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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.

Cinque Terre town of Vernazza

Walk Information

Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Distance
45.6 to 45.6 miles
Nights
7 to 7 Nights
Location
Northwestern Italy
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

Key Walk Features

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.

Vernazza Harbour

The Path

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.

Hotel Cinque Terre

Choose Your Walk

Our Cinque Terre Itineraries

San Rocco to Portovenere

45.6 miles (73.4 km)
  • 7 Nights Easy to Moderate

    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
Email
walk@celtic-trails.com

Cinque Terre Client Reviews

4.9/5 based on 2 reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5

"Celtic Trails are an excellent company to book a walking tour through. Great walking packed."

D. Murley and D. Webb
October 2022
Rated 5.0 out of 5

"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."

W. Dunn
June 2019

Hand-Picked Accommodation

Hand-Picked Accommodation: Comfort Along the Way

We seek out the best accommodation of its type available

Cinque Terre Hotel Restaurant

Media Gallery

Walking_in_Riomaggiore_Cinque Terre
Vernazza Ariel Coastline
Vernazza Arial Shot
Camogli Coastline Cinque Terre
Vernazza Harbour
Vernazza at dusk
Manarola Village

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.

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
Email
walk@celtic-trails.com

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