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Ferry boat tour to the Cinque Terre with stop in Portovenere and Vernazza
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8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Italian, French
Overview
Discover the magnificent village of Porto Venere, the steep coastline of the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO heritage site and its pearl, Vernazza
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Guide on board during navigation
- All Fees and Taxes
- On board you will find a bar service where you can buy drinks and local products
- Lunch
- Snacks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Embark in Molo Italia in La Spezia: 200 meters from the coast guardand 300 meters from the Cruise Terminal
Start time
10:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
La Spezia
The tour starts from La Spezia
• Admission Ticket Free
Porto Venere
After about 30 minutes of sailing from La Spezia, you will reach the beautiful village of Porto Venere, a fortified seaside village that has been fascinated millions of visitors, artists and movie directors from all over the world. You will walk through the main esplanade, admiring the colourful tower houses, until you will reach the medieval complex of the church of St. Peter, built on a roky edge. You will continue your promenade through the narrow street of this village passing by the church of "San Lorenzo"; from this point you will also be able to reach a panoramic view point by the Doria's fortress. Free time at your leisure. Return to the ferry boat.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Monterosso al Mare
Navigation from Porto Venere to Monterosso: during the crossing you will be able to admire the other spectacular villages of Manarola, Corniglia and Vernazza from the sea. Monterosso is the largest village in the Cinque Terre and the only one with equipped beaches. From the pier you will reach the medieval old town in a few steps, where you can admire the parish church dedicated to San Giovanni Battista. Dating back to 1308, it is the oldest building in the Cinque Terre and has a beautiful facade with alternating bands, on which a fine rose window in white Carrara marble stands out. We will then walk along the seafront to reach Torre Aurora with the magnificent view of the Fegina beach. Free time before boarding for the last stage: Vernazza.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Vernazza
Continue sailing through the Cinque Terre coasts admiring the villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola and Corniglia by sea (about 50 min). We then arrive at the last stage: Vernazza, the village that presents itself to visitors arriving from the sea like the prow of a ship: most of the town is in fact built on a small promontory that ends at the sea with an imposing fortification system. built by the Genoese. On land we will visit the bay framed by tall colored houses overlooked by Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, one of the most famous monuments of the Cinque Terre. Continue along the narrow and lively main street that leads through colorful houses connected by bridges and passages. The rest of the country is perched in the eastern part of the spur. Above it all, the ruins of the fortress known as Castello Doria that make Vernazza one of the most photographed villages in Italy.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- VIP lounge
- Individual seats
- PET FRIENDLY
Operated by Cinque Terre Ferries
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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