Henri Leroux

Florence · experience

Cinque Terre & Pisa day trip from Florence

A full day by train from Florence to the Cinque Terre’s clifftop villages and Pisa’s Leaning Tower, with an optional coastal hike.

~13 hoursFrom €89

The experience

Two of Tuscany and Liguria’s most photographed sights in a single long day.

A full-day trip by train from Florence to the Cinque Terre, five clifftop villages linked by a coastal path within a UNESCO World Heritage national park, with free time to explore two or more villages and an optional guided hike between them.

The day also includes a stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli, combining Tuscany’s most famous optical illusion with Liguria’s most photographed coastline in one itinerary.

Duration

~13 hours

Group

Group size confirmed with the option

Languages

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Format

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Meeting point

Santa Maria Novella train station, Florence.

Pickup and drop-off

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Who this suits

A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.

  • Travellers who want both Pisa and Cinque Terre without organising trains themselves.
  • A full, active day for those happy to walk between villages.
  • Anyone who wants the essential photo stops of both regions in a single outing.

Itinerary

The route at a glance.

The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.

  1. 1

    Florence to Cinque Terre

    Direct rail travel into the national park.

    ~1.5 hours by train
  2. 2

    Cinque Terre

    Village time and an optional coastal hike between two or more villages.

    ~5 hours, guided or free
  3. 3

    Pisa

    The Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli, with free time for photos.

    ~1.5 hours

What the visit includes

The practical detail before you choose a date.

Highlights

  • Free time in two or more of the five Cinque Terre villages
  • An optional guided coastal hike between villages
  • See Pisa’s Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli
  • Round-trip train travel from Florence included

Included

  • ✓ Round-trip train travel from Florence
  • ✓ Cinque Terre National Park entry
  • ✓ Guide for the optional hike (where selected)

Not included

  • • Leaning Tower climb ticket (optional, booked separately)
  • • Lunch and drinks

Before you go

A few essentials for the day.

  • Involves a full day of walking, including some uneven coastal paths; comfortable shoes are essential.
  • The hiking option depends on trail conditions and may be substituted with free time.
  • This is a long day — departs early morning and returns in the evening.