7-day Cinque Terre itinerary with guided tours

A full week of Cinque Terre packages: boats, hikes, pesto, Portovenere, and Lucca or Florence — with live product cards.

A full week of Cinque Terre packages covers boats, hikes, pesto, Portovenere, and one mainland day — without assembling trail notices and train tickets yourself. It parallels the 7-day Cinque Terre self-drive itinerary but leans on hotel pickup and hosted products. Live Viator cards show current La Spezia / Cinque Terre inventory so you can compare boat inclusions, trail segments, and cancellation windows before peak dates fill.

Booking order for a week

Lock boat and hike first, then Portovenere and Lucca/Florence options, then pesto. Keep one buffer evening after each long outer day. Prefer free cancellation around rough seas and trail closures.

• Boat → hike → Portovenere → Lucca/Florence → pesto
• Confirm pickup vs station meeting points
• Do not stack hike and Lucca back-to-back without a soft day between
• Screenshot operator numbers the night before early musters

Families often prioritise boats; hikers should prioritise guided trail days with confirmed open segments. Pair heavy outer days with simple harbour dinners. Shoulder months help — shoulder-season travel wins.

The itinerary at a glance

• Day 1 — Arrive; evening pesto
• Day 2 — Coastal boat package
• Day 3 — Soft village hop / recovery
• Day 4 — Guided hike
• Day 5 — Portovenere
• Day 6 — Lucca or Florence day tour
• Day 7 — Soft morning; depart

Day 1 — Arrive and taste

Soft landing and an evening pesto or focaccia experience. Skip if you land after 8pm.

Day 2 — Boat package

Coastal boat for Manarola and Vernazza views. Soft evening at base.

Day 3 — Soft village day

Recovery hop by train through Corniglia or Riomaggiore, or a village package if day 2 was boat-only. Buffer before the hike.

Day 4 — Guided hike

Trail day on open segments. Soft return evening.

Day 5 — Portovenere

Portovenere package removes La Spezia connection stress.

Day 6 — Lucca or Florence

Mainland city day. Lucca is kinder; Florence is a long coach. Choose one story.

Day 7 — Soft finale

One unfinished harbour stroll, transfer margin. No new packages.

Guided vs DIY

Packages shine on boats, trail closures, and mainland logistics. Mix with DIY walks from the Cinque Terre guide on soft mornings. Independent comparison: best day trips from Cinque Terre and 7-day Cinque Terre self-drive itinerary.