Being transported by an air-conditioned Premium Mercedes-Benz Van makes travel easier and allows you to arrive at your destination, relaxed and at your own pace.
This tour follows the Serchio river, where it takes its natural landscape, the bed broken by the water jumps, the bushy terraces with many varieties of birds.
The Puccini cycle path (named from the famous composer Giacomo Puccini who was born in Lucca) connects the Serchio valley to Lucca, where we can admire the medieval towers and the “Rocca di Ripafratta”, reaching the ancient walls of Lucca.
The path above the city walls offers a breathtaking view.
Art, music, history, food, wine, Lucca is a source of incredible treasures. We will cycle through the narrow streets downtown where the towers stand out above the roofs. The Guinigi Tower with its hanging garden on the top; the ancient shops along via Fillungo, the squares of the Roman amphitheater and that of Napoleon, so enchanting! For a gourmet stop in Lucca, visitors are spoiled for choice: from cecina, to necci (chestnut pancake) with ricotta, buccellato, Lucchese soup, etc… We are sure you will enjoy all!
Immerse yourself in a small group dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demonstration and taste authentic recipes from Pisa treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas.
Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 3-course menu including starter, pasta and dessert with drinks included (water, wines and coffee).
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Cesarine mission is to preserve the authentic local recipes, handed down from generation to generation and connect the travelers with talented home cooks.
Will you arrive at Livorno Port with your cruise ship? It is a great opportunity to enjoy your day visiting one of our destinations in Tuscany.
Select your preferred 9-hour excursion among our tour proposals below.
You will meet your English-speaking driver on the day of the tour at La Spezia Port and you will enjoy an unforgettable Tuscany Experience!
Spend a day in the iconic landscape of the "Hills of Chianti" with a private tour. Pass between avenues of cypress trees, vineyards, sunflowers and medieval villages. Visit the historic village of San Gimignano and admire its ancient towers, enjoy homemade pasta and savor the best wines of the Tuscan countryside in a typical farm.
Itinerary:
• Our driver will pick you up at your location and take you on a journey through the rolling hills of Tuscany. We will move among olive groves, cypress trees and vineyards until we see the magnificent towers of San Gimignano. San Gimignano is also famous for the white wine Vernaccia, produced from the ancient Vernaccia vine.
• Later we will move to a typical Tuscan family-run farm, to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a lunch with homemade pasta, bruschetta, percorino cheese and 6 wine tastings. • On the way back we will stop in a second typical cellar for a second tasting of Chianti, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan and more...
A full day trip in the landscape of the rolling Chianti hills with a private tour, surrounded by cypress avenues, medieval villages. sunflower fields, tasting the best wines of our region. Leave the confusion of the city and relax in the hills tasting Chianti wine
•Meet the driver at your hotel or other chosen location
•Cross the rolling hills of Chianti, among olive groves, cypresses & vineyards
•Visit to the magnificent Towers of San Gimignano and the historic centre, with its typical artisan shops
•For lunch we will move to a real family-run Tuscan farm, which follows the rules of Tuscan authenticity, to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a lunch with homemade pasta and 6 wine tastings
•After lunch visit to the wonderful Medieval Castle of Monteriggioni
•On the way back you will have a second wine tasting at another local Chianti winery where you will taste the famous Chianti Classico Gallo Nero wine
•The return is expected by 5.00 pm
Welcome to Pisa, the home of the famous Leaning Tower! Come see what it is all about for yourself through this 2-hour guided walking tour!
Starting with the sight of “Piazza dei Miracoli” - Miracles' Square! it is a remarkable view to take in. Many buildings have come together since 1987 into the Unesco heritage sites, including the cathedral, the baptistery, the monumental cemetery and the famous Leaning Tower!
Discover the most beautiful places of Pisa together with our professional photographer and our companion who will take wonderful photos in front of the Leaning Tower in Piazza dei Miracoli, on the Arno river and in front of the mural Tuttomondo by Keith Haring.
You will not be a passive spectator, but you will be the center of attention, free to enjoy the city without hindrances such as cameras and various devices.
Once the tour is over the photographic material will be shared telematically already edited.
Take the worry out of your arrival to Pisa (PSA) Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.
An english speaking driver will tell you what you will see in this tour. All the vehicles are very good and new, well cleaned and you have just to enjoy your transfer. When you arrive, you can feel and taste the atmosphere of the Italian city,and if you like, we can pass trough a country street, to have a little bit of Tuscany country taste!
Spend a day visiting Volterra with its splendid Roman Theater and the "Beautiful Towers" of San Gimignano. A trip from the Etruscan period to the Renaissance. A wonderful experience among wine, local food, vineyards, olive trees and rows of cypresses in the most genuine Tuscany.
Itinerary:
• Meet your driver at your location
• 1st stop in Volterra, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Tuscany, visit of the Historic City and the Roman Theatre.
• For lunch we will move to a Tuscan farm, to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a tuscan lunch with 5 wine tastings
• After lunch, we will drive through the rolling hills of Chianti, among olive groves, cypresses and vineyards to the medieval town of San Gimignano
• We will visit the magnificent Towers of the city and discover the legend of the Black Rooster. In the main square you will taste the best ice cream in the world (Gelateria Dondoli)
• The return is expected around 17:00
Take a look: "What to Expect"...
This is a Tour By Car with only a Driver. This tour does NOT include a Tour Guide. You will SELF-TOUR on your own away from the vehicle. Your Driver will wait with the vehicle.
Pick up right in front of your ship in Livorno will give you the opportunity to travel into the heart of Tuscany and visit these top destinations: Pisa to admire the famous “leaning tower of Pisa” and Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance.
There is more to Pisa than just the iconic “Leaning Tower of Pisa” known as one of Italy’s most famous sites and top tourist attractions, Pisa itself is a city with a history rooted into ancient times and shrouded in legends.
Florence is the cradle of Renaissance that produced some of the most significant thinkers, scientists, philosophers, and artists in Italy, and the overwhelming works of art in Florence attests the historical and cultural impact of that era.
Enjoy a day with your local driver-guide exploring one of the most charming area in Tuscany!
Volterra is simply magnificent, located on a hilltop and surrounded by rolling hills and amazing hidden wineries, Castiglioncello is one of the most relaxing villages on the west coast of Tuscany, and Bolgheri..famous for its wines (some of the best wines in the World are produced here) artisans' shops, wine shops, restaurants and gelato!
A day to relax, away from big crowds and traffic of the city.
Join us on this full day unforgettable private tour!
Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Pisa Intl Airport (PSA) to La Spezia Cruise Port (Crociere della Spezia) and return.
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
• Meeting with a Nameplate
• We track your Flight
• Door-to-door Service
• No Hidden Charges
• Clean cars & Professional drivers
Experience the Heart of Tuscany with Our Exclusive Private Tour
• Leave behind the city's hustle and immerse yourself in the breathtaking Tuscan countryside. Starting from the province of Pisa, our tour takes you on a journey through rolling green hills dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and cypresses, all guided by our expert driver.
• Discover the enchanting medieval village of San Gimignano, renowned for its iconic towers and charming artisan shops brimming with handcrafted treasures.
• Savor a genuine Tuscan lunch at a family-run organic farm overlooking San Gimignano, paired with excellent wines.
• Explore the historic Monteriggioni Castle, a medieval gem along the ancient pilgrim road.
• Finally, enjoy a wine tasting at the esteemed winery Poggio ai Laghi, where you’ll sample prestigious Chianti Classico, Super Tuscan, and other fine wines, along with extra virgin olive oil.
An unforgettable private and romantic adventure through the essence of Tuscany!
Garfagnana is the mountain area of Lucca: if you love little villages on the top of the hill and good food… this is definitely a place to visit in Tuscany!
I will pick you up at your accomodation with my professional van, and I will drive you through the hills of Tuscany.
At every attraction, our driverguide will stop the van trying to offer you an exclusive and comfortable experience.
Then, our driverguide will explain you everything he/she knows: it will be like watching the view from the eyes of a local.
Barga and Castelnuovo are the main villages of the area, but something we cannot miss is the Devil Bridge (example of the architecture of the medieval age) but also the characteristic lake of “Isola Santa”.
One of the most important moment in a tour in Tuscany must be a good meal: let us organize you a special lunch tasting some local specialties, like a farro soup or some good prosciutto.
Don’t worry, we have always some surprises for you during our tour!
After the meeting at the ship, we will drive toward to the Caves of Carrara!!! Here you will enjoy the beauties of the white famous Carrara Marble and the visit of the quarry!
We will drive to Pietrasanta...
Pietrasanta is a town and comune on the coast of northern Tuscany in Italy, in the province of Lucca. Pietrasanta is part of Versilia, on the last foothills of the Apuan Alps.
The town has Roman origins and part of the Roman wall still exists.
The medieval town was founded in 1255 upon the pre-existing "Rocca di Sala" fortress of the Lombards by Luca Guiscardo da Pietrasanta, from whom it got its name. Pietrasanta was at its height a part of the Republic of Genoa (1316–1328).
We will drive to Pisa, known in the world for its famous Leaning Tower ( it's not the only one!)... Piazza dei cavalieri and then we will drive back to the port.
The only authentic wine tour in Pisa.
Visit two real tuscan organic wineries.
We are talking about two historical places with two different ways of making wines, but united by the same aim: producing the best biological wine of the area.
In the recent years tuscan wine became famous all over the world, but some wineries lost their authenticity: let me guide in you genuine places to show you how to produce a real ORGANIC tuscan wine.
I will pick you up in Pisa with my professional van, and I will drive you through the hills of Tuscany. Are you ready for a nice drive in the countryside?
At the winery we will visit the cellar and you will discover the process and all the secrets about Tuscan wine, thanks to the explanations and the life stories of the farmer.
Then, you will taste the wines of the production.
Every wine will be matched with products from the garden and some specialties
It is not a complete lunch, but is a good opportunity to learn how to pair tuscan food with wine :)
Live as a Tuscan is out way to say. Don't loose the oportunity to visit places where Tuscan are usually to spend time. If you want know many more about wine tradition and wine-making process this is the tour for you.
Pisa is known in the whole world for its leaning tower, but there is so much more to know in this fabulous medieval and renaissance city. It was once a wealthy maritime republic and powerful city. Pisa lives and breathes culture until today, due to the influence of its university. With a population of 100 thousand, the university has 60 thousand students! These are responsible for the city’s bustling lifestyle, organizing parties, shows, cultural events and filling the city center with life at night time.
• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide
• See top Pisa attractions including: Arno River, Fortezza Nuova, Santa Maria della Spina, Sapienza Palace, Piazza dei Miracoli, Baptistery, Duomo, Tower of Pisa
• Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide
• Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels
• Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience
