Cinque Terre: Italy's Hidden Riviera: Travel Details
This is a quick and handy source for details on the sights, hotels, tour guides and restaurants featured in the "Cinque Terre: Italy's Hidden Riviera" show. For much more (and updates), see this year's edition of Rick Steves' Italy guidebook.
- Sara Paolini
- Where Rick Stayed
- Eating and Sleeping in Vernazza
- Cinque Terre: Italy's Fiat-Free Riviera
- Cinque Terre Cuisine 101
- A Traveler's History of the Cinque Terre
Sara Paolini
For a guided visit, Sara Paolini is excellent (€80/half-day tour for the group, mobile 347-888-3833, sarapaolini@hotmail.com). She is accustomed to meeting drivers at the Carrara freeway exit, or she can pick you up at the train station.
Where Rick Stayed
While filming, Rick stayed at a private apartment in Vernazza. The apartment requires a minimum 7 night stay and can be booked through Albergo Barbara, tel. & fax 0187-812-398, mobile 338-793-3261, www.albergobarbara.it, albergobarbara@libero.it.