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This 3-day tour in Cinque Terre will take you to explore and discover the mountains and seascapes of Liguria. You will enjoy stunning views of  Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, and Vernazza seaside villages, as well as passing through beautiful natural areas that will take your breath away.

Over the course of our tour, you will enjoy short hikes that will take you to both the emblematic and secret spots of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cinque Terre. You will have the chance to photograph your surroundings in different light settings, and also to enjoy the Italian culture and cuisine.

This tour is intended for hiking enthusiasts with some knowledge of photography. Physically, it is not demanding, however, you will need to have some technical know-how and photographic equipment for the expressive side of the adventure. Of course, you will be professionally guided along the way.

If you would like to join an amazing adventure in Cinque Terre, then send a message, and let's plan this together! You can find a detailed itinerary and other technical specifications below.

We'll meet at Riomaggiore at 9:30 a.m., from there we'll transfer by train to Manarola and then Volastra by bus. We'll visit the vineyards and terraces in Volastra and hike from Volastra to Corniglia. Along one of the most scenic and beautiful trails of the Cinque Terre. (200m ascent, 530m descent – 3 hours excluding photo breaks). You'll be able to take photos in Corniglia at night. We'll return to Riomaggiore, have dinner and spend the night there.

Riomaggiore

We'll wake up early and transfer by train to Manarola to photograph the twilight (6:30 am). We'll have breakfast there and visit the alleys. Then, we'll transfer to Corniglia by train where we'll have a walking excursion along the Guvano panoramic path up to Vernazza. We'll have lunch there and visit the alleys. You'll be able to take photos during sunset in Vernazza from a panoramic point. We'll have dinner and finally, return by train to Riomaggiore.

Manarola - Vernazza

We'll have a photography session at dawn/dusk in Riomaggiore. Then, we'll have breakfast and post-production and photo-editing at the hotel. Lunch in Riomaggiore. Activities end at 14:00.

Enjoy an amazing hiking and photography tour in the Italian Riviera and explore the stunning Cinque Terre through your feet and lens with the guidance of a certified professional. 

Cinque Terre Photo Hiking Tour in the Italian Riviera. AGAI-AMM guide

https://www.trekkingfotografici.it/workshop/cinque-terre-workshop-fotografia-trekking/

Cinque Terre Photo Hiking Tour in the Italian Riviera

I’d like to invite you to a fascinating hiking trip in Italy. Join me on this 3-day tour and discover the Cinque Terre, **one of the most unique destinations in Italy**, with the option of visiting the beautiful villages of **Portofino or Portovenere**.

The Cinque Terre -meaning _Five Lands_ in Italian- is a beautiful rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera, in the **Liguria region**, nearby Genoa and next to Tuscany.  It comprises five villages: **Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia, Vernazza, Riomaggiore and Manarola**. The villages, together with the coastline and the surrounding hillsides are a **UNESCO World Heritage Site,** and they are part of the **Cinque Terre National Park.**

For hundreds of years, the inhabitants of this land have built terraces on the steep, rugged terrain, right up to the cliffs overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. It is the unique landscape of the Cinque Terre that makes it so special. This is definitely a very special hiking area in Italy, with the most **charming colorfull villages and stunning steep vineyards terraces**. And finally, it offers an amazing **mediterranean atmosphere and sea views**.

I am an experienced guide and I have been guiding groups in this area for more than 14 years, coming from the French Riviera nearby where I live. I will take you to discover this region a little off the path, avoiding the crowds, as this is a very popular touristic area. During these days, I will take you to enjoy a **wine tasting**, to **meet the local people** and I will give you advice on **how to get the best local Ligurian gastronomy**. I can also give you a choice of good hotels or B&B to enjoy your stay.

I propose you 3 different hikes during these days. The first one takes us from **Levanto to Monterosso**. On the second day, we will take the azzurro (blue) trail, hiking over the seashore between **Monterosso and Corniglia**, and also visiting Riomaggiore. We will **hike through amazing vineyard terraces right above the Meditteranean Sea**, from Corniglia to Manarola, on the third day.

However, you can also choose to replace some of the hiking days by other two amazing destinations: **Portofino or Portovenere.**

**Portofino** is a famous Italian fishing village and **holiday resort, with a colourful beautiful harbour** and a favorite destination for celebrities and artists .It is located near the city of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. It is also possible to do a nice boat trip at any time to enjoy the Cinque Terre from the sea before or after the hike!

The other option is **Portovenere, an impressive village** with its big castle, thick walls and ramparts and a church built right on the cliff above the sea (the village is also Unesco Heritage Site). Hiking on the Portovenere trails is a great way to discover the natural beauty of this part of Liguria. You can check **more details of the Portofino and Portovenere hikes below.**

It is highly recommended to **visit Cinque Terre in fall or spring**, from April to June, and from September to October, as summer is usually too hot and crowded.

Please note **this hiking program can be modified** and shorten, depending on your physical condition, skills and things you’d like to discover. We can make it sportier or easier, **according to your level and wishes**. Also note **train transportation is available in every village**, so we can pick up a train anytime to go back to the hotel.

**Don’t miss out on this great hiking trip. Send me a request, book your trip and come discover the fascinating Cinque Terre in Italy**.  Please note this is a 3-day trip. You could also check out my [Cinque Terre 4-day hiking trip](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/cinque-terre-and-portovenere-4-day-hiking-trip/), including Portovenere. You may also want to check out other hiking tours I also guide [around the French riviera, Provence and Southern Alps](https://www.explore-share.com/mountain-guide/fabrice-morel/).

This is a nice introduction to the Cinque Terre National Park. We start from Levanto, which was an important port during the Middle Age period. The trail going up and above the seashore takes us to 12th Century monetestary ruins. We can enjoy a great panorama over the  “Golfo dei poeti”, where the 5 villages are located. 400 meters ascent/ 3h30 minutes duration + village visits

Levanto to Monterosso al Mare

Today we will take the “azzurro” trail, between Monterosso and Corniglia, and also visit Riomaggiore. This is the main seashore trail going up and down between Monterosso, Vernazza and Corniglia.

450 meters ascent /4h  duration + villages visit

Azzurro Trail: Monterosso to Corniglia + Riomaggiore Visit

We will enjoy the most impressive trail, going through amazing vineyard terraces right above the Meditteranean Sea. Views are incredible above Manarola and Corniglia. 450 meters ascent/ 4h30 minutes duration +village visits

Corniglia to Manarola

Portofino is an Italian fishing village and holiday resort famous for its picturesque harbour and historical association with celebrity and artistic visitors .It is located near the city of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. The town is clustered around its small harbour, and is known for the colourfully painted buildings that line the shore. We hike in the foreste regional park of Portofino, enjoying nice views to the cristal clear blue water of the mediterranean sea. Before the hike we take a shuttle boat and enjoy the sea trip to the the famous San Fruttuoso abbey built right on the stone beach where we start the hike from! From the Cinque Terre, we need to take the train (1h30 min ride) to get there or by car.  
250 meters ascent, 2h30 duration + villages visit.

A little bit sportier option would be to hike back to Santa Margherita Ligure, another nice little town nearby.  
Sporty option to Santa Margherita Ligure : add 150 meters, and 1h min duration.  
It is also possible to do a nice boat trip at any time to enjoy the Cinque Terre from the sea before or after the hike!

Option 1: Portofino 

Portovenere is a very impressive village with its big castle, thick walls and ramparts and a church built right on the cliff above the sea. The village is also Unesco Heritage Site.  
Walking the Portovenere hiking trails is an amazing way to get better acquainted with the natural beauty of this part of Liguria. Much of the territory of the municipality of Portovenere is in fact part of the Regional Natural Park of Portovenere which has an area of around 400ha and includes the hilly cape as well as the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto.

Two hikes are possible here: 1) Sportier Option: From Riomaggiore to Portovenere crossing trail. This trail is a nice balcony perched at 500 meters above the Mediteranean Sea with great views. The arrival in Portovenere is spectacular. 700 meters ascent, 6h30 duration + villages visit. The trail is rocky in the final downhill to Portovenere. Very good hiking boots required. 2) Easy Option: We can get to Portovenere by a nice boat trip or by train and bus. Then we can hike to enjoy a great viewpoint above Portovenere. 200 meters ascent, 2h duration.

Option 2: Portovenere 

We will meet in Levanto, one of the best places to stay in Cinque Terre : a charming little town easy to reach by car or train. It is the last village right before Cinque Terre when you come from Genoa. 

To get to Levanto take a flight to Genoa + train (1h30 min), or to Pisa + 1h train.
 You can drive aslo from Nice in France (3h30 min). Transfer from Nice may be possible with the guide (as for it when you request)"

Join Fabrice, an UIMLA Mountain Leader, on this great hiking tour and discover the Cinque Terre, with the option of hiking to Portofino or Portovenere.

Cinque Terre 3-day hiking tour, with Portofino option. 3-day trip. UIMLA guide

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1ltCehFndTBFrVOEy88B1J4YzE5sTtnEN00r_lsav4w8/edit?ts=5a2012aa#gid=1436016936

Cinque Terre 3-day hiking tour, with Portofino option

I’d like to invite you to discover **one of the most beautiful destinations in Italy, the Cinque Terre**, with this great 4-day hiking trip. The Cinque Terre -meaning _Five Lands_ in Italian- is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera in **Liguria region**, nearby Genoa and next to Tuscany.

The Cinque Terre comprises five villages: **Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia, Vernazza, Riomaggiore and Manarola**. The villages, together with the coastline and the surrounding hillsides are a **UNESCO World Heritage Site,** and they are part of the **Cinque Terre National Park.**

For hundreds of years, inhabitants of this land have built terraces on the steep, rugged terrain, right up to the cliffs overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. It is the unique landscape of the Cinque Terre that makes it so special. Cinque Terre is a very special hiking area in Italy, with the most **charming colorfull villages and stunning steep vineyards terraces**. And finally, it offers an amazing **mediterranean atmosphere and sea views**.

I propose you 4 different hikes during these days. The first one takes us from **Levanto to Monterosso**. On the second day, we will take the azzurro (blue) trail, hiking over the seashore between **Monterosso and Corniglia**, and also visiting Riomaggiore.We will **hike through amazing vineyard terraces right above the Meditteranean Sea**, from Corniglia to Manarola, on the third day.

Finally, on the fourth day we will also discover the very famous location of **Portovenere**, another impressive village closeby, also clasified as UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Portovenere you can choose between a sporty or an easy hike. **You can check out the day-by-day itinerary below.**

It is highly recommended to **visit Cinque Terre in fall or spring**, from April to June, and from September to October, as summer is usually too hot and crowded.

I am an experienced guide and I have been guiding groups in this area for more than 14 years, coming from the French Riviera nearby where I live. I will take you to enjoy a **wine tasting**, to **meet the local people** and I will give you advice on **how to get the best local Ligurian gastronomy**. I can also give you a choice of good hotels or B&B to enjoy your stay.

**Levanto is one of the best places to stay in the Cinque Terre area**. This charming little town, easy to reach by car or train, is the last village right before Cinque Terre when you come from Genoa.

Please note **this hiking program can be modified** and shorten, depending on your physical condition, skills and things you’d like to discover. We can make it sportier or easier, **according to your level and wishes**. Also note **train transportation is available in every village**, so we can pick up a train anytime to go back to the hotel.

This hiking programme wouldn’t be difficult for a regular hiker, but it may be hard for a beginner with no training, as it includes many steps up and down and some narrow trails sometimes.

**Don’t miss out on this great hiking trip. Send me a request, book your trip and come discover the fascinating Cinque Terre in Italy**.  You may also want to check out other hiking tours I also guide [around the French riviera, Provence and Southern Alps](https://www.explore-share.com/mountain-guide/fabrice-morel/).

This is a nice introduction to the Cinque Terre National Park. We start from Levanto, which was an important port during the Middle Age period. The trail going up and above the seashore takes us to 12th Century ruins. We can enjoy a great panorama over the  “Golfo dei poeti”, where the 5 villages are located. 400 meters ascent/ 3h30 minutes duration + village visits

Levanto to Monterosso

Today we will take the “azzurro” trail, between Monterosso and Corniglia, and also visit Riomaggiore. This is the main seashore trail going up and down between Monterosso, Vernazza and Corniglia. 450 meters ascent /4h  duration + villages visit

Trail Monterosso to Corniglia + Riomaggiore Visit

Portovenere is a very impressive village with its big castle, thick walls and ramparts and a church built right on the cliff above the sea. The village is also Unesco Heritage Site. Walking the Portovenere hiking trails is an amazing way to get better acquainted with the natural beauty of this part of Liguria. Much of the territory of the municipality of Portovenere is in fact part of the Regional Natural Park of Portovenere which has an area of around 400ha and includes the hilly cape as well as the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. Two hikes are possible here: 1)From Riomaggiore to Portovenere crossing trail. This trail is a nice balcony perched at 500 meters above the  Mediteranean Sea with great views. The arrival in Portovenere is spectacular. 700 meters ascent, 6h30 duration + villages visit. The trail is rocky in the final downhill to Portovenere. Very good hiking boots required. 2)Easy Option Portovenere: We can get to Portovenere by a nice boat trip or by train and bus. Then we can hike to get to a great viewpoint above Portovenere. 200 meters ascent, 1h30 duration.

Portovenere

Discover the fascinating Cinque Terre and Portovenere in Italy, on this great hiking trip along with Fabrice, an experienced UIMLA Mountain Leader.

Cinque Terre and Portovenere 4-day hiking trip. 4-day trip. UIMLA guide

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ltCehFndTBFrVOEy88B1J4YzE5sTtnEN00r_lsav4w8/edit#gid=369518287

Cinque Terre and Portovenere 4-day hiking trip

Discover the unique views of Cinque Terre on this 7-day adventure across the Italian Riviera. You won’t regret your choice!

**Cinque Terre** is a group of villages in **La Spezia** province, on the **Italian Riviera** by the **Ligurian Sea**. The villages in this area are Corniglia, Manarola, Monterosso, Riomaggiore and Vernazza and belong also to the **Cinque Terre National Park**. With its vineyards, colorful houses and natural terraces by the sea, the area was declared a **World Heritage Site by UNESCO**. Here is where our program will take place.

Our hikes will lead us across the beautiful local vineyards and the wilderness areas between the land and the sea. On our way, we’ll taste some of the delicious local wines and products and learn about the area from the locals.

Kayaking will allow us to contemplate the colorful houses above astonishing cliffs as well as the crystalline waters. We’ll even get the chance to see some of the lovely dolphins in the sea! In addition, we’ll have the chance to enjoy snorkeling and discover marine flora and fauna underwater.

**To take part of this adventure, it’s not necessary to have any prior experience. Would you miss it? Please, send the request to book your place if you’re interested in this tour. I’ll be happy to show you the wonders of Cinque Terre!**

I also lead kayaking programs on [**Elba Island**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/sea-kayaking-hiking-week-elba-island-italy-8-days/) and [**Finale Ligure**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/7-day-seaside-hiking-kayaking-tour-finale-ligure-italy/). Check them out!

Contemplate unforgettable landscapes on this 7-day kayaking and hiking program through the villages of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera, led by AIGAE certified nature guide Cristina.

Kayaking and hiking through the villages of Cinque Terre in the Italian Riviera (7 days). 7-day trip. AIGAE guide

Kayaking and hiking through the villages of Cinque Terre in the Italian Riviera (7 days)

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