landmarks.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Please note that we may adjust the itinerary of the tour to ensure we offer the best possible experience for all participants. Our goal is to provide a memorable and enjoyable journey, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
- A shuttle service operates between the parking area and the Leaning Tower. This service is not included in the tour price, but tickets can be purchased on site
- Important information required from all passengers: You MUST provide all passenger names at the time of booking in order to successfully purchase the train tickets
Reviews(1,108)
A very long, hot, but productive day trip! Worth the money and extremely good value. I was on holiday in Firenze this week and had one of the best experiences of my life. Elizabeta was amazing as our tour guide for the day! Elizabeta was wonderful, sweet, interactive, supportive, knowledgable, respectful and overall fantastic! There were 70 people during the whole trip on the coach, which is the largest tour group I have ever been on. Normally I prefer small tour groups which maximum 20 people. But Elizabeta and Nathan, both as tour guides, split the group into 2 smaller groups, and had their own WhatsApp group chats. I found the WhatsApp group chats to be super helpful and Elizabeta wrote lots of updates, information and advice and guidance during the whole day trip! The air conditioning on the coach and trains were excellent! Thank you Elizabeta!
There’s no functional bathroom at the meeting point in the morning before the trip, in the bus they don’t let you to use the bathroom , when multiple people ask for a quick bathroom stop the guide Elisabeth or Elisabeta it was very rude and irritated that people need to go to the bathroom. On the other hand the driver and her are selling bottles of water to the customers … No food allowed on the bus despite the fact that you have a table in front of your seat …The so called guide Elisabeth spoke very poor English very difficult to understand and she did a very poorly job on giving us information regarding the areas we visited . I don’t understand how she was hired as a guide. On a positive note Cinque Terre is beautiful . Hope you get to see it, but ask for a different guide.
Dear 171sorins, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that, while there are no restroom facilities available at our meeting point, scheduled bathroom stops are always included during the bus journey. For safety reasons, passengers are not permitted to use the onboard restroom while the bus is in motion (where applicable), and we aim to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to use the facilities during the planned stops. We are also sorry to hear that you felt our guide's communication and service did not meet your expectations. This is certainly not the level of experience we strive to provide. We take comments like yours seriously and will share your feedback with the guide and our operations team for review. Regarding the sale of bottled water and the restriction on food consumption, these policies are intended to ensure the comfort and cleanliness of the coach throughout the day. We understand, however, that they may not suit every guest's expectations. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of Cinque Terre, and we appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving our tours.
This trip saves you a lot of time and grief so that you can truly maximize a day trip to Cinque Terre and Pisa. I thought about figuring this out on our own but there is no way I would have had as comfortable and relaxing or as full of a day without Elizabeth, our guide, and Mattia, our driver. They were AMAZING, helpful, informative, attentive, flexible, and authentic. We had so many good recommendations for sights and specialties, a delicious local lunch, and we could truly relax.
The experience was wonderful. Elizabeth was very informative and accommodating and Mattias got us there safely and back. The sights were beautiful and we were given ample time to explore. Cold water was sold on the bus and the air conditioning kept us cool.
We loved Queen Elizabeth 👑🫶🏻❤️ she has been one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had! 🙌🏼 She provided helpful tips, pictures, recipes and information with us! We actually had enough time to swim in two of the beaches we stopped at which was so refreshing given the “heat wave” we’ve experienced here in Europe! We would recommend this tour to our friends and family.
This was a unique experience and I’m very glad to have taken the time to have done this. Elisabetta and Nathan were fantastic guides and hosts. They were organized and efficient and made sure we knew every train stop and meeting spot. It was especially nice to have the photography explanation and the SNL video towards the end of the day. It was fun and engaging! And a special thanks to Mirko who safely drove us throughout the day. Wonderful time!
Queen Elizabeth was an amazing tour guide!! She did an amazing job teaching as about Italy and all of the places we stopped at. Her recommendations are no joke!!! She knows what she is doing, with absolute kindness and love. I would recommend her as a guide to anyone! We had an absolute blast! Thank you!!
Both Elizabeth & Nathan were excellent tour guides. They gave us clear & numerous instructions regarding timing & meeting places which made us comfortable. We especially appreciated Nathan’s insights on camera setting and to take better pictures. We would take any other tour with them for sure.
This is a great way to see two beautiful sites in one. The guides were great and very knowledgeable and the trip was well organized and ran exactly on schedule.
It was an amazing tour. Very well organised with adequate time at each spot. Nathan is a great tour guide.
