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FULL DAY SHORE EXCURSION FROM LIVORNO -  CINQUE TERRE

Cinque Terre (The Five Lands) is a short piece of coastline just outside Tuscany, at the start of the Italian Riviera. Five mediaeval villages have remained intact through the centuries due to being isolated as an island, they can only be reached by sea. They feature such a unique architecture and unbelievable landscapes around them, which justifies leaving Tuscany on a shore excursion when your ship calls in Livorno. This is unquestionably one of the most beautiful spots in Italy. As we approach Cinque Terre we will drive through La Spezia and start climbing the promontory that separate this large city from the magical territory that Cinque Terre is. The scenery from above Riomaggiore (1st town) is breathtaking. Once parked at the top of the village we will start winding down walking through its houses, which cluster both sides of the steep valley. The walk down will end at the ancient marina, that is still intact as it was about 1000 years ago is one of the most attractive corners of Cinque Terre. We will head onto the famous "Via dell'Amore" (Walkway of Love) a romantic, easy and flat trail carved along the cliffs that offers spectacular views over the coastline, and connects Riomaggiore to Manarola (2nd town). At each step the scenery, the rock formations, the vegetation and colours change completely. The visit will continue using either a local train or ferry, which ride along the Cinque Terre coastline that in about 10 minutes will easily transport us to Vernazza (4th town) the most picturesque of the five. Lunch is at leisure while your tour guide or chauffeur will drive to pick you up, one can enjoy fresh fish and possibly "trofie al pesto alla genovese" which is a recipe originally of Cinque Terre!. Driving out of Cinque Terre is a fantastic moment as the road is one of the most breathtaking and scenic, especially when we reach Corniglia (3rd town) the only one of the Cinque terre that is not directly on the water, this is the most ancient and most quaint.