Devil's Bridge (Ponte del Diavolo or Ponte della Maddalena)

We propose a route that combines the possibility of tasting local products such as cheese, ham and sausages with a visit to the processing workshops. We will meet people who will tell us the history and traditions of this land, with the possibility of personalizing the tour based on travelers' preferences and curiosity.

Learn about World War 2 history with a private guide during this self-drive tour of the Gothic Line. Explore the Museum of Liberation, home to memorabilia including military uniforms and arms, before visiting two World War 2-era bunkers. Go off the beaten path with an itinerary that includes a third bunker and a walk across the Devil’s Bridge, dating back to the Middle Ages.

For all those who want to discover and savor the true traditions of the Lucca countryside from Lucca, continuing north we will move to Garfagnana where the landscape becomes greener and steeper, where you can enjoy some of the most beautiful panoramas in the area. Your driver will accompany you to Castelnuovo Garfagnana to see its traditional cobbled streets and one of the best preserved castles in the area, the Rocca Ariostesca. We will then reach Barga, a small ancient village located on a hill, full of charm, art and pleasure. Continuing our tour we will stop in an ancient pork butchery to discover the production and seasoning of the famous Garfagnini cured meats. Do not miss a visit to the spa town of Bagni di Lucca with its Ponte delle Catene, one of the oldest iron bridges still existing in Europe. On the way back, a short stop at the Devil's Bridge, to learn about its millenary history and legend.

Experience the stunning natural beauty of Tuscany’s mountainous Garfagnana region, which makes an excellent half-day trip from Lucca. Travel by minivan with a guide and a small group through a luscious emerald landscape crisscrossed by the Serchio River. Visit the medieval village of Barga, home to a former Medici palace and an imposing hilltop cathedral, and hear the legends and history behind the striking Devil’s Bridge.