Italy Travel Review: Cinque Terre, 4-Day Tour

Review by traveler

Joan A.

6.22.2022

General Info

Traveler Review

Which Country (Countries) did you visit on this trip?

Italy

Your overall comments on the trip and the travel company:

Alex was first rate and she moved quickly to get us reservations for 3 nights in Cinque Terre. She said we were late in booking and I understand that. With that said I didn't love the hotel; it was very clean, breakfast was good, service was good, everyone nice. But there was no place to hang out, other than our small room, once we were back from morning activities and lunch. Like I said, we were glad to get reservations but I couldn't recommend the hotel.
Also, though Zicasso didn't book our airport hotel, the hotel there is bad. Bad food/check in lines, etc.

What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?

Dining/walking around. Touring the other villages.

If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?

Plan earlier and stay at hotel with more outdoor/cool seating, perhaps a pool.
Don't go in June! Way too hot for hiking.

Travel Company Comments:

Dear Joan, thank you for your review! I am glad you had a good time with Giulia and enjoyed Le Cinque Terre.
Le Cinque Terre are famous worldwide for the beauty of the villages and the incredible views & landscapes. They are not certainly famous for the accommodations on offer. I have seen many hotels in this area of Italy and most of them are family owner 3* hotels with a few rooms, like the Hotel Pasquale. The services is good, rooms clean but it’s true, there are no common spaces where you can relax or enjoy a pool. The only hotel that would have meet your needs is Porto Roca, the first one I contacted and the only 4* hotel in the area. Unfortunately, the hotel had only one night available. Moreover, as you have seen, to move around in Cinque Terre you need to use local trains, because cars are not allowed. If we booked two different hotels, for instance Porto Roca for one night and another hotel for two, you would have had to check out in the morning, carry your suitcases or even take a train to the next destination. Our other partner hotel, that I wanted to offer you is the 5* Grand Hotel Portovenere. That is my top seller but it is not inside Le Cinque Terre but in Portovenere. Regarding the heat, it is incredible how this year we are having such high temperatures. In the beginning of June we reached 100 Fahrenheit and this is usually the temperature we have in July. I hope I will be able to assist you again for a future trip to my country.
Best Wishes!
Alex