Around Tuscany: Carrara Marbles, Pisa & Lucca
Explore the white marble quarries of Carrara, famous for its beauty and used in many works of art, including those by Michelangelo. You will have the opportunity to see how the marble is extracted and enjoy a light lunch on a panoramic terrace within the quarry, offering breathtaking views and a unique dining experience. Discover the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Leaning Tower, the Duomo, the Baptistery and the Camposanto. Marvel at the world-famous Leaning Tower and capture unforgettable photos. Step inside the Cathedral to admire the exquisite Pisan Romanesque architecture and stunning artworks. Stroll through the historic streets of Lucca, visit the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, and the Guinigi Tower from the outside. You will have free time to do some shopping, enjoy a good Tuscan aperitif or walk along the 4 km of walls!
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Around Tuscany: Carrara Marbles, Pisa & Lucca
What's included in Around Tuscany: Carrara Marbles, Pisa & Lucca
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Levigliani
Meet our driver at the meeting point in Florence. Starting from the village of Levigliani, you will reach the quarries in a 4x4 vehicle. A trip to the stunning Marble Quarries is the best way to savour the atmosphere of this beautiful area. Enter a spectacular environment that is completely different from anything you may have seen before. The quarry is no respecter of human size, the quarry is the size of giants, ceilings dozens and dozens of metres high, huge halls, gigantic blocks and excavation equipment weighing up to 80 tonnes.
Carrara Marble Quarries Exploration
After this plunge into the history of marble processing, enjoy a unique aperitif on the panoramic terrace, with a selection of local wines and foods such as the famous Lardo di Colonnata, a town not far from the quarries of Carrara, or the famous 'Ipogeo' wine.
Piazza dei Miracoli
You will leave this wonderful place to head, in our van, to Pisa. With one of our professional guide you will discover the secrets of the “Piazza dei Miracoli” and its world-famous monuments like the Leaning Tower or the Cathedral! You can enter inside the Cathedral and enjoy its beauty!
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Tickets
- Light Lunch
- Licensed guide
- WiFi on board
- 4x4 vehicle
- Wine&Food tasting
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The light lunch will be held on the terrace when possible, subject to availability. If the terrace is not available, the light lunch will be held at another location.
- Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In Piazza Antinori, in front of the church
