About this tour
A 10–11 hour private drive from Florence to the Cinque Terre, Italy's five clifftop villages strung along the Ligurian coast. Your driver collects you from your hotel and handles the 2.5-hour journey each way, leaving you to explore the pastel-coloured settlements, scramble down to rocky coves for a dip, and sample local wines and liqueurs. You set your own pace through the villages and beaches without a guide or group.
Highlights
- Private car and driver from Florence to coastal villages
- Free time to wander Cinque Terre's five settlements
- Swimming access at small beaches and coves
- Taste sciacchetrà and limoncello at local producers
- Air-conditioned vehicle with onboard WiFi
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
What to expect
After pickup, you'll spend 2.5 hours being driven north toward the coast. Once in the Cinque Terre, you're on your own. Expect steep cobbled lanes, sea views at every turn, and a fair bit of climbing if you move between villages. You can catch local trains or boats between the five settlements (not included in the fare) or simply base yourself in one and swim. Afternoon, you'll usually visit a winery or distillery to try regional wines and the sharp, sweet local liqueurs. The drive back is long; pack something to read.
Good to know
Train and boat tickets are separate costs. Moderate fitness helps—the villages are hilly with irregular steps. Lunch isn't provided; eat at waterfront trattorias. Tips aren't included. Infant car seats available on request.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.