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Walking Portofino and the Cinque Terre

  • Walk Italy’s Cinque Terre National Park, exploring its five colourful villages
  • Revel in pathways through lemon groves and terraced vineyards with sweeping views
  • Enjoy “La Dolce Vita” with chilled limoncello, local wine, creamy gelato and fresh seafood
  • Discover the medieval picturesque town of Portovenere, an artist's haven
  • Walks that showcase this regions highlights, such as Bonassola to Monterosso
An unforgettable journey walking Italy’s Ligurian coast exploring the five villages of the Cinque Terre and the colourful bay of Portovenere. Hike village-to-village alongside lemon groves and vineyard-lined pathways linking the fishing communities of the Cinque Terre; Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Soak up the Italian charm, sunshine, beaches, and al fresco dining, all of which are quintessential Cinque Terre. Experience the quaint cove of Camogli and the medieval haven of Portovenere. Sample a refreshing limoncello while overlooking the Gulf of Poets. All along the coast there are a selection of wonderful local seafood restaurants and charming hotels to relax in after a day’s walking along the coastal trails.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Camogli and overnight Day 2 Transfer to San Rocco Church; walk to Portofino Harbour 6 miles / 10 km Day 3 Transfer to Deiva Marina; walk to Bonassola; train to Monterosso 7 miles / 11 km Day 4 Train to Bonassola; walk back to Monterosso 6.8 miles / 11 km Day 5 Train to Manarola for free time and walk to Riomaggiore 1 miles / 2 km Day 6 Train to Corniglia; walk to Monterosso via Vernazza 5 miles / 8 km Day 7 Train to Riomaggiore; walk to Portovenere 8 miles / 13 km Day 8 Onward travel from Portovenere
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 15kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 15kg is equivalent to 4.5 cheeseburgers. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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