An unforgettable and fun train ride up the hillside of northern Italy will take you to visit the captivating villages of Cinque Terre. Meet your professional tour guide and take in the beautiful sights of your port, La Spezia, as you walk approximately 25 to 30 minutes to the train station that will carry you into this enthralling region. Enjoy exploring the picturesque villages of Monterosso, Riomaggiore, and Vernazza while enjoying a limoncino tasting along the way.

Start your journey by taking in La Spezia's colorful pathways as you make your way on foot to the train with your expert tour guide. Your train stops at one of Cinque Terre's five villages, Vernazza, Cinque Terre's only natural port. Here, you'll have free time to take in the panoramic views the village offers, with its exquisite homes along the harbor. Enjoy exploring the famous attractions of this car-free village, including the Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia and Doria Castle, a 15th-century structure that once served as a lookout tower.

Continue your journey through Cinque Terre's Monterosso, where you'll visit a traditional Monterosso shop and enjoy a limoncino, the local lemon liqueur popular in the region. Use your leisure time to explore the village and take photos of the panoramic views, architecture, and statues, including the statue of St. Francis.

Explore the village of Riomaggiore on your final stop and stroll its narrow streets during your free time. Capture breathtaking views of the Gulf of Cinque Terre and Riomaggiore's colorful landscape for an unforgettable, relaxing experience. Your journey concludes upon return to La Spezia train station near your port, while your memories will linger long after. Embark on an unforgettable full-day excursion with an expert tour guide and create lasting memories by booking your tour today.

Please Note: This tour includes an approximately 25 to 30-minute walk between the port area and the train station in La Spezia, along with additional walking over varied terrain in the villages. Participants should be in reasonably good physical condition. The minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years.

Highlights of Marseille

Marseille is enjoying a cultural renaissance and you will see why during this 4-hour small tour. This city is the second largest one in France and was the European Capital of Culture in 2013.

Your adventure begins with a trip to Marseille's historical center. Walk along the Vieux Port dotted with shops and restaurants while your tour guide reveals the port's journey from a 6th century trade post to the area's hub of maritime activity in the 19th century. From there you will head to the colonnade-lined Palais Longchamp at the terminus of the Durance River. Inaugurated in 1869 as a monument to commemorate the connection of Marseille to a new waterway network, the combination large fountain-waterfall-water tower has two wings that house the city's natural history museum and Musee des beaux-arts.

Continue marveling at Marseille's highlights such as the stunning Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde. Situated on the foundation of an ancient fort, this building rests on the highest elevation in the city overlooking Marseille. Consecrated in 1864 to replace an 11th century church by the same name, the Basilique has a lower crypt built in the Romanesque style and an upper church that was built in the Neo-Byzantine style using green limestone from Florence. You'll have the opportunity to go inside the Basilique and explore the symbol of the city of Marseille for approximately thirty minutes.

Sign up today for your opportunity to step back into the history and culture of beautiful Marseille.

Please Note: The tour vehicle varies based on the size of the group.