Top Piedmont & Liguria Day Trips

If you are docked in La Spezia and puzzling over how to visit the picturesque fishing villages of the Cinque Terre along the coast, this shore excursion saves you the trouble of organizing the logistics on your own. Visit the villages of Vernazza and Monterosso with a guide, stopping to taste the local lemon liqueur, Limoncino. End your day with free time in Monterosso, the largest of the five villages, before heading back to La Spezia.

Fall for the charm of the Cinque Terre, a coastal region of cliff-clinging villages and dramatic seaside views. On this full-day small-group tour, experience the scenic parts of the region with a driver-tour escort and learn about the UNESCO-listed region’s history. Take a boat ride between Manarola and Vernazza and get free time to explore both locations on foot. Make stops in local wine bars and restaurants to sip some regional varietals and eat a traditional Italian lunch (both at own expense). This tour operates with a limited number of participants to ensure an intimate atmosphere. Round-trip transportation from Florence is included.

Visit Pisa from the La Spezia cruise terminal without breaking the bank with this budget-friendly bus excursion. Avoid the hassle of public transportation and travel by bus directly from the port to one of Tuscany’s most famous towns to admire its iconic Leaning Tower. The excursion also includes a stop in the medieval village of Sarzana to combine visits to two Tuscan towns in a single day.

Shop 'til you drop (and save money while doing it) on this day trip to Serravalle Designer Outlet from Milan, with round-trip transfers. Board a comfortable coach in Milan for the 60-mile (100-kilometer) ride to the outlet center. Once there, go wild popping into as many of the 200 shops that your time there will afford. Take advantage of discounts of 70% off name brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Adidas, Versaci, Timberland, and more. For more benefits, upgrade the tour to the VIP Shopping Pass and get a 10% discount and fast-track coach boarding.

See Cinque Terre from another perspective: from a boat at sea. Spend a full day sailing along the Italian riviera, viewing the five seaside towns and learning about the history of the area from your skipper. Drink in the views of the colorful villages that hug the coastline. Learn some sailing tips from the crew. Stop to swim in the shimmering sea. And then indulge in a lunch of Ligurian specialties, washing it down with some locally produced wine. Participants are limited to just 10 people on this small-group tour, ensuring plenty of personalized attention.

Treat yourself to a more intimate way to see the Liguria coastline, and set sail on a private boat for an experience that's tailored to you. What you do and where you go is up to you; leave the itinerary in the hands of the capable skipper, or create a personal route. Lunch and swim stops are included, and you'll use your deck time to help with the sails, or simply bask in the sun.

See the Cinque Terre and Porto Venere coastline by boat, and skip the land-based crowds. This half-day experience combines stops to swim and explore by foot with ample time to relax on deck, coast-gazing and snacking on treats from the Liguria region. The boat has a restroom on board, along with a freshwater shower, so you can freshen up after a cool-down dip in the sea.

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.

Explore Cinque Terre on a private tour with a guide. Travel by boat and train from La Spezia Port and visit three charming towns. Don’t worry about train schedules, or navigating, just relax and settle in to the Ligurian lifestyle while your guide takes care of the logistics. Have time to explore on your own and choose a spot for lunch (own expense) and learn about the region’s history and culture on the guided portions of the tour.

See one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval abbeys, and spend time exploring it during this 5-hour tour of Sacra di San Michele from Turin. Travel to Mt. Pirchiriano to the abbey that’s known worldwide for inspiring the film The Name of the Rose, which stars Sean Connery.

Spend the day on the water exploring the sights near Portofino on this charter. Possible stops on the itinerary can include Santa Margherita, which features colorful houses and decorative churches; Abbazia di San Fruttuoso, where you can swim and snorkel; and the fishermen village of Camogli where you can try the focaccia bread.

Explore the vibrant port city of Genoa as well as the gorgeous seaside resort town of Portofino during this full-day experience. Enjoy a morning walking tour of the historic city of Genoa, followed by an excursion to the pretty coastal town of Portofino.

Barolo is one of Italy’s most prestigious wines from Piedmont. With this private tour, you’ll join a winemaker to visit top cellars and learn about the unique terroir and techniques behind this flagship red. Discover boutique wineries and the families that have run them for generations, tour the scenic vineyards and aging cellars, and enjoy three guided wine tastings in the Barolo and Barbaresco hills of Le Langhe.

Barolo and Barbaresco are two of Piedmont’s most prestigious wines. Get an inside look at how these flagship reds are produced with this tour led by a local winemaker. Visit cellars in the hills of the historic Langhe wine country and learn about the unique terroirs and microclimates behind these blockbuster wines. Stop for tours and tastings at area wineries and admire views of the vineyard-covered countryside along the way.

Indulge in the fantastic and impressive wines of the Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Visit wine cellars and vineyards of Langhe and Roero and be prepared to taste some amazing wine, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Roero, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis. Choose between a half-day or a full-day tour, exploring and learning about the wines of the area. 

Take a day cruise from La Spezia, and discover two of the Cinque Terre villages along the way. Following a scenic route around the Ligurian shores, the cruise takes in the sights of the Gulf of Poets and the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre. You’ll cut out the busy land routes to spend more time in the villages of Riomaggiore and Monterosso al Mare, where craft shops, restaurants, and coastal vistas await.

Swim and sightsee around the Cinque Terre with this private boat cruise, and avoid the busy footpaths that line the coast. You’ll leave the navigation to a skipper, and cruise from La Spezia to visit Monterosso al Mare and Riomaggiore on the Cinque Terre coast, and also Portovenere further south. Three types of boat are available to match the needs of your personal group.

With its five colorful villages and dramatic coastline, the Cinque Terre is one of the most picturesque destinations in Italy. Make the most of your time with this day trip from La Spezia that includes a guide to help you navigate the local trains and stops at three fishing villages to explore at your own pace. Enjoy a limoncello tasting in a local shop before the train ride back to your meeting place.

5/6 hours - 10:00 am Departure from La Spezia (includes all day service of : water, beer, local wine and soft drinks ) Our Day Tours are the perfect way to experince the Cinque Terre, allowing you to explore the beautiful coastline and picturesque villages of the area from the comfort of a private boat and under the guidance of our expert crew. Departing from La Spezia, we will sail across the Gulf of the Poets towards Portovenere. Once we enter the Cinque Terre National Park, we will explore the five villages by sea. Depending on the tour you decide on, there will also be an opportunity to get off the boat and explore these charming villages. The 6-Hour Day Tour include three stop villages, Portovenere, Vernazza and Monterosso. Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to stop and swim and snorkel in some of the pristine, protected coves along the coast. For more information and for any discounts, you can contact us directly through our website blueboatcinqueterre

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.

Discover the magnificent village of Porto Venere, the steep coastline of the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO heritage site and its pearl, Vernazza

The beauty of the Cinque Terre unfolds from the water, where the most dramatic coastal views can be seen. With this private cruise from La Spezia, you’ll get the best of those vistas all to yourself, as you cruise by vintage boat. Relax on deck as your skipper steers you past unspoiled shores, enjoy a cool-down dip in the sea, and visit one of the villages for lunch (own expense).

Cinque Terre is the jewel of the Ligurian coast and this hiking tour from La Spezia covers four out of the five villages. Depart from the La Spezia train station and head straight to Manarola to begin your trek to Corniglia. Admire the beautiful views along the way and then enjoy time to explore the towns of Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore before heading back to La Spezia.

When you arrive in Pisa our hostess will lead you from the bus terminal along the ancient city walls up to Porta Santa Maria, from you will have the first view of Piazza Dei Miracoli with its beautiful contrast of white marbles and green grass. With our Hostess you will have a walk in Piazza Dei Miracoli so that you will admire in total its monuments: Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptistery and much more. After a short walk you will have free time to enjoy our ice cream tasting and relaxing under the show of the Leaning Tower. If you wish you can add to your tour the entrance ticket at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the entrance time at the Tower is indicated on the ticket that we will give you before getting on the bus or if you wish visiting Pisa by your own you can choose the low cost option that includes only the Transfer. If you prefer visiting Pisa on your own you can chose the Low Cost Option that includes only the transfer.