Road-Trip to Lucca
If you are planning a day out of Pisa, the best way to do it is to rent one of our luxury vans. Among our top rental options, we can offer you to rent a Mercedes V-Class, a luxury van that sits eight or nine people in utmost comfort or try out the Mercedes Vito, an excellent people mover.
See the Museo di San Matteo, a fantastic history and art museum which houses almost all of the original artwork from all the churches in and around Pisa. Then hop in your rented Mercedes V-Class and set off for a scenic 30 minute drive to Lucca, the home town of Giacomo Puccini. Lucca's medieval defensive walls were designed by Leonardo Da Vinci and were never breached.
See the spectacular Roman Amphitheater off the Via Fillungo, where concerts are hosted. Visit the Duomo di San Martino, a Romanesque cathedral dating back to 14th century. It offers a sculpture of the crucifixion attributed to an eyewitness, Nicodemus. The Torre delle Ore ancient clock tower with its original clock still working must be visited and climbed to enjoy the beautiful view over the city.
Time to Relax
Take some time out at the relaxing Bagni di Lucca's Spa, it is an oasis of peace and serenity set in the mountains next to the Rivers Lima and Serchio. Stroll around and buy a Buccellato at a small store called Taddeucci, behind Saint Michael's church in the main square. This sweet-bread in the shape of a small baguette is filled with raisins and has a unique taste of anise and is only found in Lucca. Spend the night at the Hotel Alla Corte degli Angeli with its beautiful floral décor themes, before heading back to Pisa.