Discover the fantastic Cinque Terre, a unique landscape which became National Park and UNESCO world heritage site! Our package is ideal for all individual travellers which love hiking and like to gain interesting insights into the area and it’s traditions.
Stay in one of the characteristic villages with its colourful houses. A road book describes the most beautiful itineraries off the beaten paths and provides many interesting information about the area. A tasting of local wines as well as a dinner with sea food specialities complete your Cinque Terre experience!
In addition the package comes with a complimentary copy of the photo book “Cinque Terre – vineyards with sea view” written by Catherina Unger. The book contains an introduction about the wine growing history in the Cinque Terre and beautiful photos of the local winegrowers, the villages and the scenery of the Cinque Terre.
Self guided hiking package “Standard Option” – Room/Apartment/Hotel***
When? Every day on request
Price: from €370/person
Duration: 4 or 5 days
Tour description
Program 3 nights /4 days:
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 – Corniglia, Manarola and the vineyards
Today you hike on one of the most beautiful trails of the Cinque Terre, the panoramic trail from Corniglia via Volastra to Manarola. It leads through the marvellous vineyards on terrace fields, built and maintained by the local winegrowers.
In the afternoon you have an appointment at a wine bar and ancient wine cellar in Manarola, where you have a wine tasting of 3 local wines and little typical snacks.
Dinner at leisure.
Day 3 – Vernazza, Monterosso and their sanctuaries
Hike on an ancient pilgrimage path from the picturesque village Vernazza up to the sanctuary of Madonna di Reggio. Thereafter the path continues offering wonderful views over the sea through the Mediterranean shrub land until the sanctuary of Madonna di Soviore. The trails ends in Monterosso, the largest village of the Cinque Terre which has a beautiful beach.
Dinner at leisure.
Day 4 departure
Check-out and departure. Or extend your stay, and explore some more highlights:
Extra Day: Itinerary suggestions
Itinerary suggestions for an extended stay:
- 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.
Self Catering Apartments
We offer some nice self-catering apartments, mainly studio flats, with fully equipped kitchen, double bed and en suite bathroom. All apartments are located in the village of Manarola or Riomaggiore, ideal place to start to discover the Cinque Terre.
Prices valid all year round
Package 3 nights
Price per person in double room: Euro 400.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 655.00
Package 4 nights
Price per person in double room: Euro 500.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 840.00
Rooms
We also offer accommodation in rooms in the village of Manarola and Riomaggiore. The rooms are located in the town centre within few minutes walking distance to the restaurants, bars and shops. All rooms have a private bathroom and some have also a balcony and a sea view.
Prices valid all year round
Package 3 nights
Price per person in double room: Euro 370.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 625.00
Package 4 nights
Price per person in double room: Euro 470.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 790.00
Hotels
For those who prefer the comfort of a 3 stars hotel we offer a formula with breakfast in Manarola or Monterosso.
Prices valid all year round
OPTION 1:
Hotel Marina Piccola – Manarola
Package 3 nights
Price per person in double room: Euro 470.00
Price per person in triple room: Euro 440.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 720.00
Package 4 nights
Price per person in double room:Euro 590.00
Price per person in triple room: Euro 540.00
Price per person in double room for single use:Euro 920.00
OPTION 2:
Hotel Cinque Terre*** – Monterosso
Package 3 nights
Price per person in double room:Euro 455.00
Price per person in triple room: Euro 400.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 655.00
Package 4 nights
Price per person in double room: Euro 555.00
Price per person in triple room: Euro 490.00
Price per person in double room for single use:Euro 845.00
Included services:
- 3 or 4 nights in self catering apartment/room/hotel in Manarola/Riomaggiore/Monterosso
- Roadbook with description of suggested itineraries, map of the National Park Cinque Terre
- Cinque Terre Card Train valid for 2 or 3 consecutive days, including unlimited train rides with local trains between Levanto and La Spezia, entrance fee National Park Cinque Terre and trails. The card includes further services of the National Park, as the use of the public buses and free wifi at the National Park’s hotspots.
- One tasting of local wines in a wine bar in Manarola
- One dinner with three courses and fish specialities, drinks not included.
- One book “Cinque Terre – vineyards with sea view” written by C. Unger. (1 book each couple).
Not included:
city tax, to be paid directly. Currently it is Euro 2.00 per person per night.
The tours can be booked all year long. Best period for hiking is from March to June and from September to October. In summertime, because of high temperatures, the central hours of the day are not recommended for the walk. Cinque Terre footpaths are narrow and often very steep. You need to be fit and to bring suitable clothes and shoes for hiking.
Please take note that the “Via dell’Amore”, the promenade between Manarola and Riomaggiore is currently closed. There is a large variety of alternative panoramic walks and trails.
Price changes of entrance fees or public transportation services (Cinque Terre Card) are outside our responsibility and will be passed down.
Optional services:
We offer a variety of shared tours which can be booked in addition to the package, for example:
a guided tour with a winegrower, a cooking class, a sunset boat tour, another wine tasting, a pesto lesson, etc. Don’t hesitate to contact us!
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