Cinque Terre Day Trip from Milan: Discover Italy’s Sublime Coastal Region
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Embark on a captivating day trip from Milan to the stunning Cinque Terre coastal region. Explore the terraced landscapes and picturesque villages, and enjoy a boat ride along the coast. Don't miss this UNESCO-listed gem!
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Borgo Storico di Manarola - Departing from Milan, you’ll make your way to the Cinque Terre, taking a picturesque coastal route to reach Manarola. Once there, you can enjoy some leisure time to explore the local vineyards, wander along the docks where fishing vessels are moored, or observe both residents and visitors diving into the sea from the harbour’s cliffs!

  • Cinque Terre Trails - Should you choose, during your leisure time, you can begin to discover some of the pathways that lead into the heart of the Cinque Terre national park.

  • Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere - Your journey from Monterosso will culminate in an inspiring 90-minute sea cruise. This is an ideal opportunity to soak in the breathtaking vistas of the Cinque Terre and the charming town of Portovenere from the water. Following this unforgettable cruise, you’ll reach La Spezia, where a coach awaits to return you to Milan.

  • Monterosso al Mare - Enjoy some free time

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Train trip from Manarola to Monterosso
  • Boat trip from Monterosso to La Spezia
  • Bilingual tour availability (please confirm when booking)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience the stunning coastal Cinque Terre region of Italy on a day excursion from Milan. Known for its layered landscapes and five hillside villages - Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore - the UNESCO-protected Cinque Terre is one of Italy’s picturesque treasures. You’ll journey there in a comfortable coach, followed by a boat ride from Monterosso to La Spezia. Take advantage of some free time for exploration and lunch (at your own cost) before heading back to Milan.

  • In case of bad weather conditions, the boat might not be able to sail or some of the docks may be not available for landing. In such occasions, the itinerary will be subject to variations and the cruise may be cancelled or change course, no refund will be guaranteed
  • Times indicated in the program and order of the visit are subject to possibile changes due to traffic problems and/or organizational requirements to ensure full enjoyment of the tour.
  • English-speaking guide is guaranteed at all times
  • Spanish-speaking guide is only available on Fridays
Location
Milan Visitor Center - Zani Viaggi
Largo Cairoli
Corner with Foro Buonaparte 10, departure from bus stop next to the agency. Please be ready at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kent_c
Oct 31, 2023
Great experience - We did do Cinque Terre because it was cancelled but they replaced it with verona, Lake Garda Tour. It was Great!!! Monica was awesome and very nice.
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Robyn_t
Oct 9, 2023
The cherry on top of a wonderful Italian holiday! - We were a family of siblings & partners, average age 65yrs and we had a ball!! We didn't feel rushed at all and even though there was quite a bit of walking up & down hills (of course!!), our guide made it very comfortable. Wonderful, wonderful day!!
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Amber_c
Oct 9, 2023
Would do this again! - From the moment we were picked up in the clean and comfortable shuttle, to the moment we were dropped off back at our hotel, it was a 5 star experience. Very memorable and worthy trip to take outside Milan.
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Frederick
Oct 5, 2023
Unforgettable experience! - Namja was perfect for this tour! She was very articulate as she describe landmark and historical events took place. I enjoy the tour and will recommend it to anyone! Wow! What an amazing experience with an amazing tour guide!
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Corina_t
Oct 2, 2023
Wonderful - The host was so great. I give him a thumps up. He was very patient. In overall, everything ran smoothly.
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Theodore_z
Oct 1, 2023
Visiting the villages.... - Visiting the villages. However, we were supposed to be picked at our hotel 6am and6:30am. The bus never showed and we had to scramble to get a taxi to meet at the meeting place on time. We were the last obonones to get on the bus and were separated in different seats. The tour it self was wonderful. However; on the way back, while everyone was resting, the bus driver decided to play the radio on a commercial station with loud music and a discussion between two people in italian. This very rude. We complained at a rest stop and the radio was turned off.
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John_c
Sep 30, 2023
A very long but enjoyable... - A very long but enjoyable day. Each of the destinations ie Como, Bellagio and Lake Lucerne were well worth visiting.
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Q6062gobillm
Oct 26, 2023
Great day trip for those that are physically fit - We took this full day tour from Milan via a bus. We met the tour guide at the Milan Tourist Center and after much confusion as to where the bus was to meet us, we boarded and were off for the day. We arrived on the hills above the first of five towns (Cinque Terri translates to Five Lands) and walked down to the shoreline below. Unfortunately my legs gave out half way down the hill. The people on the street were great, they picked me up (I could not do it myself) and one even ran into a bar and 'borrowed' a chair for me to sit and rest. Our tour guide stayed with me for nearly 15-minutes, until I could walk again. My partner walked down the hill, found a pharmacy the sold a cane, and she hiked back to me (We are 79 and 81 respectively) A young gentleman took my arm, and with the help of him and the cane I made it to the bottom of the hill. I thank all that came to my aid, good people. Back to the tour, after seeing the village we took the local train (part of the tour) to the next towns and then we boarded a boat that took to a port where we met the bus to return to Milan. Enjoyed the towns, the train, the boat ride, and the bus ride. BUT.... When we got back to Milan and dropped off at the Tourist Center the guide promptly abandoned us, first telling us that there was a Metro (Subway) strike, and we had to walk several block to get to a taxi stand. Here are now some 35 to 45 people all seeking a way to get back to their hotels, and naturally it was raining. At the taxi stand, we waited and waited, most gave up and disappeared into the darkness of the night, it was now getting very late. We ended up being the only two left and finally a taxi came by and stopped. I feel that the tour company should have had arrangements with the taxi companies to be waiting at the Milan Tourist Center, and that their failure to do so ruined the entire day.
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Babette
Oct 10, 2023
Tour too rush - ImWe we’re not satisfied with our trip yo Cinque Terre. First of all, there were 5 people behind us that was coughing endlessly that made us sick with the flu for 2 days. The tour was very rushed. We spent most of the time getting to Cinque Terre. When we got to the destination the first town was rush 1 and the second was only 1 1/2 hours that includes the long toilet line wait. It should have been longer stay so you can appreciate the town more. The audio was very chappy and not clear. This tour was not well guided.
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Ayushi_j
Oct 14, 2023
DON’T BOOK THIS TOUR - Don’t waste your money. Go by yourself and you can plan a better trip in under 50 euros. The tour guide was useless. He rushed us through each town and didn’t know anything about the history or even the basic stuff like where you can find a toilet. In explaining the arches of Milan he said “these are doors because there was wall once…” I didn’t really need a guide to tell me that. navigating around the towns isn’t that hard even if you were to go by yourself. he was of no help anyway as we entered each town, decided a meeting spot and were left on our own to ‘explore’ in 20 minutes or at best an hour. SO if you book this tour you will basically be paying someone to ruin your trip to cinque terre.
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