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THE
AUTHENTIC SPIRIT OF RURAL TUSCANY
Arianna
& Friends organizes a
very fascinating and relaxing
full-day tour to one of
the most picturesque and typical
small villages near Livorno
and an exclusive wine cellar
making unique wines in the area
of the Pisan Hills.
Here the outline:
- Private transfer by minivan
or minibus from the port
of Livorno. Our English speaking
operator meets you directly
at the ship in the morning
at your convenience and tours
you for the whole day. The tour
leader gives you an interesting
introduction to the region
Tuscany, its uses, facts and
history, while reaching the
place. French, German, Russian,
Spanish and Italian are also
possible.
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Within just 30 minutes drive
we reach the entrance of an
enchanting medieval town where
we walk through the narrow lanes
leading to the Castle of
the Vicars, in the hilltop.
We walk in a circle along breathtaking
panoramic castle walls before
getting into the old rooms and
down to the underground dungeons,
once called "the Hell".
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Opposite the castle is a world
famous family-run pasta factory
and its odd premises right
in the old town. We visit the
pasta workshop and see how the
small machinery makes Spaghetti,
Penne or Maccheroni.
Before
leaving the town we also taste
a locally produced cherry
liquor.
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At around noon, we move on to
a very fascinating wine cellar
of the area of the Pisan hills.
The company makes world renowned
wines of very high quality.
We meet an experienced and
very informative winemaker
who leads us through the panoramic
terrace just in front of the
vineyards and then down into
the underground cellar, explaining
in detail the process of wine
making. After touring the whole
premises we sit in the tasting
room and have a guided
wine tasting with local
specialities like prosciutto,
salami, cheese, farro and focaccia
as a whole lunch.
- Return within the early
evening, depending on the
docking time of the cruiseship.
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