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Carrara Marble Quarries Tour by Land Rover

Location Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
$88.52
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Overview

The Carrara Marble Quarries experience provides an in-depth look into the historic and modern excavation processes of marble. Located in the stunning Colonnata Valley, this tour reveals the rich history of marble mining that dates back over 2,000 years.

  • 🏞️ Journey through the picturesque Colonnata Valley and gain insights into traditional and contemporary marble excavation techniques.
  • 🗿 Discover the vast marble quarries that have supplied Italy with this precious stone, famously used in iconic structures like the Pantheon and Trajan's Column.
  • 🚙 Enjoy a thrilling ride in comfortable 4×4 jeeps, ascending to the marble basins at an altitude of 1,000 meters in the Apuan Alps.
  • 🍷 Experience breathtaking views along the route from the green Candia Hills to the coastline, known for its exquisite wine.
  • 📍 Meet your guide at the Stadio dei Marmi area in Carrara to start your adventure.
  • 🧑‍🏫 Benefit from the knowledge of a local expert guide who will share fascinating stories about the marble mining history.
  • ❄️ Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable experience throughout the tour.
  • 🥓 After the tour, receive recommendations for tasting the renowned Lardo di Colonnata IGP at local spots.
  • ⏳ The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the quarries.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local Expert guide

Meeting point
Stadio dei Marmi - 4 Olimpionici Azzurri Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 8, 54033 Carrara MS, Italy Near the marble obelisk in front of the stadium and the bus stop. Search a Defender with an orange sign. From Carrara Avenza Train Station station Bus L51-L52-L53-L54-L70 Direction - Carrara Ospedale
Return details
Stadio dei Marmi - 4 Olimpionici Azzurri Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 8, 54033 Carrara MS, Italy Near the marble obelisk in front of the stadium and the bus stop. Search a Defender with an orange sign. From Carrara Avenza Train Station station Bus L51-L52-L53-L54-L70 Direction - Carrara Ospedale

  • Meeting point in the Stadio dei Marmi area in Carrara, meeting with the guide, and start of the tour. From here we begin the ascent among the vineyards of the green Candia Hills (famous for giving birth to a fine and original tasting Wine) along a route between the sea and the imposing Apuan Alps that is truly spectacular. We continue along an up-and-down dirt section until we find the asphalt road again, which leads directly into the heart of the Carrara Marble Quarries. (pass by)
  • Carrara
    Explore the most precious of Carrara's treasures: the white marble quarries. Aboard comfortable and powerful 4×4 jeeps, our guide will take you over the peaks of the Apuan Alps. Up to the marble basins at an altitude of 1,000 meters, to discover the magical place where Michelangelo found the block that gave birth to his world-famous Pieta.
  • Lardo di Colonnata
    Taste a sample of the famous Lardo di colonnata

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Carrara Marble Quarries Tour by Land Rover

    Location Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
    $88.52
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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