- Cave di Marmo Tours - Our english speaking driver - escort will pick you up at your location (hotel or apartment) around 8.00 Am.\nFirst stop in Fantiscritti Marble Quarry and visit to the marble quarry with local guide. \nIn the Apuan Alps, the famous Carrara marble was formed from limestone sediments about 200 million years ago. The marble quarries in Carrara are famous in all the world. Also Michelangelo decided to obtained the raw material for his David in the Carrara marble querries. One of the most important quarries is Fantiscritti above Carrara. Fantiscritti is accessible to visitors from the caves in the mountain and also on the top of the mountain. Along the road leading to the quarry of Fantiscritti, one can admire three matching bridges, known as the bridges of Vara, which were the viaducts of the old Marble Railway.\n- Colonnata - Second stop and free visit at Colonnata village. \nColonnata is an Italian ancient picturesque village of the comune of Carrara. It is situated in the Apuan Alps, and is known worldwide for the pork fat delicacy \”Lardo di Colonnata\”. it is impossible not to taste the typical local cold cuts, walking through the small streets of the ancient village.\n- Ca Lunae - In the afternoon Last stop in Lunae Farm (Luni) for a delicious Wine tasting Experience.\nLunae wine cellars is not just a simple wine tasting, but a true sensory experience. You will be able to taste the famous wines produced by this historic family, and visit the cellar, the vineyards, their production, the history, tasting the best local products such as oil and cold cuts. You can choose between 4 tastings menu and have a light lunch among olive trees and vineyards.
- Admission to Marble Quarry of Fantiscritti
- Complimentary brochures
- Wine tasting at Lunae Winery with five selections
- Free bottled water
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Guidance from a local expert Driver
- Lunch
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
Join us on a visit to the Carrara Marble Quarries and sample the fine wines at Luni farm winery. Immerse yourself in an ‘almost heavenly’ experience, surrounded by the phenomenal scenery of the marble quarries in the Apuan Alps.
• A local expert driver will collect you from your location.
• We’ll journey to the Fantiscritti marble quarries. From there, we’ll hop onto a Jeep that will transport us to the heart of the marble quarry. A local guide will then share the inner workings of the renowned Tuscan marble quarry, which is still operational. You’ll observe the marble cutting process and tour the quarry’s museum hall.
• The adventure continues with a pit stop at the village of Colonnata, known for its ‘Colonnata lardo’. We’ll explore the town, enjoying remarkable views of the Apuan mountains.
• We’ll spend the latter part of the day at Luni farmhouse, enjoying a light lunch and indulging in a wine tasting session. You’ll sample a variety of local products, complemented by five wine tastings.
Refer to: What to expect
(Recommended for spring and summer visits)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
