Cinque Terre — five cliffside villages on the Ligurian Riviera
Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore: pastel-coloured houses, terraced vineyards and the UNESCO-listed Sentiero Azzurro footpath.
About this destination
The Cinque Terre stretches across 18 km of the Ligurian coast — five fishing villages locked between the sea and the steep terraced vineyards that produce Sciacchetrà passito wine. The whole strip is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national park: cars are banned in the village centres, so most visitors arrive by regional train or boat. Manarola at sunset is the iconic image; Monterosso has the only proper beach; Vernazza's natural harbour shelters the most cinematic fleet of wooden boats. A private chauffeur to La Spezia or Levanto is the practical way in and out — saving the trains for hopping between villages.
Best time to visit
May–June and September–early October; avoid August heat and August crowds.
Why a private transfer
Cars are restricted inside the park; the closest drop-off points are La Spezia, Levanto and Monterosso parking, all faster and calmer by private chauffeur than by train change.
Official information
Nearby airports
- Pisa (PSA)90 km away
- Genoa (GOA)95 km away
- Milan Malpensa (MXP)230 km away
Our fleet
Choose the vehicle that fits your trip
Economy
Skoda Superb or equivalent
Business
Mercedes E-Class
First Class
Mercedes S-Class
Van / Group
Mercedes V-Class
Specialist desks for this destination
Whether you arrive by jet, yacht or cruise — or book on someone else's behalf — there is a dedicated workflow for you.
Yacht Charter Transfers
Quayside meet, provisioning runs, NDA-protected brokerage support.
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Pier-side meet, shore excursions, manifest billing.
Learn more →Villa Concierge
House-week chauffeur, school runs, provisioning.
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One thread, one invoice, one named dispatcher per principal.
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Pisa
The Torre Pendente, Duomo, Baptistery and Camposanto on the green Piazza dei Miracoli, plus a Tuscan riverfront old town — 2 km from Pisa Airport.