Livorno Shore Excursion to Lucca, Carrara Marble Caves and Pietrasanta from Livorno port

Livorno Shore Excursion to Lucca, Carrara Marble Caves and Pietrasanta from Livorno port

From: 165,00

After a drive of less than 1 hour, we’ll arrive in Carrara, the town renowned all over the world for its extraordinary white marble.

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    Highlights

    1. Visit of the beautiful walled city of Lucca
    2. Discover how is quarried the world-famous 'White Carrara Marble'
    3. Visit the most famous Sculpture Studios in Carrara
    4. Excursion in Pietrasanta: see the home-town of many contemporary artists

    Description

    After a drive of less than 1 hour, we’ll arrive in Carrara, the town renowned all over the world for its extraordinary white marble. Our tour will start in the oldest Art&Sculpture open-air Marble museum of Carrara marble caves, where you’ll find an amazing collection. After having learned some secrets of the carving technique and observed some celebrated models, you’ll be willing to see the famous caves! We’ll reach the central marble basin where you’ll have different options to discover the world of Carrara marble quarries as well as the excavation system employed nowadays. There will be also the possibility to taste their typical cold cut (i.e. Lardo di Colonnata).

    The tour continues in Pietrasanta, following the Apuan-Alps marble leit-motiv. In fact, Pietrasanta has been developing, for years, the artistic exploitaton of the marble stone. For this reason, it is nowadays cradle of sculptors coming from all over the world. Moreover, you’ll be truly delighted by the view of the Duomo Square, where churches and old towers create a very harmonic balance.

    Free time at your disposal.

    Follow the visit of Lucca, an enchanting walled little city, 40 minutes far away the previous town. Founded by the Romans, it later became the Longobards’ capital in the central part of Italy. This town is well-known because of its urban structure that truly witnesses all the historical developments. Completely surrounded by sturdy walls dating back to the 15th century, it’s a real jewel and houses elegant palaces and wonderful churches. Our guided tour will let you appreciate all the beauties disclosed by this little city and the individual spirit of its inhabitants.

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    Details of the Tour

    Dates & Time: (Suggested time between 8'00-8'30am), Length of the Tour: 8-9 hours approx.

    Season: TELAIO_MATIERIALE_VISIBILITY

    The Price Include: Air-conditioned Minivan Transport, English speaking Driver/ Tour Leader*, Guided Visit of the Marble Quarries, Guided Tour of Lucca

    Meeting Point: At disembark of your Cruise ship in Livorno Port

    Things to Note

    * Our Shore excursions can be personalized. Please, tell us if you want to include other servives.

    * Please note that the driver/tour leader will provide general introduction and information. He is not allowed to guide inside a city center, nor to provide historical and artistic information inside museums or churches.

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