CINQUE TERRE TRAVEL GUIDE

Things to do in Cinque Terre - Planning

Discover the five colorful villages, scenic coastal trails, fresh seafood and hidden coves of Italy's most iconic Riviera.

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Cinque Terre Weather: How Weather Affects Your Visit

Cinque Terre Weather: How Weather Affects Your Visit

May 2026 8 min read

Cinque Terre weather is often one of the first things travelers check before visiting the famous vil...

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Best Time to Visit Cinque Terre: Choosing the Right Moment for Your Experience

Best Time to Visit Cinque Terre: Choosing the Right Moment for Your Experience

March 2026 5 min read

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How to Get to Cinque Terre

How to Get to Cinque Terre

June 2021 19 min read

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Understanding the Cinque Terre Weather to Help Plan Your Trip

Understanding the Cinque Terre Weather to Help Plan Your Trip

March 2021 8 min read

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How to get to from Florence to Cinque Terre by train, car or with a day trip

How to get to from Florence to Cinque Terre by train, car or with a day trip

January 2021 5 min read

Florence is one of Italy’s most picturesque cities, with star attractions like the Uffizi Gallery an...

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Only if you choose the tour option with the Cinque Terre Hike! The hiking part of the tour for people of above average fitness who enjoy trail walking. Although we do not cover long distances, there are many steps, steep slopes and the walk can be strenuous at times, especially in the heat of the summer. We are unable to accept anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users.

Please dress appropriately for the day. Suitable walking shoes are essential and remember to bring something waterproof in case of rain. The summer months can be very hot; a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, a water bottle and comfortable clothes are highly recommended. If you want to take a refreshing swim in the sea during your free time make sure you remember to bring swimmers and a towel with you! Don't forget your camera!

You MUST have suitable walking shoes if you have chosen the hiking tour option; sneakers with closed toe shoes with non slip soles are acceptable. Flip-flops, sandals or high heels are not suitable!

The ride to the Cinque Terre is about two hours.

The tour is designed as a one day tour starting from Florence. Unfortunately, with last minute changes in timings and itinerary due to traffic or train delays, or unexpected path closures due to maintenance work it is not possible to have you join us along the way.

If you would like to stay over in the Cinque Terre area, you will be able to bring your luggage with you on the coach, where it can remain all day (locked up in the hold underneath). Then you can collect your luggage from our driver at the end of the tour when the rest of the group returns to Florence.

We offer a full refund to any cancellation up to 24 hours before the departure time of the tour.

It is always a good idea to book in advance in order to avoid the disappointment of the tour being fully booked.
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