Cinque Terre itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Cinque Terre, day by day: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, the Via dell'Amore, Riomaggiore and Manarola first, then Corniglia, Vernazza Castle and a morning in Monterosso as you add a day. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Cinque Terre in 1 day
Day 1
Monterosso al Mare
The largest of the five villages, with the longest sandy beach, an old town of lanes and a newer seafront.
Vernazza
Fishing village around a small harbour and square, watched over by its castle tower and the church of Santa Margherita.
Via dell'Amore
Short cliff path between Riomaggiore and Manarola, cut into the rocks above the sea, reopened with timed entry.
Riomaggiore
Southernmost village, its tall coloured houses stacked down a steep valley to a tiny harbour.
Manarola
Small village of pastel houses on a rocky headland, with a swimming cove and a viewpoint path above the sea.
Cinque Terre in 2 days
Day 1
Manarola
Small village of pastel houses on a rocky headland, with a swimming cove and a viewpoint path above the sea.
Riomaggiore
Southernmost village, its tall coloured houses stacked down a steep valley to a tiny harbour.
Via dell'Amore
Short cliff path between Riomaggiore and Manarola, cut into the rocks above the sea, reopened with timed entry.
Corniglia
The only village not on the sea, on a cliff top among terraced vineyards, with views along the coast.
Vernazza
Fishing village around a small harbour and square, watched over by its castle tower and the church of Santa Margherita.
Vernazza Castle
The Doria castle's round tower above Vernazza's harbour, built against pirates, with views over the village and coast.
Day 2
Monterosso al Mare
The largest of the five villages, with the longest sandy beach, an old town of lanes and a newer seafront.
Fegina beach
The longest sandy beach of the Cinque Terre, beside Monterosso station, with umbrellas, swimming and a view of the cliffs.
Watch: Cinque Terre
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Cinque Terre
April to June and September to October are the best times, with mild weather for the paths and fewer crowds than summer. July and August are hot and very crowded, while winter is quiet, some paths close after rain and many shops and restaurants shut. Heavy autumn rain can close paths at short notice.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Cinque Terre on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Cinque Terre on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Cinque Terre on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Italy from Airalo
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Tips for Cinque Terre
- The regional train along the coast links all five villages in a few minutes each; the Cinque Terre Card covers the trains and the paths.
- Walking the coastal paths needs a park ticket, and sections close after heavy rain or for repairs; check which are open before setting out.
- The Via dell'Amore between Riomaggiore and Manarola needs a timed ticket booked ahead.
- Corniglia sits high on a cliff: from its station walk up a long flight of steps or take the shuttle bus.
- Arrive early or stay overnight in a village; the trains and lanes are most crowded from late morning to mid afternoon in summer.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Corniglia: This Photo was taken by Timothy A. Gonsalves. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author. I would much appreciate if you send me an email tagooty@yahoo.com or write on my talk page, for my information. Please contact me before commercial use. Please do not upload an edited image here without consulting me. I would like to make corrections only at my own source to ensure that the changes improve the image and are preserved.Otherwise you may upload an edited image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fegina beach: Davide Papalini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Manarola: This Photo was taken by Timothy A. Gonsalves. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author. I would much appreciate if you send me an email tagooty@yahoo.com or write on my talk page, for my information. Please contact me before commercial use. Please do not upload an edited image here without consulting me. I would like to make corrections only at my own source to ensure that the changes improve the image and are preserved.Otherwise you may upload an edited image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monterosso al Mare: Davide Papalini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riomaggiore: This Photo was taken by Timothy A. Gonsalves. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author. I would much appreciate if you send me an email tagooty@yahoo.com or write on my talk page, for my information. Please contact me before commercial use. Please do not upload an edited image here without consulting me. I would like to make corrections only at my own source to ensure that the changes improve the image and are preserved.Otherwise you may upload an edited image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vernazza: https://www.flickr.com/photos/150594450@N07/, CC BY 2.0
- Vernazza Castle: Davide Papalini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Via dell'Amore: Davide Bozzo, CC BY-SA 3.0
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