Cinque Terre – Day Trip from Florence

Immerse yourself in seaside air and unforgettable cliffside views in Cinque Terre – a special part of the Italian landscape consisting of five incredible villages. The entire area has been marked both as an Italian national park, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overlooking the vast Ligurian Sea, these villages nestle themselves along and within the high cliffs, offering sights unrivaled in all the world.

Monterosso al Mare is unique among the villages, dividing itself into an “old town” and a “new town”, divided by a single tunnel between them. Here you can visit the Monterosso Giant – a statue of Neptune, whose ruined form still stands defiant despite the wars and weather that have tried to take it down.

While all Cinque Terre’s villages share a special connection to the sea, Vernazza is the only one with a full port. There are no roads in Vernazza – it is a true fishing village, renowned for its quality fish and fine wines.

Historians consider Manarola to be the oldest town in all of Cinque Terre – evidenced partially by the village’s own unique dialect – Manarolese. It also has its own kind of wine – Sciacchetrà, renowned for its sweetness, often paired with cheese or desserts.

Enchanting secrets and high artistry waits for you around every corner, with unforgettable landscapes providing a spectacular backdrop – the earth acting as an artisan in its own special way.

The entire adventure will last for 13 hours, enough time to see many of the highlights offered by this special region. These descriptions only scratched the surface of the sights awaiting you at Cinque Terre – go there yourself, and lose yourself in the awe of all the extraordinary sights you can find in this corner of Italian history.