Jewels of the Cinque Terre & Portovenere (self-guided)
The ancient villages, cultural landscapes and coastal scenery of the Cinque Terre make it the most beautiful part of the Ligurian Coast, and a walker’s paradise! On this week of self-guided day walks you’ll explore all five villages of the Cinque Terre via an extensive network of footpaths from village to village, via forests and vineyards and through spectacular terraced landscapes that overlook the sea. As you wander through the terraces, you’ll discover a traditional way of life that has existed for thousands of years. Through dense pine forests and cliff top pathways you reach the romantic village of Portovenere with its colourful harbour and dominated by its 16th century castle. Time is spent discovering the treasures of Portovenere as well as the beautiful island of Palmaria, in the middle of the ‘Bay of Poets’. A full-day is devoted to exploring the island’s great natural beauty and impressive fortresses.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Levanto. |
| 2 | Coastal walk from Levanto to Monterosso al Mare, with magnificent views from Punta Mesco across the Cinque Terre (3.5 hrs). |
| 3 | Walk the famous ‘Sentiero dell’Amore’ (Lover’s Walk) from the colourful village of Riomaggiore to the equally beautiful Manarola. Continue the classic coastal walk to Corniglia, perched on a ridge overlooking the sea (4-5 hrs). |
| 4 | Train to Vernazza. Walk along the coast to Monterosso. Walk inland to discover the hidden sanctuaries of the Cinque Terre: the Sanctuary of Madonna di Saviore and the Sanctuary of Madonna di Reggio. Descend back to the coast and Vernazza (4.5 hrs). |
| 5 | Train to Riomaggiore. Walk along a ridge-top to the hamlet of Campiglia. Continue along a spectacular panoramic trail to Portovenere, with its colourful houses and 16th century castle (4-5 hrs). |
| 6 | Boat to the island of Palmaria. Walk around the island, explore the impressive fortresses or relax and swim on the beach. Return by boat to Portovenere (3.5 hrs). |
| 7 | Tour ends after breakfast in Portovenere. |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
7 days |
Trip Code |
PEJL |
Activities |
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| Walking (Moderate), Self-Guided (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 2 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Italy | |
Start City |
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| Levanto | |
End City |
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| Portovenere | |
