Lucca Private Day Trip To Pietrasanta And The Cararra Marble Quarries
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Carrara Marble Tour by van from Lucca or Pisa
The only Carrara marble tour that allows you to get in a real cave. Nice to meet you! We are drivers and tour leaders... we would like to show you an hidden gem of Tuscany! I will pick you up with my professional van from the area of Lucca or Pisa and I will bring you up on the mountain of Carrara. We will reach the cave and we will jump in a 4x4 Jeep that can drive us inside. A professional tour guide will explain you everything about the story of this legendary place: not only how they work and they extract the marble, but also how they are producing a special wine or how to recognize a real Carrara marble from a fake one. At the end of tour, we will get out from the cave and I will drive you up in the little village of Colonnata: a very small and authentic place famous for a very tasty kind of salami... "lardo di colonnata" ! I can bring you in the best food shop to buy a piece of lard or try to book a local restaurant for a tasting! A tour off the beaten path :)
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Lucca Private Day Trip to Pietrasanta and the Cararra Marble Quarries
A personalised private tour from Lucca exploring the Carrara marble quarries, the sculpture town of Pietrasanta for the discerning traveller seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver guides. You will tour in comfort and style in a top of the range Mercedes minivan or sedan discovering Italy 'close up' as you travel into the heart of this incredible artistic area. Explore the open-air museum of Pietrasanta, follow in the footsteps of great artists such as Michelangelo, and delve into a sumptuous quarryman's lunch in the little village of Colonnata!
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Carrara's Marble Quarries Tour & Light Lunch + Lardo PGI
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 4 This tour at Carrara Marble Quarries will take you to discover the heart of the marble basins and the village of Colonnata for a tasting of lard and typical local products! You will depart in an elegant Mercedes minivan and, crossing the road that winds like a snake to the top of the mountain, you will pass the famous Ponti di Vara which, together with the ancient tunnels carved into the rock, formed the “former Marble Railway.” We will head directly to the heart of the marble basins to visit the interior of a closed quarry. This is a shared guided tour in what is known as the “Marble Cathedral,” where you will learn about the extraction techniques, machinery, and history of this precious material. Afterwards, we will take a walk through the streets of the village of Colonnata, where we will taste Lardo di Colonnata and other local products.
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from the port to Carrara marble quarries and Lucca
After meeting the driver departing to Carrara, famous in the world for the pure white marble quality, we reach Fanti Scritti where passengers start the visit at the open air marble life museum. After an amusing visit (free entrance) passengers could take a seat on the local Jeep tour company (duration approximately 70 minutes, cost € 10,00 p.p.) they will visit the largest and unique scenery of the white marble quarries where Michelangelo got the white marble blocks for his masterpieces. Then drive to Lucca and visit of the old walls ring with possibility for lunch in one of the famous trattorie. 4pm drive back to the port
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PRIVATE TOUR: Tour of the Carrara Marble Quarries & Wine Experience in Luni
Embark on a day “one step from the sky” exploring the breathtaking Carrara Marble Quarries and savoring exquisite wines at the Luni farm winery. Our local expert driver will pick you up directly at your address, and we’ll journey to the heart of the Apuan Alps. • We will visit the Fantiscritti quarry, also known as the “Michelangelo Quarry,” where a Jeep will take us both inside the active marble quarry and above the quarry area, offering spectacular views over the marble mountains. A knowledgeable local guide will unveil the secrets of Carrara’s world-famous marble, show you the traditional and modern techniques of marble cutting, and lead you through the fascinating museum hall carved directly into the mountain. • Next, we’ll visit the picturesque village of Colonnata.” Stroll through its charming streets and enjoy the stunning panoramas of the Apuan Alps. • In the afternoon, we’ll head to the Luni farmhouse for an exceptional wine-tasting experience.
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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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