Walking the Jewels of the Cinque Terre & Portovenere
Magnificent coastal walking on the Italian Riviera. The ancient villages, cultural landscapes and coastal scenery of the Cinque Terre make it the most beautiful part of the Ligurian Coast, and a walker’s paradise!
From £795pp based on two people sharing
There is little doubt that the quaint villages, dramatic vistas and rugged coastal scenery combine to make the Cinque Terre one of the most beautiful section of the Ligurian Coast, and a true haven for walkers! During this week of self-guided day walks you’ll get to explore all five villages of the Cinque Terre, using well worn footpaths to get from one village to the next, crossing through forests and vineyards and all the while looking out to sea.
As you make your way through the terraces, you’ll uncover a traditional way of life that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. Trek through pine forest and along rugged pathways until you reach the wonderful village of Portovenere, where you'll get to explore the harbour and 16th century castle. You'll also head to the island of Palmaria in the 'Bay of Poets' Time is spent discovering the treasures of Portovenere as well as the beautiful island of Palmaria, in the middle of the ‘Bay of Poets’.
What price includes
- 6 nights in a comfortable hotel
- 6 breakfasts
- Luggage transfers
- Detailed route notes and maps
- Cinque Terre card for train travel on days 3, 4 & 5
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
A hotel in Portovenere
La Spezia Train Station
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
La Spezia is 14km from Portovenere. You can transfer by bus.
How to get there:
Train from London to La Spezia via Florence
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
A hotel in Portovenere
La Spezia Train Station
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
Portovenere is 14km from La Spezia. You can transfer by bus.
How to get back:
Train from La Spezia to London via Florence
