Cinque Terre Self guided walking holiday in Italy with wine tasting
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TOUR DESCRIPTION
This 3 -night break includes all you need for a short, self-guided walking holiday around the Cinque Terre, with self-catering accommodation in the centre of Manarola, one of the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre (literally ‘five lands’) on the scenic Italian Riviera. Explore the hiking trails that link the villages along the coast and inland, and enjoy a wine tasting and a seafood dinner as part of the package
DURATION
3 nights
HIGHLIGHTS
* Discover the numerous trails and paths that link the five villages that make up the picturesque Cinque Terre
* Enjoy a wonderful meal of local seafood dishes
* Try the excellent local wines at a wine tasting included in the price
INCLUDED
* 3 nights' accommodation in a self-catering apartment in Manarola
* Information with description of suggested itineraries, map of the Cinque Terre National Park
* 1 tasting of local wines in a wine bar in Manarola
* 1 three courses dinner (drinks not included)
* 1 book “Cinque Terre - vineyards with sea view” written by C. Unger. (1 book per 2 people)
* Cinque Terre Train Card valid for 2 consecutive days, including unlimited train rides on local trains between Levanto and La Spezia, entrance fee to the Cinque Terre National Park and trails. The card includes further services of the National Park, such as the use of the public buses and free wifi at the National Park's hotspots.
EXCLUDED
*Flights
*Airport transfers
* Meals and drinks unless specified above
* Local taxes where applicable
* Anything else not specified above
ITINERARY
Day 1:
Check in at your hotel or apartment. Upon arrival, you will receive a welcome package containing information about the area and inspiration for what to do during your stay in the Cinque Terre. The package also includes the Cinque Terre Train Card and the dinner and wine tasting vouchers.
Dinner in a restaurant in Manarola/Monterosso.
Day 2:
Hike one of the most beautiful trails of the Cinque Terre, the panoramic trail from Corniglia via Volastra to Manarola. It leads through picturesque terraced vineyards built and maintained by local winegrowers. In the afternoon you have an appointment at a wine bar and ancient wine cellar in Manarola, where you will try of 3 local wines and appetisers.
Dinner at leisure.
Day 3:
Hike an ancient pilgrimage path from the picturesque Village of Vernazza up to the sanctuary of Madonna di Reggio. From there the path continues offering wonderful views over the sea through Mediterranean scrubland until you reach the sanctuary of Madonna di Soviore. The trail ends in Monterosso, the largest of the Cinque Terre villages which has a beautiful beach.
Dinner at leisure.
Day 4:
Check-out and departure.
Itinerary suggestions for an extended stay:
• Hike the spectacular trail from Riomaggiore to Portovenere which lasts about 5 hours. Enjoy a varied path and an incomparable panorama over the steep coast of the southern part of the Cinque Terre coast. Return by public ferry boat.
• Go for a wander around the Palmaria island with beautiful views to Portovenere and over the Gulf of Poets
• Walk the Levanto Valley, crossing olive groves and ancient hamlets.
EXTRAS
Additional activities can be arranged on request, such as a guided tour of a vineyard, a cookery class, a sunset boat tour, or a pesto making lesson; contact customer services for details. Bed & Breakfast accommodation at a 3* hotel is available on request. Extra night(s) available on request.
