Cinque Terre & Portovenere with Lunch from Lucca

Explore the breathtaking Ligurian coast on a tour of Portovenere and Cinque Terre, a small corner of paradise subdivided into five villages suspended on steep cliffs overlooking the sea; a unique landscape, where vegetation and lush vineyards frame a spectacular scenery. Visit three of the five villages and enjoy a typical Ligurian lunch. You will spend an unforgettable day discovering the most impressive Ligurian landscapes. In this area, which has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, earth and sea blend created a unique landscape. The area consists of kilometers of rocky coasts with caves, beaches, hiking paths and breathtaking views. You’ll first reach Manarola, a tiny urban jewel characterized by Genoese style ‘case-Torri’. Then you will move to Vernazza a village overlooked by the remains of a Medieval castle with a cylindrical tower, in which you can enjoy some free time. After you will reach Monterosso, known as the ‘pearl of Cinque Terre’. This ancient fishing village with lovely beaches and lush vegetation covering the rocks will certainly enchant you. First, you’ll have an authentic Ligurian lunch, menù consists of seafood starter, handmade pasta “Trofie” with pesto sauce, baked fish with potatoes, tiramisù (wine and water). Then you’ll try the typical “Limoncino” made with fresh lemons from Monterosso. After you’ll also get the chance to take a swim as this is the biggest village and count with a perfect sandy beach and crystalline water. After you’ll enjoy a 1-hour boat crossing to Portovenere in which you’ll have the opportunity to see unique views and the villages from a seaside perspective, perfect to take unique photos! Once in Portovenere, you have free time to visit this elegant and popular touristic destination where nature and human architecture are perfectly balanced. At the end of the day, there will be another boat to take you to the city of La Spezia where the bus will be waiting for you.