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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cinque Terre: Genoa (Piazza De Ferrari, Aquarium of Genoa, &more), Pisa (Duomo di Pisa & Leaning Tower of Pisa) and Lucca (St Martin Cathedral, Torre Guinigi, &more). And it doesn't end there: hike along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, get into the urban bustle at Vernazza, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Sentiero Vernazza a Corniglia.

To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Cinque Terre day trip planning app.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Pisa International Airport and Peretola Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Cinque Terre can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 54°F.