5 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Cinque Terre side-trips: Genoa (Piazza De Ferrari, Aquarium of Genoa, &more) and Pisa (Camposanto, Duomo di Pisa, &more). Next up on the itinerary: trek along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Oratorio della Cofradia dei Bianchi o de Santa Croce, take a stroll around Vernazza, and stroll through Cinque Terre footpaths.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Cinque Terre online vacation planner.

London, UK to Cinque Terre is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from London in May: high temperatures in Cinque Terre hover around 25°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel to Cinque Terre.

On the 8th (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre, then get outside with Enjoy Cinqueterre Boat Tours, and then get great views at View Point Corniglia. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Michele in Foro, contemplate the long history of St Martin Cathedral, enjoy breathtaking views from Torre Guinigi, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Anfiteatro, and finally contemplate the long history of Le mura di Lucca.

To see photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Cinque Terre trip planning site.

Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.