Cinque Terre Walking Holidays
The Cinque Terre links Italy’s famous collection of colourful fishing villages along the coast of Liguria, via picturesque clifftop routes that offer a spectacular vantage point over charming pastel villages and the striking Mediterranean coast. The name Cinque Terre also refers to the National Park that stretches along the western coast of Italy, south of Genoa.
- Nights
- 7 to 7 Nights
- Distance
- 45.6 to 45.6 miles
- Location
- Northwestern Italy
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate
- Season
- Mar to Oct
- Price from
- £975
Highlights
Idyllic & Iconic: Walking the Picturesque Towns of the Cinque Terre
- Picturesque towns on the Italian Riviera, including Portofino, Riomaggiore, Portovenere and Monterosso, as well as lesser-known places like the charming former fishing village of Camogli
- The tranquil settings of the impressive San Frattuoso Abbey, located in a quiet cove only reachable by boat or by foot
- Experience the timeless appeal of exploring the titular ‘five towns’ of the route, the architecture of each beautifully preserved under the National Park’s UNESCO World Heritage status
- Incredible views over the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean from the clifftop routes that link village to village
- Spend the evenings exploring the maze of terraces, bars, cafes and restaurants of the colourful towns you visit along the way, including the lovely medieval settings of Portovenere
Why this Walk?
A spectacular journey exploring the Cinque Terre, a string of centuries-old fishing villages along the rugged northern section of the Ligurian Riviera, from the charming fishing village of Camogli to the classic, seafront beauty of Portovenere. The route links some of Liguria’s most captivating locales, including the harbourside of Portofino, the sorbet-coloured houses of Riomaggiore, and Cinque Terre’s largest village – Monterosso, set amidst terraces of olive groves and vineyards. Out on the trail, you’ll cross paths with the secluded, shoreside settings of San Fruttuoso Abbey and stay in a variety of friendly, family-run hotels.
The Path
The Accommodation
We use comfortable 2*, 3* and 4* hotels, predominantly family-owned establishments, often favoured for their personal and attentive service. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, and a good Italian breakfast is included each morning. The trip is on a bed & breakfast basis, although you'll find many opportunities to sample the outstanding local cuisine and prestigious wines in the towns and villages of the local area.
Choose Your Walk
Our Cinque Terre Itineraries
San Rocco to Portovenere
45.6 miles (73.4 km)ITA-CQT1
From £975 Per Person
Key Information
- 7 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
- Luggage transfers (except day 3 where you carry luggage with you on the train to Bonassola)
- Personal transfers where indicated in the programme as a standard arrangement
- Walk Pack, to include Road Book (route notes/mapping) including directions to your accommodation and destination information.
- A Cinque Terre map
- A Cinque Terre Card (2 day pass Park and Train) – valid for days 5 & 6 of the standard programme
- Access to a Travel App
Price Does Not Include
- City taxes (per person) only payable direct to accommodations - city tax can vary during the year, however they tend to vary from 1.5 to 5 Euros.
- Some public transportation is your own arrangement during the holiday. Please see the daily descriptions on the itinerary (marked by +) for further detail.
- Packed lunches (own arrangements)
- Evening meals (own arrangements). Available in local restaurant or in-house.
- Travel to Camogli/travel from Portovenere.
Customise your trip?
We can organise additional nights/rest days, as well as transport options. Please contact us to discuss how we can help you with your specific requirements.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
Cinque Terre Client Reviews
4.9/5 based on 2 reviews
"Celtic Trails are an excellent company to book a walking tour through. Great walking packed."
"Nathan has always responded to my queries promptly. The walk pack is excellent and it was great to receive it 4 weeks before departure so that I could get train times and other information organised before our arrival in Italy. It was good to have the same person dealing with my booking - and the walk pack was excellent."
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Customise your trip?
We can organise additional nights/rest days, as well as transport options. Please contact us to discuss how we can help you with your specific requirements.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
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