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Cinque Terre Travel Guide

Just like the rest of Italy, Cinque Terre is overwhelmingly beautiful. In this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can hike scenic trails, indulge in fresh seafood, and immerse yourself in Italian culture. From its pebbled shores to charming harbors and regional specialties, Cinque Terre will provide you with an unforgettable luxurious escape. For starters, the five vibrantly colored villages feature historical churches and bustling piazzas, hidden coves and scenic trails. Then there are the region’s exquisite wines and delicious cuisine that you can enjoy as you take in breathtaking vistas. If culinary art delights you, take a cooking class to learn to prepare traditional dishes like farinata, a chickpea pancake. Extraordinary travel begins with a human touch. Our destination specialists design every journey with care, insight, and personal attention. When investigating a vacation in Cinque Terre, use the following information as a guide to discovering the region before connecting with our travel experts to help you plan your trip.

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Beach of Monterosso, Cinque Terre, Italy.

The 5 Villages of Cinque Terre

The villages of Cinque Terre that cling to the cliffs of the Italian Riviera create a remarkable setting. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a destination...
Manarola at sunset, Cinque Terre, Italy.

Best Time to Visit Cinque Terre

Suspended between sea and sky on Italy's rugged Ligurian coast, the five villages of Cinque Terre will take your breath away. While enchanting year-round,...
Woman looking out to sea in Vernazza, Cinque Terre.

Top 6 Things to Do in Cinque Terre

Charming, historic, and filled with adventure, the top things to do in Cinque Terre give you the chance to create marvelous memories in a remarkable corner...

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    Italy Vacation Review: Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, Fabric Weavers, Cooking Class, Boat Ride, 11-Day Trip

    We had a wonderful trip! Everything went perfectly! All our guides were great and always on time to the meeting point. Our two favorite guides were in Venice and Florence.

    Our guide in Florence went above and beyond, making our tour exactly what we were looking for. He was so knowledgeable, I don't know how he keeps all those details in his head. He gave us such insights into the history and artworks we saw. My husband is a painter and really enjoyed his information on so many of the little details.

    We also really enjoyed the visit to the fabric weavers very much!

    All the hotels were fabulous and in perfect locations.

    We also loved our cooking class in Portofino.

    Our boat ride in Cinque Terre was wonderful.

    I will definitely be recommending Zicasso to my friends! Thank you for a wonderful trip!

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    Italy Tour Review: Monterosso al Mare, 10 Nights

    We loved the hotels you selected. The drivers were prompt and the guides were good. We especially loved our guide in Florence. Monterosso al Mare was beautiful.

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    Italy Vacation Review: Cinque Terre, Lucca, San Gimignano, Siena, Pisa, Florence, Wine Tasting, Private Tour
    "Our trip was the trip of a lifetime. We really appreciate all the time and effort our agent and his team spent building this special trip."

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    Portugal, Croatia, Italy Vacation Review: Hiking, Florence American Cemetery and Memorial, Wine Tasting, Cuisine, 18 Nights
    "Our Zicasso travel specialist was very patient and accommodating. Each tour guide was excellent. Each of the hotel accommodations was fabulous."

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    Italy Travel Review: Local Culture, Cuisine, 3 Weeks
    "Zicasso’s travel company did a great job organizing our trip. The pacing was just perfect between guided activities and time to explore on our own."

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    Italy Vacation Review: Tuscany, Siena, Florence, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class, 11 Nights

    The travel assistance from Zicasso's company was very helpful. All tour guides were wonderful, as well as the tours, with the exception of the all-day tour into Tuscany, ending in Siena.

    As an elderly woman, I found it to be too long. Also, after the lovely lunch and wine tasting, it was difficult to go on a 3.5-hour walking tour, as well as walk a mile into Siena and a mile out of Siena. Also, the bus did not have great air conditioning and did not have a working bathroom.

    The other issue I had was with the seven and nine flights of stairs in Venice and Florence in our hotels. With bad hips and knees, I was confined to going up and down the flights only once during the day. I suggest this be a question for guests in the future.

    The travel company was very generous in paying for a wonderful dinner for me and my grandson due to my struggles.

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