About this tour
A full-day private tour combining two of Tuscany's most recognisable towns with an authentic cheese farm experience. Start in Pisa, where you'll encounter its iconic leaning tower and maritime heritage, then head to Lucca's walled medieval centre before venturing into the countryside for a guided visit to an organic dairy. Learn how pecorino and ricotta are made, taste several varieties paired with local wines and foods, and understand why this region's cheese-making traditions run so deep. Eight to nine hours total, private guide included throughout.
Highlights
- Pisa's tower and ancient maritime monuments
- Lucca's intact medieval walls and Renaissance architecture
- Organic hilltop cheese farm with working dairy tour
- Pecorino and ricotta tasting with Tuscan wine pairings
- Local produce and traditional food samples
- Private guide covering art, history, and cheesemaking craft
What to expect
You'll start with a walk through Pisa's main piazzas, absorbing the Romanesque architecture and understanding the city's seafaring past. The drive to Lucca takes about thirty minutes, giving you time to explore its atmospheric streets within the ringed city walls. After lunch or a break, you're driven into rolling Tuscan hills to reach the dairy farm. Here, a farmer or cheesemaker walks you through the production process—from milk to mould to aging. You'll taste multiple cheese styles, sample local bread, cured meats, and try regional wines that complement the flavours. The farm's hilltop location offers views across the countryside. Returns by late afternoon.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobbled streets in both towns. The farm is wheelchair accessible. Bring sunscreen and a hat for outdoor sections. Private transport is included, so no need to arrange separate transfers between stops. Allow flexibility for pace—some prefer lingering in Lucca's quieter corners.
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