3 nights with Michelangelo’s quarry tour

Enjoy an holiday at Casale Amati with a tour by jeep at the famous white marble quarry of Carrara.

A relaxing springtime break in the Lunigana area staying at an historic residential home full of charm. You will stay 3 nights in a delightful ex-olive oil mill from the late 1700s, surrounded by natural beauty in an area rich in history and culture. During your stay you can discover the secrets of the unique world-famous Carrara white marble.

A 4X4 vehicle with authorized tour guide leaving in the morning from Casale Amati will accompany you on a fascinating half day tour of the Michelangelo quarry in Carrara, a breath-taking drive along steep roads with incredible views along the way. You will hear the history of Carrara marble, appropriately named “white gold” locally, concerning its historical, social and economic importance in the local area and with a special focus on excavation methods from ancient times up until today’s modern technological extraction methods.

You will find out about well quarries, opencast mining, terrace mining and you will also visit a spectacular underground quarry. Before returning to Casale Amati, you cannot miss having a taste of some of the delicious Lardo di Colonnata IGP. Expertly seasoned with secret spices and left to mature in white marble basins by masters of their trade for just the right length of time, an absolute pleasure for the palate!


Package tour for 6 guests

Casale Amati offers a 3 night stay (from Thursday through Saturday or from Friday through Sunday) for 6 guests in the historical holiday homes called “La Marchesa” or “Le Macine” with a thrilling half day tour to the quarry by jeep included in the price. A wonderful way to discover the secrets of white marble at the Michelangelo quarry in Carrara and to taste the delicious Lardo di Colonnata right where it is made.

The price of this package inclusive of a 3 day overnight stay, authorised tour guide, transfer by 4X4 vehicle, entry to underground quarry and a tasting of Lardo di Colonnata IGP comes to 135 euro per person.
Children under the age of 12 pay a reduced price of 105 euro per person.


Package tour for 4 guests

Casale Amati offers a 3 night stay (from Thursday through Saturday OR from Friday through Sunday) for 4 guests in the historical holiday homes called “La Marchesa” or “Le Macine” or “Il Frantoio” with included a thrilling half day tour to discover the secrets of white marble at the Michelangelo quarry in Carrara and to taste the delicious Lardo di Colonnata right where it is made.

The price of this package inclusive of a 3 day overnight stay, authorised tourist guide, transfer by 4X4 vehicle, entry to underground quarry and a tasting of Lardo di Colonnata IGP comes to 160 euro per person.
Children under the age of 12 pay a reduced price of 130 euro per person.
There is no charge for infants under the age of 2 years.


Technical details of the excursion

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours 30 mins. and starts at roughly 9.30 AM until midday. The tour guide who will accompany you on the trip speaks Italian, English, French, German, Spanish… It is advised you wear outdoor sporting clothing with closed shoes/boots and sunglasses. The excursion trips in 4X4s includes all necessary insurance coverage obliged by Italian law.

Casale amati

Reviews

DIEGO B.

Un prezioso angolo di eleganza.
Abbiamo alloggiato nel Casale per il ponte del 1 maggio, con altre due famiglie, prendendo 2 delle 3 strutture contigue che formano il Casale. Ogni struttura è definita da uno stile proprio e molto curato nei dettagli, lasciando inalterate le suggestioni di quando era la residenza estiva dei proprietari.
Federica, la proprietara, vi conquesterà immediatamente per la sua gentilezza e la passione che trasmette nel racconto sulle origini della struttura. Un perfetto rifugio se il desiderio è quello di vivere autenticamente e senza eccessi, la zona già di per se stessa è meravigliosa.
Grazie di tutto!!

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Diego B. Roma, Italia (Marchesa&Macine)

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ELISABETH N.

Simply Perfect
A perfect place to stay in with your family and/or friends. From the outside the old olive-oil mill may not look like much but inside you realize that you have stepped into a castle. It is a grand old place with parts of the mill still showing it one of the two great kitchens. There are plenty of rooms to choose from, the upper rooms with AC and down below cool enough for a hot summer. The garden is very pretty, with gold-fish in the dam, plenty of room to relax. The house is situated in the foothills of the mountains, but not far from the sea. There is plenty to do in the area and I cannot enough stress that you need to see this place and realize you will want to come back. The hostess is very pleasant and helpful, a very nice encounter.

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Elisabeth Nyköping, Svezia (Marchesa&Macine).

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FEDRIGO ORLEANS

L’endroit où nous sentons chez nous.
Il Casale Amati est devenu notre lieu de référence en Italie que nous fréquentons beaucoup. Son emplacement entre mer et petite montagne, le bon goût de la restauration de cet ancien pressoir ,le calme, les ressources de la région font que nous nous sentons chez nous ! et si l’on ajoute la charmante hospitalité des propriétaires…..nous n’avons pas les mots pour continuer.

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Fedrigo Orléans, France (Le Macine)

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