Top Versilia Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Swap Viareggio for a day in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cinque Terre, the famous fishing villages that cling to the Ligurian cliffs. Making it easy to visit the remote area, the day trip packages round-trip transport from central Viareggio along with boat and train tickets for access to the three most interesting Cinque Terre villages. Free time in Vernazza, Monterosso, and Manarola is included, allowing you to swim, explore, or just enjoy a gelato at your own pace.

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.

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.

A stop in Casoli will allow us to admire the uniqueness of its graffiti on the walls of the houses. Walking through the village you will find unique ones, which tell the ancient traditions and culture of the Casolino people.

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.

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.

Explore the beautiful Chianti region on this small-group tour from Lucca. Travel by minivan to the hills of Tuscany to sample local wines from a few historic cellars. Learn about the wine-making process as you sip on the world-famous wines. Then sit down to a delicious Tuscan lunch at a local farmhouse and enjoy more wine tastings before heading back to Lucca.

Explore the idyllic coastal countryside of Versilia without the hassle of a guidebook or map with this guided cycling tour from Lido di Camaiore. Pedal along the seaside as far as Viareggio, then turn inland through shaded pine groves rich in wildlife to reach Torre del Lago. Take a break to admire the view and try to spot deer, wild boar, and herons before the ride back to the starting point.

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.