3 Days at Cinque Terre: Cliffside Villages and Coastal Trails

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πŸ“ Cinque Terre, ItalyπŸ—“ 3 daysπŸ‘₯ Hikers and couples

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3Days
9Stops
4Meal tips
About Β£100-170 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Three days exploring five villages linked by train and coastal paths: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Check trail status before walking; some paths close after storms.

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Day by day

A stunning view of the historic Chiesa di San Pietro in La Spezia, showcasing its timeless stone architecture against a clear blue sky.
1

Monterosso to Vernazza

09:00

Arrive in Monterosso

The largest village with a sandy beach.

πŸ“ Monterosso⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Buy a Cinque Terre Card.
11:30

Trail to Vernazza

A 2-hour coastal walk.

πŸ“ Cinque Terre⏱ 2.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€9 card
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πŸ’‘ Steep in places.
15:00

Vernazza harbour

Colourful houses.

πŸ“ Vernazza⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchFocacciaLigurian Β· $
dinnerAnchovies and pesto pastaLigurian Β· $$
Scenic view of colorful buildings and rocky coast in Riomaggiore, Liguria, Italy.
2

Corniglia and Manarola

09:30

Corniglia

A hilltop village reached by 382 steps.

πŸ“ Corniglia⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Take the shuttle bus.
12:00

Walk to Manarola

Check trail status.

πŸ“ Manarola⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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16:00

Manarola sunset

The classic photo from the Punta Bonfiglio viewpoint.

πŸ“ Manarola⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchSeafoodLigurian Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Corniglia
A scenic view of Vernazza, a coastal village in Cinque Terre, Italy, with waves crashing against the cliffs.
3

Riomaggiore and boat

10:00

Riomaggiore

Colourful stacked houses.

πŸ“ Riomaggiore⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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13:00

Via dell'Amore

A romantic path (check status).

πŸ“ Riomaggiore⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~€10
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15:30

Boat trip

See villages from the sea.

πŸ“ Cinque Terre⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€25
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerDinnerLigurian Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Riomaggiore

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereFly to Pisa or Genoa; trains reach La Spezia.
πŸš† Getting aroundTrains link the villages every 15-30 minutes.
πŸ’· CurrencyEuro (€). Cards widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguageItalian. English is widely spoken.

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