The Tuscan Coast and Lunch in Bolgheri Private Tour from Livorno
Why drive a lot and go inland when the Tuscan coast is so gorgeous?? This excursion is ideal for those who love natural beauty and wine, and who don't want a long touring day with lots of driving. If you've already been to the most popular destinations in Tuscany, our tour of the Tuscan coast with lunch in Bolgheri (cost not included) gives you something wonderfully different. The coastline in this part of Tuscany is particularly dramatic, with an unusual and beautiful geographic formation called "scogliera" -- a plateau of rock that descends into the sea. The sparkling water of the Tyrrhenian and the almost-lunar landscape of the scogliera creates a breathtaking and one-of-a-kind feast for the eyes. In Bolgheri, you will enjoy another kind of feast in the sweet Medieval hamlet that is also the heart of the Super Tuscan wine phenomenon. This tour also features some fascinating (but often overlooked) landmarks of Livorno at the start of the day, guaranteed to delight and surprise you.
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The Tuscan Coast and Lunch in Bolgheri Private Tour from Livorno
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What's included in The Tuscan Coast and Lunch in Bolgheri Private Tour from Livorno
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Piazza Della RepubblicaPass-by Only
Our first look at Livorno is driving through its historic quarter, "Venezia", named so because of the canals that run through it. From there, we'll continue on the Piazza della Repubblica, a grand, elliptical roundabout that isn't really a piazza -- it's a bridge that spans the canals that run underneath it, the largest of its sort in Europe. From here, you'll get a good look at the Fortezza Nuova, a fortress constructed in brick from the 16th Century surrounded by a moat.
Mercato Delle Vettovaglie
For a genuine experience of an Italian farmer's market, it doesn't get better than Livorno's Central Market. Open only in the mornings, the scene is very lively. You can find vendors selling virtually everything, but mostly fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh and cured meats, fish and all sorts of strange creatures from the sea, cheeses, bread, olives, etc., etc. The open-air side of the market is situated in PIazza Cavalotti, right in the city center. The beautiful covered market, which is a historical landmark, is right nearby. Mercato Centrale is an experience not be missed if you love food.
Monumento dei Quattro Mori
Before arriving at the monument of the Quattro Mori, we'll drive by Livorno's Fortezza Vecchia, a stunning fortification built by Tuscany's powerful Medici family in the 16th Century. At the junction of Livorno's main street, Via Grande, and the seaside boulevard sits the monument of the Quattro Mori, four splendid sculptures in bronze. From here, you'll be able to take a short stroll inside the marina.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- English-speaking driver who will give commentaries while traveling (cannot accompany you on foot).
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- The cost of lunch (set menu, 45 Euro pp) is NOT included in the rate. You'll pay for lunch directly at the taverna.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 lunch (set menu, 45 Euro pp) is NOT included in the rate. You'll pay for lunch on the spot.
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Pickup and Dropoff
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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.
