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Cinque Terre Day Trip From Siena
Leave central Siena bright and early, and travel north out of the city toward Tuscany’s capital, Florence. After a brief stop here to pick up fellow passengers, continue traveling west in the direction of the coast. Pass out of the lush Tuscan countryside into Liguria and head into the Cinque Terre National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that lines the Italian Riviera’s coast.
Meaning ‘five lands,’ the Cinque Terre is precisely that, but a whole lot more scenic than its name suggests. Five sun-baked fishing villages cling to the area’s dramatic sea cliffs, separated only by wind-gnarled vineyards and olive groves; it’s the rugged face of the Italian Riviera at its picture-perfect best.
Hop off your coach at the village of Manarola and explore its streets on a stroll around the village. Meet your guide at the pre-arranged time and hop on the train to travel north to Vernazza -- a village once favored by Italian nobility and naval forces. Amble around the pretty streets at leisure, and then hop aboard your sightseeing boat (or train if the weather is bad) to the village of Monterosso. Sit down for lunch in one of its charming seaside trattorias, and
admire views over its turquoise bay as you eat. The rest of your time
in Monterosso is spent at leisure, so why not head to one of its beaches
for a swim?
Your last stop is Riomaggiore, the area’s southernmost village, and on arrival here, your guide will
show off its delights on a stroll around. A winemaking village that
dates back to the 13th century, Riomaggiore is often considered the
highlight of the Cinque Terre, with its candy colored houses and
secluded beaches. After exploring Riomaggiore, board your train to La Spezia and then board your
coach for the journey southeast back to Siena. Your tour finishes around 9pm in the evening at the start point.
Please note: Due to a landslide which occurred at the end of September 2012, the famous path “Via dell’Amore” has been closed.
