This package is designed for individual travelers who love discovering new places at their own pace, enjoying the atmosphere, history, and local life of the Cinque Terre.
You will stay in one of the characteristic seaside villages, surrounded by colorful houses and narrow alleys overlooking the sea. Our detailed road book will guide you through the most scenic walks inside the villages and along panoramic viewpoints, with suggestions on local traditions, cultural highlights, and authentic experiences. A welcome package with practical information, a wine tasting, and a dinner featuring Ligurian seafood specialties complete your journey of discovery.
The Cinque Terre, a landscape that is unique
Five small villages nestled between sky and sea, connected by short train rides and easy coastal walks: this is the Cinque Terre National Park, a place where landscape and culture intertwine. Terraced vineyards, ancient olive groves, and pastel-colored houses perched on the cliffs tell the story of a community that has shaped its land over centuries. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, the Cinque Terre are a living example of harmony between man and nature.
Here, every stroll reveals something new – a hidden corner, a breathtaking view, a story from the past. Moving from one village to another, you will experience the essence of Ligurian life: the rhythm of the sea, the scent of lemon trees, and the warm hospitality of the locals.
No hiking experience is needed – just curiosity and a desire to explore (and a little bit of fitness, as the territory is quite vertical). The package is perfect for solo travelers, couples, friends, or families who wish to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Cinque Terre through culture, food, and gentle walks.
As the first Italian Tour Operator certified with the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (CETS), we collaborate with the Cinque Terre National Park and local certified partners to promote responsible, slow travel that supports the community and respects this extraordinary environment.
Program 3 nights /4 days:
Day 1 Welcome to Cinque Terre
Check in at your accommodation.
Upon arrival, you will receive a welcome pack containing information about the area and suggestions for your visits to the Cinque Terre. The envelope also includes the Cinque Terre Train Card, a ticket to the famous Via dell’Amore, a ferry boat ticket and vouchers for a dinner and a wine tasting. If you arrive in the early afternoon, we recommend taking your first walk in Manarola, admiring the coloured houses.
Dinner in a traditional restaurant in Manarola or Monterosso. You will be provided with a menu featuring fish specialities.
Day 2 - From Riomaggiore to Manarola through the Path of Love (Via dell'Amore)
Your first day will take you to discover the beauty of Riomaggiore, with its breathtaking harbor, pebble beach, and scenic walks. You’ll stroll along the famous Via dell’Amore, reopened in 2014 after years of restoration work, and reach Manarola, where more panoramic walks through the vineyards await you, along with one of the largest nativity scenes in the world. You’ll end the day with a wine tasting to discover the local wines.
Dinner on your own.
Day 3 – The discover of Monterosso, Vernazza and Corniglia
Your second day in the Cinque Terre will be slightly more demanding. Take the scheduled ferry boat to Monterosso in the morning and enjoy the largest of the five villages, rich in history and featuring impressive statues, some of which require a bit of effort to reach.
Then you’ll take the train to the charming village of Vernazza, shaped like a little jewel box. Lose yourself in its narrow alleys — called “carruggi” in the local dialect — and you won’t regret it. Later during the day, you can take the train to visit Corniglia, with its 382 steps (you can take the shuttle bus to reach the top) and its beautiful churches and panoramas, before returning to Manarola in the evening.
Our tip is to bring your swimsuit and enjoy a swim in Monterosso and Vernazza!
Day 4 departure
Check-out and departure. Or extend your stay, and explore some more highlights:
Discover the stunning town of Portovenere. From Manarola, you’ll take the scheduled boat to reach this picturesque seaside village, enjoying the views of the Cinque Terre coastline along the way. Spend the day exploring Portovenere’s breathtaking viewpoints, unspoiled natural beauty, colorful houses and historic sites, before returning by ferry to Manarola.
Prices, Options & Services
Self Catering Apartments
Some delightful "CETS" flats are available, equipped
with a kitchen, double beds, bathrooms, sheets and
towels. All flats are located in the village of Manarola
and most of them offer a panoramic window over the
landscape or the sea.
The apartments are self-catering, meaning you can
cook your own food; final cleaning is included in the
package.
Prices valid all year round
Package 3 nights
Price per person in double room: Euro 570.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 885.00
Package 4 nights
Price per person in double room: Euro 735.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 1160.00
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 650.00
Price per person in triple room: Euro 580.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 915.00
Package 4 nights
Price per person in double room:Euro 820.00
Price per person in triple room: Euro 755.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 1.200,00
OPTION 2:
Hotel Villa Adriana*** - Monterosso
Package 3 nights
Price per person in double room:Euro 695.00
Price per person in triple room: Euro 660.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 830.00
Package 4 nights
Price per person in double room: Euro 900.00
Price per person in double room for single use: Euro 1.085.00
Included services:
- 3 or 4 nights in self-catering apartment in Manarola or at Hotel Marina Piccola***, Manarola or
Hotel Villa Adriana***, Monterosso.
• Detailed information (roadbook) on suggested itineraries, map of the Cinque Terre National Park.
• Cinque Terre Card Train valid for 2 or 3 consecutive days, which includes unlimited travel on local
trains between Levanto and La Spezia, entrance fee to the Cinque Terre National Park and trails. The
card also 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 Manarola.
• Only for extended stay: Ferry boat tickets from Manarola to Portovenere and back (in case of bad
weather/sea conditions, the ferry service might be suspended).
Not included:
city tax to be paid directly at check-in (in cash), usually 3 € per night and per person, lunches,
beverages, tips, train ticket for arrival and departure day, evtl. parking space, everything not mentioned under
“included services”.
Please note: We are not taking responsibility for any changes in the price of entrance tickets or public
transport services (Cinque Terre Card) and city taxes. In the event of a significant price increase, the rates
for the package will be adjusted.
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.
Please do not hesitate to contact us!
Write us to check availability.
What is CETS?
The European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (CETS) is a certification pathway, which enables better management of protected areas for the development of sustainable tourism. The core element of CETS is collaboration among all stakeholders to develop a common strategy and action plan for tourism development, based on a thorough analysis of the local situation.
The Charter is issued to parks that have submitted a concrete program of actions, related to the principles of ecotourism and environmental sustainability, to be implemented over a period of 5 years.
The main purpose of the charter is to increase sustainable development and management of tourism in protected areas that takes into account the needs of the environment, residents, local businesses and visitors.
Our package includes accommodation in CETS establishments, carefully chosen to offer you comfort and an authentic atmosphere: in Manarola for the standard option or in Monterosso, for the deluxe option.
We will provide you also with everything you need to walk freely and safely: roadbook, maps, local tips and telephone assistance.
You will be given local tips on little-known viewpoints, traditional restaurants offering Ligurian cuisine and wineries to taste wines produced on the terraces of the Cinque Terre.
If you wish, you can add special experiences such as guided tours, boat trips or pesto making classes.
As we also would like to include and permit the visit of this unique territory to hikers, this package can come in an HIKING version, with GPX maps to discover the area on foot. Please, remember that this territory is not made for everybody: you need to be fit and able to walk distances and, above all, streets up and downhill and stairs and steps.
Cancellation policy
In case of withdrawal by the customer, the cancellation costs are composed as follows, unless they are listed separately on the booking confirmation:
Up to 45 days before start of the trip, 5% of the total travel price is due as cancellation fees;
Up to 30 days before start of the trip, 20% of the total travel price is due as cancellation fees;
Up to 22 days before start of the trip, 35% of the total travel price is due as cancellation fees;
Up to 15 days before start of the trip, 50% of the total travel price is due as cancellation fees;
Up to 7 days before start of the trip, 75% of the total travel price is due as cancellation fees;
From 6 days before start of the trip, or in case of a no show, 100% of the total travel price is due as cancellation
