Lucca and Tuscan Winery Escape from the Port of La Spezia
Description
Discover the quieter, more authentic side of Tuscany with a relaxing day trip designed for cruise travelers. After meeting your driver at the port, enjoy a scenic ride through the countryside to Lucca, one of Tuscany’s most beautiful and best-preserved medieval towns. Explore Lucca at your own pace: stroll along the Renaissance walls, wander cobblestone streets, visit the Cathedral of San Martino, or enjoy a cappuccino in Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. Then, head to a family-owned winery in the Montecarlo di Lucca region for a traditional Tuscan lunch and wine tasting. Kindly note: lunch cost is not included and paid directly at the winery. This tour is perfect for those seeking a relaxed blend of culture, scenery, and authentic flavors
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Itinerary
The beautiful walled city of Lucca has something for everyone. Besides being very elegant (to rival Florence in its handsomeness), the town is full of chic boutiques, great restaurants, and awesome gelato. The massive fortification wall that still completely encircles the city is in perfect condition and has been transformed into a tranquil pedestrian greenspace, which makes Lucca idea for families and active adults. You can rent bikes and cruise the wall or simply stroll or sit in the shade of the big trees. There are also many architectural points of interest, such as Piazza dell'Amphiteatro (built on the site of a Roman stadium, the remains of which are still visible) and Palazzo Pfanner (a historic dwelling with a formal garden).
After a pleasant, twenty-five-minute drive through the Tuscan countryside, we will arrive at Fattoria Carmignani, a small, family-run winery in the Montecarlo di Lucca wine region. After a brief tour of the property, you will sit down to an ample, homemade lunch with 6-8 wine pairings. Lunch includes antipasto (local cured meats and cheeses, toasted Tuscan bread with seasonal toppings), a pasta or rice dish (or something equivalent made with seasonal ingredients), dessert, and fresh local fruit. Kindly note: The cost of lunch is NOT included in the rate. You'll pay for lunch directly at the winery.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You must TAKE THE SHUTTLE from the ship to the area where private drivers are waiting outside the port (a short drive). Your driver will be there holding a sign with your name on it.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Minors are allowed at the winery.
- The cost of lunch is NOT included in the rate. You'll pay for lunch on the spot, directly to the winery (adults, 55 Euro pp; youths 13-16, 45 Euro pp; children 5-12, 35 Euro pp; children 4 and under, free).
