The Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera. It is in the Liguria region of Italy, to the west of the city of La Spezia. "The Five Lands" comprises five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The Cinque Terre is noted for its beauty. Over centuries, terraces have been carefully built on the rugged, steep landscape right up to the cliffs that overlook the sea. Part of its charm is the lack of visible "modern" development. Paths, trains and boats connect the villages and cars can not reach it from the outside. It is a very popular tourist destination.In 1998 the Italian Ministry for the Environment set up the Protected natural marine area Cinque Terre to protect the natural environment and to promote socio-economical development compatible with the natural landscape of the area. In 1999 the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre was set up to conserve the ecological balance, protect the landscape, and safeguard the anthropological values of the location.

Day 1
Levanto
Transfer using a local taxi (easily available and economical). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax in your hotel. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Spend your time exploring the small village of Levanto by foot. Stop in at a local cafe to enjoy a cup of coffee or just to sit and watch the world go by. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Located in a central area, few metres far from the sea and train station, in the charming gulf of Levanto, the pass of Cinque Terre, the Hotel Carla has provided its guests with comfortable facilities since 1960. The hotel is personally run by the Tuvos, hotel owners. Mrs Carla takes care of the hotel’s traditionally renowned cuisine and offers her guests a menu with a wide range of specialities. Each bedroom, recently refurbished, is equipped with private WC, direct dial phone an satellite colour TV-set. TV and reading room, bar, lift avaible. Guests can park in the hotel’s private street. Levanto is in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 60 km southeast of Genoa and about 20 km northwest of La Spezia. The town is on the coast at the end of a valley, thickly wooded with olive and pine trees. The ridges on either side of the valley thrust out into the sea as the headlands of Mesco and Levanto. The municipality forms part of the coastal district known as the Comunità Montana della Riviera Spezzina and contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) of Lizza, Lavaggiorosso, Dosso, Groppo, Montale, Vignana, Lerici, Pastine, Chiesanuova, Fontona, Legnaro, Fossato, and Ridarolo. Levanto borders the following municipalities: Bonassola, Borghetto di Vara, Carrodano, Framura, Monterosso al Mare, Pignone. Part of Levanto lies within the Cinque Terre National Park. The town itself is a famous surfing resort.

Day 2
Levanto
Enjoy a pedestrian walk, nature observation points, botantical paths, and train transportation between all towns in Cinque Terra. The train stops in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Levanto & Monterosso al Mare. Your pass can be purchased on arrival for just 8 euro per person. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax in your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Hotel Carla (3*).

Day 3
Levanto
Spend the day at leisure. Relax on the beach and enjoy the stunning views. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax in your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Hotel Carla (3*).

Day 4
Levanto
Transfer using a local taxi (easily available and economical). Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.