The route connects colorful seaside villages such as Vernazza and Manarola, showcasing cliffs, harbors, and coastal scenery.

This journey through Cinque Terre includes visits to Vernazza, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, traveling mainly by train along Italy’s scenic Ligurian coast.

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