4 days in Cinque Terre Itinerary

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

Family-friendly places like Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina and Museo di Storia Naturale - Universita di Pisa will thrill your kids. You'll explore and learn at Museo Nazionale della Certosa Monumentale di Calci and Castello del Piagnaro. Get out of town with these interesting Cinque Terre side-trips: Duomo di Carrara (in Carrara), Portofino (Castello Brown & Faro di Portofino) and Baia di Paraggi (in Paraggi). There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Borgo Storico di Corniglia, explore the historical opulence of Castello Doria, and pause for some serene contemplation at Convento dei Cappuccini e Chiesa di San Francesco.

To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Cinque Terre online driving holiday planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Pisa International Airport and Peretola Airport. In August, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel back home.