9 days in Lucca Itinerary

Lucca, famous for its intact Renaissance-era city walls, remained an independent city-state until the end of the 18th century.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lucca: Genoa (Chiesa di San Marco al Molo, Aquarium of Genoa, &more) and Pisa (Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza dei Miracoli, &more). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Le mura di Lucca, take in panoramic vistas at Torre Guinigi, do a tasting at Fattoria al Dotto, and admire the striking features of St Martin Cathedral.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Lucca trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Pisa International Airport, Peretola Airport and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. In February, daily temperatures in Lucca can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 41°F.