Santa Margerita

TTT20C – Santa Margherita and Portofino Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

Explore the town of Santa Margherita Ligure, which was colonized by various groups, such as the Romans, Saracens and Napoleonic Domination. Learn about Margherita becoming apart of the Kingdom of Italy. Visit Portofino to learn about the Roman colonization that’s recognized for having a large inhabited are of dolphins.

Santa Margherita..The presence of a Roman settlement has not been definitely proven. The burgh, known asPescino, was devastated by Rothari in 641 and by the Saracens in the 10th century. Later it was a fief of the Fieschi family until 1229, when it was acquired by the Republic of Genoa. In 1432 it was attacked by the fleet of Venice and in 1549, together by Rapallo, by that of Turgut. In 1813, under the Napoleonic domination, the two burghs of Pescino and Corte were unified as Porto Napoleone. Two years later it was annexed to the Kingdom of Sardinia as the commune of Santa Margherita Ligure. In 1861 it became part of the newly unified Kingdom of Italy. Connected by rail in the 20th century, Santa Margherita became a renowned tourist resort afterWorld War II.

P.N.: all services provided are customizable according your needs.  The pick up and drop off time can be change according the arrival and departure time of the ship.

  • Meeting Point at Carrara Port: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s driver holding up a sign with the customer’s name.  Take the free shuttle bus you will find under the ship to the waiting area for private car service located outside the port.
  • Our drivers are NOT OFFICIAL LICENCE GUIDES and they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. We are professional speaking drivers but are not allowed, by an agreement with Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments.
  • Dresses: Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments, local custom requires cover knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Wheel Chair Accessible : We can accommodate travelers that have just collapsible wheelchair. Our vehicles are not equipped by the ramp for a wheelchair.
  • The vehicle will escort you for the entire service. Walking is limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk the whole day.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 9 a.m. Pick up from Carrara port;
  • on arrival to Rapallo, we will drive to Santa Margherita Ligure, charming fishing village along the coastline;
  • Stop on the top of the hill for taking pic of the breathtaking view of Portofino ;
  • Strolling around the charming town full of the elegant stores, beautiful church! ;
  • we will drive to Portofino passing along the coast line.
  • Drop off “La Piazzetta”  glamour symbol” of Portifino;
  • Departure to Carrara;
  • 5 p.m Drop off at the ship;

TTT17C – Carrara Caves, Colonnata and Pietrasanta Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

This is a tour dedicated to all of customers are going to visit the famous cave of Carrara’s marble. The Apuan Alps (Alpi Apuane) are a mountain range in northern Tuscany, Italy. The name derives from the Apuani Ligures tribe that lived there in ancient times. The mountain range is known for its Carrara marble.The city contains a gate built in a former bog, a historical artifact that relates to strategic planning by the ancient Roman army. In Italian Forte dei Marmi means “Fort of the marbles”. The town takes its name from the fortress that rises in the middle of the main square, built under Grand Duke Peter Leopold, who was to become Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor, in 1788. The fortress was built to defend the coast from outer attacks, but in the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century it became the place where the marble quarried from the Alpi Apuane (they are the same mountains of the famous marble of Carrara) was stocked before being sent to the pier for shipping. Forte dei Marmi’s field hockey team is in the Italian A-league. Here you will enjoy shopping on the best Boutique(e.g. Gucci, Prada etc).

The Pietrasanta Marina, with golden sand and luxurious equipments is considered one of the best beaches of Italy. The town has Roman origins and part of the Roman wall still exists. The medieval town was founded in 1255 upon the preexisting “Rocca di Sala” fortress of the Lombards by Luca Guiscardo da Pietrasanta, from whom it got its name.

P.N.: all services provided are customizable according your needs.  The pick up and drop off time can be change according the arrival and departure time of the ship.

  • Meeting Point at Carrara Port: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s driver holding up a sign with their name on it.  Take the free shuttle bus you will find under the ship to the waiting area for private car service located outside the port.
  • Our drivers are NOT OFFICIAL LICENCE GUIDES and they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. We are professional speaking drivers but are not allowed, by an agreement with Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments.
  • Dresses: Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments, local custom requires cover knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Wheel Chair Accessible : We can accommodate travelers that have just collapsible wheelchair. Our vehicles are not equipped by the ramp for a wheelchair.
  • The vehicle will escort you for the entire service. Walking is limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk the whole day.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 10 a.m. pick up at Carrara Port;
  • On arrival to Fantiscritti you will enjoy the visit of the cave ( there is a local company equipped by a Van will accompany you inside the cave);
  • following we will get Colonnata, famous all over in the world for its “Lardo”.. here we suggest you to taste the locals meals at the local trattoria… ( worth it).
  • departure to Forte dei Marmi;
  • Strolling in Forte dei Marmi;
  • departure to Pietrasanta;
  • Strolling in Pietrasanta;
  • Departure to Carrara port in time to embark;
  • 4 p.m. drop off at the ship.

TTT15C – Pisa, Forte dei Marmi and Pietrasanta Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

The city contains a gate built in a former bog, a historical artifact that relates to strategic planning by the ancient Roman army. In Italian Forte dei Marmi means “Fort of the marbles”. The town takes its name from the fortress that rises in the middle of the main square, built under Grand Duke Peter Leopold, who was to become Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor, in 1788. The fortress was built to defend the coast from outer attacks, but in the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century it became the place where the marble quarried from the Alpi Apuane (they are the same mountains of the famous marble of Carrara) was stocked before being sent to the pier for shipping. Forte dei Marmi’s field hockey team is in the Italian A-league. Here you will enjoy shopping on the best Boutique(e.g. Gucci, Prada etc).

The Pietrasanta Marina, with golden sand and luxurious equipments is considered one of the best beaches of Italy. The town has Roman origins and part of the Roman wall still exists. The medieval town was founded in 1255 upon the preexisting “Rocca di Sala” fortress of the Lombards by Luca Guiscardo da Pietrasanta, from whom it got its name.

P.N.: all services provided are customizable according your needs.The pick up and drop off time can be change according the arrival and departure time of the ship.

  • Meeting Point at Carrara : Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s driver holding up a sign with their name on it.Take the free shuttle bus you will find under the ship to the waiting area for private car service located outside the port.
  • Our drivers are NOT OFFICIAL LICENCE GUIDES and they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. We are professional speaking drivers but are not allowed, by an agreement with Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments.
  • Dresses: Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments, local custom requires cover knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Wheel Chair Accessible :We can accommodate travelers that have just collapsible wheelchair. Our vehicles are not equipped by the ramp for a wheelchair.
  • The vehicle will escort you for the entire service. Walking is limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk the whole day.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 9.30 a.m. pick up at Carrara Port;
  • On arrival in Piazza dei Cavalieri , just the time to take few pics of this beautiful square where you will admire the famous “Scuola Normale Superiore”;
  • drop off in front of the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Dome of Pisa;
  • departure to Forte dei Marmi;
  • Strolling in Forte dei Marmi;
  • departure to Pietrasanta;
  • Strolling in Pietrasanta ( Here you might have a lunch at the local trattoria);
  • Departure to Carrara port in time to embark;
  • 4.30 p.m. drop off at the ship.
Piazza della Repubblica

TTT14C – Florence on your own Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

The vehicle will escort you only for transfer to destination and back to the ship. YOUR DRIVER WILL BE NOT  AT DISPOSAL.
The double transfer will be from Carrara port to Piazza della Repubblica in Florence  and from Piazza della Repubblica in Florence to Carrara Port.

P.N.: all services provided are customizable according your needs. The pick up and drop off time can be change according the arrival and departure time of the ship.

  • Meeting Point at Carrara Port: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s driver holding up a sign with their name on it.  Take the free shuttle bus you will find under the ship to the waiting area for private car service located outside the port.
  • Our drivers are NOT OFFICIAL LICENCE GUIDES and they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. We are professional speaking drivers but are not allowed, by an agreement with Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments.
  • Dresses: Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments, local custom requires cover knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Wheel Chair Accessible :We can accommodate travelers that have just collapsible wheelchair. Our vehicles are not equipped by the ramp for a wheelchair.
  • The vehicle will NOT escort you for the entire service
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 8 a.m. Pick up from Carrara port;
  • Drop off Piazza della Repubblica;( at Savoy Htl);
  • Pick up in Piazza della Repubblica at the same spot.
  • Departure to Carrara;
  • 5 p.m Drop off at the ship;

TTT13C – Pisa and Lucca Full Day Shore Excursion Carrara Port

Lucca was colonised by the Romans in the 2C BC and it has retained the plan of a Roman military camp, with the two principal streets perpendicular to each other.

P.N.: all services provided are customizable according your needs.  The pick up and drop off time can be change according the arrival and departure time of the ship.

  • Meeting Point at Carrara Port: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s driver holding up a sign with their name on it.  Take the free shuttle bus you will find under the ship to the waiting area for private car service located outside the port.
  • Our drivers are NOT OFFICIAL LICENCE GUIDES and they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. We are professional speaking drivers but are not allowed, by an agreement with Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments.
  • Dresses: Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments, local custom requires cover knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Wheel Chair Accessible :We can accommodate travelers that have just collapsible wheelchair. Our vehicles are not equipped by the ramp for a wheelchair.
  • The vehicle will escort you for the entire service. Walking is limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk the whole day.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 9 a.m. Pick up from Carrara port;
  • On arrival in Piazza dei Cavalieri , just the time to take few pics of this beautiful square where you will admire the famous “Scuola Normale Superiore”;
  • drop off in front of the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Dome of Pisa;
  • on arrival in Lucca, first stop in Piazza Napoleone;
  • Strolling around this town passing by the famous Piazza del Giglio, Duomo di San Martino ( Holy Face), Torre del Guinigi, Via Fillungo and the famous Amphitheater;
  • we suggest lunch at the local trattoria.
  • 5 p.m Drop off at the ship;

TTT12C – Wine tour Bolgheri Shore Excursion from Carrara Port🍷

This service is dedicated to all those people who are interested in “Wine” to understand the steps from the birth of “grapevine” up to it pouring in the glass.

Bolgheri is located in the comune of Castagneto Carducci, a few kilometers north-west of the chief town and lies in the Province of Livorno in Italy, on the foothills of the Colline Metallifere, south of Bibbona.

Bolgheri, cradle of Giosuè Carducci, it known in the world for his “Super Tuscans Wines” and inimitable Avenue of Cypresses. (2500!!!) Bolgheri became an internationally known region following an event in 1974 arranged by Decanter where a 6-year-old Sassicaia won over an assortment of Bordeaux wines. Prior to this, Bolgheri had been relatively anonymous producers of ordinary white wines and rosés. Due to the particular characteristics of the soil and micro climate sunny, dry and moderately windy, the grape varieties of Bordeaux origin tend to thrive, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

P.N.: all services provided are customizable according your needs.  The pick up and drop off time can be change according the arrival and departure time of the ship.

  • Meeting Point at Carrara Port: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s driver holding up a sign with their name on it.  Take the free shuttle bus you will find under the ship to the waiting area for private car service located outside the port.
  • Our drivers are NOT OFFICIAL LICENCE GUIDES and they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. We are professional speaking drivers but are not allowed, by an agreement with Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments.
  • Dresses: Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments, local custom requires cover knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Wheel Chair Accessible :We can accommodate travelers that have just collapsible wheelchair. Our vehicles are not equipped by the ramp for a wheelchair.
  • The vehicle will escort you for the entire service. Walking is limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk the whole day.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 9 a.m. Pick up from Carrara port;
  • on arrival in Bolgheri passing along the coast side!!;
  • Stop at the winery where you will enjoy a wine tastings and the visit of the farm.
  • Strolling in Bolgheri where you might have a lunch at the local trattoria.
  • We will drive to Castagneto Carducci on the top for a breathtaking view of our bay;
  • 5 p.m Drop off at the ship;

TTT11C – Pisa and Lucca Half Day Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

Lucca was colonised by the Romans in the 2C BC and it has retained the plan of a Roman military camp, with the two principal streets perpendicular to each other.

P.N.: all services provided are customizable according your needs. The pick up and drop off time can be change according the arrival and departure time of the ship.

  • Meeting Point at Carrara Port: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s driver holding up a sign with their name on it.  Take the free shuttle bus you will find under the ship to the waiting area for private car service located outside the port.
  • Our drivers are NOT OFFICIAL LICENCE GUIDES and they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. We are professional speaking drivers but are not allowed, by an agreement with Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments.
  • Dresses: Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments, local custom requires cover knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Wheel Chair Accessible :We can accommodate travelers that have just collapsible wheelchair. Our vehicles are not equipped by the ramp for a wheelchair.
  • The vehicle will escort you for the entire service. Walking is limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk the whole day.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 9.30 a.m. Pick up from Carrara port;
  • On arrival in Piazza dei Cavalieri , just the time to take few pics of this beautiful square where you will admire the famous “Scuola Normale Superiore”;
  • drop off in front of the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Dome of Pisa;
  • on arrival in Lucca, first stop in Piazza Napoleone;
  • Strolling around this town passing by the famous Piazza del Giglio, Duomo di San Martino ( Holy Face), Torre del Guinigi, Via Fillungo and the famous Amphitheater;
  • we suggest lunch at the local trattoria or at the winery. The countryside around Lucca is awesome!!
  • 4.30 p.m Drop off at the ship;

TTT10C – Pisa and San Gimignano Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

Pisa, is a charming city in Tuscany, known throughout the world for its famous Leaning Tower (Torre Pendente) in the Field of Miracles, we can find the Baptistery (Battistero) – the largest of its kind in Italy and Cemetary-(Camposanto).This area of Pisa is known as the Campo dei Miracoli.

P.N.: all services provided are customizable according your needs.  The pick up and drop off time can be change according the arrival and departure time of the ship.

  • Meeting Point at Carrara Port: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s driver holding up a sign with their name on it.  Take the free shuttle bus you will find under the ship to the waiting area for private car service located outside the port.
  • Our drivers are NOT OFFICIAL LICENCE GUIDES and they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. We are professional speaking drivers but are not allowed, by an agreement with Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments.
  • Dresses: Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments, local custom requires cover knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Wheel Chair Accessible :We can accommodate travelers that have just collapsible wheelchair. Our vehicles are not equipped by the ramp for a wheelchair.
  • The vehicle will escort you for the entire service. Walking is limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk the whole day.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 8.45 a.m. Pick up from Carrara port;
  • On arrival in Piazza dei Cavalieri , just the time to take few pics of this beautiful square where you will admire the famous “Scuola Normale Superiore”;
  • drop off in front of the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Dome of Pisa;
  • departure to San Gimignano ;
  • Departure to San Gimignano ( 45 minutes);
  • Lunch at the local trattoria or at the winery in San Gimignano;( this is a suggestion!);
  • Drop off in front of Porta San Giovanni or Piazza della Cisterna;
  • Strolling around this little town tastings the best gelato in the world;
  • Departure to Carrara port in time to embark;
  • 5 p.m. drop off at the ship.
Shopping

TTT06C – Round trip The Mall Shopping Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

This tour is dedicated to all customers want enjoy shopping. You will be driven by your private driver at the Outlet.

The Outlet is situated in Tuscany, 45 minutes south of Florence , in the green Tuscany hills. The shopping center hosts the many famous fashion companies such as Prada, Gucci, Agnona, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Emanuel Ungaro, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, , Hogan, I Pinco Pallino, La Perla, Loro Piana, Marni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney, Emilio Pucci, Tod’s, Valentino, Yohji Yamamoto, Yves Saint Laurent.

P.N.: all services provided are customizable according your needs.  The pick up and drop off time can be change according the arrival and departure time of the ship.

  • Meeting Point at Carrara Port: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s driver holding up a sign with the customer’s name.  Take the free shuttle bus you will find under the ship to the waiting area for private car service located outside the port.
  • Our drivers are NOT OFFICIAL LICENCE GUIDES and they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. We are professional speaking drivers but are not allowed, by an agreement with Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments.
  • Dresses: Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments, local custom requires cover knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Wheel Chair Accessible : Our Mercedes Van has room for wheel chair or collapse mobility scooter , but our Van are NOT equipped by ramp to enter inside the van by wheel chair.
  • The vehicle will escort you for the entire service. Walking is limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk the whole day.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 9.30 a.m. Pick up at the ship;
  • drop off at the Mall;
  • 3 p.m. departure to Carrara ;
  • 5 p.m drop off at the ship;

TTT05C – Cinqueterre and Pisa Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

The Cinque Terre is in the Italian Region of Liguria, just west of the city of La Spezia. It is comprised of the Cinque Terre, “The Five Lands” or five villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso.

Enjoy the Cinque Terre tour with the best views from the panoramic drive, and a stop in Pisa to see the famous sites. You will be driven to Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso.  Enjoy a wine tasting of the famous wine “Sciacchetrà,” a typical DOC wine from Cinque Terre vineyards.

P.N.: all services provided are customizable according your needs. The pick up and drop off time can be change according the arrival and departure time of the ship.

  • Meeting Point at Carrara Port: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s driver holding up a sign with their name on it.  Take the free shuttle bus you will find under the ship to the waiting area for private car service located outside the port.
  • Our drivers are NOT OFFICIAL LICENCE GUIDES and they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. We are professional speaking drivers but are not allowed, by an agreement with Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments.
  • Dresses: Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments, local custom requires cover knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • This tour is NOT RECOMMENDED for all customers with walking problems, limited mobility and car sick.
  • Our vehicles ARE EQUIPPED by the local permission to drop the customers off in Vernazza.
  • The vehicle will escort you for the entire service. Walking is limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk the whole day.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 8  a.m. Pick up from Carrara port;
  • On arrival in Piazza dei Cavalieri , just the time to take few pics of this beautiful square where you will admire the famous “Scuola Normale Superiore”;
  • drop off in front of the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Dome of Pisa;
  • departure to La Spezia ;
  • On arrival to La Spezia, we will drive to Vernazza trough the panoramic drive and we will stop along the way for taking pics of a breathtaking view of the lands.
  • Strolling in Vernazza;
  • Strolling in Corniglia ( here you might have the lunch a the local trattoria and taste the best gelato);
  • Strolling in Monterosso al Mare , Fegina;
  • Departure to Carrara;
  • 5.30 p.m Drop off at the ship;