Livorno Shore Excursion to Portovenere and Carrara Marble Caves from Livorno

Livorno Shore Excursion to Portovenere and Carrara Marble Caves from Livorno

From: 148,00

Our professional English speaking driver will meet you at the port for a wonderful guided tour between Liguria &Tuscany region!

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    Highlights

    1. Visit of Portovenere: one of the most enchanting Italian Fishing Villages
    2. Discover how is quarried the world-famous 'White Carrara marble'
    3. Lunch at the Marble Village of Colonnata and tasting of Local Products
    4. Visit the most famous Sculpture Studios in Carrara

    Description

    Our professional English speaking driver will meet you at the port for a wonderful guided tour between Liguria &Tuscany region!

    In less than one hour we’ll arrive in Carrara, the home-town of the great marble chosen by artists such as Michelangelo and Bernini. You will visit the central marble basin to learn how it was hard the work of the quarry men as well as the excavation system employed nowadays. It will be an unique experience that you’ll never forget!

    We’ll continue our tour to Colonnata, a tiny marble village which dates back to the Roman epoch. There you will have free time to stroll around and have lunch. You can also taste the typical local product: the famous Lardo di Colonnata (cold cut).

    During the morning, you will have a whole marble experience, by visiting an open-air museum by the Carrara marble caves you’ll find out what there is behind a sculpture. You will learn the different processes of carving and understand how a piece of marble can be transformed into a masterpiece. Surrounded by works of art, you’ll live a real overwhelming experience!

    Follows a drive of about 1 hour to reach Portovenere (the Port of Venus), a lovely fishing village that will warm your heart. Walk around to see the castle and the wonderful St. Peter’s church that overlooks the gulf of the romantic poets. Discover “Byron Cave” and understand what inspired him.

     

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    Details of the Tour

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

    Season: All year round

    The Price Include: Luxury air-conditioned minivan, English Speaking Driver *, visit of Carrara Marble Caves with professional Tour Guide, free visit of Portovenere

    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 something more.

    * 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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