DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
Tour code: WCT Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Simple
Trek grade: Easy to Moderate
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Trails of the Cinque Terre and Liguria
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£798 £998
TOUR ONLY
FLIGHT INCLUSIVE GENOA
Tour Highlights
✓ Cinque Terre National Park - Superb walking along a UNESCO-listed coastline
✓ Five Villages - Explore quaint fi shing villages connected by coastal footpaths
✓ Portofi no - Visit this chic harbour resort
✓ Portovenere - Hike through the stunning landscapes that inspired the poets Byron and Shelley
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Fruttuoso Abbey
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BONASSOLA Pisa
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Explore the landscapes of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tour essentials di Genova Golfo BONASSOLA Levanto
Cinque Terre National Park
Monterosso Vernazza Corniglia Riomaggiore 10 km Portovenere Trails of the Cinque Terre and Liguria WCT Coastal walking and colourful villages of the ‘Five Lands’
Enjoy day walks exploring the rugged beauty of Liguria’s UNESCO-listed coastline, where steep cliffs plunge into a turquoise sea and colourful fi shing villages nestle precariously at their foot. In the Cinque Terre National Park, we walk on the ‘Azure Trail’ and pass through vineyards and woodland amongst local farmers at work. We discover the chic harbour town of Portofi no and spectacular landscapes of Portovenere.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Pisa airport; transfer to Bonassola on the Ligurian Coast. Day 2 Monterosso Hike along a path fo llowing a n o ld r ailway l ine to Levanto, then continue to the pretty Cinque Terre village of Monterosso. Day 3 Portovenere Walk from Riomaggiore to the spectacular setting of Portovenere, admiring the view of offshore islands and ancient church of St Peter. Day 4 Hamlets and village life Walk inland through vineyards and woodland to discover rural l ives unto uched by to urism. Day 5 Free day Historic Genoa and the port city of La Spezia can be easily reached by train; you can enjoy further
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Day 2: 4-5hrs Day 3: 5hrs Day 4: 4hrs
walks o r r elax a nd vi sit th e be ach. Day 6 Portofi no Stunning coastal walking to the colourful resort of Portofi no via the 10th century Abbey of San Fruttuoso. Day 7 Cinque Terre National Park Hike along the Sentiero Azzurra (Azure Trail) from Monterosso to the quaint fi shing villages of Vernazza and Corniglia. Day 8 Transfer to Pisa airport where tour ends.
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La Spezia
From/To Pisa
Accommodation: 7 nights simple hotel. Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader / driver. Transport: Bus, train. Trekking details: We walk on 5 days with an average of 4-5 hours walking on each day. Trails are generally well maintained and contour the coast for superb sea views. Group size: Generally 10 - 16.
Planned tour dates
2015 Tour only dates 17 May - 24 May 31 May - 07 Jun 14 Jun - 21 Jun 20 Sep - 27 Sep 04 Oct - 11 Oct 18 Oct - 25 Oct
2016 Tour only dates 15 May - 22 May 29 May - 05-Jun
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £210
Accommodation Centre based in Bonassola
Rest day Day 5 Day 6: 3.5hrs Day 7: 4hrs To book, go online or call our experts on 01252 888 722
Pensione Moderna is a simple and homely family-run hotel, conveniently situated just 100m from the beach in the pretty seaside village of Bonassola. All of the bedrooms have their own private bathroom, television and free Wi-Fi is available. Surrounded by a tropical garden, the terrace is the perfect place to relax at the end of the day. The local railway station is just a few minutes away, allowing easy access to the villages and fantastic walking trails of the Cinque Terre National Park and beyond.
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