CINQUE TERRE · VILLAGE
The standouts on this stretch of coast.
The 10 things travellers actually do when they come to the five villages. Walking between the cliffs, riding the train pass, tasting the sciacchetrà, hopping the ferries when the sea is calm.
Small-group pasta and tiramisu class in Riomaggiore with a local host, hands-on cooking, prosecco, and a sit-down meal.
“This was a really great and enjoyable. The food was delicious and it was an awesome learning how to make pasta and tirimasu. Great location and memorable experience.”
Learn traditional Ligurian pesto in Manarola with a small group, marble mortar technique, handmade focaccia, and local wine, plus a take-home recipe.
Private Cinque Terre trek with local guide Pall, herbs and vineyard stories, then train to Monterosso. Avoid crowds at your pace.
“Perfect way to see the area, do some hiking and get a local feel with a long time resident of Riomaggiore.”
Riomaggiore cooking class with Luca: make tiramisu, pesto and trofie pasta from scratch, paired with wine and dinner in a small home setting.
“By far our favorite experience so far in Italy. Our host Luca welcomed us into his home and made us feel like we had known each other for years. The cooking experience was amazing and will be utilized extensively with our family.”
Private 2-hour sunset boat from Riomaggiore to all five Cinque Terre villages, with snorkeling at Guvano Beach and snacks available.
“David was a great host providing history of the different cities during our trip along with playing music requests and taking some nice family photos for us. This is a great way for a family to spend time in a beautiful area.”
Make traditional Ligurian pesto in Vernazza, then taste Cinque Terre wines and olive oils with gnocchi and lemon dessert.
“Wonderful experience! They were very kind and helped us learn all the details for making a wonderful pesto and wine tasting experience!”
BarCa Winery in Cinque Terre mixes vineyard trekking, a cellar visit, three wine tastings, and a pesto class with focaccia.
“Great experience and customer service from pre-experience communication to directing us to bus stop after the event, Andrea and Lorenzo were fantastic. Outstanding wine, location and views. Pesto making was fun. Highly recommended.”
Cruise Cinque Terre by boat with stops in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza area, Porto Venere, Lerici, and Palmaria’s islands.
“Relaxing, fun, beautiful - we enjoyed swimming, seeing new towns, and focaccias. Excellent spritz and good conversation!! And very many sent clean boat.”
Make pesto in Manarola with lunch and wine, then sail Cinque Terre’s coast from Vernazza on a small-group boat tour.
“Stunning views and amazing energy from the pesto making to the boat ride - all truly spectacular! Gary was wonderful at communicating and securing our spots together for the pesto making class. He was helpful and responsive. It was an experience that was a highlight for our trip.”
Guided hike from Manarola to Corniglia plus train visits to Vernazza and Riomaggiore. Expert English guide, sea views, 8 hours.
