Tuscany Days Out: Lucca, Massa-Carrara & Pistoia

Antro Del Corchia: Corchia's cavern. Marble caves on the southern slope of the Corchia Mountain (1678 ms). Guided tours available in July, August and first half of September from 10:00 - 17:00. At Via IV Novembre 70, Levigliani di Stazzema (LU).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 0584 778405 Fax: 0584 778053

Botanical Gardens of Lucca: From November to the end of March the park is only open for bookings. From April to the end of Oct the park is open every day from 10 a.m. Closing times vary. Phone for confirmation.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 0583 487 85 Fax: 0583 462 366

Canalini Marble Laboratory: A marble laboratory where it is possible to take a tour and watch the rock being treated and sculpted. There is also a shop with the finished products for sale. Groups welcome. Via Carriona 228, (MS)
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Send an e-mail Tel: 0585 845 590 Fax: 0585 845 590

CETUS Viareggio: Whale watching trips in the sanctuary of cetaceans. 6 days cruises in the Tuscan archipelago in luxury catamaran. Maximum 8 people. Choose from several itineraries.Weekly departures from Piazza Palombari dell'Artiglio, Viareggio (LU).
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Tel: 335 6564469 Fax: 0584 49067

Fucecchio Natural Reserve: One of the biggest inland marshes in Italy. Saturday morning guided visits in English in July. Also evening visit on a full moon. Booking is required.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 057 384 540 Fax: 057 384 540

Garfagnana Adventures: A company specialising in Mountain Bike, Cycling and Trekking tours in Garfagnana and Tuscany for individuals, families or groups. Loc. Ca' dei Grisanti, Pontecosi, Pieve Fosciana, (LU)
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Send an e-mail Tel: 0583 649 195 Fax: 0583 649 195

Grotta del Vento: One, two or three hour tours to discover stalactites and stalagmites, polychrome flowstone, alabaster curtains and crystal-brimmed lakes at Grotta del Vento, 55020 Vergemoli.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 0583 722 024 Fax: 0583 722 053

Kayak Trips on Massaciuccoli: Courses and excursions in kayaks on Lake Massaciuccoli with Circolo Kayak Airone. 10 single kayaks and 1 Canadian kayak available for use. Maximum of 20 people. Trips last 3-4 hours. At Via di Montramito San Rocchino, Viareggio (LU).
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Tel: 335 6529018 

Lucca Quad: Morning and afternoon trekking tours. Drive your own quad or be driven through the Apennine mountains. Minimum 3 quads per trek. Call or email to book. At San Cassiani do Controne, Bagni di Lucca (LU).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 349 608 7277 

Massaciuccoli Trips: Boat excursions on the lake Massaciuccoli. Bird watching tours at Torre del lago Puccini.
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Tel: 0584 49449 Fax: 0584 350252

Migliarino, Massaciuccoli, San Rossore Park: One of the two regional parks in Tuscany. The park extends along the coast of Pisa and Lucca. Activities include horse riding, guided nature walks, bicycle tours and bird watching on lake Massacuiccoli. Via Aurelia Nord 4, 56122 Pisa (PI).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 050 530 101 Fax: 050 533 650

NaturalMente: Nature excurisions to Lucca shore and Massaciuccoli Lake, the Penna Mountain, Botanical gardens and Serchio River Park. Courses of environmental awareness for children and adults in Italian, English and French.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 349 467 4938 

Oasi L.I.P.U: Visits and bird watching on the lake. Workshops for children at Massaciuccoli, Massarosa. Via del Porto 6,
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Tel: 0584 975567 

Parco della Versiliana: The park half water, half land, covers 80 hectares and is one of the last remnants of the ancient costal forest. Guided tours available.
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Tel: 0584 265757795500 

Parco delle Alpi Apuane: Natural park of the Alpi Apuane mountain area. Guided visits, walking tours and bike trails. At via del Greco 11, Seravezza.
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Tel: 0584 757325 

Pistoia Zoological Gardens: Home of over 600 animals including about 65 species of mammals, 40 species of birds and 30 of reptiles. Open every day - Monday to Saturday 9:00-18:00 Sunday until 19:00 at 160 Via Pieve a Celle, 51030 Pistoia (PT).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 0573 911 219 Fax: 0573 910 343

Selva del Buffardello: Adventure park built around an old wood in San Romano in Garfagnana. Park entrance is free. Payment for the adventure paths. 7 paths in total with varying levels of difficulty. Also Prehistoric village and camp, bar and playground. Booking advised.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 347 711 0433 / 329 771 5429 

Summer trips from Versilia to Cinque Terre: A trip by boat to the Cinque Terre (La Spezia) from Versilia. Leaves from the tourist port daily. Places must be booked 24 hours in advance. Large number accommodated.
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Tel: 0187 732987 

The Grotte di Equi Natural Park: Caves of natural and prehistoric interest. Open from July to September 10:30 to 19:00. Open at night around the 15th August. Visits on request from October to April.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 0585 927 111 

The Old Mill at Arlia: Exhibition on the mills of Lunigiana. A tourist-educational structure, managed by Legambiente and Cooperativa l'Ospitale including an exhibition on the mills of Lungiana and a chance to see to the water-driven production of meal. Guided Tours for grou
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Send an e-mail Tel: 0187 422 598 Fax: 0187 422 598

Viareggio a Forte dei Marmi: Natural areas on the coast protected by the World Wildlife Fund organisation around the Viareggio region.
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