6 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cinque Terre: La Spezia (Ponte Thaon di Revel & Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere), Porto Venere (Santuario della Madonna Bianca - Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Portovenere, &more) and La Passeggiata (in Viareggio). There's much more to do: hike along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, discover the deep blue sea with 5 Terre Pelagos Boat Tours, get into the urban bustle at Vernazza, and stroll through Cinque Terre Trails.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Cinque Terre travel route planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Pisa International Airport and Peretola Airport. In June, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) 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. Portofino is known for historic sites, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, enjoy the sea views from Faro Di Portofino, don't miss a visit to Oratorio di Nostra Signora Assunta, and explore the historical opulence of Castello Brown.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Portofino day trip planning site.

You can take a train from Cinque Terre to Portofino in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Cinque Terre in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Portofino, with lows around 66°F.