Romantic Tuscany and Winery Lunch Private Excursion from Livorno
Our unique shore excursion from the port of Livorno covers not only a quick stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa but also an artisan pasta-making facility plus fairy-tale places in the area around Terricciola, a prestigious (but little-known) wine region. The historic and romantic destinations on our itinerary include legendary Castello dei Vicari fortress in Lari and the Medieval monastery nearby. Set in the magical countryside of Tuscany, the monastery is now part of Badia a Morrona winery, where you will enjoy a genuine Tuscan lunch with the estate's wines. This is an immersive experience in beautiful Tuscany that will engage all your senses.
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Romantic Tuscany and Winery Lunch Private Excursion from Livorno
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What's included in Romantic Tuscany and Winery Lunch Private Excursion from Livorno
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza dei Miracoli
After about a forty-minute drive to Pisa, your driver will drop you off right at the Campo dei Miracoli, saving you twenty minutes of walking from where tour buses must park. You will have 30-45 minutes to visit the Campo dei Miracoli (there is no charge to enter the campus and view the monuments from the exterior). Besides the Leaning Tower, the Field of Miracles contains the cathedral, baptistery, and monumental cemetery. If you intend to enter any of the monuments or climb the Leaning Tower, we kindly request that you coordinate the timing with us to not create problems with the day's itinerary.
Castello dei Vicari
Dating back to the 11th Century, Castello dei Vicari is a Tuscan fortress that played a consequential part in the history of the territory. The hilltop bastion belonged to the Republic of Pisa during Medieval and early Renaissance times, when Pisa and Florence were city-states constantly at war with each other. After being vanquished by the Republic of Florence in 1406, the citadel became the home of governors and aristocratic families, and was transformed into a palatial residence used for entertaining powerful and noble figures of the day.
Pastificio Martelli has been a legendary and highly-respected manufacturer of artisan pasta in Tuscany for over 90 years. These pasta makers pride themselves on traditional methods that include slow kneading of the dough, careful casting in bronze molds, and a lengthy drying process at low temperatures. The grain used is 100% Italian durum wheat. You can easily recognize their signature yellow packaging, vibrant as a field of sunflowers.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- English-speaking driver who will give commentaries while traveling (cannot accompany you on foot).
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Lunch at the winery with a guided tasting of with 4 wines, 45 Euro pp (paid onsite).
- 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.
- This day trip involves travel time. Any amount of time not accounted for in the itinerary section is attributable to the time it takes to get places.
- Suitable for all levels of physical ability.
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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 will be picked up either at your ship or inside the cruise terminal if you dock at that pier. DO NOT TAKE A SHUTTLE, DO NOT GO TO PIAZZA DELL'ARSENALE! Your driver will be waiting for you in the area designated for private drivers, holding a sign with your name on it.
