Cinque Terre day trip

Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre day trip is no doubt a high-up in the to-do list while in Milan for some days. Connected by pedestrian paths, boats or local train, but not by cars, this five fishing villages that go under the name of Cinque Terre are a UNESCO World heritage site since 1997. Four of them, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia and Vernazza are literally nestled in the steep cliffs overlooking the sea from above, while Monterosso al Mare, fifth and westernmost of the villages, is the bigger one and a natural gulf by the seaside.

How to get to Cinque Terre

There is no doubt, Cinque Terre is best reached by train, but we can provide a car, and then, once in Liguria, make sure you hop on a local train. Each of the five villages has its own small train station, and trains are frequent.

Enjoy the view on a boat trip

After a car ride and the hop-on/hop-off train ride, a boat trip is the one thing we recommend. It is arguably the best way to enjoy the coloured fisherman houses hanging on the terraced cliffs and the vineyards above.

Our suggestion… a stop at Portovenere

Also part of the UNESCO heritage, Portovenere is often called ‘the sixth of the Cinque Terre’ . What should we say… it’s mesmerizing! At least just to stroll along the cosy harbour and walk to the promontory topped by the church of San Pietro…

Book your Cinque Terre day trip

We are aware that Cinque Terre are so beautiful one would wish to spend at list 2 days there. Not having time to do so is non a good reason to give up! Depending on the time of the year and on your schedule, we will arrange your ideal journey to Cinque Terre, making sure you will enjoy every moment and make the most of your time.

Just write us at emanuela@acantomilano.it and let us provide you with the best guide to accompany you, a car if you wish and all other details.