Walking Tours around the Cinque Terre Italy
An Italian 16th Century inn perched in the hills at the top end of the village, 200 metres above sea level, is a perfect location for active travellers looking to discover the Cinque Terre and enjoy the atmosphere and rhythm of a medieval rural village.
Suggested Itinerary:
DAY 1: ARRIVE CHIESANUOVA
Rest of the day at leisure
DAY 2 WALK 1: LEVANTO TO MONTEROSSO (3 HOURS) (B)
This is a walk through a wooded mountain with beautiful views of all the Cinque Terre on one side and as far as Portofino on the other. Most of the walk is at around 300 metres above sea level so it's breezy. Before beginning the descent towards Monterosso, it is worth stopping at Punta Mesco with its beautiful views of the Cinque Terre.
Afternoon at leisure
DAY 3: THE CINQUE TERRE BY PRIVATE BOAT (5 HOURS) (B)
Morning at leisure.
Watch the sun setting over the Cinque Terre while sipping an aperitif on board a private boat. On the way back, you may able to watch fishermen fish using night lamps. (pay direct)
• Departure from Levanto: 7.30 PM
• Return from Vernazza: 12.00 AM
• Time to/from Vernazza: 30 Minutes
Price: approx. €55.00 per person - min.6/max.10 people - advance booking required.
DAY 4: WALK 2: TO VERNAZZA (4 hours)
This will become one of your favourite walks as it offers some of the most spectacular views of the Ligurian coastline and the Cinque Terre. From the inn you walk up 5 kilometres to the oldest Sanctuary in Liguria, Santuario di Soviore by following the main road. At the back of the church, follow a path which takes up to the road again. After about 2 km there is a clear indication on the right for path 8b. The path winds smoothly across hills overlooking the sea. A fire that raged through roughly 10 years ago, burnt all the trees which have now been replaced by Mediterranean bushes. Due to its south-west exposure and lack of trees, this walk is wonderful in all seasons except the summer.
Just before reaching the Madonna di Reggio, there is a beautiful view of Vernazza. Madonna di Reggio, with its shaded courtyard is a good place for a rest before taking the wide, cobbled path down to Vernazza. On your way down you will walk by Vernazza's beautiful cemetery which, perched high above the sea, offers some of the best views of the town.
DAY 5: DEPART CINQUE TERRE
Depart Chiesanuova
Typical Inclusions:
• 4 nights accommodation in a family suite (2, 3 or 4 people)
• Breakfast daily
Prices and departures may vary please contact your Concierge Traveller Advisor for more information.
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