Portovenere and the Cinque Terre Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia

5.0 (4 reviews) La Spezia, Italy
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Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Customized Portovenere and Cinque Terre shore excursion from the port of La Spezia for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver guides. Discover Italy 'close up' in a comfortable Mercedes minivan for up to 7 people, taking you into the very heart of this beautiful World Heritage site. Get the most of your time ashore and explore the colorful fishing village of Portovenere and adventure through the villages of the Cinque Terre.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Train or ferry travel through the Cinque Terre
  • Admission fee - Admission fee - Via dell'Amore hiking trail which is available for purchase only along side the Cinque Terre Train or Hiking Card which cost from 30euro per person (optional charge)

What to expect

  1. Porto Venere
    2h
    Stroll through the narrow alleyways of this lively and colorful fishing village to reach the church of San Pietro with beautiful views across the bay. A great way to discover this area is from the sea and we recommend departing from the harbor to enjoy the ferry ride (additional cost) to Vernazza arriving in perfect time for lunch. The ferry journey will take you past the villages of Riomaggiore and Manarola with great photo opportunities from the sea.
  2. Vernazza
    2h
    This is a great stop for lunch. Vernazza, with its proud fishing traditions, faces a little bay surrounded by cliffs and two ancient watch-towers and dominated by the church of Santa Margherita di Antiochia built in 1318 with its foundations in the sea.
  3. Corniglia
    2h
    After lunch meet up with your driver for the short drive to Corniglia, the oldest village built around the XI century. Unlike the other villages, it is not directly adjacent to the sea and instead is set on top of a promontory surrounded by vineyards, terraces and olive groves; connected to the sea by 365 steps. For those who walk or hike there's a beautiful uphill trail from Vernazza to Corniglia! Stop here for gelato or enjoy a Vermentino wine-tasting (additional charge of around 5/10euro per person).
  4. Cinque Terre
    1h
    This tour does have some flexibility. There will be moments you will want to stop the car and gaze out over the incredible views for some great photo opportunities. There may be time to stop and enjoy a wine-tasting of the wonderfully refreshing Vermentino white wine which is renowned in this terraced landscape. This is a day where you can slow down and enjoy a special Italian adventure as you journey through an incredible landscape.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your driver will be waiting for you at the entrance of the port and will be holding a sign with your name on it. To get to this area you have to first pickup the cruise ship’s free shuttle directly below your ship and take the 2 minute ride to the main car-park area. Please let us know the name of your ship when you confirm your booking.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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