Cinque Terre Tours and Holidays

I’ve had a wonderful week - challenging at times but so worth the effort. Hotel was sweet with friendly staff. The local restaurants were very good too . Liz was a really fantastic guide - attentive, kind and extremely knowledgeable of the local area.

The Cinque Terre and Portofino are famous places so you have to accept they are busy but this trip still gives you lots of time out of the towns walking through the forests and mountain paths. There are a lot of Steps but the views are worth it. I think its a perfect level 3 it pushes you at times (especially in the hot summer) but there is a nice balance of easier sections where you can just soak in the views and take lots of photos! The Hotel in Moneglia is a great location right across from the Beach, you can get up early for a swim! The Hotel also has a Jacuzzi and a Wellness Swimming pool - the spa jets are a great way to ease the muscles! The Resturants in the area are of a really good standard and the guides are great at recommendations!

The location of the hotel was great as it was a lot quieter than surrounding villages and right by the beach. There were also many trails nearby (I would have extended my trip a couple more days in Moneglia to do more walks!). Do expect a lot of steps, steep climbs and descents with rewarding views! The food in Liguria was amazing, great for seafood lovers!

Staying in Moneglia is a good choice as the 5 towns themselves are quite busy with tourists. Our guide Michele was great getting train tickets for short trips to different hikes. Our group was so cohesive that we all shared optional meals together.

My walking review is slightly truncated because of an Achilles injury ( this was our third week of walking). Our guide Michelle was wonderful. He did a great job of shifting the schedule due to rainy weather. He provided lots of historical and cultural information along the way. He did a great job of handling the folks that were not experienced hikers. Please pay attention to the hike ratings on this trip. A 3 rating is not easy! If you are not comfortable on rocky terrain or slight exposure this is not your trip. Moneglia is a delightful base village. Very low key and not overrun with tour groups. However, even in October the 5 villages got packed, but fortunately we spent one day there. Even though I spent a couple days with my foot on ice it was an enjoyable trip.

A well organized and busy adventure tour showing the rich history, culture, and beauty of Italy. Our Tour Director was great with her knowledge, passion, and attention to detail making every stop more meaningful,