Carrara Trip Overview
– Follow in the Master’s footsteps as you trace Michelangelo’s tracks to the marble quarries of Carrara. Carrara is where he went (250 miles was no small feat then) to hand pick his marble for his Pieta’ and from which came the marble for, yes, the David.
– Nowhere in the world is like the “Cinque Terre” or “Five Lands”, two of which are included in this tour; Vernazza and Manarola. These quaint, colorful seaside towns combine with the blues and greens in nature to create a stunning, scenic palette. Take this all in with both walks around town and a drive down a panoramic road. The entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
– Enjoy typical Tuscan cuisine in Colonnata, world renowned home of Lardo di Colonnata, a local delicacy of pork fat aged in marble vats.
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Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Carrara, Italy
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
Explore Carrara Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Carrara, Tuscany, Italy
– Follow in the Master’s footsteps as you trace Michelangelo’s tracks to the marble quarries of Carrara. Carrara is where he went (250 miles was no small feat then) to hand pick his marble for his Pieta’ and from which came the marble for, yes, the David.
– Nowhere in the world is like the “Cinque Terre” or “Five Lands”, two of which are included in this tour; Vernazza and Manarola. These quaint, colorful seaside towns combine with the blues and greens in nature to create a stunning, scenic palette. Take this all in with both walks around town and a drive down a panoramic road. The entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
– Enjoy typical Tuscan cuisine in Colonnata, world renowned home of Lardo di Colonnata, a local delicacy of pork fat aged in marble vats.
Contact me to plan your private, customized culinary-sightseeing tour in Tuscany together!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Marble Caves of Carrara, Viale Xx Settembre, 54033, Carrara Italy
OPTIONAL
007 Quantum o Soclace movie location
Possible to explore the caves by minivan or by 4WD
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Colonnata, Carrara Italy
OPTIONAL
Local food
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Borgo Storico di Manarola, Manarola Italy
Self guided tour of this village
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 19018 Vernazza Italy
Self guided tour of this village
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Biblioteca Civica, Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 17, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy
Self guided tour of this village
Duration: 1 hour
