Top Versilia Day Trips

The UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre are among the most picturesque destinations along Italy’s coast, but the logistics of visiting these fishing villages can be complicated. With this shore excursion, skip the hassle of arranging transportation and instead reach the coast via minivan and then take in the villages either by train or by boat. Enjoy the flexibility of a private experience and spend as much time as you wish exploring each village.

Visit the historic town of San Gimignano and discover a hidden gem— local wineries where the views are almost as good as the wine. Enjoy wandering through two wineries, take in views of the vineyards and the surrounding rolling countryside, and learn about how wine is made. Then taste some of the local wine with your hosts, and visit the cellars where wine is kept in wooden barrels to age.

Tuscans were making wine long before Roman times. Discover the region’s rich wine traditions, the fine art of winemaking, and a wealth of local delicacies on this intimate guided tour with a maximum of eight people. Taste wines including Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserva, and super Tuscans; visit two separate wineries; sample olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cold cuts, and pecorino cheese; and enjoy a light lunch with wine.

Take a break from the seaside crowds and venture into the Chianti hills without the hassle of navigating the winding country roads with this tour from Viareggio. Enjoy a scenic drive to the village of Vinci, where you can visit Leonardo da Vinci’s birthplace. Then meet the winemakers at a nearby estate for a tour followed by a private tasting of four wines paired with olive oil and other local specialties.

See a side of Tuscany that many visitors miss—and discover one origin of the region’s artistic heritage—when you book a small-group tour to the Carrara marble quarries. Within view of the Apuan Alps and home to famously pure marble (which was once used by sculptors the likes of Michelangelo), the quarries are still functional today. Go on a behind-the-scenes tour to learn how the stone is sourced. Complement your trip with a visit to the village of Colonnata, where you’ll taste its famed lardo: cured pork fat.

Experience the world-famous flavors and lesser-known history of Tuscany on a full-day tour by coach. Perfect for xenophiles, your guide leads your group on immersive visits of San Gimignano and Siena. Aspiring sommeliers will also be pleased with a visit a popular estate to sample some of the region's wine. Be sure to save room for traditional Tuscan bruschetta, cheese, and olive oil.

Let’s explore the so-called Colline Lucchesi and Montecarlo wine areas. This area is known not only for typical Tuscan Sangiovese and Trebbiano grapes, but also for French grapes productions, such as syrah, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and many others which are quite suitable for this soil. Some notable white and sparkling wines are also being produced. You will visit the vineyards and cellars of two estates and enjoy wine tasting and light lunch. You will also learn about the wine making and aging methods. On the way, you will be able to appreciate the beautiful Tuscan countryside and picturesque hilltop villages.

This new tour concept involves the presence of a tour guide and a professional photographer. In this way the traveler will not only be a passive spectator, but will feel at the center of the activity, free to explore and visit the proposed places, without physical obstacles such as cameras and various devices. Once the tour is over, the photographic material will be sent electronically. In addition, it will be possible to order customizable objects with shots of the photo shoot, with shipping worldwide.