Cinque Terre

Top vacation destinations in Cinque Terre

Monterosso Al Mare, Cinque Terre vacation packages

Monterosso Al Mare

Levanto, Cinque Terre vacation packages

Portovenere, Cinque Terre vacation packages

Portofino, Cinque Terre vacation packages

"A magnet for the young Romantic poets."
Cinque Terre's pull is irresistible.

The Italian Riviera is markedly different from the French Riviera. Much of the Liguria region's rugged coastline is classed as the Riviera, but the most famous part of all is the Cinque Terre. Literally the "Five Lands," the Cinque Terre consists of five colorful fishing villages. There's not much in the way of wide sandy beaches as you would find along the French riviera. But there are plenty of hidden coves and caves that are only accessible by boat. This craggy coastline was a favorite of the poets Shelley and Byron. There's even a Bay of Poets and Byron's grotto you can visit. It should come as no surprise that the Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

All five villages sit within the Cinque Terre National Park. As such there is no road access directly into all of the villages. The easiest way to get around is by local train, which stops at each village. A ferry service connects the villages, although it occasionally skips stops if the seas are too rough. There are hiking paths between the villages too. But not all the routes are open, following landslides several years ago. Notably the Lover's Walk, the easiest of the paths which connected Riomaggiore and Manarola, has been closed for many years.

Popular Cinque Terre Vacation Itineraries

Our suggested itineraries in Cinque Terre allow you to enjoy a multi-destination tour with ease. Our Cinque Terre vacation packages make traveling in Italy and neighboring countries hassle-free. We take care of getting you from place to place, accommodation, excursions and activities.

Next Level Italian Custom Itinerary

Next Level Italian

Verona, Sirmione, Monterosso Al Mare, Bologna

Italian Highlights Custom Itinerary

Italian Highlights

Rome, Castellina in Chianti, Monterosso Al Mare, Venice

A Grand Tour of Italy Custom Itinerary

A Grand Tour of Italy

Naples, Positano, Rome, Florence, Monterosso Al Mare, Milan, Venice

Adventures in Italy Custom Itinerary

Adventures in Italy

Venice, Como, Monterosso Al Mare, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, Matera, Lecce

Glowing Reviews from Our Guests

5.0 / 5

Average of our Guest's Ratings of our Italian vacation packages, based on 85 reviews

Review by Amber S.

Amber S.

Minnesota

The Rome driver was masterful. Could not believe how he drove with such ease in tight spots. All drivers were informative and excellent. We felt we learned even more on this trip than a previous trip 20 years ago. The guides were excellent and would highly recommend each of them. JayWay is a great way to get a framework for your trip--nice hotels in excellent locations, just the right amount of tours for your preferences. Excellent people to work with in planning the trip and once on location--both from JayWay and the guides.

The Rome driver was masterful. Could not believe how he drove with such ease in tight spots. All drivers were informative and excellent. We felt we learned even more on this trip than a previous trip 20 years ago. The guides were excellent and would highly recommend each of them. JayWay is a great way to get a framework for your trip--nice hotels in excellent locations, just the right amount of tours for your preferences. Excellent people to work with in planning the trip and once on location--both from JayWay and the guides.

Year : 2023
Visited : Italy
Itinerary : Rome, Florence
Rating :

5 / 5

Year : 2023
Visited : Italy
Itinerary : Rome, Florence
Rating :

5 / 5

Review by Kyle & Chelsea

Kyle & Chelsea

Arizona

Would absolutely recommend JayWay Travel to anyone of our friends. We had a great vacation and had zero issues with all of our arrangements.

Would absolutely recommend JayWay Travel to anyone of our friends. We had a great vacation and had zero issues with all of our arrangements.

Year : 2022
Visited : Italy
Itinerary : Rome, Sorrento, Naples, Florence, Castellina in Chianti, Florence, Venice
Rating :

5 / 5

Year : 2022
Visited : Italy
Itinerary : Rome, Sorrento, Naples, Florence, Castellina in Chianti, Florence, Venice
Rating :

5 / 5

Review by Veronica & Kevin

Veronica & Kevin

Georgia

JayWay Travel is excellent to work with. They handle everything so you don’t need to worry about a thing.

JayWay Travel is excellent to work with. They handle everything so you don’t need to worry about a thing.

Year : 2022
Visited : Italy
Itinerary : Milan, Lake Como, Venice
Rating :

5 / 5

Year : 2022
Visited : Italy
Itinerary : Milan, Lake Como, Venice
Rating :

5 / 5

Read more Guest Reviews