Cinque Terre Tour from Milan

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cinque Terre — meaning “five lands” (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso) — is made up of five charming villages dramatically positioned along a short strip of cliffs overlooking the Ligurian Sea, on one of Italy’s most beautiful stretches of coastline.

Leaving Milan, we will arrive directly at Cinque Terre and, via a panoramic coastal route, we will reach Manarola. We will have free time to explore the vineyards, walk along the piers where fishing boats line up or watch locals and tourists diving off the rocks in the small harbor! Around lunchtime, we'll catch the train to Monterosso al Mare, the largest of the five villages, where we can explore at our leisure and visit the beaches along the coast.

Despite the number of tourists, the local charm remains – the restaurants and bars maintain a homely, authentic atmosphere, as if locals had simply put some chairs on the terrace, hand-painted a sign and started welcoming visitors.

From Monterosso, we will embark on the last and perhaps most impressive part of the journey: a 90-minute boat ride. It will be the perfect way to admire the landscapes of Cinque Terre and the charming village of Portovenere from the sea. After this unforgettable experience, we will arrive in La Spezia, where our bus will be waiting for us to return to Milan.