3 days in Cinque Terre & Portofino Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): discover the deep blue sea with Enjoy Cinqueterre Boat Tours, hike along Cinque Terre Trails, then take a stroll around Vernazza, and finally trek along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza.

To see where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Cinque Terre trip itinerary builder app.

Toronto, Canada to Cinque Terre is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Toronto to Cinque Terre. September in Cinque Terre sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can catch the train to Portofino.

Portofino is an Italian fishing village and holiday resort famous for its picturesque harbour and historical association with celebrity and artistic visitors. On the 8th (Thu), step into the grandiose world of Castello Brown.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Portofino trip planner.

You can take a train from Cinque Terre to Portofino in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Cinque Terre in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Portofino, with lows of 22°C. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.