Lucca: Monte Serra Trekking & Tasting at Tenuta Santallago

Hike through lush chestnut forests on Monte Serra with a guide. Enjoy a light lunch with local flavors, including cheese and prosciutto, and take in views of Lucca and Pisa from a mountain ridge.

Begin your half-day adventure with a convenient minibus pickup from Lucca train station or Capannori Piazza Aldo Moro. Your expert environmental guide will lead you to the starting point of a scenic, easy-to-moderate trekking trail on the slopes of Monte Serra. As you hike through lush chestnut forests, your guide will share fascinating insights into the local flora and the unique characteristics of the Mediterranean scrub. The highlight of the climb is reaching a stunning panoramic viewpoint on the mountain ridge, where you can admire a breathtaking dual view of both Lucca and Pisa. The trail leads you down to Tenuta Santallago, a peaceful plateau surrounded by nature. Here, you will relax and enjoy a rich light lunch featuring authentic local flavors. The tasting includes: - Selection of Busti Cheeses: Served with local honey. - Prosciutto di Parma & Santallago Schiacciata: Freshly prepared traditional flatbread. - Homemade Dessert: Choice of Tiramisù or the estate’s signature Apple Cake. - Drinks: Water, local wine, and coffee included. After lunch, breathe in the fresh mountain air before your minibus transfer back to the starting points in Lucca or Capannori, arriving by 2:30 PM.