Offer reserved for School Groups

Rate per person
“In the mine as in a whale’s belly.
Montecatini’s Copper Mine, educational workshop and a walk through the town’s historical center”

starting from 45,00 Euro

1 day

The price is calculated on minimum 25 persons
Every 25 paying participants, one is free

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From the medieval charm of the historical center of Montecatini Val di Cecina to the thrill of walking down tunnels leading to the bowels of the Earth!

Program

Morning:
arrival in Momtecatini Val di Cecina, guided tour of the historical center and Camporciano copper mine. Guided tours through the tunnels of the most important copper mine of the 19th century in Europe. Participants will discover the excavation techniques, pieces of machinery used by workers, tunnels scaffolds and will get an insight into the miners’ life. The guided tour will start from what participants can see, touch and feel…later the visit will be enriched by information and pictures. An interactive and funny way to discover the underground world and an important chapter of our history.

Lunch:
in a typical restaurant

Afternoon:
educational workshop on copper working techniques to allow participants to create their own objects with the ancient embossing process.

The price includes

Guided tour of the medieval hamlet of Montecatini Val di Cecina
Entrance ticket to the Mine Museum
Lunch in a typical restaurant ( main course, second course and side dish, fruit, water)
Copper workshop

The price does not include

Transport, check-point/parking
Supplements, extras, tips and all that is not included in the section “The price includes”

Information and Booking

Compulsory booking
Tel: +39 0588 86099 Opening Time/Yearly: 9:30 am to 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
For any information and reservations, contact:
Consorzio Turistico Volterra Valdicecina
info@volterratur.it