2025 and 2026 CINQUE TERRE PAINTING HOLIDAY | ITALY

That string of coloured villages in Italy…

All artistic levels. Beginners welcome. Watercolours (recommended), gouache. More experienced artists: Acrylics, pastels, oils.

You've probably heard about Cinque Terre. It's a chain of coloured villages on the Western Italian coastline, in the Liguria region. It includes 5 villages ('cinque' in Italian): Riomaggiore, Monterosso Al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, and Manarola. The villages and the surrounding hills are part of the Cinque Terre National Park. 

Join us for this quality “plein-air” painting holiday in Italy!

APRIL 18 - 25 2025 - NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS

INCLUDED:

• 7 nights accommodation: Our group stays at a 4-STAR hotel in La Spezia, Italy. All rooms are Ensuite Rooms (private bathroom in the room).

• All restaurant MEALS with wine at dinner included (except on the free day). But also: Breakfast Only option.

• TUITION at great painting sites, directly in the Cinque Terre villages in a relaxed environment with a talented tutor.

• Fabulous painting EXCURSIONS and SIGHTSEEING.

• Art EQUIPMENT provided.

• Art MATERIALS provided.

• Local TRANSPORTATION: Short train rides to the villages.

• FERRY ticket to Porto Venere
  

  PRICES:

  £175 at booking. The remainder 4 months prior to the holiday or within 4 days after booking if less than 4 months to the holiday.

  Please note: A knee surgery or a son’s wedding could pop up after you book! This is why our booking payments are transferrable for a period of 24 months after the date of purchase under our Terms.
  

  You are coming on your own (like most participants). ENSUITE ROOM in Single Occupancy:

• £175 Booking payment + £1990 for the week. ALL RESTAURANT MEALS INCLUDED (except on the free day).

• £175 Booking payment + £1790 for the week: BREAKFAST ONLY. (You pay for your meals separately; Perfect for light eaters or special diets).

  You are coming with a PAINTING FRIEND or partner. Shared Ensuite Room in Double Occupancy:

• £175 Booking payment + £1690 per person for the week. ALL RESTAURANT MEALS INCLUDED (except on the free day).

• £175 Booking payment + £1490 per person for the week. BREAKFAST ONLY. (You pay for your meals separately; Perfect for light eaters or special diets).

  You are coming with a NON-PAINTING FRIEND or partner. Ensuite Room in Double Occupancy: Single occupancy price + Non-Painter price.

• £175 Booking payment (each) + £1990 for the week (painter) + £995 (non painter). ALL RESTAURANT MEALS INCLUDED (except on the free day).

• £175 Booking payment (each) + £1790 for the week (painter) + £895 (non-painter). BREAKFAST ONLY. (You pay for your meals separately; Perfect for light eaters or special diets).

  Not included: Getting to La Spezia. City tax (£2.50 per night pp). 1 lunch and 1 dinner on the free day. Personal travel insurance. Meals depending your chosen option. Minibar consumptions (if applicable). Drinks or snacks outside of meals.

  Closest airports: Genoa, Pisa, Florence.

OUR 2025 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN LA SPEZIA:

CINQUE TERRE DAY TO DAY TYPICAL SCHEDULE

We will take quick train rides (a few minutes each way) to get to the different Cinque Terre villages.

Day 1 Hotel check-in. Group and tutor meet at 6.00 PM. Dinner at a local restaurant. Let the fun begin!

Day 2 Breakfast. Demo for beginners at watercolours from 10:00 to 12:00. La Spezia garden view for other mediums. Lunch by the port in La Spezia where we will paint from 2.00 to 5.00 PM. Dinner in La Spezia.

Day 3 Breakfast. Late morning visit of Vernazza, one of the most charming Cinque Terre coastal jewels. Lunch before our first afternoon of painting (or drawing if that is your chosen medium) in Vernazza. The beautiful 13th century village is known for its history and for its wine. It is the southernmost village of the Cinque Terre chain, and has inspired many artists!

Day 4 Breakfast. Day spent in the largest of the Cinque Terre villages, Monterosso. We have lunch and paint there in the afternoon. Free time to shop or relax. Early dinner in Monterosso or in La Spezia.

Day 5 Breakfast. Free day! Our participants particularly enjoy taking a bus out to visit beautiful Lerici (optional), a colourful coastal town close to the Cinque Terre villages. Meals are not included on the free day.

Day 6 Free morning followed by lunch in La Spezia. Then we are off to the smallest and probably most authentic Cinque Terre villa, highly colourful Riomaggiore or to majestic Manarola for a painting session (indoor or outdoor).

Day 7 Breakfast. Later that morning, we will take a ferry to another colourful coastal town called Porto Venere where we will visit San Pietro church perched on the water (easy access). This beautiful town would far deserve to be the 6th village of the Cinque Terre, as it is undeniably as beautiful as the other 5! We will have lunch and a painting session there. Dinner at La Spezia.

Day 8 Departure day. Breakfast and goodbyes at check-out.

Mobility: If you are generally relatively fit, you can skip this part.

Test: I can walk 20 minutes and climb two flights of stairs without it being strenuous.

Book your painting holiday adventure today! Your booking payment is transferable 24 months as per our Terms.

This Cinque Terre Italian art holiday is a watercolour painting holiday, but also an acrylics and oil painting holiday (more advanced painters), and is generally called a multi-media art holiday.

What artistic level do I have to be?

We welcome all levels. Beginners, intermediate artists, and confirmed artists. 

What medium?

You may choose from the following media: watercolours (recommended), drawing (all drawing media), gouache. Acrylics, pastels or oils for more experienced artists only.

Who's the tutor?

Marie Remond accompanies groups to the Cinque Terre. You may view her profile in our tutor's section.

What's the group size?

Average size is 8.

Can I come on my own?

You may most definitely come on your own. Most participants do. You will be with like-minded people for the week.

Important: You must be able to walk at a normal pace around town and on our outings.