Carnival Magic Inaugural Barcelona Cruise, Livorno

Culatello: Although considered a Salami, not a ham, the delicious Culatello also has a revered place in Italian cuisine. Made with a boneless section of the muscular rear legs of the pig, this cured meat is made in the Zibello area of the Parma province. Placed inside a pig bladder and tied with string, then cured and aged for at least 12 months, Culatello has a rich, intense flavor and a deep red color. This is Italy's creme de la creme ham!

The best is perhaps Massimo Spigaroli's (from Departure's) - some aged up to 48 months, maybe more.

Marvel in the jewels that are the Tuscan countryside as you travel to San Gimignano and Siena, two Medieval towns sitting atop the colorful and hilly panorama that is Tuscany.

Excursion Description

Marvel in the jewels that are the Tuscan countryside as you travel to San Gimignano and Siena, two Medieval towns sitting atop the colorful and hilly panorama that is Tuscany.

On this beautiful excursion you will:

Your minibus will take you on a scenic 1½-hour journey to San Gimignano, recently the landmark for the highly successful movie Under the Tuscan Sun.
View breathtaking Tuscan countryside that await you as you explore this beautiful town independently.
See the "Manhattan of Tuscany" skyline, bristling with a large number of towers dating back to the 11th and 13th centuries. Fifteen out of the 72 towers remain unbroken, giving an unmistakable mark to this wondrous town.
Enjoy a typical local meal in a nearby farmhouse before heading to the enchanting town of Siena.
Explore Siena, amazingly rich in masterpieces of art and rising above three hills, where your guide will take you to the Piazza del Campo, the square where the world famous folkloric event called Palio Horse Racing takes place twice a year during the summer.
Discover this fan-shaped, gently sloping square is lined with marvelous buildings like the City Hall, erected in the 13th century, and the Torre del Mangia bell tower, rising 102 meters high. The Sansedoni Palace and the Gaiai Fountain are also close by.
Enjoy your exterior views of the gothic-style Duomo of Siena dating back to the 12th century and the Battistero, both adorned with a variety of frescoes, sculptures and painting masterpieces created by some of Italy’s most famous artists.

NOTE: Please remember that to enter religious buildings, all guests need to have their shoulders and legs covered. Comfortable shoes are recommended for the amount of walking involved.

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Carnival Magic Inaugural Barcelona Cruise, May 10-22, 2011,

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