Pisa and Lucca Private Tour with Wine Tasting from La Spezia Port
A full-day journey through Tuscany's most iconic cities, crowned by a family-run winery lunch in the hills of Montecarlo di Lucca.
This private Tuscany day tour from La Spezia takes cruise passengers on a carefully paced journey through Pisa and Lucca, two of the region's most historically layered cities, before sitting down to a multi-course farm lunch paired with five estate wines. A dedicated driver and tour leader accompany you throughout, ensuring a seamless, personalized experience from port to port.
Pisa greets you with the Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Cathedral, Baptistery, and the world-famous Leaning Tower stand together in a composition that has defined Tuscan Romanesque architecture for centuries. Free time in the square allows you to explore at your own pace and photograph one of Italy's most recognizable skylines.
Lucca, by contrast, rewards slower discovery. The city's Renaissance walls, still intact and wide enough to walk or cycle, enclose a center dense with medieval streets, Roman-era piazzas, and the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini. The elliptical Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, built over the foundations of a Roman amphitheater, and the Guinigi Tower with its rooftop garden are among the highlights that make this city distinct from any other in Tuscany.
Between the two city visits, the tour pauses at Fattoria Carmignani in the Montecarlo di Lucca wine country, where the host family prepares a genuine farm lunch. Bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil, regional cold cuts, local cheeses, and handmade pasta are served alongside a guided tasting of five wines that express the character of this lesser-known but compelling Tuscan appellation.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery.
Walk the medieval streets of Lucca, a city encircled by its original Renaissance walls and rich in Roman and medieval heritage.
Enjoy a multi-course Tuscan farm lunch at Fattoria Carmignani, a family-run estate in the hills of Montecarlo di Lucca.
Taste five estate wines carefully selected to express the character of the local Montecarlo di Lucca terroir.
Visit the Guinigi Tower in Lucca and discover the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, built over the ruins of a Roman amphitheater.
Travel in a private vehicle with a dedicated driver and tour leader who provide local insights throughout the full day.
Itinerary
Your private driver and tour leader meet you directly at the La Spezia Cruise Terminal. The journey into Tuscany passes through rolling hills, olive groves, and small historic villages characteristic of the region.
Arrive at Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you will have free time to admire the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, and the Baptistery. Your tour leader is on hand to provide context and history for each monument.
Continue to Lucca, where your tour leader will guide you through the city's pedestrian streets and historic squares. Highlights include the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, the Cathedral of San Martino, and the Guinigi Tower with its distinctive rooftop garden.
A family-run estate in the Montecarlo di Lucca hills welcomes you for a genuine Tuscan farm lunch. The meal includes bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil, cold cuts, local cheeses, and homemade pasta, paired with a tasting of five estate wines and followed by a guided visit of the vineyard and winery.
Your private driver and tour leader escort you back to the La Spezia Cruise Terminal, with an expected return of approximately 5:00 PM. The return journey follows the scenic Tuscan and Ligurian routes.
What Is Included
Included
- Private transportation throughout the day
- Dedicated driver and tour leader
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Guided time in Lucca's historic center
- Tuscan farm lunch at Fattoria Carmignani
- Tasting of five estate wines
- Guided vineyard and winery visit
- Pick-up and drop-off at La Spezia Cruise Terminal
Not Included
- Entry tickets to monuments (Leaning Tower, etc.)
- Personal shopping purchases
- Gratuities for driver and tour leader
- Travel insurance
- Any expenses of a personal nature
Important Information
Reserve Your Private Tuscany Day Tour
Secure your spot on this private full-day excursion through Pisa and Lucca, complete with a genuine farm wine tasting lunch in the Tuscan hills. Places are limited by the private nature of the tour.
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