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Florence - See the most important landmarks of the city center like the fabulous Signoria Square, marble Dome with its bell tower, the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge). If you have Walking tour included the tour will terminate a the characteristic Central Market where you will have the opportunity to taste many local dishes and by excellent local products
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Palazzo Pitti - Visit this historic palace, which became the main home of the ruling families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It was the centre of government for the 300 years that Tuscany was a monarchy. Later the palace was used as a base by Napoleon. During the Risorgimento, for a short time it was the royal palace of the newly united Italy.
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Ponte Vecchio - Walk through Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge noted for the shops built along it.
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Campanile di Giotto - Admire a free-standing campanile that is part of the complex of buildings that make up Florence Cathedral.
The unusual position of the bell tower, aligned with the facade, reflects the desire to give it great importance as a sign of strong verticality at the center of the Insula Episcopalis, as well as probably the practical need to free the view of the apse area for the large dome, foreseen since Arnolfian project. Giotto provided an original design for the bell tower, with a pyramidal cusp termination 50 Florentine arms high (about 40 metres), according to which the total elevation should have been approximately 120-125 metres. A drawing preserved in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Siena is considered by some scholars to be inspired by this project. -
Piazza della Signoria - Walk through this square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, also shared with the Loggia della Signoria. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and gateway to Uffizi Gallery.
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Basilica of Santa Croce - Walk through this square where you can admire Basilica di Santa Croce, one of the largest Franciscan churches and one of the greatest Gothic achievements in Italy, and has the rank of minor basilica. It is an Italian national monument.
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Galleria Palatina in Palazzo Pitti - Visit Palatine Gallery, is a museum housed in Palazzo Pitti in Florence. Housed within the architectural complex, it is located on the main floor, divided into 28 rooms that extend into the rear northern lateral wing of the architectural complex and into the northern lateral part and central rear part of the main building of the palace.
This is the “picture gallery” of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany: the layout in fact respects the taste of past centuries, with the paintings placed in several rows, selected for decorative criteria, and not by period and schools. Chronologically, with a few exceptions, the paintings mainly cover the 16th and 17th centuries, making it one of the most important museums of its kind in Italy, as well as an obligatory stop for learning about the history of European collecting.
- Basilica di San Lorenzo - Walk through Basilica of San Lorenzo, one of the main Catholic places of worship in Florence, located in the square of the same name in the historic center of the city. It is one of the churches that compete for the title of the oldest in the city and has the dignity of a minor basilica[1]. The San Lorenzo market is held near the church.
- Mercato Centrale - Visit Central Market, one of the results from the time of risanamento, during the late nineteenth century. Inside, is possible to find primary ingredients of Tuscan cuisine, fruits and vegetable stands as well as nuts and spices. Outside, you can find leather goods.
- Duomo - Admire Florence Cathedral and its complex which includes the Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Leaning Tower of Pisa - If selected you have the chance to climb this iconical tower, known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation.
- Camposanto - Look at Monumental Cemetery, where the legend claims that bodies buried in that ground will rot in just 24 hour.
- Piazza dei Miracoli - Fall in love with Pisa and the amazing Piazza Dei Miracoli: the most popular attraction in Pisa where you will have free time to visit the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery or realaxing In the green meadow under the shadow of one of this monument. You can also choose the option that includes Leaning Tower Entrance
- Battistero di San Giovanni - Admire the largest baptistery in Italy, it is 54 m high, with a diameter of 34, built from 1152 to 1363
- Duomo di Pisa - Enter the oldest of the three structures in the plaza followed by the Pisa Baptistry and the Leaning Tower.
- Stroll in Florence’s historic center (if selected)
- Complimentary map for easy navigation
- Climate-controlled vehicle for comfort
- Skip the line with priority bus boarding
- Flexible itinerary, confirm with local staff
- Complimentary Walking Tour App (downloadable aboard)
- Entrance to the iconic Leaning Tower (if selected)
- Stay connected with free on-board Wi-Fi
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
- Transportation from Livorno Port to Livorno city center
On this custom-made tour from Livorno, cruise passengers can conveniently explore the two most renowned cities in Tuscany, Florence and Pisa, all in one day, beginning from the most convenient spot: the city center cruise shuttle bus stop. The multilingual assistant on the air-conditioned bus will provide insightful details, aiding you in efficiently planning and making the most of your time in Florence and Pisa. You can utilize the complimentary on-board wi-fi to download our free walking tour app for self-guided exploration of Florence. Allocate ample time to independently discover Florence, visiting only sites of personal interest. After immersing yourself in the Renaissance city, your journey will take you to Pisa, where you’ll have the opportunity to marvel at the stunning Piazza dei Miracoli before returning to your ship.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service cannot be used on a different date than the one indicated during the purchase ( if not approved by local proveedor)
- The service provider is not responsible for delays in case of traffic or delay bus will return directly to the port
- Departure times are subject to change due to arrival to Cruise ships
- Please, specify Ship Name and Boarding time
- Be sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure time, at the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt. No refund will be give in case of late coming
- if your ship makes an itinerary change or schedule change and you arrive in a different port or in a different schedule, please do not assume your tour has been cancelled. your tour will be schedule for the new port or for the new timing. Please call our representative to confirm the new details.
- Return in time to the ship guaranteed.
- Pisa tower: entry is not allowed for children under the age of 8 (completed or to be completed in the current year)
- The order of visit may change, please contact our local staff to confirm.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.