Lucca and Optional Wine Tasting Private Tour from La Spezia Port
This excursion from the port of La Spezia is perfect for families and active adults wanting a shorter touring day with minimal driving. The walled city of Lucca has something for everyone -- amazing architectural points of interest (most notably the ancient wall that still surrounds the city, transformed into a beautiful pedestrian green space), great shopping, excellent food, pretty piazzas, a botanical garden, fascinating history.
In the nearby wine region of Montecarlo, wines of excellent quality are produced. You have the option of adding a wine tasting at a family-run winery (additional cost to be paid on the spot, directly to the winery). The tasting includes five wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, rosé, red IGT blend, and Vin Santo) plus an ample assortment of snacks.
Options
Lucca only (no winery)
Pickup included
What's included in Lucca and Optional Wine Tasting Private Tour from La Spezia Port
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lucca
After a 1-hour drive from La Spezia, we'll arrive in Lucca. The beautiful walled city of Lucca has something for everyone. Besides being very elegant (to rival Florence in its handsomeness), the town is full of chic boutiques, great restaurants, and awesome gelato. The massive fortification wall that still completely encircles the city is in perfect condition and has been transformed into a tranquil pedestrian greenspace, which makes Lucca idea for families and active adults. You can rent bikes and cruise the wall or simply stroll or sit in the shade of the big trees. There are also many architectural points of interest, such as Piazza dell'Amphiteatro (built on the site of a Roman stadium, the remains of which are still visible) and Palazzo Pfanner (a historic dwelling with a formal garden).
Azienda Agricola Enzo Carmignani
If you choose the wine-tasting option, we'll take a pleasant, twenty-five-minute drive through the Tuscan countryside to arrive at Fattoria Carmignani, a small, family-run winery in the Montecarlo di Lucca wine region. After a brief tour of the property, you will sit down to enjoy an assortment of local products (cured meats, cheeses, etc) and a guided tasting of several of the estate's wines. The cost of the optional wine tasting is NOT included in the rate. You’ll pay for that on the spot, if you opt for it (should be arranged in advance). The drive back to port takes about an hour.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- English-speaking driver who will give commentaries while traveling (cannot accompany you on foot).
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- The wine tasting (5 wines + snacks) is an optional and additional expense, to be arranged in advance and paid on the spot, directly to the winery (30 Euro pp)
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Car seats for infants and small children are available upon request, as well as boosters.
- Wheelchairs and scooters must be collapsible.
- The cost of the optional wine tasting (5 wines + snacks, 30 Euro pp) is NOT included in the rate. You’ll pay for that on the spot, if you opt for it (should be arranged in advance).
- Minors are allowed at the winery. Children/youths 5-15 pay a reduced rate. No charge for children 4 and under.
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
You must TAKE THE SHUTTLE from the ship to the area where private drivers are waiting outside the port (a short drive). Your driver will be there holding a sign with your name on it.
