Itinerary - Italy Express: Cinque Terre & the Tower of Pisa

Round trip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly. This is to give you maximum freedom of choice!

We find ourselves in Pisa where our adventure will start! After reaching our accommodation and dropping off our bags we will get ready to enjoy our first Tuscan dinner among our new friends!

After a hearty breakfast we leave Pisa and take the train to La Spezia. Here, we begin our Cinque Terre tour from Monterosso al Mare, the largest of the five picturesque coastal villages. Let's explore the historic centre of Monterosso, with its charming streets and typical colourful houses. We admire the Church of San Giovanni Battista, which dates back to the 14th century, and enjoy a pleasant walk along the seafront. We follow the coastal path that takes us to Vernazza, a panoramic walk that offers breathtaking views of the sea and the cliffs. Vernazza is characterized by cobbled streets and pastel-coloured houses! We admire the Belforte Tower, a medieval defensive tower that offers a panoramic view of the bay.

In the afternoon we head to Levanto, a delightful coastal town in Liguria, famous for its sandy beaches and authentic Italian atmosphere. Here our pesto lesson awaits us! Genoese pesto is traditionally prepared by crushing the ingredients with a pestle inside a mortar. This method allows you to preserve the fresh flavour and aroma of the ingredients, creating a rich and aromatic pesto. We stop for dinner here in Levanto.

Good morning friends! We start the day with a beautiful morning trek. Along the way, we breathe in the fresh air and admire the beauty of the surrounding nature. We arrive in Corniglia and immerse ourselves in the authentic atmosphere of the village. We visit the Church of San Pietro, a charming Romanesque church with frescoes and enjoy a break at local restaurants. We take the train to Manarola, famous for its breathtaking panoramic views and its romantic ''Scalinata dell'amore'' and then to Riomaggiore the last of the five charming villages of the Cinque Terre. We visit the historic centre and the picturesque Old Port. 

Later in the day, we take the ferry to Porto Venere where we will enjoy dinner in a typical tavern.

Today we take the train to Pisa. The first unmissable stop is the Tower of Pisa. Construction began in 1172 before they realised the ground they were building on wasn’t stable. Over 200 years, they tried to fix it, but it wasn’t possible in the end. Now, measures are taken to prevent its collapse, but its sharp tilt has become a bucket list photo moment for almost every traveller!

Then we can admire the Piazza dei Miracoli, explore the historic centre, visit the National Museum of San Matteo, climb the Clock Tower, walk in the botanical gardens, savour the Tuscan cuisine and enjoy the amazing atmosphere of this stunning city.

Check-out and goodbye – until your next WeRoad adventure!