Cinque Terre Hiking 6 days 2009

6 days/5 nights, with 4½ days of walking

Start any date from March to November

3 to 6 hours of hiking each day

There are hard climbs on most days.

Classic Accommodation:   US$1390

Luxe Accommodation: US$1840
                                 Single suppl. classic: US$370
Single suppl. Luxe: US$495

5 nights hotels
All breakfasts and 1 dinner
Detailed route instructions and map
Luggage transfers

You start in Monterosso Al mare.

The closest airports are in Genoa, Milan and Pisa. All of these are international airports with flights from European capitals as well as from Rome.

From all of these locations it is possible to take a train to Monterrosso (Genoa 1h30 min; Milan 3h40; Pisa 2hrs — via La Spezia; Rome 5h30 via Pisa).

Your information package will provide information about getting to the tour start.

Italy

Cinque Terre Hiking 6 Days
Welcome to the Ligurian Coast — the jewel of the Mediterranean! Become entranced by the seductive charms of this stunning coastline. Feel the heat of the sun as you walk through terraced citrus orchards and vineyards high-above the sparkling blue waters of the sea. Breathe the aroma of freshly baked foccaccia while meandering the cobbled streets of tiny cliffside villages. Embrace the tranquility of Mediterranean oak forests teaming with butterflies, birds and wild flowers. Delight your palate each night with traditional pastas and fresh seafood while sipping a crisp Ligurian white.

Cinque Terre Hiking 6 Days Day 1
Arrive in Monterrosso. Monterosso al Mare is the most western town of the Cinque Terre. The village is protected by hills covered with vineyard and olive groves. It has beautiful beaches, steep rugged cliffs and crystalline waters. Spend some time wandering in old Monterosso dominated by the ruins of the castle and characterized by typical tower-houses crossed by the "carruggi", narrow medieval streets.
Overnight in Monterrosso.

Day 2 Cinque Terre Hiking 6 Days
Explore the hills above Monterosso today - stopping in at the Sanctuary of Sovoire and at the top of Colla Bagari for great views. You’ll also have time to explore the historic sites in Monterosso—like the 13th century church of St. John and the castle ruins. Night in Monterosso. The walk is approximately 4 1/4 hours long with 650m of elevation gain - leaving lots of time to explore Monterosso.

Day 3
The classic Cinque Terre walking trail awaits you today. Begin in Monterosso, the northernmost of the five famous perched villages and make your way to the southernmost - Riomaggiore. See for yourself what makes this region so famous! Be sure to stop in at one or more of the enotecas that can be found in these villages, to sample some local fare. Night in Riomaggiore. The walk is 4 1/2 hours long with 550m of elevation gain.

Day 4
Start you day in Riomaggiore and walk the last section of trail in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cinque Terre. Your destination is the charming village of Portovenere. Night in Portovenere. Time is 5:15 with 680m of elevation.

Day 5
Today is an island walk around Isola Palmaria, a short ferry from Portovenere. An island noted for its natural beauty, the scent of sage, myrtle, broom, acacias and strawberry-trees will follow you all day long. On this walk you will encounter panoramic views, evocative grottoes, and remnants of a ferocious past. Night in Lerici.Total walking time is approximately 3 hours with 305m of elevation gain.

Day 6
Defore departure explore the area along the coast of the Golfo dei Poeti - so named because this was the area that Byron , Shelley, Sand, and others, came to be inspired. Your walk will take you to the old European seaside village of Tellaro. Spend some time at one of the many beaches along your route, before returning to Lerici. Total walking time is 4 hours and 45 minutes with 680m of elevation gain.

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