Carrara marble quarries and Pisa shore trip from Livorno

Cruise shore excursion from Livorno to carrara marble quarries and pisa.
Cruise ship tour, shore excursion from Livorno for visiting the Carrara marble quarries, the sculptor marble workshops, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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Type of Tour
Private Shore Excursion with English-speaking driver.
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Availability
The tour is suitable for individuals and large groups.
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Transportation
A/C minivan. On request for larger groups we arrange minibus transportation.
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Impaired Mobility People
Suitable. On request, we set up a version of the itinerary matching your needs.
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Activity Level
Easy. Walk on flat ground for short distances.
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Duration
9 Hours. To be confirmed according to the ship schedule.
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Price
The quotation is on request and concerns transportation only. It may vary depending on the number of participants. If you wish to add other services such as lunch, wine tasting, guides, etc. etc. Invoicing and organization is by V&D Viaggi e Dintorni.
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Meet the driver at the cruise facility and depart to the Carrara marble quarries. Travel along the marble valleys, stop in the most scenic places and reach almost 1000 m. altitude in order to see the quarry-men at work (in workdays) and enjoy such a unique scenario. During the sightseeing will be explained the methods of excavation and transportation of marble. Afterwards visit (in workdays) a marble workshop in order to watch the artisans at work.
Lunch time can be spent in Colonnata, the oldest quarry-men village for savoring the quarry-men’s snack, or by the sea in one of the quaint coastal towns of the Tuscan Riviera.
After lunch, visit on your own the town of Pisa home of one of the “World’s Eight Wonders” the Leaning Tower located in the middle of the Miracles Field where are located even the cathedral, the Baptistery and the Monumental cemetery of Pisa.
Afterwards, head back to Livorno.