LUCCA & CARRARA TOUR: 9
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 This tour intertwines two intriguing destinations in one day: Lucca, one of
the most graceful, charming and elegant cities of Tuscany; and Carrara, the
ancient stone-producing town where Michelangelo came to choose his best marble.
Includes: Our private tour of Lucca and Carrara include
English speaking driving guide, entrance tickets to museum in Carrara, private transportation,
taxes, toll and parking.
Optional: Expert guide for Lucca's museums and churches.
Enjoy a private guided tour of Lucca and Carrara with an English-speaking
guide. Located at the foothill of the Apuane Alps, the ancient quarry town
of Carrara still produces 700,000 tons of stone annually, making this area
the world's largest producer of marble. A local tour guide will lead you on
a fascinating guided tour of the area, passing through the mountains where
you can observe both man and machine at work. You will see the quarries, pass
through the tunnels and stop for great photos.
 Your private tours will take you to Lucca, the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini.
Lucca, one of the most charming of Tuscany's provincial capitals, is set inside
a ring of well-preserved Renaissance walls. The wall is wide enough
to hold small parks and a path along the top. Founded by the Etruscans, Lucca
became a Roman colony in 180 B.C. During the 12th century, it enjoyed a period
of prosperity based on the silk trade. Lucca remained an independent republic
for over 500 years, until Napoleon came along and created the principality
of Lucca.
Everything is contained within Lucca's wide city walls – 2.5 miles around
– and we will stroll in search of Lucca's highlights, from its charming squares
to the beautiful churches of San Martino and San Frediano. We will also glimpse
the city's Roman past in Lucca's market square and medieval quarter.
You will have free time to stroll around this charming city, walk the city
walls, climb the Guinigi tower, and enjoy the shops at Via Fillungo. Sites
not to be missed include the cathedral of San Frediano, where you can view
the body of St. Zita in a glass coffin, and the Ampitheatre, an elliptical
Roman coliseum on which houses have now been built.
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