PISA & CINQUE TERRE day trip
From EUR 80
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A full day tour from Florence to visit Pisa and the Cinque Terre with a local expert
An early wake up for an exciting day at the Cinque Terre, the most characteristic villages of Italy famous for their natural beauty, scenic trails, spectacular coast line and sunny beaches, including a 1h30 stop at the famous leaning tower of Pisa.
This tour is a perfect opportunity for people aged 18-39's to make new friends and visit the best of the Cinque Terre especially if you have a tight schedule and can't spend a few days there. Thanks to our expert local tour leaders a full day to Cinque Terre from Florence will be possible and they will make sure you experience the most of it in only a day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Local English-speaking tour leader
- 1h30 Stop in Pisa to allow you to visit the leaning tower & main monuments
- The best of Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza
- Free time in Pisa and Cinque Terre villages to enjoy and discover the places at your own leisure
- All train tickets
- Maps and info
- Time to swim ( not recommended in the winter months )
DETAILS:
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TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAYS all year round. Extra departures: SUNDAY on June, July, August and September |
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7:30 am from Florence - 10:40am from Pisa |
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In front of the main entrance of the pharmacy located inside Santa Maria Novella Train station opposite platform 16 |
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13h |
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| MIN - MAX | Min 6 people - Max 45 |
Certainly winter is not the best time to visit the Cinque Terre, which are summer villages and mainly come alive from April until the end of October, however winter is the best time to appreciate the nature, the landscape and the quietness of this magic lands away from the summer crowds. A stop to Pisa before heading to Cinque Terre is a must.
| FOOD & DRINKS | From November until March the majority of the shops and local restaurants will close for their annual leave. We recommend to bring a packed lunch |
| FORECAST | In case of rain we recommend you to bring a rain coat due to the wind on the villages and wear warm clothes |
| LANDSCAPE | The paths on the national park due to the often land slides are closed by the local authorities every time is considered to be dangerous for the people. |
DEPARTURES:
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From/to Florence
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Price: Adults from € 95.00 / 18-21yo Students from € 89.00 Meet the group in front of the pharmacy inside Santa Maria Novella Train station opposite platform 16 at 7:30 am. Remember don't be late, we travel by train! In the unlucky event you are late and you miss the group, just take the first train to Pisa and you can meet the group there at 10.40am from Piazza Manin. Don't forget to send a quick email to inform us so that the guide can meet you in Pisa.
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From/to Pisa
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Price: Adults from € 80.00 If you stay in Pisa and you would like to visit the Cinque Terre, meet our group continuing to Cinque Terre at 10:40am in Piazza Daniele Manin in front of the McDonald's right outside the Square of Miracles. Please keep in mind that the visit of Pisa won't be included with this option.
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| Eurorail Pass Holders |
Price: from € 49.00 Save money on the tour cost and use your pass! Remember to bring your valid eurail pass in the morning or you will pay a fine :-( |
CANCELLATION POLICY: We travel by train so we are subject to the direct organisation and schedule of the local trains. Please read our terms and conditions in the event of a last minute train strike that will unfortunately stop us from running the tour.
Additional Information
- IMPORTANT:
- In the unlucky event you are late and you miss the group, just take the first train to Pisa and you can meet the group there at 10.40am from Piazza Manin. Don't forget to send a quick email to inform us so that the guide can meet you in Pisa.
DETAILED ITINERAY
An early wake up for an exciting day at the " Cinque Terre", the most characteristic villages of Italy including a 1h30 stop at the famous leaning tower of Pisa.
The meeting point is in Santa Maria Novella train station in front of the pharmacy at 7:30am. Here you will meet up with our Italy on a Budget tour guide who is going to take really good care of you for the day.
First stop is PISA, home of the must- visit Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Baptistry, Campo Santo and Duomo di Pisa (Pisa Cathedral). Here you will be free to walk around the square and enjoy taking as many funny pictures as your imagination can of the leaning tower.
After Pisa we are heading to La Spezia train station where we will take the local trains that services the CINQUE TERRE, The Five Lands"; Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia and Monterosso famous for their natural beauty, scenic trails, spectacular coast line and sunny beaches.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes because there is nothing best than exploring them on foot. Our first stop will be in RIOMAGGIORE, the first village where after an orientation walk we will have the time to stop for a light lunch ( optional ) based on local products.
We will continue to the next village filled with boats called MANAROLA for amazing photos. Our last village will be VERNAZZA where you will be free to relax on the beach, sunbathe or take a swim before returning back to Florence.
Departure from Cinque Terre is at 5:40*pm. We will arrive back to Pisa at 7:30*pm or to Florence at 8:30*pm approx.
* subject to change
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat, sun cream to protect your skim
- Bottle of water
- Swin suit ( summer )
- your Eurorail pass in case you have one
- Same money to purchase souvenirs and food during the day
DO YOU WISH TO CLIMB THE LEANING TOWER IN PISA?
Make sure you add to the basket as an "add on" the ticket to climb the leaning tower and we will organise the tickets in advance for you.
Highlights
- The best tour for travellers on a budget
- Stop at the famous leaning tower of Pisa for some photos
- Discover the Cinque Terre national park
- Spectacular coast line
- Sandy beaches
- Relax during lunch in Riomaggiore
- Get impressed by the little town of Manarola
- Go for a swim in Vernazza
Route
- Firenze
- Pisa
- Riomaggiore
- Manarola
- Vernazza
- Firenze