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Program details
Visiting Carrara marble quarries by 4x4 Jeep is an unforgettable experience. You will enjoy the charm of exclusive places otherwise inaccessible for visitors on their own. Top quality off road vehicles driven by our expert staff will lead you to an altitude of 900m where your will see breathtaking scenery.
Moreover, you will be given detailed explanations about both ancient and modern excavation methods in direct contact with quarrymen in work days, while cutting marble or loading huge blocks on trucks. After that you will have a short break during which you will taste the unique flavor of the ‘Lardo di Colonnata’. Then you will reach an altitude of 1200m where you can’t keep your eyes off such a view.
Meeting/pick-up point: Train from Pisa Centrale to Florence train station at 9:32am. Meeting point in Florence is in Via Ricasoli 58/60 (reserved ticket entrance gate, Accademia Gallery).
Duration: 5 hours.
Start/opening time: 9:10am.
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