Begin your half-day excursion with a pickup at either the Lucca Railway Station or Piazza Aldo Moro in Capannori. Head to the hills around Lucca and enjoy a nature walk, discovering the magnificent landscape and visiting small villages such as Petrognano and San Gennaro.
Petrognano is a charming hamlet nestled in the scenic hills of Capannori, offering breathtaking views over the Lucca plain. This peaceful settlement is renowned for its traditional stone architecture and the historic Villa Gambaro, which adds a touch of aristocratic elegance to the landscape. Surrounded by lush olive groves and vineyards, it represents the authentic heart of rural Tuscany. It is the perfect destination for travellers seeking tranquility and a starting point for panoramic hiking trails.
After the visit, enjoy an authentic tasting of olive oil, paired with a delicious light lunch with typical products. Savour a rich Tuscan starter with bruschetta, olives, prosciutto crudo, finocchiona, fried dough, Garfagnana pecorino with rosemary focaccina, grilled aubergine and courgette, spelt salad, savoury pie, and frittata. For dessert, try a traditional local cake.
San Gennaro is a picturesque medieval village perched on the hills of Capannori, offering some of the most stunning panoramic views over the Lucca plain. The village is home to the Pieve di San Gennaro, a Romanesque church housing a famous terracotta statue of the Announcing Angel, which is widely attributed to the school of Leonardo da Vinci. With its narrow stone streets and historic stone houses, it is a quintessential hidden gem of the Tuscan countryside.
After the visit, enjoy a light lunch and olive oil tasting at Azienda Agricola Bove Gabriele including:
- A selection of certified DOP Lucca extra virgin olive oil and Leccio del Corno monocultivar.
- Seasonal vegetables served with olive oil for dipping (pinzimonio).
- Bread and Focaccia (freshly baked local specialities).
- A sampling of traditional cold cuts and local cheeses.
- Cantucci( traditional tuscan almond biscuits).
- A glass of San Gennaro red wine.
At the end of the light lunch, return by bus to the original meeting points.
Please note:
The Petrognano tour with tasting at Villa Gambaro is scheduled for Sunday, May 17th and Sunday, September 27th, 2026.
The San Gennaro tour with tasting at Azienda Agricola Gabriele Bove will take place on Sunday, June 14th, July 12th, and August 23rd, 2026.
