4 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.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): hike along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre and then get into the urban bustle at Vernazza.

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Cinque Terre online trip planner.

San Francisco, USA to Cinque Terre is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 9 hours. Expect a daytime high around 66°F in April, and nighttime lows around 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to take a 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 27th (Wed), take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Portofino journey app.

You can take a train from Cinque Terre to Portofino in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Cinque Terre in April since evenings lows in Portofino dip to 54°F. On the 27th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.