Small Group Best of Cinque Terre & Optional Pisa from Florence
Overview
Escape Florence for a full-day adventure to the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre. Travel by air-conditioned coach with a local guide, then combine short train hops with a seasonal boat ride to capture the Riviera’s pastel villages from land and sea. Visit Manarola(*), Vernazza and Monterosso: stroll narrow caruggi, photograph cliff-top churches and tiny harbors, and enjoy free time for a swim or gelato. Choose the optional Ligurian lunch in Monterosso or explore artisan shops at your own pace. Group size kept comfortable; moderate walking and steps required. Boat segments may be replaced by train if sea conditions change. Includes round-trip transport from central Florence and inter-village tickets. A seamless Cinque Terre day trip with iconic views, expert commentary, and time to relax on the beach.
*(Subject to the availability of trains and boats)
What's Included
- If option selected: Round-trip train tickets & Scenic boat ride (weather permitting)
- If selected Cinque Terre, Pisa & Tower: Cinque Terre (2 villages), Leaning Tower of Pisa ticket
- Comfortable G.T. Coach transport from Florence in a modern, air-conditioned bus
- If option selected: Typical Ligurian Lunch with Iconic Pesto Pasta
- Dedicated Caf Tour & Travel Staff Assistance at the meeting point
- Small-group Cinque Terre experience for max 30 guests led by our expert Tour Leader
- If Semi Independent Tour selected: train tickets, boat ride and lunch not included
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Meeting Location
Piazzale Montelungo
50129 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Province of La Spezia (pass by)
Manarola
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vernazza
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monterosso al Mare
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Piazza dei Miracoli
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Leaning Tower of Pisa
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Clients with motor disabilities or wheelchair users are encouraged to notify the tour organizer in advance and seek medical advice to ensure suitability of services. Our tours and transportation are not suitable for people with motor disabilities or wheelchair users, so to prioritize the safety and well-being of all involved, the driver and tour manager retain the right to decline participation if they believe it may compromise safety. This decision rests solely with them, and no compensation will be provided in such cases. By accepting these terms, clients agree to respect decisions made by staff regarding participation.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- Escorted Transfer option includes: Bus Transport and Tour escort on board, free time in Cinque Terre
- We suggest to bring with you sun hat, sun screen, sun glasses, swimwear and towel
- It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the tour, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour.
- Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour.
- If Lunch option selected: Vegetarian and gluten-intolerant options are available at the restaurant; however, cross- contamination cannot be fully excluded.
- If the Cinque Terre & Pisa tour is selected: the itinerary includes visits to Manarola and Monterosso. All train tickets are included: Local trains inside Cinque Terre + Train ride from la Spezia to Pisa. In Pisa, enjoy free time before your timed entrance to the Leaning Tower.
- If Lunch option selected, Starter: Seafood salad (Vegetarian alternative: Caprese salad - For organizational reasons, in case of allergies to seafood salad, we offer Caprese so that we can standardize the group’s courses during peak times), Main Course: Trofie Pasta with Pesto sauce, Dessert: Tiramisù
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Small Group Best of Cinque Terre & Optional Pisa from Florence?
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- If option selected: Round-trip train tickets & Scenic boat ride (weather permitting).
- If selected Cinque Terre, Pisa & Tower: Cinque Terre (2 villages), Leaning Tower of Pisa ticket.
- Comfortable G.T. Coach transport from Florence in a modern, air-conditioned bus.
- If option selected: Typical Ligurian Lunch with Iconic Pesto Pasta.
- Dedicated Caf Tour & Travel Staff Assistance at the meeting point.
- Small-group Cinque Terre experience for max 30 guests led by our expert Tour Leader.
- If Semi Independent Tour selected: train tickets, boat ride and lunch not included.
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small Group Best of Cinque Terre & Optional Pisa from Florence is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Clients with motor disabilities or wheelchair users are encouraged to notify the tour organizer in advance and seek medical advice to ensure suitability of services. Our tours and transportation are not suitable for people with motor disabilities or wheelchair users, so to prioritize the safety and well-being of all involved, the driver and tour manager retain the right to decline participation if they believe it may compromise safety. This decision rests solely with them, and no compensation will be provided in such cases. By accepting these terms, clients agree to respect decisions made by staff regarding participation.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group Best of Cinque Terre & Optional Pisa from Florence will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- If option selected: Round-trip train tickets & Scenic boat ride (weather permitting)
- If selected Cinque Terre, Pisa & Tower: Cinque Terre (2 villages), Leaning Tower of Pisa ticket
- Comfortable G.T. Coach transport from Florence in a modern, air-conditioned bus
- If option selected: Typical Ligurian Lunch with Iconic Pesto Pasta
- Dedicated Caf Tour & Travel Staff Assistance at the meeting point
- Small-group Cinque Terre experience for max 30 guests led by our expert Tour Leader
- If Semi Independent Tour selected: train tickets, boat ride and lunch not included
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Clients with motor disabilities or wheelchair users are encouraged to notify the tour organizer in advance and seek medical advice to ensure suitability of services. Our tours and transportation are not suitable for people with motor disabilities or wheelchair users, so to prioritize the safety and well-being of all involved, the driver and tour manager retain the right to decline participation if they believe it may compromise safety. This decision rests solely with them, and no compensation will be provided in such cases. By accepting these terms, clients agree to respect decisions made by staff regarding participation.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- Escorted Transfer option includes: Bus Transport and Tour escort on board, free time in Cinque Terre
- We suggest to bring with you sun hat, sun screen, sun glasses, swimwear and towel
- It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the tour, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour.
- Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour.
- If Lunch option selected: Vegetarian and gluten-intolerant options are available at the restaurant; however, cross- contamination cannot be fully excluded.
- If the Cinque Terre & Pisa tour is selected: the itinerary includes visits to Manarola and Monterosso. All train tickets are included: Local trains inside Cinque Terre + Train ride from la Spezia to Pisa. In Pisa, enjoy free time before your timed entrance to the Leaning Tower.
- If Lunch option selected, Starter: Seafood salad (Vegetarian alternative: Caprese salad - For organizational reasons, in case of allergies to seafood salad, we offer Caprese so that we can standardize the group’s courses during peak times), Main Course: Trofie Pasta with Pesto sauce, Dessert: Tiramisù
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
