lucca to cinque terre tour

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Lucca to Cinque Terre day trip

Cinque terre tours from lucca at a glance.

Lucca to Cinque Terre day trip: your driver pick you up at Lucca city and he drive you to the five enchanting villages. We give you an idea of itinerary customizable according to your needs:

• 5.30 pm – arrive at your Hotel/Apartment/Villa in Lucca city

This itinerary is an example of a guideline only. Our Cinque Terre Tours from Lucca are tot ally flexible and we can take you exactly where you want to go . So just let us know if you want to miss something out, or add something in.

Consider also our other tours: Tour fro m Livorno to Florence and Pisa , Pisa and Lucca , Volterra and San Gimignano , One day Electric Bike Tuscany Tours .

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CINQUE TERRE TOURS FROM LUCCA DETAIL

The Cinque Terre , meaning “five lands”. They are a handful of tiny dwellings clinging to the steep cliff edges of the Liguria coast . Protected by a National Park , the area is a haven for walking enthusiasts; it offers pathways snaking the coastline with spectacular panoramic views; sparkling turquoise seas; picture-perfect villages characterized by colorful little houses. And the food and wine isn’t bad either: focaccia genovese and white wines like Sciacchetrà are a must-try.

Each terra has its own distinct character:

• Riomaggiore , the southernmost village, is famed for the wine grown on its steep vineyards;
• Manarola feels a bit more rustic than its neighboring villages, and exudes charm;
• Corniglia , the only village not on the sea, offers breath-taking bird’s eye views of the scenery;
• Vernazza is known for the church sitting on the water edge;
• Monterosso , the northernmost village, has a long stretch of sandy beach.

In our Cinque Terre tours from Lucca  we offer three standard itineraries . These are, however, intended to be a guideline only: all our tours are totally flexible and we can take you exactly where you want to go.

Please be aware that excursions to the Cinque Terre involve a fair amount of walking; we recommend you bring suitable footwear. You should also know that in the summer months the Cinque Terre can become very crowded with visitors.

ITINERARY 1

Our Lucca to Cinque Terre day trip start when your driver will pick you up from your Hotel, apartment or villa at whatever time you choose (usually around 8.30am). Once you’ve got to know each other, we’ll head off north on the coastal route, stopping at the southernmost terra (land) , Monterosso . From here, you are free to visit the other four villages using the tourist train or ferry services.

Your driver is at your absolute disposal to make your time in the Cinque Terre as enjoyable, stress-free and authentic as possible. We’ll give you a map, point out the main sites, and will recommend (and book) you a fantastic restaurant for your lunch. And if there’s anything you need when you’re out and about, you can always contact us by phone.

At around 4pm, we’ll leave for Lucca from Riomaggiore .

ITINERARY 2

The driver will pick you up at your Hotel, apartment or villa in Lucca at whatever time you choose, normally around 8.30am. We’ll head off north on the coastal route, stopping at the southernmost terra (land) , Riomaggiore . Here you will be met by an English-speaking local guide who will show you around the best of the Cinque Terre .

Your guide will help you buy tickets for the train or ferry , find and book you traditional restaurants where you can sample local fare, and tell you about the food and wines of the region.

Given how busy the Cinque Terre can become in the summer months, this is an excellent option for travelers wanting a relaxed and stress-free day.

Your guide will stay in contact with your driver, who will pick you up wherever you are around 4pm, to take you back to Lucca.

You will leave for a private Lucca to Cinque Terre day trip, the driver organize few stop for take spectacular pictures.

ITINERARY 3

Our Lucca to Cinque Terre day trip: your driver will pick you up at your Hotel, apartment or Villa in Lucca at whatever time you choose, normally around 8.30am. Once you’ve got to know each other, we’ll head off north on the coastal route. We can organize an extra stop in Corniglia . The only village not on the sea front, Corniglia sits on top of a steep hill, affording a stunning panoramic outlook.

At Corniglia you will meet an English-speaking local guide who will accompany you down an easy pathway to the sea . The trek will immerse you in the sights and smells of the Mediterranean outdoors: olive groves , vineyards , turquoise seas .

When you are finished your walk, you will visit the other villages by train. Your guide will stay in contact with your driver, who will pick you up wherever you are around 4pm, to take you back to Lucca.

This tour is only suitable for good walkers . Please make sure you bring good walking shoes and a small backpack for carrying water.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Montecatini Terme

Day 2 pisa | lucca, day 3 florence | the accademia gallery, day 4 montecatini | fattoria il poggio farm, day 5 cinque terre, day 6 siena | san gimignano | castello di verrazzano, day 7 vinci | san miniato | truffle hunting | farewell lunch, day 8 tour ends in montecatini terme, where you’ll stay.

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Well organized. I took a similar tour in 2017 with CIE International. The same company? This tour was well organized and the tour director, Massimo Stagni, was terrific. The base hotel in Montecatini, Croce di Malta, was very comfortable, and I particularly liked the pool. As might be expected, the major tourist destinations we visited — Florence, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Sienna — were overrun with tourists. Not sure CIE can do anything about that. The wineries we visited — Il Poggio in Montecarlo and Castello di Verrazzano in Chianti — were quite hospitable with good food and excellent wines. No doubt covering the same territory as I did seven years earlier took some of the excitement out of it for me. But I have to say CIE did a great job, tho my next visit will focus on less visited locations.

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Tuscan treasures with cinque terre - 8 days/7 nights- an amazing tuscan treasures with cinque terre adventure.

The tour takes you to places where a knowledgeable tour guide can provide local color for the visits. It also provides for enough free time for exploration, dining and shopping at each location. Favorites were Montecatini Alto, Fattoria il Poggio Farm dinner and Cinque Terre villages. Overall, would recommend this tour to anyone who wants an Italy experience which is active, scenic and fun!

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Memorable trip visiting Tuscany!

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