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Lucca to Bologna
Wednesday 10th June 2026. We are on the move again. It was a 2 train day. First we caught a regional train from Lucca to Firenze (approx 90 mins) and then boarded an intercity tr
Farewell to Lucca
Tuesday 9th June 2026 We stayed in the old city and our apartment was housed within a villa, accessed via a large and very heavy set of wooden doors. The apartments on all four sid
Lucca – Day 3
Tuesday 9th June 2026 Out and about exploring Lucca via the City Walls. First stop was the Botanical Gardens. They are inside the old city and are very compact. I was surprised to
The Legend of Lucida Mansi
Tuesday 9th June 2026 Lucida Mansi was born in Lucca on March 7th 1606, into one of the richest and most powerful families in the Lucca area: the Saminiati. When she was very young
Lucca – Day 2
Monday 8th June 2026 Tough start to the day, we had to get out of bed before 8am!!! Anyway we managed and set off on a personalised walking tour along the walls of Lucca. We are st
Lucca Day 1
Sunday 7th June 2026 We are taking a quieter day today. After setting out in search of breakfast about 10:30 there appeared a quaint little cafe where we dined on local sausage and
Rome to Lucca
Saturday 6th June 2026 It’s our eleventh day in Italy. We are on the move. Taxi to Roma Termini and then all aboard – destination Lucca via Firenze/Florence. It was the
Back to Rome and strolling around
Friday 5th June 2026 At every turn there is another incredible structure to admire.
Back to Rome Day 2
Friday 5th June 2026 We took a tour of the Pantheon this morning. It is yet another amazing ancient structure. It is difficult to describe the overwhelming experiences that this ci