The Best of Cinque Terre & Portovenere from Siena

Meet our staff in Siena and on a minivan you’ll reach Florence where you’ll join your group to Cinque Terre. You will spend an unforgettable day discovering the most impressive Ligurian landscapes. In this area, which has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, earth and sea blend and create a unique landscape. The area consists of kilometres of rocky coasts with caves, beaches, hiking paths and breathtaking views. First you will reach Manarola, a tiny urban jewel characterized by Genoese style ‘case-torri’. Then you will move to Vernazza, overlooked by the remains of a Medieval castle with a cylindrical tower and after you will reach Monterosso, known as the ‘pearl of Cinque Terre’. This ancient fishing village with lovely beaches and lush vegetation covering the rocks will certainly enchant you.  After lunch you will have the chance to taste the local ‘Limoncino ligure’ in a quaint wine shop.  In the afternoon you will have free time for a swim or a walk around the village. From Monterosso to Portovenere you will enjoy a stunning 1 hour boat crossing with incredible views of the villages. Once you are in Portovenere enjoy some free time in this elegant and popular touristic destination where nature and human architecture are perfectly balanced. After you’ll take the bus and start to go back to Florence and upon arrival a minivan will take you back to Siena.