Private gozzo tour to the Cinque Terre with aperitif
Highlights
- Set sail from La Spezia on board a typical gozzo for an exclusive 4-hour tour
- Admire Porto Venere and the Cinque Terre from the sea to be enchanted by their colours
- Enjoy an aperitif with typical Ligurian products such as focaccia and pesto
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Full description
An exclusive gozzo tour is the perfect way to fully savour the beauty of the Cinque Terre.
Set sail on board a traditional boat with skipper from the port of La Spezia and spend half a day discovering the colourful villages that make this stretch of coastline famous: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
Two swimming stops and an aperitif with typical Ligurian products are planned during the excursion. Choose your travel companions, we'll take care of the rest!
What we will do
The rendezvous is at the port of La Spezia, at the time chosen during the booking process. Here we will find our gozzo waiting for us and the skipper who will accompany us on the tour.
We will start along the Gulf towards Le Grazie, a small fishing village of colourful houses, overlooking the Gulf of Poets. We will then reach Porto Venere and sail under the imposing profile of the Church of San Pietro, which dominates this stretch of sea from the top of a rocky spur.
Between the walls of the castle and the Church of San Pietro we will be able to admire Byron's Grotto, so called because it inspired the English poet with one of his famous poems. It is also said that Byron reached the grotto by swimming during his stays in the Cinque Terre.
Once past Porto Venere, navigation will continue along the coast to discover the Cinque Terre. The villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore will enchant us with their colours, giving us postcard shots.
We will also make two stops for swimming: one at Le Rosse bay, which is difficult to access by land, and another at Le Nere bay, which owes its name to surface outcrops of slate. After a lot of swimming, it will be time for anaperitif with Ligurian delicacies: cold cuts, focaccia, rice and vegetable cakes, pesto and a wide choice of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.
Finally, we will return to the port of departure. The total duration of the activity will be 4 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is of an easy level and open to all, with no age limit.
The boat is not wheelchair accessible.
Other information
The excursion is bookable from mid-April to the end of October, every day.
The boat used for the tour is a 7.5 m long gozzo, equipped with an awning, sundeck, cushions, ladder, bar fridge and emergency equipment.
During the experience, an aperitif (included) will be served with cold cuts, focaccia, rice and vegetable cakes, pesto and a wide selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. The menu may vary depending on the season and availability. In case of food allergies or intolerances, please inform the organisers after booking confirmation.
Dogs are allowed on board.
The meeting point can be reached by public transport. On request, it is possible to reserve a parking space for a fee: please contact the organisers after booking confirmation.
Recommended clothing
- Beachwear
- Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
- Beach towel
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
La Spezia
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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