Portovenere and the Cinque Terre Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia

Customized Portovenere and Cinque Terre shore excursion from the port of La Spezia for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver guides. Discover Italy 'close up' in a comfortable Mercedes minivan, taking you into the very heart of this beautiful World Heritage site. Get the most of your time ashore and explore the colorful fishing village of Portovenere and adventure through the villages of the Cinque Terre.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Porto Venere, Porto Venere, Italian Riviera, Liguria

Stroll through the narrow alleyways of this lively and colorful fishing village to reach the church of San Pietro with beautiful views across the bay. A great way to discover this area is from the sea and we recommend departing from the harbor to enjoy the ferry ride (additional cost) to Vernazza arriving in perfect time for lunch. The ferry journey will take you past the villages of Riomaggiore and Manarola with great photo opportunities from the sea.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Vernazza, Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria

This is a great stop for lunch. Vernazza, with its proud fishing traditions, faces a little bay surrounded by cliffs and two ancient watch-towers and dominated by the church of Santa Margherita di Antiochia built in 1318 with its foundations in the sea.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Corniglia, Corniglia, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria

After lunch meet up with your driver for the short drive to Corniglia, the oldest village built around the XI century. Unlike the other villages, it is not directly adjacent to the sea and instead is set on top of a promontory surrounded by vineyards, terraces and olive groves; connected to the sea by 365 steps. For those who walk or hike there's a beautiful uphill trail from Vernazza to Corniglia! Stop here for gelato or enjoy a Vermentino wine-tasting (additional charge of around 5/10euro per person).

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cinque Terre, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria

This tour does have some flexibility. There will be moments you will want to stop the car and gaze out over the incredible views for some great photo opportunities. There may be time to stop and enjoy a wine-tasting of the wonderfully refreshing Vermentino white wine which is renowned in this terraced landscape. This is a day where you can slow down and enjoy a special Italian adventure as you journey through an incredible landscape.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"A maximum of 8 people per booking"
"At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 9 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Your driver will be waiting for you at the entrance of the port and will be holding a sign with your name on it. To get to this area you have to first pickup the cruise ship’s free shuttle directly below your ship and take the 2 minute ride to the main car-park area. Please let us know the name of your ship when you confirm your booking.

Ports

• La Spezia Cruise Terminal, Largo Michele Fiorillo, 19124 La Spezia SP, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Bottled water
• Driver/guide
• Port pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle

Not Included

• Lunch
• Gratuities
• Train or ferry travel through the Cinque Terre

Facilities