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 representative 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 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 representative 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
  • 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.
Santa Margerita

TTT20L – Santa Margherita and Portofino Shore Excursion from Livorno 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 Livorno Port: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s representative holding up a sign with the customer’s name.
  • 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
  • 7.45 a.m. Pick up from Livorno 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 Livorno;
  • 5.30 p.m Drop off at the ship;
Shopping

TTT07C – Florence and The Mall Shopping Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

Join this private shore excursion from Livorno lead by an English-speaking driver where you will discover the beauties of Florence and enjoy the shopping at the Mall.

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 representative 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
  • 8.30 a.m. Pick up from Carrara port;
  • departure to The Mall; You will enjoy shopping for 2 hours;
  • departure to Florence;
  • On arrival to Piazzale Michelangelo for a breathtaking view of the city, an incredible picture stop overlooking the most famous sights of Florence.
  • Piazza Santa Croce;
  • Piazza della Repubblica ; Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Porcellino, Duomo , Torre di Giotto etc;
  • Departure to San Gimignano ( 45 minutes);
  • Lunch at the local trattoria( this is a suggestion!);
  • Departure to Carrara port in time to embark. On the way we suggest to taste the best gelato of Florence;
  • 5.30 p.m. drop off at the ship.

TTT06L – Round trip The Mall Shopping Shore Excursion from Livorno 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 Livorno Port: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour’s representative holding up a sign with the customer’s name.
  • 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 Livorno ;
  • 5 p.m drop off at the ship;