Carrara and Tuscan Coast Private Tour from Florence
The "Wonders of Carrara" tour is unique due to its immersive exploration of Carrara's world-famous marble heritage, offering exclusive access to historic quarries and workshops. Visitors witness the artistry and craftsmanship behind marble extraction, gain insights into the city's rich artistic legacy, and enjoy stunning views of the Apuan Alps. This blend of art, history, and breathtaking natural scenery, along with a deep dive into the local culture and traditions, makes the tour a truly exceptional and distinctive experience.
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Carrara and Tuscan Coast Private Tour from Florence
What's included in Carrara and Tuscan Coast Private Tour from Florence
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Florence
9:00 AM - Departure from Florence (2 hours drive to Carrara) Departing at 9:00 from Florence, this tour takes you on a fascinating journey through the history, art, and flavors of one of Italy's most renowned regions. Your adventure begins in Florence, a city steeped in history. From here, a minivan will take you on a journey through the beauties of Tuscany. As you leave Florence behind, the landscape changes, unfolding into gentle hills cradling enchanted villages and vineyards. The first stop is Carrara, a city globally known for its white marble quarries.
Carrara Marble Quarries Exploration
11:00 AM - 12:10 PM - Arrival at Carrara and visit the quarries Visiting the quarries is a unique experience: the massive marble walls, standing under the blue sky, create a natural spectacle of rare beauty. Here, you'll learn how marble is extracted and processed, a tradition that has made Carrara famous worldwide. After the quarry visit, the tour continues to Colonnata, a small village hidden in the mountains, famous for its high-quality lard.
Colonnata
12:30 PM - 13:30 PM - Transfer to Colonnata and lunch. After the quarry visit, the tour continues to Colonnata, a small village hidden in the mountains, famous for its high-quality lard. In a traditional trattoria, you'll have the opportunity to taste this delicacy, accompanied by other local flavors in a lunch that celebrates Tuscan cuisine.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Driver-guide: English, Italian
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Currently, we are unable to accommodate specific dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. If you have any special dietary requirements, please indicate them in the special requests section at the time of booking, and we will do our best to assist you.
- Minors under the age of 21 will be served non-alcoholic beverages.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our driver will be waiting for you at the square, holding a sign with the name of the person who booked the tour. The time allocated for transportation is already included in the total duration.
