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Starting point
Genoa
Finish point
Florence
Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Season
From March to November
Technical level
2/5
Fitness level
3/5
Tour type
Inn-to-Inn
Number of people
Choose your style
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- Explore all five Cinque Terre villages, with their unique landscapes and coastal trails
- Hike along scenic paths that wind through terraced vineyards and olive groves
- Discover the historic maritime city of Genoa and its charming old town
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Ligurian Sea from rugged cliffside trails
- Visit Florence and hike through the Tuscan countryside, rich in history and beauty
- Experience the serene coastal paths of Portovenere, a UNESCO World Heritage site
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What’s included in the price?
Self-guided
NOT INCLUDED
What to bring to the tour
- Hiking shoes/boots
- 25 to 35-liter backpack
- Base layer
- Sports T-shirts
- Hiking shorts
- Hiking water-repellent pants
- Waterproof jacket
- Midlayer
- Sports socks and underwear
- Leisurewear for evenings
- Shade hat/cap
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- ID card or passport
- Snacks
- Cash
- Water bottles or hydration pack
- Toiletries
This two-week holiday offers a thorough exploration of Italy's most stunning regions, from the rugged cliffs of Cinque Terre to the historic cities of Genoa and Florence.
Designed for those who want to see and experience everything, this journey combines invigorating hiking with ample opportunities to soak in the rich culture and scenery of Liguria and Tuscany.
Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, lies at the heart of this adventure. You'll explore all five villages – Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare – each offering a distinct charm.
The trails here will lead you through terraced vineyards and olive groves and along dramatic coastal cliffs, with the Ligurian Sea providing a stunning backdrop. To access the best trails, you'll need the Cinque Terre Trekking Card.
Beyond Cinque Terre, the tour extends to the lively city of Genoa, where you'll start your journey. Known for its rich maritime history and narrow, winding streets, Genoa offers a perfect introduction to the Ligurian coast.
Afterward, you'll move on to the picturesque towns and coastal paths that connect the entire region, with each day revealing new vistas and hidden gems. The flexibility of train and ferry transfers allows you to tailor the experience.
The tour culminates in Tuscany with a visit to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Here, the hikes will take you through the scenic countryside around Fiesole, offering views of Florence from afar, as well as opportunities to explore historic sites and savor the local cuisine.
With every detail taken care of – from accommodations to a detailed travel itinerary and GPS navigation – you'll be free to focus on enjoying the hike and the stunning surroundings. This tour offers a complete, adaptable experience of Italy's most beloved regions, making it ideal for those who want to truly see it all.
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My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!



I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.




We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)



Tina and her team gave me perfect support on my hut hike through the Triglav National Park in July. In particular, they had to cater to my specific needs twice, which they did for me with no problem. I once had to cancel at short notice before the start of the trip because my father was not feeling well, but then we found a solution and I was able to start the hike. Tina and team first canceled the huts immediately and then reserved them again for me. Even when my condition caused a little tour change again, I immediately had suggestions and these were immediately available in the Trip plans app. I liked this app very much because it was easy to handle and the huttohut-team gave a short overview how the daily tour will be and which highlights – mostly beautiful views – I will see“

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