Amazing tour with Michele. Everything was just perfect! Michele made several suggestions that were so amazing. Definitely do the bike ride in Lucca! The winery was super fun! Michele made the day!!! We had no worries and lots of laughs!!!
Private tour in La Spezia Michele T
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Hi everyone! My name is Michele ( a. k. a. Mike ), I was born in Pisa 35 years ago and was raised (and still live) in a town called Cecina, on the Tuscan Coast. My father is the one who first introduced me to the tourism business, and I immediately thought it was the perfect job for me!! I used to work for a big Italian tour operator, as a tour leader for groups of Italians traveling around the world, until I decided to start something on my own! Thanks to my mother's help I was able to improve my language skills, and I started working as a professional tour guide - driver since 2010. Sometimes clients ask me if I ever get tired of touring around with people in the same areas, but my answer is always the same one : NO!!!! I love my country and never take for granted the fact that I am so lucky to live in this region: my goal is always to provide a personalized experience for the client , and make your day the best one of your vacation! If you are planning to visit Italy , and specifically the area of Tuscany and the Cinque Terre, I am the right one to help you out! I can pick you up from the port where your ship will be docking ( La Spezia, Portofino, Portovenere, Livorno) or from the hotel or villa where you will be staying at to take you on a great tour! The vehicles used to provide the services will be Mercedes or VW with all the modern comforts, wifi and water will always be available for you! Maximum capacity of each vehicle will be 7 or 8 passengers plus the driver. Lots of information on the places you visit will be provided to you, and we will be able to access the historical restricted traffic area of the major cities with the vehicle, allowing you to see much more in shorter amount of time! So don't look any further and feel free to contact me and to book your tour as soon as possible! See you in Italy! - Degree in Economics and Tourism - Dual citizenship ( Italian and US ) - Professional driving license for third party transportation - All the vehicles have the NCC special license which grants access to the restricted areas of historical towns / cities - All the vehicles are insured with license for the transportation of third parties - First aid certification I am a professional driver-guide but I am not a licensed walking guide, therefore I will not be able to guide you inside historical monuments or historical sites
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You will be picked up from the cruise terminal in La Spezia and driven to Pisa, where you will be given some time to admire the Leaning tower and the beautiful surrounding monuments right there in the square of Miracles. You will be then heading towards a family owned winery in the countryside area surrounding Lucca, for a wonderful experience sampling local wine with authentic Italian food. After this wonderful experience, you will be driven to Lucca to discover the beautiful sites of this charming city, entirely surrounded by walls. You will be provided with lots of information by your English speaking driver, who will kindly recommend you to focus on : the basilica of San Michele in Foro, Piazza Anfiteatro , Via Fillungo , and the Duomo of San Martino.
Amazing tour with Michele. Everything was just perfect! Michele made several suggestions that were so amazing. Definitely do the bike ride in Lucca! The winery was super fun! Michele made the day!!! We had no worries and lots of laughs!!!
Michele gave us an awesome day when we docked seeing Lucca & Pisa. He had the curve ball of the weather in the morning & took that in his stride making sure we missed nothing. Lunch at the little winery was excellent & would recommend that to anyone. We felt everything was well paced without feeling rushed. He gave us an excellent time experiencing the local area. Would recommend to family and friends anytime. 🥰
I can’t say enough good things about this tour! I booked it separately from the cruise, so I really wasn’t sure what to expect—but it ended up being one of the best days of our entire trip. Pisa and Lucca were both absolutely beautiful, and our guide Mike made the experience even better. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept everything relaxed so we never felt rushed. The highlight for us was definitely the winery. The setting was gorgeous, the food was authentic and delicious, and the wine tasting was such a fun and memorable experience. It felt like a true taste of Tuscany, not something staged for tourists. From start to finish, the whole day was smooth, well-organized, and just so much fun. If you’re considering this excursion—do it! It far exceeded our expectations, and I’m so glad we chose this instead of a ship tour.
Mike was very nice and accommodating. He explained everything in detail and always check to ensure that we were okay. He is very knowledgeable! The wine tasting tour was superb! I recommend him 100% for your Tour's when traveling in his region.
We loved our tour with Michele. It went above and beyond our expectations. Can not recommend him enough. Got us to Pisa quickly and let us explore Lucca with some recommendations. Wine tasting and lunch was unforgettable.
8. 30 am - Leave from the cruise terminal in La Spezia 9. 45 am - arrival in Pisa, right by the Square of Miracles 11. 00 am - Leave Pisa and drive towards the countryside area of Lucca 11. 30 /11. 45 am - Arrival at the winery, visit of the cellars and time to enjoy lunch and wine tasting! 2. 00 pm - Leave the winery and drive Lucca 2. 30 pm - Arrival in Lucca, time for shopping or for a nice walk around this very charming town 4. 00 pm - Departure to La Spezia 5. 00 pm - Drop off at the cruise terminal in la Spezia
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Transportation will be provided with a comfortable 8 seater (plus the driver) Mercedes or VW van featuring: - air conditioning - wifi
La Spezia, Liguria, Italy
Largo Michele Fiorillo (Cruise ship terminal to be reached with the free shuttle bus you will board as soon as you get off the ship)
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