Lucca e Villa Reale di Marlia, art, nature, and accessibility in the heart of Tuscany

Tuscany is known worldwide for its history, art, and timeless beauty, and Lucca is one of its most enchanting jewels. Surrounded by its 17th-century walls, the city preserves a unique heritage of elegance and authenticity.

This accessible tour offers a full immersion into historic Lucca and its charming surroundings, including the magnificent Villa Reale di Marlia, a noble residence surrounded by lush gardens and breathtaking landscapes.

An inclusive and multi-sensory experience, featuring guided visits, tactile exploration, and genuine moments of discovery, to experience Tuscany through all your
senses.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 1 – Arrival and first discovery of Lucca
- Arrival in Lucca, welcome at your accommodation and free time for lunch.
- Walk along the city walls. Thanks to tactile and typhlopedagogical aids, the visit is also enjoyable for people with visual impairments.
- Walk to the Cathedral of San Martino, with tactile exploration of the façade and an interior visit, focusing on the funeral monument of Ilaria del Carretto, a masterpiece
  by Jacopo della Quercia.
DAY 2 – Villa Reale di Marlia
- Breakfast and departure by city bus to the entrance of the Villa Reale di Marlia.
- Visit to the park, the Grotta di Pan, the Teatro di Verzura, and other evocative
  spaces.
- Lunch break and free time to enjoy the park before returning to Lucca.
DAY 3 – Puccini and Lucca specialties
- Music and tastings will delight us on this day dedicated to a sensory discovery of Lucca.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

Tour duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Availability: every day of the week, with possible adjustments based on religious holidays and local events.
Reservation required.

THE TOUR INCLUDES:

2 nights in accessible accommodation in Lucca, selected for comfort and ease of access for travelers with reduced mobility or visual impairments.
Professional licensed guide for 3 days.
Tactile support for an inclusive experience for blind and visually impaired travelers.
Visit to the Cathedral of San Martino, including tactile exploration of the façade and
interior visit with a focus on Jacopo della Quercia’s masterpiece, the monument of
Ilaria del Carretto (subject to authorization).
Excursion to Villa Reale di Marlia by city bus
Buffet lunch in Marlia
Assistance throughout the tour,
Headsets.

NOT INCLUDED:

Anything not mentioned in ‘The tour includes’ section.

LANGUAGES AVAILABLE: