Winery with the walls of Lucca?

[anniversay/grad trip]

I have posed this question on another thread and also done a google search, but I would like to hear from CC'ers if they have experienced a wine tour within the walls of Lucca or just outside? Also with Lucca being a walking town, is there any must sees and restaurant recommendations that are not miles away from the entrance of the walls?

[travelteach326]

We will be visiting Lucca this July. I have done alot of research on a couple of boards. These restaurants come highly recommended:

http://www.trattoriadaleo.it/Home_en.html

http://www.ristorantegliorti.it/LENG/Z2/C9616-0/hhcm-Home.html

I have other posts from cc and trip advisor on Lucca in email form that I could forward to you if you send me your email address I will forward them to you.

Here is a site for a wine tour that will pick you up at your hotel:

http://www.notordinaryways.com/tuscany-tours/lucca-wine-tours.htm

This is as far as I have gotten with my winery research.

Here is a good walking map of Lucca:

http://lindquistguides.com/map.htm

Where are you staying in Lucca?

[anniversay/grad trip]

We will be visiting Lucca this July. I have done alot of research on a couple of boards. These restaurants come highly recommended:

http://www.trattoriadaleo.it/Home_en.html

http://www.ristorantegliorti.it/LENG/Z2/C9616-0/hhcm-Home.html

I have other posts from cc and trip advisor on Lucca in email form that I could forward to you if you send me your email address I will forward them to you.

Here is a site for a wine tour that will pick you up at your hotel:

http://www.notordinaryways.com/tuscany-tours/lucca-wine-tours.htm

This is as far as I have gotten with my winery research.

Here is a good walking map of Lucca:

http://lindquistguides.com/map.htm

Where are you staying in Lucca?

We are not staying in Lucca but rather on a one day port call from Florence. Our plan is to go to Pisa for the photo op in the morning and then travel to Lucca and visit a winery for the remaining part of the day.

[~Fianna]

We are not staying in Lucca but rather on a one day port call from Florence. Our plan is to go to Pisa for the photo op in the morning and then travel to Lucca and visit a winery for the remaining part of the day.

Here's a few resources to help you get started:
http://www.welcometuscany.it/special_interest/wine_food_olive_oil/road_wine/road_wine_lucca_montecarlo.htm

(hopefully this link will work - http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.stradavinoeoliolucca.it/&ei=QJ7LS_WHGYGMNubliIwF&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CA4Q7gEwAQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dlucca%2Bstrada%2Bdel%2Bvino%26hl%3Den

if not, google Lucca Strada del Vino and translate www.stradavinoeoliolucca.it

[lisiamc]

These restaurants come highly recommended:

http://www.trattoriadaleo.it/Home_en.html

http://www.ristorantegliorti.it/LENG/Z2/C9616-0/hhcm-Home.html

I can't help with the winery, but I have eaten at both of these restaurants, and the food was delicious!

Lisa

[cruisingallover]

We will be visiting Lucca this July. I have done alot of research on a couple of boards. These restaurants come highly recommended:

http://www.trattoriadaleo.it/Home_en.html

http://www.ristorantegliorti.it/LENG/Z2/C9616-0/hhcm-Home.html

I have other posts from cc and trip advisor on Lucca in email form that I could forward to you if you send me your email address I will forward them to you.

Here is a site for a wine tour that will pick you up at your hotel:

http://www.notordinaryways.com/tuscany-tours/lucca-wine-tours.htm

This is as far as I have gotten with my winery research.

Here is a good walking map of Lucca:

http://lindquistguides.com/map.htm

Where are you staying in Lucca?

great map. will print it out....thanks

[anniversay/grad trip]

Here's a few resources to help you get started:
http://www.welcometuscany.it/special_interest/wine_food_olive_oil/road_wine/road_wine_lucca_montecarlo.htm

(hopefully this link will work - http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.stradavinoeoliolucca.it/&ei=QJ7LS_WHGYGMNubliIwF&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CA4Q7gEwAQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dlucca%2Bstrada%2Bdel%2Bvino%26hl%3Den

if not, google Lucca Strada del Vino and translate www.stradavinoeoliolucca.it

Thank you so much this is very helpful...

[~Fianna]

Thank you so much this is very helpful...

You're welcome! :)

We're planning on doing a similar day when we're in Livorno, so I've started trying to dig up some resources.

[anniversay/grad trip]

You're welcome! :)

We're planning on doing a similar day when we're in Livorno, so I've started trying to dig up some resources.

I know that within the walls of Lucca there are quaint shops and lovely restaurants. I have done some research myself, but I haven't been able to pinpoint the must sees. We are planning on having an authentic lunch and with the help of these boards I have narrowed down our choices to one or two possibilities. Have you decided on a walking route, or stops that you plan to see? That is where I am running into a bit of a road block...any help would be wonderful.....thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

[euro cruiser]

I know that within the walls of Lucca there are quaint shops and lovely restaurants. I have done some research myself, but I haven't been able to pinpoint the must sees
The city's tourism web site may help you with this: http://www.comune.lucca.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/6552

[lisiamc]

Interesting things to do and see in Lucca:

Walk/bicycle around the walls (much more fun than it sounds! :))
See the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - was once a Roman amphitheatre - have a coffee or a gelato at one of the cafes.
Visit the Duomo di San Martino (St Martin's Cathedral)
Climb the Torre Guinigi - lovely views, and there are oak trees growing out of the top of the tower.


Lisa

[travelteach326]

If anyone else comes up with any other information about Lucca, feel free to share. All information would be greatly appreciated.