Lucca and the Tuscan Riviera
The Tour
This day is to explore the northern part of Tuscany visiting the town of Lucca and the coast of Tuscany.
After you are greeted at the port by your English speaking driver, you will make your way via the countryside to the lovely town of Lucca. The walled city is home to many beautiful churches, palaces and piazzas The home of composer Puccini is located in the town’s center and open to visitors as well. You will spend portion of your morning here walking the streets of this peaceful town and see the main church, Duomo di San Martino.
Your driver will then take you to the small provincial town of Forte dei Marmi. A seaside resort looking out onto the southernmost part of the Ligurian Sea, it takes its name from the fortress in the centre of the town that was built to defend the port which is until today where the marble is to be shipped all over the world. Last stop is to visit Viareggio also another seaside resort, famous for its Carnival (the first one was launched in 1873) parading along the seafront every year. Here you can walk on the beach and admire the terrianian sea before heading back to the port.
Note: Because of security and lack of space in the port of La Spezia, all vehicles are forbidden from entering the port.
You would need to take a shuttle to exit the port and your driver will meet you where the shuttle stops.
After you are greeted at the port by your English speaking driver, you will make your way via the countryside to the lovely town of Lucca. The walled city is home to many beautiful churches, palaces and piazzas The home of composer Puccini is located in the town’s center and open to visitors as well. You will spend portion of your morning here walking the streets of this peaceful town and see the main church, Duomo di San Martino.
Your driver will then take you to the small provincial town of Forte dei Marmi. A seaside resort looking out onto the southernmost part of the Ligurian Sea, it takes its name from the fortress in the centre of the town that was built to defend the port which is until today where the marble is to be shipped all over the world. Last stop is to visit Viareggio also another seaside resort, famous for its Carnival (the first one was launched in 1873) parading along the seafront every year. Here you can walk on the beach and admire the terrianian sea before heading back to the port.
Note: Because of security and lack of space in the port of La Spezia, all vehicles are forbidden from entering the port.
You would need to take a shuttle to exit the port and your driver will meet you where the shuttle stops.
Duration
9 hours
Flexibility
Itinerary and pace managed directly with your private driver
Services include pickup from and drop-off back at either your hotel or at your cruise ship in one of our luxury vehicles by an English-speaking driver.
Lunch, gratuities, and any entrance fees to attractions are not included. Also please note that we may change the order of the itinerary at our discretion.
If you are in possession of a Disabled Parking Permit, please bring it with you as it will allow our driver to have better access to the sites, for your comfort.
This tour is suitable for families with children, with a comfortable pace and private service that makes the day easier to enjoy together.
