- 08:00 Meet the driver and move to Portovenere
- 10:15 Boat ride to the four port villages
- 14:45 Monterosso Fegina meet the driver
- 15:00 Drive to Pisa
- 17:00 Pisa Miracoli Court
- 18:00 Arrive at the ship
The five small villages known as the Cinque Terre (or ‘five lands’) are perched in a spectacular position on the Ligurian coast; They were once only accessible by sea and are still best seen from the passenger boat that regularly connects them. The breath-taking scenery; the quaint pastel-coloured buildings and the generally laid-back feeling that pervades the villages, have made them one of Italy’s most popular destinations.
Cinqueterre, a World Heritage Site
it’s also a National Park, can be enjoyed on a private shore excursion with English-speaking driver from the port of Livorno.
There are many different ways of visiting the Cinque Terre. After years of experience we have devised the following (flexible) itinerary to get the most from a day trip by private sedan or minivan.
We recommend making an early start from the port of Livorno (7.30/8am) from where you will drive north along the motorway into the region of Liguria (a drive of about 1h45m). You arrive at Portovenere, the first village near Cinque Terre; after parking safely, your driver will accompany you to the the boat landing stage. We include a total ticket to the four villages with ports and you’ll enjoy the scenic view of the coast by the sea…! That’s the best way to visit Cinqueterre! The only thing is to agree with the driver for a meeting time in Monterosso Fegina in the early afternoon.
the heart of Cinqueterre
From Portovenere you could stop in Riomaggiore, Manarola or Vernazza before arrive in Monterosso, the largest village. By the boat you could catch the natural beauty of the Ligurian coastline! From the sea the view is surely the best attraction of the excursion. Enjoy the village’s elegant buildings and natural harbour; perhaps some locally-made pesto and crisp white wine for lunch before meeting your driver again in Monterosso (at the Fegina side).From Monterosso you’ll be driven back to Pisa and then the port of Livorno.
On the way back to port you will call in on Pisa, for a short photo-stop in Piazza dei Miracoli; it’s one of the most famous squares in the world, the site of the 12th-century leaning bell tower for which Pisa is so renowned. Nothing can really prepare you for the breath-taking spectacle of this World Heritage site; its Cathedral and circular Baptistry…make sure you have your cameras ready for some memorable shots.
From Pisa it takes just 30-40 minutes to get back to the port of Livorno.
NOTE: Public boats in the Cinque Terre operate subject to weather conditions from April to about the 3rd week of October. When boats are not operative, transfer between towns will be by train.
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The English speaking driver is a professional driver that has an extensive geographical and technical knowledge; he provide our clients with maximum comfort and confidence on the road. The English speaking driver is also extremely familiar with main destinations in Tuscany and Italy; he allow our clients designing an itinerary if they prefer playing it by ear directly with them to better suit their interests and preferences. He could act as your mobile concierge.
Is a professional driver with excellent local knowledge who will provide you with an overview of local history; show you the main sights from the vehicle; arrange museum tickets (subject to availability); on your request make lunch recommendations; he cannot take you on a walking tour of the city, into museums, churches or other sights, or give in-depth historical, artistic and architectural information. Enjoytuscany smart driver act as your mobile concierge!
Our private shore excursion to Cinqueterre and Pisa is designed to help you to experience the best-known and most significant sights, but we are happy to tailor-make your itinerary to suit your own tastes and interests (within the limits of the time available, of course!). The excursion can also be combined with a private guided walking tour of Manarola and Vernazza with a local licensed guide. Boat tickets (full ports) are included.
