Cinque Terre Short Break Map and Itinerary

Code: WItSCTT2

5 Days & 4 Nights

Taste the best of the Cinque Terre on a short walking break to this stunning part of Italy

Daily Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive Starting Point: Monterosso
We recommend flying to Genoa or Pisa, which have good train connections to Monterosso. Florence is also an option.
Settle into your accommodation, step outside and breathe in the fresh, crisp air of the MediTerrenean Sea. The hustle and bustle of the historic centre of Monterosso is captivating. Alternatively head to the wide sandy beach for the afternoon.
Overnight: Monterosso

DAY 2: Monterosso/Soviore to Monterosso via Vernazza
To avoid a very steep section at the beginning of the day, you can take the public bus in Monterosso-Fegina to Soviore Monastry. Otherwise you can walk up on an ancient cobbled path to Soviore. Here you can stop for a visit before starting the walk back to Monterosso via Vernazza. From the Sanctuary you walk on asphalt road or 1.5 km, then take a nice panoramic path that slightly descends to the Madonna di Reggio. Continue walking on a stone path down to Vernazza and here you take the coastal path to Monterosso.
Walk: 10km | 626m Ascent/1080Descent | 4 Hours
Overnight: Monterosso

DAY 3: Bonassola to Deiva Marina
Today you walk through the hills of the East Riviera, between Bonassola, Framura and Deiva Marina. The first part of this walk is extremely panoramic with wonderful views over the northern Ligurian coast. Visit the nice villages of Bonassola and Deiva Marina and after the walk return to Monterosso by train.
Walk: 11km | 890m Ascent/Descent | 4 Hours
Overnight: Monterosso

DAY 4: Monterosso to Levanto
Follow the coastline from Monterosso to the idyllic painter’s paradise of Levanto, located in the centre of a charming valley surrounded by green hills and uncontaminated nature. Along the way, pass the Promontory of Mesco, a lookout point where you can visit the ruins of the Chapel of Sant’ Antonio Semaforo. Glance out over the crystal clean waters and take in the essence of Liguria.
Walk: 6.5km | 619m Ascent/611m Descent | 3 Hours
Overnight: Monterosso
OR
Round Walk Monterosso-Levanto-Monterosso
Walk: 12km | 1018m Ascent/723m Descent | 5-6

DAY 5: Riomaggiore to Portovenere
The writers Shelly and Byron got inspired from visiting the Cinque Terre. Enjoy the day’s walk and the truly spectacular views of the charming, picturesque coast. Begin in Riomaggiore and walk through deciduous forests along a path which leads you to the invigorating panorama of the Gulf of La Spezia and nearby islands. Descend to Portovenere along charismatic, occasionally steep footpaths.
Walk: 13km | 854m Ascent/858m Descent | 6 Hours
Overnight: Portovenere

DAY 6: Round Walk of Palmaria Island
Take the ferry to Palmaria Island today for a wonderful days walking. Explore the coast round the island and discover various fascinating caverns. Palmaria Island also showcases a fantastic variety rare reptiles and marine birds.
Walk: 6.5km | 320m Ascent/340mDescent | 2.5 Hours
Overnight: Portovenere

DAY 7: Onward Travel
You can depart Portovenere by bus to La Spezia and from there you can easily get to Pisa, Genoa, Florence or Milan airports by train.

From: £465.00 Book