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Dramatic yet remote, the fishing villages of Italy’s Cinque Terre have to be seen to be believed. But built into the steep cliffs above the sea, the villages are tricky to visit by land alone. Avoid the complicated train timetables and the busy walking routes, and see the villages in the best way—from the deck of a private boat. This daytime cruise from La Spezia has everything you need to visit the UNESCO-listed region with ease, and includes a short stop in Portovenere and local snacks, too.

Get a taste of Cinque Terre on this 4-hour tour from Manarola, Cinque Terre, that combines a pesto demonstration, a boat cruise along the coast, and lunch. Travel to Cinque Terre via train with your group, then end the tour in Vernazza with a Cinque Terre trail pass to explore further if you wish.

Arrive at the Cinque Terre in style with this boat cruise from La Spezia to Monterosso, the largest of the UNESCO-listed region’s villages. Offering a convenient and fun way to get to the Cinque Terre, the cruise also includes a stop in the port town of Portovenere, a chic spot often overlooked by the tourist crowds. Transport back to La Spezia is not included, making this a great option if you have plans to stay longer in the Cinque Terre region.

Take in sweeping sunset views of the Cinque Terre coastline on a private boat cruise limited to six people. The evening’s itinerary includes an aperitif, Aperol Spritz, glass of prosecco, or soft drink, free time to relax with your group, and plenty of frame-worthy photo opportunities.

Enjoy stunning coastal views of Cinqueterre’s iconic villages from a unique vantage point as you cruise along the shore, from Manarola up until Punta Mesco. Small-group boat tours include plenty of enriching commentary from your captain on the history and culture of the Lingurian coastline and a chance to spot bottlenosed dolphins along the way.

Intrigued by our title? Wine here is truly a life experience, and the people that made and are still making wine in this incredibly difficult terrain are following their ancestors' practices handed down since the 1300s. Wine is the cultural heart of the Cinque Terre, and this tour offers one of the only ways to visit a working wine cellar in the Cinque Terre and taste their wine. This unique opportunity is combined with a second wine tasting led by a sommelier with unparalleled experience in Cinque Terre wines, all the while looking out at the breathtaking sea from a location that only people on this tour can access. No other tourists allowed. When you finish this intimate tour, you'll have learned the ins and outs of winemaking, wine tasting, and the true history of the Cinque Terre, all the while in the company of experienced local guides who have been working with both the winemaker and the sommelier for years. Looking for something different and real? This is for you.

Starting from Manarola, while enjoying a welcome drink, you will sail across the entire Cinque Terre coast, to Punta Montenero which closes the south-east side of the wonderful Cinque Terre National Park. You will also have the opportunity to go for a swim near the coast, diving into the clear waters of the Ligurian Sea. Once everyone is back on the boat, we will head towards Punta Mesco, the most northwestern point of the National Park. From there you can admire the fascinating landscape made of lights and colors and - if you are lucky enough - you will see dolphins playing on the surface of the sea. On the tour we stop to take pictures of the Cinque Terre villages while our skipper explains and gives more detailed information for the Cinque Terre villages. We stop at some places to swim and snorkel, and there is an onboard aperitif with local wine, soft drinks, snacks.

Walk above the village of Manarola, in the heart of the Cinque Terre, among its terraced vineyards, discovering its millenary tradition of wine culture and work. Here, wine production has always meant a sense of sacrifice and self-denial in total harmony between land and sea. Here, man's work took place in communion with nature, with the construction of dry stone walls that have withstood a thousand years redesigning the landscape and the base of winemaking. Here the work breathes the sea and is transformed into nectar that tastes of the sea, and of the magical fusion of Mediterranean aromas. After a short guided walk, discovering the technique, the history, the nature of the Cinque Terre vineyards, you can enjoy a wine tasting offered by a local producer.

Hike in Cinque Terre stands for breath taking views, bright colours and unforgettable picturesque landscapes.

After pick-up from your ship at Livorno, Italy’s Cinque Terre is a bit like a beauty pageant, with one village after another competing to have the most charming backstreets, the cutest pastel buildings and the most Instagrammable views. Just when you think you’ve found the most beautiful spot, another one comes along and blows you away again. But like real-life beauty queens, each of the five villages has its own different charms. Some are showy and others are a bit more subtle – like Corniglia. It might not have Monterosso’s beach or Riomaggiore’s colourful harbour, but it has its own understated beauty – which is why I chose it as the base for your trip to the Cinque Terre. *Explore the Towns of Manarola, Vernazza and Corniglia *Enjoy lunch in a beautiful borgo like Vernazza (not included) *Enjoy the wonderful atmosfere and have a wine tasting in Corniglia

Hike in Cinque Terre stands for breath taking views, bright colours and unforgettable picturesque landscapes.

The UNESCO-listed region of Cinque Terre is best seen from the water and this small-group tour has you covered. Board your small yacht, which accommodates up to six passengers, and sail from Monterosso to admire the five towns with their colorful homes and vineyards. Capture beautiful photos, stop for a dip in the Mediterranean, and sip on a complimentary glass of Prosecco over the course of the tour.

Don't miss the opportunity to be assisted by a professional local photographer who will take you around in one of the picturesque towns of the Cinque Terre catching the best and funniest moments of your holiday. The session is possible on request in other Cinque Terre villages or Portovenere as well.

A beautiful route punctuated by glimpses of the overhanging sea, terraced vineyards and vegetable gardens almost suspended in the void. From Manarola we go up along a path immersed in the Mediterranean vegetation along imposing cliffs overlooking the sea from which it is possible to admire the village from above with its vineyard terraces and its characteristic figures of the crib. We will pass by the pretty village of Volastra to reach the vineyard where we will stop and taste the local delicacies, accompanied by the exquisite wines of the Cinque Terre.