Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of a string of five villages along the Italian Riviera coastline. The coast plunges into the ocean with colourful towns serving fresh seafood dishes on terraces overlooking the waters that are filled with fishing boats. A train connects the towns through tunnels or you can choose to hike between each.

Best for: Scenic sites, hiking and seafood.
Where is it? Cinque Terre is in northern Italy and is best reached from Florence by train, which is 2.5 hours away. The closest airport is Pisa International Airport and trains from the airport to Cinque Terre take 1.5 hours.
Top 5 things to see/do: Walk the nature hike from Manarola, visit the Cinque Terre National Park, enjoy a boat tour, see the Church of San Francesco and take a cooking class.
How long do I need? 3-5 days.
Recommended tour: Take a Cinque Terre Train Tour that is led by a local guide so you can learn about each of the towns’ history, take in the scenery and more.

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