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 11th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa Di San Pietro and then get into the urban bustle at Vernazza. On the 12th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: trek along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, trek along Cinque Terre Trails, and then take a tour by water with 5 Terre Pelagos Boat Tours.

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San Francisco, USA to Cinque Terre is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 9 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in September, and nighttime lows around 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can 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. Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Area Marina Protetta Portofino and then don't miss a visit to Piazza Martiri Dell'Olivetta.

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Getting from Cinque Terre to Portofino by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Cinque Terre in September since evenings lows in Portofino dip to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.