Cinque Terre
1 Day Itinerary
11:00AM
Riomaggiore
Arrive and go straight here. Walk around to find the famous viewpoint from this town (it will be obvious) TIP: Buy the 16 euro Cinque Terre card for 24 hours for unlimited trains and access to hiking trails
12:00PM
Manarola
Take the ferry. This town has the most shopping so definitely take advantage of the cute water shops
1:30PM
Nessun Dorma
The most BEAUTIFUL lookout and drinks/food (insane bruschetta). You can book a boat tour or wine experience with them too. Known for pesto too!
3:00PM
Corniglia
Take the train. Once you arrive, there is a 20 minute hike to the town (or a bus but it is a long line) and then you can walk around for a little (you can skip this town if you don’t have time)
4:00PM
Vernazza
Take the train and walk around the streets. Also stop for gelato somewhere and enjoy it with a view of the water.
7:30PM
Gelato
Get some delicious gelato from one of the many options before heading home.
Good To Know
Buy the €18.20 Cinque Terre card for 24 hours for unlimited trains and access to hiking trails
Ferry's run from March-Novemeber
If you do not want to take the ferry you can hike between towns.
The hike is called the Blue Trail and connects Riomaggiore to Monterosso al Mare
Some of the hikes are more challenging than others.
If you have more the time, DO THE HIKE!!! The views were AMAZING. The one between Monterosso and Vernazza is around 2 hours and super pretty. Once you get to Vernazza walk around a little bit then you can take the ferry back to Monterosso
Take the ferry if you aren't into hiking!
Ferry's run from March-Novemeber
If you do not want to take the ferry you can hike between towns.
The hike is called the Blue Trail and connects Riomaggiore to Monterosso al Mare
Some of the hikes are more challenging than others.
If you have more the time, DO THE HIKE!!! The views were AMAZING. The one between Monterosso and Vernazza is around 2 hours and super pretty. Once you get to Vernazza walk around a little bit then you can take the ferry back to Monterosso
Take the ferry if you aren't into hiking!
Nessun Dorma - Manarola
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Most BEAUTIFUL lookout and drinks/food (insane bruschetta). You can book a boat tour or wine experience with them too. They are known for pesto!
Osteria La Torpedine - Riomaggiore
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Small restaurant but good food. Need a reservation
Ristorante Fuori Rotta - Riomaggiore
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The start you with a stuffed bread that is AMAZING. Recommend all their fish options!
$$ - $$$
Menu
Miky - Monterossa
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Famous for their seafood. Get the pasta with scallops. Def more expensive and has a Michelin star.
Il Casello - Monterosso
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Amazing fish and pasta. Dinner with a view!
Monterosso
If you are looking to sit at the beach, stay in Monterosso where you will find the picturesque beaches with the striped umbrellas. You pay around €10 per day for a chair and umbrella
"We took the ferry here and this is the town where the trains leave from to get to other cities. We walked around for a while and walked along the beach (also has the best beaches of the 5) then got drinks at a cute bar nearby and got yummy aperitivo snacks "
"We took the ferry here and this is the town where the trains leave from to get to other cities. We walked around for a while and walked along the beach (also has the best beaches of the 5) then got drinks at a cute bar nearby and got yummy aperitivo snacks "
Vernazza
This is where you would end up if you do the hike from Monterosso.
"We took the train here and walked around and shopped some more. Then we got gelato and sat somewhere to eat before we went to go find yet another view point"
"We took the train here and walked around and shopped some more. Then we got gelato and sat somewhere to eat before we went to go find yet another view point"
Riomaggiore
This town has some really beautiful viewpoints to check out for great pics!
"We got coffee here, wandered through the streets, and found a really pretty view point. We then decided to take the ferry from here to the next town, Manarola"
"We got coffee here, wandered through the streets, and found a really pretty view point. We then decided to take the ferry from here to the next town, Manarola"
Manarola
This town has the best shopping and has good spots to try pesto, which is what Cinque Terre is known for in terms of cuisine.
"Then we walked by the water and found another really good view (this is the view you always see people posting)"
"Then we walked by the water and found another really good view (this is the view you always see people posting)"
Corniglia
This is a less visited town as it is the smallest but if you want to do all 5 (Cinque!), then you can just stop by for a quick visit.
"We took the train here then did about a 15 minute hike up a bunch of stairs to get to the actual town. We just wandered for like 20 minutes and then left, this town is very small and people tend to skip it but we wanted to see all 5"
"We took the train here then did about a 15 minute hike up a bunch of stairs to get to the actual town. We just wandered for like 20 minutes and then left, this town is very small and people tend to skip it but we wanted to see all 5"
Airbnb
Can fit 5 people. Approx $140 per night. Comes recommended. It is in Monterosso
Hotel Pasquale
Located in Manarola. Must contact the hotel to get rates but reasonably priced.
Apartment Rental
Located in Riomaggiore. Comes recommended. Prices will vary depending on time of year.
