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The houses of Manarola above the Ligurian Sea

Liguria · With Eva Polino

Private, Tailor-Made Journeys in the Cinque Terre

Choose a village you want time to get to know, a view you want to reach on foot or an afternoon by the water. Eva can shape a visit around how you like to move and what you want time to notice.

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A way into the region

Give the coast time between arrivals

A visit feels different when there is time to sit in one village, follow its lanes and see how it meets the water. Start with your appetite for walking, the season and the number of nights you can give the coast.

Places to begin

What would bring you here?

Start with an idea that makes you curious. Eva can shape the stops and the pace around your group and the time you have.

Explore these ideas in the trip planner

01 · Time in the villages

A village or two by train

Pair places that suit your group, such as Manarola for its relationship with the hillside and Monterosso for time closer to the water. Tell Eva how you feel about slopes, stairs and busy stations before choosing how much to combine.

The Cinque Terre coastline seen from Manarola
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02 · Landscape and trails

Choose a stretch to walk

The walk can be the focus of the day. Eva can discuss your experience, preferred distances and the condition of the trails around your visit. Plans may change with closures, weather or how the group feels on the day.

03 · Time and logistics

Stay long enough to change the rhythm

With more than a day, there is room to separate the walk from the villages and keep a little flexibility for conditions. Think about whether you want a base in a village or somewhere that makes your train connections easier.

Before you decide

Finding your pace

Do I have to hike to enjoy the Cinque Terre?

The villages can be explored by train and on foot at a gentler pace. Let Eva know how much walking and stair climbing suits your group.

Are the trails always open?

Availability varies by route and conditions. Use the national park’s trail network for current notices and discuss suitable options for your dates.

How many villages should I try to see?

That depends on how you want the day to feel. One or two can leave more time to stop, eat and explore at your pace.

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