Florence Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Tour

Spend an unforgettable day exploring Pisa and the enchanting Cinque Terre region on this small-group must-do tour from Florence, with train transport included. Get up close to Pisa’s premier sights including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Duomo. Then, fall in love with the iconic architecture of the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre villages. Enjoy a picture-perfect snapshot of old-world Italy as you traverse Vernazza's winding streets, tuck into local produce, marvel at Manarola’s pretty houses, and relax on its charming beach.

Meeting Point

Farmacia Comunale Santa Maria Novella - Apoteca Natura

Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

In front of the main entrance of the pharmacy located inside Santa Maria Novella Train station of Florence opposite platform 16.

What's included:

• Local English-speaking tour leader
• The best of Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola & Vernazza
• Stop in Pisa to allow you to visit the leaning tower
• Info about the region and sites
• Small Group Tour - max 20 people

Not included:

• Entrance to the Tower of Pisa
• Lunch

What to expect:

Duration: 13 hours

Florence

Florence

We will meet at the main entrance of the pharmacy inside Santa Maria Novella train station at 7:30am. Look up for our Tour Leader, easily recognizable by their purple T-shirt. After a brief introduction about the day you will board on a train to Pisa. If you are running late and unfortunately miss the group, don't worry take the first train independently to Pisa and meet the group there.
On the train have a little nap or enjoy your scenic ride out of the city, arriving in Pisa approximately 1h30m later.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Piazza del Duomo, Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa, 56126

Upon arrival, follow your tour leader to the Field of Dreams (Piazza dei Miracoli), a verdant expanse home to the city’s most important sights: the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Baptistery and the Duomo. Here you will be completely free to visit the main sights independently for 1h30mins

10 minutes

Piazza dei Miracoli

Piazza del Duomo, Pisa, 56126

During your free time you can pose for photos by the Leaning Tower and, depending on availability, head inside for a guided tour (own expense). Alternatively, make for the Duomo (own expense) to marvel at its carved pulpit by Giovanni Pisano, or head inside the Baptistery (own expense) to test the unusual acoustics or sit in a local bar for a coffee.
If you wish to book in advance your tickets to the Leaning Tower, we recommend the 10:00am entrance., but make sure you confirm it with the operator before.

1 hour, 30 minutes

La Spezia

La Spezia

Meet back with the rest of the group and your tour leader and take a 1h train to La Spezia, the gateway to the famous Cinque Terre, a string of five picturesque fishing villages along the rugged coastline.
Once at the train station in La Spezia you will have some time to grab some food in one of the local stores or pop down to the toilet before you board again on a local regional train to reach the National Park of Cinque Terre.
Cinque Terre can only be seen by local trains so expect some crowds and some train delays.

1 hour

Riomaggiore

Riomaggiore

Firt stop will be Riomaggiore famous for its colorful cliffside houses, scenic coastal views, and narrow winding streets.
Enjoy your time to explore the picturesque port and charming alleyways in complete freedom.
Note: During the summer months ( June to September ) & high season this village will be skipped to allow more time in the other villages due to the big crowds.

40 minutes

Vernazza

Vernazza

Continue by train to Vernazza, a seaside town that surrounds a tiny, natural port. Vernazza is perhaps the most beautiful of the five villages of the Cinque Terre.
Enjoy 1 hour free time to soak up the sun on the pretty beach, or dive into the cooling waters for a swim.
In Vernazza you can enjoy also the elegant houses, the romantic restaurants and breathtaking viewpoints.

1 hour

Manarola

Manarola

Your final stop is Manarola renowned for its breathtaking coastal scenery. The village is perched on a rugged cliff overlooking the Ligurian Sea, with colorful houses cascading down to the harbor. This picturesque setting makes Manarola one of the most photographed locations in Italy. Here you will have 1 hour .
Wander along the harbor and spend a few minutes snapping photos of the picturesque buildings that cascade toward the sea.

1 hour

Florence

Florence

From Manarola we will take the train back to La Spezia or Pisa. Here we will take the last train of the day to return back to Florence, where your tour concludes. The journey is 2h30m. On the way back you can simply have a nap and rest after a long day or chat with your new travel friends .

2 hours, 30 minutes