private full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from
Livorno cruise terminal
group size: the size of your party
A tour combining a visit to Florence most important monuments
and art galleries and to the university town of Pisa where you will have e brief
stop by the world famous Piazza dei Miracoli for photographs of the amazing
Leaning Tower. Heading east the scenic drive to Florence takes just over an hour.
Arriving in Florence, cradle of the Renaissance, magnificently located on the
Arno river, against an amphitheatre of the Apennines hills, a short pause is
made at Piazzale Michelangelo for a spectacular view of Florence and its
surrounding countryside. See 14th century Ponte Vecchio and its glittering
jewellers’ windows, Visit the Uffizi Gallery with its priceless treasures
Giotto, Botticelli, Raphael, Da Vinci, Michelangelo. Pause by nearby Palazzo
Vecchio, present day city hall and see Cellini’s dramatic “Perseus” under “the
Loggia dei Lanzi” a unique open air museum. A short drive to the Accademia
Gallery home to Michelangelo’s David where a brief visit will focus on
Michelangelo’s works. See the spectacular Piazza del Duomo with the early 15th
century cathedral, 4th largest in the world, with its beautiful green and white
marble exterior, stunning dome and Giotto’s amazing bell tower. Facing the
cathedral the Baptistery with its magnificent “Gates of Paradise” and golden
mosaics. Some free time for shopping may be allocated.
Using limited capacity vehicles and advance booking at galleries and museums,
long walks and time consuming waiting lines are avoided
tour includes:
private chauffeur driven airconditioned transport
tour guide on route
English speaking guide in Florence
admission fees at Uffizi and Accademia galleries
advance booking at Uffizi and Accademia Gallery
admission fees to Baptistery
private full day excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno cruise terminal
price per person: