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June 8 – 15, 2025.
September 6 – 13, 2025 (women only).
Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Solo travelers, friends, family or couples.
June: All adults welcome.
September: Women only.
Transport yourself back in time to a simpler world. Stay in Monterosso, a perfectly preserved small village on a bay. Spend your days exploring the surrounding coastline, embracing the simple rhythms of a perfectly balanced Italian vacation. Let us handle all the details. Be treated like an insider and experience the very best of this famous coastline, with the ease that only we can provide.
Have connections the minute you step off the plane.
For people who want fun, easy, insider travel — elevated.
Imagine your leisurely breakfast on the terrace, sipping your cappuccino amid the sounds of an awakening village. Wander down cobblestone streets lined with perfectly kept traditional homes — you are, after all, in one of Italy’s Unesco World Heritage Sites. Brightly colored bougainvillea climbs over gates and geraniums spill from balconies as you walk by. A nonna hangs laundry overhead and the morning sun kisses your face.
In the village of Monterosso, everything is close, and you can walk everywhere. Stroll down to the seaside promenade, the beach, the ferry dock, and the train station. Our guides ensure you’re always in the know.
This experience is about spending a week in one beautiful location, the jewel box of the Italian coast. The villages are easily connected by trains, just minutes away from each other, safe to walk at night, and a quiet haven when daytrippers retreat to the cities.
Each day, you embark on an expertly curated day trip from our home base. Thanks to our many years of living in the area, you get a backstage pass. This signature tour is our longest-running and most popular choice. The Cinque Terre offers a slice of simpler times, with nature, trails, swimming, boating, and gelato-ing.
What you’ve discovered is a slice of slow living you never knew you needed. No cars are allowed, and neither are large ships in the harbors. Cinque Terre is ecologically protected and secluded from heavy traffic and industry, making this postcard-perfect area a dreamy respite from the modern world.
Enjoy the beauty of nature in this culturally rich area, which is an Italian national park and a protected marine zone, prohibiting most boats from coming close to the coast and restricting vehicle traffic. Your hotel is right off the main square of one of Italy’s Unesco World Heritage Sites.
Our private driver zips us to a grand market in Tuscany. In under 2 hours you’ll be among the locals hunting for your next Made in Italy and other back-of-the-van and designer deals on a guided shopping trip designed exclusively for our guests. This Tuscan town, a favorite beach holiday destination for Italians, will hook you with its wide boulevards, pretty shops, luxury Italian brands like Gucci, Prada, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana, and its “vacation from your vacation” vibe.
You haven’t fully experienced the Cinque Terre until you’ve cruised the villages from the sea. Capture memories and enjoy a drink as you glide past the colorful, pastel fishing towns. Swim or bob in the clear waters beneath the towering cliffs, and take plenty of photos along the way. This fun experience is a core memory for many guests.
Visit a private vineyard belonging to a vintner who has been making wine here for over five decades. We’ll taste the local whites and prized Sciacchetra, a unique wine from this region. Wines from the Cinque Terre are grown on terraced hillsides and, unlike other Italian wines, are not exported, so enjoying them at the vintner’s cantina is a special experience.
Enjoy dinner overlooking the villages as if you have friends here—because now you do! In Italy, it’s not what you know, but who you know. And we know people! While everyone can visit restaurants, being with insiders means you experience the best ones and also dine at our friends’ homes.
Your host will be there to meet you the second you arrive in Monterosso. And, because our team of experts have all the details covered, you can instantly ease right into the Dolce Zone—that carefree state of mind that Italian Fix guests experience. Tonight, we share our first of many epic meals together with our group in a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for your first night in the Cinque Terre. Images of the hotel are here.
Have your breakfast each morning on the hotel’s outdoor terrace, surrounded by lemon trees. Today, we explore the lesser-known streets in and around the charming villages of the Cinque Terre, including Riomaggiore and Manarola. This is not your typical tour. We circle around the main drags where everyone else goes, instead guiding you to better vistas with fewer people and plenty of fun. We know the perfect spots for capturing those iconic photos. Forget postcards—you’ll take those shots yourself.
Today we venture to Levanto — where Italian tourists like to spend their summers. You can choose a bike tour or a walking tour with your guide. After an active morning, we return to our home base of Monterosso. You have the option to visit our favorite beach club (crack open a book, dip your toes into the water) or wander the village to discover the shops (or nap at home!). In the evening, we gather for an aperitivo and dinner, beachside.
Road trip! We head to Tuscany with our private driver to one of our absolute fave places in all of Italy— an expansive market full of Made in Italy clothing, shoes, and gifts. In the afternoon, we head to a quiet Tuscan town where the streets are filled with artists and sculpture studios. Dinner is at a friend’s sculpture-studio-turned-restaurant.
This is a “choose your own adventure” day. We have a ton of suggestions to inspire you, but today is your day to do whatever you feel like in the moment. Take the ferry to another village. Hike on the famous trails. Relax and ponder life’s wonders as you cat nap under a striped beach umbrella. Whether it’s a visit to luxe Portofino or an afternoon doing absolutely nothing (or a bit of both!), it’s your time. Of course—rely on us for the best advice.
It’s another beautiful day in paradise, and we have another exclusive event arranged specially for Italian Fix guests. We head out to Vernazza—considered the most picturesque of the five villages. We wander up into the vineyards perched above town where we have tastings of local wines at a private cantina. Afterward, soak up the relaxing vibes back at home on Monterosso’s stunning promenade, catching the sunset and a Spritz.
You can’t come to Cinque Terre on the breathtaking Italian Riviera and not go out on the water. Lounge about and take in the spectacular views from our private boat. During our excursion, we’ll visit secret swim spots along the Mediterranean waters and enjoy lunch on board. Let the beauty and simplicity of the Cinque Terre inspire you as we float gently along the coastline. We seal the deal with a farewell dinner.
Take in the final moments Cinque Terre has to offer before checking out of your hotel. In case you’re not ready to head back home, we have designed our travel season so you can extend your stay. Continue exploring Italy with another Italian Fix tour, or catch a flight home if you must. Whatever you choose, we know you’ll be leaving inspired and refreshed, having fully embraced the art of living, Italian style. Buon viaggio! View the calendar to see other trips you can add before or after this trip.
Arrival Details:
Arrival Airport: Pisa. (Also Milan or Genoa — ask us for advice.)
First-Day Activity: Pre-dinner gathering at 6:30 pm.
Departure Details:
Departure Airport: Pisa. (Also Milan or Genoa — ask us for advice.)
Last-Day Activity: Breakfast.
Expect Italian Fix signature bilingual guides to provide an authentic Italian cultural experience and handle all your pre- and post-trip planning expertly.
7 nights in a small hotel; inside the Cinque Terre village of Monterosso.
We settle in for 7 nights at one hotel, so you can unpack and fully relax with the feeling of “coming home” at the end of the day.
Our hotel is directly off the main piazza in the village center, where you’ll find cafes, shopping, and services. We prioritize character and historical properties for our guests, and they love this hotel for its hospitality and location.
Steps from our hotel, you’ll find beaches, services, and a train that connects all the villages and the rest of Italy.
Rates are per person (double occupancy)
Traveling solo & prefer your own room? Add $990 USD.
We’ll be there to meet you the moment you arrive in Monterosso. You can arrive via train or we’ll arrange a private driver to collect you from the airport (airport transfers at an additional cost).
The closest airport is Pisa. Milan and Genoa also have airports and we’ll advise you.
All ground transportation, which includes private transfers, trains, and taxis.
All breakfasts as well as 3 lunches and 4 dinners, including local wine and alternatives.
Eight days traveling with a bilingual signature Italian Fix guide.
A unique Cinque Terre itinerary explores Riomaggiore, Levanto, Vernazza, and Manarola, along with Forte Dei Marmi and Pietrasanta in neighboring Tuscany.
Wine tasting at a private vineyard, designed exclusively for our guests.
A guided shopping trip to Tuscany’s famous open-air market.
A private boat charter for a cruise along the coast.
A “Choose Your Own Adventure Day”, a free day for you to do whatever you like.
Taxes and tips for guides, included meals, and drivers.
Fly into Pisa, an international airport. Alternatively, Milan or Genoa.
You’ll pay for a few meals when you’re not eating with the group on included meals.
Limited Time Rates
Rates are per person (double occupancy)
Interest-Free Payment Plan
Want to defer payments until 2025?
Starting in January, make 4-monthly payments of $1,200 USD.
14-days to refund if you change your mind.
I met my husband in these villages about 20 years ago, and now our Cinque Terre trip is our longest-running experience—this is the 15th year we’ve been offering it! When I envisioned this week in Italy, I aimed to create the most beautiful itinerary imaginable. I asked myself what I’d want to do with my best friend if she were visiting and could never come back. The result is an itinerary filled with highlights, secret spots, and insider access. Thanks to years of development and energy, it’s better than ever.
You simply cannot go wrong with these enchanting villages. Our expert hosts make you feel like you’re taking part in something truly special — because you are. It’s my hope that the wonder and magic of the Cinque Terre give you everything you’re looking for. And who knows? You might even find some happy surprises, just like I did all those years ago!
With love + limoncello,
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We have so many returning guests because they know they can trust us.
Return guests sometimes book the exact same trip to repeat the magic.
Our guests protect their investment by purchasing insurance.
Some of our guests are going through big life transitions; others are celebrating milestones.
Many guests meet lifelong friends on the trip and they return on future trips, together.
You can buy insurance, or use the insurance they already own (through work coverage etc.) Insurance protects you should you fall ill before you travel, or an immediate family member does and you do not want to leave the country. Policies vary and you can shop around.
Our travelers make connections that are deep and real between each other. With social disconnection on the rise more than ever, infusing your life with good people is a sacred act. (We have a knack for attracting interesting and great people!)
One of the most beautiful things about our trips is that they attract a lot of different kinds of people — and we’re proud of that. Our fun, safe, and let-your-hair-down energy draws the right guests from around the world with different backgrounds — because wanting to live your dolce vita transcends any location or age range.
We have guests who return to Italian Fix year after year. From the person who enjoys traveling solo to the besties who want to take a trip of a lifetime, they all want to have a carefree, fun-filled, and relaxing week. They trust Italian Fix to handle all the details
We’re a boutique travel company focused on unique itineraries that focus on the lifestyle of the areas we visit. We’re intentional about sustainable travel experiences that support local economies. Although we love the finer things in life (we even train our hosts with some of the same service tenets as the Ritz Carlton), we want to do things differently.
We want our trips to be more open to a diverse set of travelers than a typical tour operator that only serves the 1%. We like to think of our experiences as a beautiful balance of activities and cadence that lets you savor your vacation — we do mix things up but we do not run you off your feet.
We might offer a stunning multi-course meal with wine pairings at an award-winning restaurant one evening, and the next day, we’ll eat a panino at the market. Because we know you’re not traveling to Europe for a Disneyland-esque experience. You’re here to experience the lifestyle, which has nothing to do with thread count (although we do love that crisply ironed European bedding).
We offer our guests a beautifully layered and nuanced experience that uplifts and gets you into the heart of the places you’re traveling. Transformative experiences, connections, belonging, and belly laughter are the ultimate luxuries.
No! We have a combination of solo travelers, people traveling with friends, and people traveling with partners/spouses on our tours. This Cinque Terre tour has an option to choose a “women’s only” date in September 2025.
First off, we speak Italian! We also understand the context, the customs, and the community of every location we visit. In Europe, it’s not what you know — it’s who you know. And we know people.
We’re a small company that serves under 150 people per year. You can read more about us here. By comparison, most tour operators are massive — some serve about 30,000 people a year! That’s not who we are — we’re female-owned and getting to know each of our travelers by name is super important! We truly want to get to know you.
Coming with us is like having a backstage pass. If you travel without us, you’re just one in a million foreigners waiting in lines and trying to get service. No connections or language fluency makes you the odd one out.
Our travel style allows you to be among friends and have access to things you couldn’t find on your own. No big-box concept of tourism around here. At Italian Fix, we’re mindful about keeping traditions alive and supporting local economies.
Our carefully crafted itineraries have been perfected over years of hosting successful trips, so they play out like a symphony — with cadence, timing and rhythm. All of our trips have up-time and down-time. The introverts who need quiet to recharge can get it, and the extroverts who derive energy from new connections can thrive too. One of our mottos is “Hey, it’s your holiday — opt out of any days you like.” We have lots to see, eat, do and explore whenever you wish to join in. Just put on your comfy shoes and andiamo!
Italian Fix is a boutique travel company specializing in small groups and beautiful itineraries, all handled for you. Have connections the minute you step off the plane. For people who want fun, easy, insider travel — elevated. Founded in 2011 by Bianca Gignac.
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7 nights in a small hotel; inside the Cinque Terre village of Monterosso.
We settle in for 7 nights at one hotel, so you can unpack and fully relax with the feeling of “coming home” at the end of the day.
Our hotel is directly off the main piazza in the village center, where you’ll find cafes, shopping, and services. We prioritize character and historical properties for our guests, and they love this hotel for its hospitality and location.
Steps from our hotel, you’ll find beaches, services, and a train that connects all the villages and the rest of Italy.
Rates are per person (double occupancy)
Traveling solo & prefer your own room? Add $990 USD.
We’ll be there to meet you the moment you arrive in Monterosso. You can arrive via train or we’ll arrange a private driver to collect you from the airport (airport transfers at an additional cost).
The closest airport is Pisa. Milan and Genoa also have airports and we’ll advise you.
All ground transportation, which includes private transfers, trains, and taxis.
All breakfasts as well as 3 lunches and 4 dinners, including local wine and alternatives.
Eight days traveling with a bilingual signature Italian Fix guide.
A unique Cinque Terre itinerary explores Riomaggiore, Levanto, Vernazza, and Manarola, along with Forte Dei Marmi and Pietrasanta in neighboring Tuscany.
Wine tasting at a private vineyard, designed exclusively for our guests.
A guided shopping trip to Tuscany’s famous open-air market.
A private boat charter for a cruise along the coast.
A “Choose Your Own Adventure Day”, a free day for you to do whatever you like.
Taxes and tips for guides, included meals, and drivers.
Fly into Pisa, an international airport. Alternatively, Milan or Genoa.
You’ll pay for a few meals when you’re not eating with the group on included meals.
Rates are per person (double occupancy)
Want to defer payments until 2025?
Starting in January, make 4-monthly payments of $1,200 USD.
14-days to refund if you change your mind.
