Renaissance Ramparts of Lucca by Bike

Renaissance Ramparts of Lucca by Bike

Explore Lucca and its walls riding an e-bike. Touring has never been so easy!

Today's Yachting Land Adventure begins with a scenic 45 minute drive, through the Tuscany countryside to an enchanting destination largely bypassed by time and tourists - Lucca. Geraniums bloom from the roofs of medieval tower houses, latticed Gothic windows abound, and Lucca offers her visitors the best preserved Renaissance defense ramparts in Europe. These stone walls surround the village and are up to 40 feet high and more than 2 miles long by about 60 feet wide.

Begin with a walking orientation tour taking in some of the highlights along the cobbled Via Fililungo, little Lucca's version of Rome's Via Veneto. Your guide points out the Romanesque facades and facilitates a stop in San Frediano Church.

At Santa Maria Square, bicycles are lined up, awaiting your arrival. Up you go to ride along the ancient city walls, enjoying the panoramic view below and stopping along the way to visit St Martino Cathedral, Giglio Square, Napoleone Square and the house that was the birthplace of Puccini.

Some free time is afforded for browsing in the upscale shops, looking for the famed 'olio d'oliva lucchese' of the region or just finding a chair at one of the sleepy cafes and catching a glimpse of Lucca life, before returning to Livorno and SeaDream. Molto Bene!

Notes: This tour involves a moderate level of activity and requires guests to be comfortable cycling, walking on cobblestones, and navigating light inclines. E bikes assist with the ride, but participants must be able to balance and operate a bicycle confidently. The experience also includes an approximately 45-minute guided walk and some free time. Shops in Lucca typically close between 1 pm and 3 pm. The drive to and from Livorno is about 45 minutes each way. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Comfortable clothing suitable for cycling and closed toe walking shoes are required. 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: Livorno (Florence)

Duration: 4.5 hours

Current Price: 189 USD

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