In a nutshell

Take your seat on the train and get ready to arrive at a terminus…straight out of a postcard: you'll get off at Monterosso, the biggest fishing village of the Cinque Terre and a UNESCO world heritage site. All the essence of Liguria is concentrated here: crystal-clear seas, pastel-colored houses clinging to the rocks, as well as medieval stories and tales of fearsome pirates. And when it's time for lunch, the choice is yours!

Main stops

Sightseeing train ride to the Cinque Terre National Park
Walk through the historic center of Monterosso
Free time for lunch

The programme

Enjoy the journey: your train runs along the rocky Ligurian coast to the Cinque Terre National Park, among the fisherman's cottages, steep terraces of vines and cliffs soaring above the sea.
Nestled between sea and mountains, its villages are full of centuries-old stories and traditions just waiting to be told: like Monterosso, the largest of these, cut in half by the hill of San Cristoforo.
This is where you'll stop and stroll through the historic center which has grown up around the ruins of the castle of the Lords of Lagneto. Did you know that in the 16th century it was surrounded by no less than thirteen towers?
You're standing in front of what remains of the most epic defense system in the Cinque Terre: three round towers, the medieval tower and the Aurora tower: today it offers sea views, but once upon a time it was a stronghold protecting against pirates. But there are also 14th-century churches, historic oratories and the villa of a poet who made the village his "muse". Can you guess who?
After so much exploring, it's time to pamper your palate: it's up to you to choose where to have lunch, take your pick from the many restaurants hidden in the alleyways
But if you want some advice, don't miss the local anchovies and “Sciacchetrà”: the typical local fortified wine, with a sweet and captivating flavor. Here's to your health!

Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.
The excursion does not include a guide.