Embark on a magical hiking adventure through the breathtaking vineyards of Cinque Terre, where dramatic coastal trails connect the region’s iconic five villages. Wander among centuries-old terraced vineyards clinging to the steep hillsides, and discover the remarkable dedication of local winemakers who hike these challenging slopes to tend their vines by hand.

Highlights

• Self Guided Hiking Program
• Extraordinary network of trails on your own, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore
• Via Del Amore
• Wine Tasting in Wine Bar

• Itinerary Overview - click for more

  Day 1 – Welcome to Cinque Terre
  Check-in at the booked hotel or guest-house/ apartment. Upon arrival you receive a welcome package containing information about the territory and proposals for your visits to the Cinque Terre. The package also comes with the Cinque Terre Card Train and the vouchers for a dinner and a wine tasting. Dinner in a characteristic restaurant in Manarola, Riomaggiore or Monterosso. You will be offered a menu with fish specialities.

  Day 2 – Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola: where vineyards meet the sea
  Hike along one of the most beautiful trails in the Cinque Terre: the panoramic route starts in the picturesque village of Vernazza, reaches after a steep ascend the village of San Bernardino and leads to Corniglia, in which you will enjoy a wine tasting.For the more adventurous, the trail continues to Volastra through the typical vineyards on terraced fields, built and maintained by local winegrowers, and ends in Manarola. Dinner on your own.

  Day 3 – Vernazza and Monterosso: A Path into their Heritage
  Hike along an ancient pilgrimage trail starting from Vernazza and stopping first at the sanctuary of Madonna di Reggio. The trail continues with views of the sea through the Mediterranean vegetation, leads to the sanctuary of Madonna di Soviore and ends in Monterosso, the largest of the Cinque Terre villages, famous for its enchanting sandy beach and characteristic historic centre full of shops, cafés and typical restaurants.
  We recommend to bring your swimsuit to enjoy a dip in the sea at the end of the hike.
  Dinner on your own.

  Day 4 – Riomagiore to Portovenere
  Hike the spectacular trail from Riomaggiore to Portovenere which lasts about 5 hours.
  Enjoy a varied path and an incomparable panorama over the steep coast of the southern part of the Cinque Terre coast. Return by public ferry boat.
  Hike around the Palmaria island with beautiful views to Portovenere and over the Gulf of Poets. Hike around the Levanto Valley, crossing olive groves and ancient hamlets.

  Day 5 – Departure 

Included

• 4 Nights in Manarola or Monterosso 3* Hotels Daily breakfast
• Detailed information (roadbook) on suggested itineraries, map of the Cinque Terre National Park.
• Cinque Terre Card Train valid 2 or 3 consecutive days, includes unlimited travel on local trains between Levanto and La Spezia
• Entrance fee to the Cinque Terre National Park and trails. Card includes free use of restrooms at train stations, free use of public buses inside the towns and free Wi-Fi in the National Park's hotspots (only at train stations)
• Entry ticket to the Via dell’Amore (for stays in Monterosso at a scheduled time).
• 1 three-course dinner (antipasto, first or second course, dessert), drinks not included.
• Local wine tasting in a wine bar in Corniglia.

Hotels or Similar

• 3*Hotel Marina Piccola Manarola or 3*Hotel Villa Adriana Monterosso.

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