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Cinque Terre Sailing
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Cinque Terre is a hugely popular attraction in Italy, which can mean large crowds and congested streets. Avoid the hustle and bustle, and see Cinque Terre from a more relaxed vantage point—from aboard a boat. Travel peacefully along the Italian Riviera, passing by picturesque villages in the Gulf of Poets. A highlight of the trip is a generous lunch of Ligurian specialties with local wine included.
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Destination
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DepartureMain Street / Financial District
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Departure TimePlease arrive by 10:15 AM for a prompt departure at 10:30 AM.
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Return TimeApproximately 5:30PM.
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedCinque Terre SailingEntry FeesPersonal GuideBreakfast
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Not IncludedDeparture Taxes5 Star Accommodation
FROM OUR GALLERY
Cinque Terre is a hugely popular attraction in Italy, which can mean large crowds and congested streets. Avoid the hustle and bustle, and see Cinque Terre from a more relaxed vantage point—from aboard a boat. Travel peacefully along the Italian Riviera, passing by picturesque villages in the Gulf of Poets. A highlight of the trip is a generous lunch of Ligurian specialties with local wine included.
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You'll start at Assonautica
Viale Italia, Passeggiata, Passeggiata Costantino Morin, 19121 La Spezia SP, Italy
The departure is at Assonautica dock (in La Spezia) at 10am. Please be there at least 15 minutes earlier. Exiting La Spezia Centrale train station, turn left, cross the roundabout and walk through the pedestrian place called Piazza Saint Bon. Enter the pedestrian road Via Prione and follow it until the end where you’ll meet the public gardens. Walk through it, you will get to the sea. Looking at the sea, you will have a white bridge on your right and the ferries’ dock on your left. Go left. Walk past the Cinque Terre ferries dock, and you will see a wooden structure with “Assonautica” written on it: enter and wait in the sitting area for Arcangelo, your skipper. It takes about 20 minutes walking from the train station to the pier.
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You'll return to the starting point
Returns to original departure point
TOUR LOCATION
Cinque Terre is a hugely popular attraction in Italy, which can mean large crowds and congested streets. Avoid the hustle and bustle, and see Cinque Terre from a more relaxed vantage point—from aboard a boat. Travel peacefully along the Italian Riviera, passing by picturesque villages in the Gulf of Poets. A highlight of the trip is a generous lunch of Ligurian specialties with local wine included.
History of the City
Start this fun day trip at sea by making your way to the port in La Spezia and meet the expert skipper who will be maneuvering your boat through the seas in Liguria for the next seven hours. Hop on the boat and sail away into the Gulf of La Spezia, also known as the Gulf of Poets because of the legendary scribes who have put their stamp on their area. From a distance, see the islands of Palmaria and Tino. After a while, head west along the coastline of Cinque Terre to see the famous five villages that hug the rocky shore: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. As the boat cuts through the shimmering sea, marvel at the colorful picturesque villages, some of which can't be accessed by automobile, which means the view from the boat is the best way to see them. Once you reach Varnazza, sit down on the boat to indulge in a typical Ligurian lunch that may included focaccia, anchovies, cured meats and other delights (see sample menu below). Continue sailing along the shoreline and even take the reins for a while as the skipper offers some valuable sailing tips. The trip finishes when you disembark back in La Spezia in the early evening.
Departure details
- Assonautica, Viale Italia, Passeggiata, Passeggiata Costantino Morin, 19121 La Spezia SP, Italy The departure is at Assonautica dock (in La Spezia) at 10am. Please be there at least 15 minutes earlier. Exiting La Spezia Centrale train station, turn left, cross the roundabout and walk through the pedestrian place called Piazza Saint Bon. Enter the pedestrian road Via Prione and follow it until the end where you’ll meet the public gardens. Walk through it, you will get to the sea. Looking at the sea, you will have a white bridge on your right and the ferries’ dock on your left. Go left. Walk past the Cinque Terre ferries dock, and you will see a wooden structure with “Assonautica” written on it: enter and wait in the sitting area for Arcangelo, your skipper. It takes about 20 minutes walking from the train station to the pier.
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
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ADDITIONAL INFO
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum number of 6 people applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated, provided the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them with boarding and disembarking
- Sunglasses, hat and sun protection are recommended
- In case the Cinque Terre are not reachable because of rough sea, the tour is however guaranteed cruising in the Gulf of La Spezia (Portovenere and Lerici). This condition does not implicate the right of reduction of price or cancellation.
- If you suffer of seasickness, we suggest you to buy appropriate pills in a pharmacy.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
JUDITH BROWN
My fiance and I had never been to Europe, but wanted to plan a unique elopement trip to this place. We had no idea where to start, and turned to some internet research to find the services of this agency and eventually connect with the team at this travel agency. From the first email exchange, we knew that our travel consultant and her team would be our travel company.
TASHA STEWART
I cannot speak highly enough about our 3 week trip to this place and the services provided by this travel company. Everything was seamless. The private guides were interesting and knowledgable. We felt that they were more than just guides. It was like we had a friend in each city.