7 Day Trip

*Custom Trips also available for any combination of men/women/couples. 4 person minimum.
Inquire for more information and a custom quote. Nicole@UniqueAdventureExperiences.com

7 day, 8 night Cinque Terre Experience

You arrive on September 5 and leave on September 13, Full days of experience are Sept 6-Sept 12

The salty sea air, the smell of lemons growing in gardens around the villages, fresh focaccia and croissants baking as you walk by bakeries, unique and colorful sights at every single turn. These are just a few of the things you'll experience while in the Cinque Terre.

Enjoy an Italian coffee at a cafe while watching the hustle and bustle on the street, enjoy a glass of wine at a seaside bar, eat the freshest seafood, pasta and meats at 5 star restaurants.

Join me in this jaw dropping place to hike, eat amazing food, drink local wine and enjoy many other activities in a magical and authentic Italian village.

Explore these villages with people who know the areas to catch the best views, quiet moments and away from the tourist traps.

I fell in love with this village and the rest of Cinque Terre the very first time I traveled there.
I have returned time and again, have built beautiful friendships, and made Riomaggiore a home
away from home. Now, I want to share that with others!

This is a very physical area with many stairs/hills/hikes so please be in decent shape to participate.
ONLY 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE SO GRAB YOURS NOW!
This area is VERY popular and accommodations will fill up FAST
so secure your spot ASAP!

But FIRST, who am I and why should you visit this location with ME?

A little about me. I am a portrait and lifestyle photographer in Massachusetts. I love the outdoors, being active, trying new experiences and foods and connecting with awesome people.

I love to travel and have made Riomaggiore in the Cinque Terre, my second home. Residents there now refer to me as "basically a local". My familiarity with the area and connections there give me an opportunity to show YOU this magical place in a way you wouldn't otherwise see it. Let's go off the beaten path and explore while still seeing some of the more popular locations as well!

Cinque Terre offers so much more than most people end up experiencing. I still have yet to see every last bit of it and I've been traveling there for 9 years. Join me to enjoy it in a unique way and live like a local for your 7 days.

Here's what one of my last trip participants had to say...

The moment the train exited the first dark tunnel and we were staring out over the vast sparkling sea, I knew we had been transported to another world. Nicole not only introduced us to the Cinque Terre, but led us on an exploratory journey of a truly incredible place. The history, people, terrain, and most certainly the food, were revealed piece by piece until we found ourselves utterly smitten. From the guided hikes through beautiful forests and along steep mountain-side vineyards, to the private cooking class with a chef in his hillside restaurant, to the day trip to bike around a medieval city, each experience was authentic and memorable. Every morning I had to pinch myself, wondering how one gets lucky enough to experience waking up in the harbor in a tiny Italian village, listening to the waves while enjoying a fresh cappuccino? But we make our own luck. Anyone considering this trip should not hesitate, as it will be one of the highlights they will remember forever. Thank you to Nicole for not keeping this amazing place to yourself, but instead deciding to share these experiences with the rest of us.

I'm grateful for the beautiful photographs Nicole captured of my friend and I experiencing this place together. Unlike all of my selfies in front of European cathedrals, I now have photos with life in them, depicting our adventures and laughter. Having these photos makes leaving this magical place just a bit more tolerable, as we can look at them and truly recall the smell of the sea water, the warm Italian sun on our face, and the never-ending baskets of focaccia in our bellies. This was truly the trip of a lifetime, and just the start of a new love affair with the Cinque Terre.

It literally took plains, trains and automobiles to get us there, and the long day of travel made us weary. But then we thought, anywhere truly authentic should take a long time to get to. Then you know you're somewhere special.
-Sarah G, Wisconsin

What is included in this amazing opportunity?

I will send you a direct link to 3 rooms/apartments for you to choose. I will take care of it for you included in your price.

Snack and beverages waiting for you on arrival.
7 days of activities, all carefully curated by Nicole and based on feedback from the participants.
Train and ferry tickets for all of our activities (usually $5+ per ride-so big savings) as well as the special hiking tickets we need throughout the trip.
Some time with a local expert on the area to learn all you need to know
Amazing hikes both popular and less traveled.
Optional day trip to either a Tuscan city or boat trip to another coastal town-meal included..
Wine tasting at a local winery where they create the local wines and specialties
1 Dinner or lunch each day at the BEST restaurants in the villages, many having 5 star food, 1 is a Michelin restaurant.
Coffee and light breakfast each of the 7 mornings-you can pay for additional foods should you want.
Sunset Boat Ride with Drinks and Apps, jump off the boat into the crystal water.
Beach time with chair rental and umbrella
Cooking class OR choose another activity from a menu of options
Professional pictures of yourself in this stunning location throughout the experience. ($1500+ value alone)
Bring your camera (or cell phone) and I'll also help you with the best light/settings to take some awesome pictures yourself while there.
List of what to pack and resources of the area (best places to eat, explore, shop, day trips, etc)
Time to explore on your own or do another activity.
If there are any activities that you feel you can't or do not wish to participate in, Nicole will give you an alternative menu of things you can do in that time.
Video with simple words and phrases that will help you along the trip.
Group video chat to get to know all participants and ask questions one month before the trip.
A unique biking experience.
A very thorough itinerary and break down of everything included after booking and an even more specific version as we get closer to the trip.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights and transportation to and from airport
Additional meals (list of suggested places to eat for takeaway and meals outside of what's included will be given to each person). Though, with the large meal we will have each day, you will most likely only want to snack for the final meal.
Alcohol at meals (1 glass of wine will be included at dinners)-But all the wine is included for the wine tasting.
Additional activities you'd like (i.e. massage)-But Nicole will organize it all for you at no additional cost for the planning.. You just pay the fee to the practitioner. (Massages are in a small Castle).

If you have questions, please reach out at nicole@uniqueadventureexperiences.com
You get your own private room with bathroom or upgrade to a full apartment in the village.

FOR ALL 7 DAYS/8 NIGHTS

Room (Bedroom and private bathroom)
Single Occupancy : $2795
Double Occupancy for 2: $2395 each
Triple Occupancy: $2195 each

Apartment (Kitchenette, bedroom, private bath)
Single Occupancy : $2995
Double Occupancy for 2: $2495 each
Triple Occupancy: $2295 each

Includes all mentioned that is included above including 5 star meals, daily breakfast, paid hiking paths
and transportation, wine tasting and classes.
BOOK BY APRIL 15 AND YOU WILL GET A MASSAGE INCLUDED COMPLIMENTARY AND BOOKED
FOR YOU IN THE VILLAGE CASTLE ON ONE OF THE LAST DAYS!

You take care of your flight and transportation from/to airport
(all booked by you but made easier with suggestions for all by Nicole).

You will be sent rooms to choose from that have been careful curated to be
in the best location of the village with amazing hosts/owners.

See FAQs to see if some of your questions are answered there.

If you want to pay the entire balance now, or have questions and want to set up a time to chat,
Please reach out at nicole@uniqueadventureexperiences.com

A $700 deposit is due at booking.
Payment Plans for the remaining balance are available to spread out.
The Final Balance is due by June 30, 2020.
See cancellation policy below.

Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation after booking will result in a partial refund of the total paid minus $100.
Any cancellation after May 30, will result in the total loss of deposit.
Any cancellation after July 15 will result in a total loss of 50% of funds paid.
Any cancellation after August will result in a total loss of funds paid.
We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it does not meet the trip minimum.
Should the trip be canceled, your deposit and any other monies paid will be refunded in full.
It is wise to get trip cancellation insurance just in case, though we hope this won't be the case.
A minimum of 4 participants will be required.

Please contact Nicole right away for extenuating circumstances!