Top Piedmont & Liguria Shore Excursions

Fall for the charm of the Cinque Terre, a coastal region of cliff-clinging villages and dramatic seaside views. On this full-day small-group tour, experience the scenic parts of the region with a driver-tour escort and learn about the UNESCO-listed region’s history. Take a boat ride between Manarola and Vernazza and get free time to explore both locations on foot. Make stops in local wine bars and restaurants to sip some regional varietals and eat a traditional Italian lunch (both at own expense). This tour operates with a limited number of participants to ensure an intimate atmosphere. Round-trip transportation from Florence is included.

See all the highlights of the beautiful coastal city of Genoa with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket good for 48 hours. Enjoy great views of the city from the open-air top of a double-decker bus as you listen to commentary about the city and what you’re seeing. Get on at any of the 11 stops, and hop off any time you want to explore one of the nearby attractions. It’s the perfect way to get to know Genoa.

See the Cinque Terre and Porto Venere coastline by boat, and skip the land-based crowds. This half-day experience combines stops to swim and explore by foot with ample time to relax on deck, coast-gazing and snacking on treats from the Liguria region. The boat has a restroom on board, along with a freshwater shower, so you can freshen up after a cool-down dip in the sea.

Enjoy stunning views of coastal Cinqueterre during this private boat cruise. Travel comfortably on a restroom-equipped boat, listening to enriching stories of the history, culture, and gastronomy of the Ligurian shore. Highlights include a get-down stop in one of the five colorful fishing villages, a local aperitivo with prosecco, and snorkeling and swimming stops in picturesque coves.

Explore Cinque Terre on a private tour with a guide. Travel by boat and train from La Spezia Port and visit three charming towns. Don’t worry about train schedules, or navigating, just relax and settle in to the Ligurian lifestyle while your guide takes care of the logistics. Have time to explore on your own and choose a spot for lunch (own expense) and learn about the region’s history and culture on the guided portions of the tour.

See the Gulf of Poets and the Cinque Terre minus the crowds in one relaxing half-day boat trip from La Spezia. Ideal if you’re short on time, this boat ride visits a secluded swim spot that’s inaccessible by foot, and includes time at sea on an inflatable lounger to admire the shores without jostling for space. You’ll also stop at Monterosso al Mare to experience a Cinque Terre village up close.

You will discover the most hidden places of Genoa, guided by local people who will entertain you with interesting stories and anectdotes about our beautiful city. Tours are available in english, french, spanish, german and italian.

If you are docked in La Spezia and puzzling over how to visit the picturesque fishing villages of the Cinque Terre along the coast, this shore excursion saves you the trouble of organizing the logistics on your own. Visit the villages of Vernazza and Monterosso with a guide, stopping to taste the local lemon liqueur, Limoncino. End your day with free time in Monterosso, the largest of the five villages, before heading back to La Spezia.

Discover the wine of Italy’s prestigious Piedmont region on a private tour with a local winemaker guide. After leaving Milan, you’ll travel to the Barolo and Barbaresco wine regions, learning about the grapes and winemaking techniques as you go. Stop to visit cellars and vineyards, taste the wine, and even add on a 3-course lunch plus coffee at your own expense, if you wish.

Delve into the world of Langhe wines with this insider tour of the top cellars in Piedmont’s most prestigious wine country. Join your sommelier guide on a customized itinerary through the hills surrounding Alba to taste the area’s top-rated Barolo, Barbaresco, and other wines and learn about their history and production. Meet the winemakers and access vineyards and barrel rooms where some of Italy’s most prized vintages are born.

Truffles are one of the most famous and prestigious products from Alba, but taking to the woods to search out these delicacies in the wild is a pastime usually reserved for expert foragers. With this exclusive experience, join a local truffle hunter and his dogs as they uncover these tiny treasures in the wooded hills. Relax after your adventure with a wine tasting in a local family-run cellar.

Take a day cruise from La Spezia, and discover two of the Cinque Terre villages along the way. Following a scenic route around the Ligurian shores, the cruise takes in the sights of the Gulf of Poets and the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre. You’ll cut out the busy land routes to spend more time in the villages of Riomaggiore and Monterosso al Mare, where craft shops, restaurants, and coastal vistas await.

The five colorful fishing villages that make up Cinque Terre are incredibly picturesque, but there could be a large crowd on the mainland. Escape the crowds and take in the views from the sea on this small-group boat tour. Depart Monterosso and follow the coast of the Cinque Terre National Park, stopping to explore the village of Vernazza on foot and take a dip in the crystal clear waters.

Explore Florence and Pisa at your own pace with this full-day shore excursion. Skip the hassle of a rental car and let your guide do the driving. See top landmarks in Florence including the Duomo and the medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge. The itinerary also includes a stop in Pisa to see its famous Leaning Tower.

Florence and Pisa are two of Tuscany’s top destinations, but it’s almost impossible to visit both in one day with public transportation. Save hours with this shore excursion that includes pickup directly at the cruise port terminal in La Spezia and hassle-free transport on board an air-conditioned private coach. Opt for add-ons like a Florence walking tour or Leonardo da Vinci museum tickets for an all-inclusive experience.

We will start from the Cueva Blanca, a charming place overlooking the small harbor of Framura, a few steps from the train stop and the Levanto-Framura cycle path. There after a quick breafing, departure on board a very fast and comfortable 6 and a half meter dinghy to discover the most fascinating and hidden places of the Baie del Levante. Crystal clear waters, snorkeling among colorful fish in unique wonderful coves, swimming in the caves, diving from the rocks on board aperitif based on focaccia and white wine of the 5 lands, all surrounded by a unique and unspoiled nature; a "stitched" experience on every single guest. The tour, on request, provides the opportunity to be boarded and disembarked as an alternative to the pier of Levanto. Sunbathing and lots of fun will make this experience unique, discovering unique and enchanting places that will make you forget stress and crowds and make your day at the beach unforgettable!

When you arrive in Pisa our hostess will lead you from the bus terminal along the ancient city walls up to Porta Santa Maria, from you will have the first view of Piazza Dei Miracoli with its beautiful contrast of white marbles and green grass. With our Hostess you will have a walk in Piazza Dei Miracoli so that you will admire in total its monuments: Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptistery and much more. After a short walk you will have free time to enjoy our ice cream tasting and relaxing under the show of the Leaning Tower. If you wish you can add to your tour the entrance ticket at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the entrance time at the Tower is indicated on the ticket that we will give you before getting on the bus or if you wish visiting Pisa by your own you can choose the low cost option that includes only the Transfer. If you prefer visiting Pisa on your own you can chose the Low Cost Option that includes only the transfer.

Cinque Terre is the jewel of the Ligurian coast and this hiking tour from La Spezia covers four out of the five villages. Depart from the La Spezia train station and head straight to Manarola to begin your trek to Corniglia. Admire the beautiful views along the way and then enjoy time to explore the towns of Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore before heading back to La Spezia.

The beauty of the Cinque Terre unfolds from the water, where the most dramatic coastal views can be seen. With this private cruise from La Spezia, you’ll get the best of those vistas all to yourself, as you cruise by vintage boat. Relax on deck as your skipper steers you past unspoiled shores, enjoy a cool-down dip in the sea, and visit one of the villages for lunch (own expense).

While docking ship in La Spezia, go on a private shore excursion to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cinque Terre, and the fishing village of Portovenere. Since this is a private tour, you can choose which places you go to from a wide variety of areas along the Italian Riviera. Take a ferry ride to Vernazza (own expense), or stroll around Riomaggiore—the choice is yours.

Make the most of your time in port with a hassle-free tour of Pisa and Florence. Visit the Cathedral and the Campanile of Giotto, and the Piazza della Signoria and then choose between a visit to Uffizi Museum or Accademia Museum to learn about Italian art and architecture. Next get panoramic views of Florence and customize your visit to the capital of Tuscany. This tour helps visitors make the most of a time-constrained stop.

Maximise your time in La Spezia and head to the Cinque Terre on a private day trip. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed region is home to five fishing villages that are stacked into the cliffs, making for stunning coastal views. This shore excursion packages private transport with your own guide to give you more time there, and is one of the few day trips to visit all five of the Cinque Terre’s picture-perfect villages.

Skip the hassle of getting around by ferry on your own and explore three of the Ligurian Riviera’s prettiest towns in one day with the help of a guide. Begin either in Santa Margherita or Portofino with a guided stroll through town, then hop on the ferry for a scenic cruise to San Fruttuoso. Relax on the beach or break for lunch (own expense) before catching the ferry to visit the final village.

Explore the Ligurian Alps, a mountain range in northwestern Italy, on this scenic bike tour from Sanremo. Your guide will match the route to your needs and ability, heading out into the backcountry, away from the crowds. Along the way, take in the stunning scenery during big climbs and epic descents.