Carrara Marble Jeep Discovery
Carrara Marble Jeep Discovery
See the initial stages of new masterpieces in Carrara Marble on this adventure by 4X4 to Fantiscritti Quarry.
Travel from the coast by coach on a scenic 90-minute drive admiring the picturesque villages enroute to the rich Apuane Mountains. Upon arrival at the quarry, you will hop into a 4x4 and climb deeper into the quarry area where you will learn about the marble extraction and treatment processes. Carrara marble is one of the most valuable marbles in the world. These quarries have been in use since Roman times and have provided marble for Roman houses and been exported around the world from the ancient Roman harbor of Luni. Famous artists have personally come here to select their marble for their future masterpieces, including Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, as well as Michelangelo Buonarotti.
While visiting this historic quarry; see how the ¨Carrarini¨ (marble workers) operate and how they live their daily lives. After discovering the quarry by 4x4, you will stop for a lunch of local specialties including a regional favorite the Lardo di Colonnata crouton. Be sure to admire the scenic Tuscan and Ligurian countryside during the return trip to Portovenere.
Notes: This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for guests with significant mobility limitations. Participants must be able to walk short distances over uneven terrain and manage a few steps, including entering and exiting the 4x4 vehicle. The quarry environment includes dust, noise, and exposure to the elements, with limited shade; guests with respiratory sensitivities should take this into consideration. The experience involves moderate activity with intermittent walking and uneven surfaces. Travel includes a 90 minute coach ride each way, and the 4x4 vehicles are not air conditioned. The road through the quarry is twisty and steep, so this tour may not be suitable for guests prone to motion sickness or uncomfortable with heights. Guests are welcome to take small marble samples from the quarry as souvenirs. Safety helmets and jackets are provided and must be worn. Closed toe shoes are mandatory; guests wearing open shoes will not be permitted to join the tour and the ticket will not be refunded. A minimum number of participants is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures, and some may have limited capacity. Please book on the Seadream.com website, or onboard, early to avoid disappointment. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on board.
Port: Portovenere (Cinque Terre)
Duration: 6 hours
Current Price: 289 USD
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