Private tour of 5 Terre UNESCO site, departure from Florence with personal driver and local guide.
The itinerary is suitable for those who stay in Florence and northern Tuscany (Lucca, Pisa, Siena and surroundings).
This tour fits all those who desire to experience 5 Terre with no rush and possibly beating the crowd.
The Private tour from Florence to the Cinque Terre, permits to explore the are in three different ways: on foot by walking in the villages, by boat riding along the stunning coast of 5 Terre and by car admiring the breathtaking views from the panoramic road.
Cinque Terre with local guide, private driver and public boat
Highlights
- Private tour of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso.
- Visit the best of 5 Terre UNESCO site on foot, by public boat and by car.
- Explore the hidden corners of the villages.
- Public boat tour to admire the magnificent views of the coast.
- Breathtaking views traveling on the panoramic road.
- Free time for enjoying the local flavors.
Itinerary
This is a sample itinerary, feel free to customize it upon your wishes.
Meet your private driver in Florence (or at your accommodation in the surroundings) and travel as far as Riomaggiore, one of the most charming villages of the five.
Upon arrival, meet your local guide and visit together the village by walking along the panoramic path.
Afterward, train to Manarola (1 minute) and visit this charming village. If you like you can take a walk even in the vineyards for learning more about the traditional industry: the wine making.
Take the public boat and sail along the coast to admire those daring tiny villages hanging on the cliffs and surrounded by vineyards, terraces and olive groves.
Get off in Monterosso, the largest of the 5 villages where you experience a snack lunch/wine tasting in a local wine library: bruschettas, cold cuts and cheese, olives, dessert, paired with 3 Cinque Terre white wines.
In the afternoon meet the driver and head back to Florence.
*** Drivers are fully authorized in accordance with the Italian law.
Price per person € 320 calculated on a base of 5 participants.
If your party is smaller or bigger, ask please for a customized quotation.
Inclusions
Private tour
Minimum #1 maximum #7 participants. If you have a bigger party, we will arrange for you a bespoke program.
Round trip transportation with A/C comfortable minivan
Professional English-speaking driver. He provides in depth information about the area.
One hour public boat ride along the coast (weather and sea permitting).
Local English-speaking guide
Snack lunch/wine tasting in Monterosso (3 local wines, platters of cheeses and cold cuts, bruschettas, local olive oil).
Exclusions
- Other extras not listed above
- Tips (optional)
Tour details
- Meeting point: your accommodation in Florence. Others pick up place on request.
- Duration: 11 hours
- Possibility to include Pisa on the way back with a little extra.
- Activity Level: moderate. The walking tours involve some up/down hill walking, climb 3–4 flights of stairs in necessary, step on and off boat and train.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with wheelchair or reduced mobility. In this case let us know your needs, we will design a lighter version of the tour.
- In case of rough sea or inclement weather, the boat ride could be canceled, and the tour takes place entirely by van or train.
- Advised clothing: comfortable shoes and clothes, sunglasses, hat/cap, sunscreen
- The boat tour is available from Easter to All Saints. From November to March, the tour takes place by minivan/train.
Cinque Terre with private driver all by car
Highlights
- Visit Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso.
- Visit the villages easier to reach by car, and explore them at your own pace.
- Private vehicle with English-speaking driver.
- Breathtaking views traveling on the panoramic road.
- Free time for enjoying the local flavors.
Itinerary
This is a sample itinerary, feel free to customize it upon your wishes.
Meet your private driver in Florence or other place in Tuscany, and travel as far as Corniglia. On the way, don’t miss stopping to admire the gorgeous Gulf of Poets, and the daring vineyards built on the terraces.
Corniglia is the smallest village of the 5 Terre. Such a quaint hamlet, quieter than the other four ones and perfect place for a stroll along the main street as far as the esplanade overlooking the sea.
Afterward, meet your driver again and head to Vernazza, free time to visit one of the most charming village of the five.
At last, travel as far as Monterosso, for savoring the local food specialties.
Before heading back to Florence, don’t miss a walk along the walkway by the sea and in the backstreets of the village.
*** Drivers are fully authorized in accordance with the Italian law.
Price per person € 180,00 calculated on a base of 5 participants.
If your party is smaller or bigger, ask please a customized quotation.
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Minimum #1 maximum #7 participants. If you have a bigger party, we will arrange for you a bespoke program.
- Round trip transportation with A/C comfortable minivan
- Professional English-speaking driver.
Exclusions
- Lunch.
- Local guide.
- Other extras not listed above.
- Tips (optional).
Tour details
- Meeting point: your accommodation in Florence.
- Duration: 11 hours
- Activity Level: easy. The driver drops you off at the beginning of the pedestrian area. The visited villages are all flat.
- This tour is suitable for people with wheelchair or reduced mobility.
- Advised clothing: comfortable shoes and clothes, sunglasses, hat/cap, sunscreen.
