Top Versilia Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

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.

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.

Travel to the capital of the ancient Etruscan empire on a half-day tour from Pisa to Volterra. After journeying through the rolling green hills and valleys of the Tuscan countryside, explore Volterra’s many layers of history on a tour of highlights including the ancient Roman theater, Medici fortress and Bishop’s Palace. Learn about the area’s traditional alabaster industry on a factory tour, and admire a modern cultural gem with a visit to the open-air amphitheater created by famed Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli.

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.

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 three separate wineries; sample olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cold cuts, and pecorino cheese; and enjoy a light lunch with wine.

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 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.

Discover two of Tuscany’s hidden gems on this half-day tour from Lucca. Travel inland by minivan to the ancient Etruscan town of Volterra, which boasts magnificent views of the countryside from its hilltop perch. Learn about the layers of Roman and Medici history here, and tour a local alabaster factory for hands-on exploration of local arts and crafts. Continue the artistic immersion with a visit to an outdoor amphitheater created by famed Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli. Tour size is limited for a more intimate small-group experience.

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Get to know Versilia on wheels by joining this e-bike tour that explores the scenic hills from the coastline to the mountains with the help of an electric motor. Take in extraordinary views and cycle through picturesque towns that hosted luminaries from Michelangelo to Puccini without worrying about following a map, as your guide leads you from Lido di Camaiore and Viareggio on the coast to the hilltowns of Bargecchia, Montigiano, Montemagno, and Camaiore above.