After a drive north to the medieval city of Lucca, much of it alongside a lovely natural park, you will be guided through the remarkably preserved city center and cathedral. Atop the walls that encircle Lucca are parks, gardens and a tree-lined promenade. You will see the Church of San Frediano with a Byzantine mosaic on its façade, the elliptic Roman amphitheater and the Church of San Michele. Then you will explore the gardens of Palazzo Pfanner, attributed to the genius of architect Filippo Juvarra. Rest your feet and relax amidst the blooming plants and elegant statuary while you enjoy an aperitif and snacks in the garden followed by free time for lunch. Then traverse the cypress-lined avenue to the impressive Baroque façade of Villa Torrigiani for a tour of this grandiose estate and its lush park.
Experience the beauty of ancient Lucca by exploring its churches, sipping an aperitif in the gardens of Palazzo Pfanner, and enjoying a guided tour of the 16th-century Villa Torrigiani.