Florence and Pisa

Excursion from the Port of La Spezia to Florence and Pisa

You can take advantage of the offer of the cruise company on board the liner and go on a group tour as part of a large group. It is difficult to talk about the comfort and quality of a group tour, which includes a large number of people with different interests, it causes discomfort and certain inconveniences. For tourists traveling in a small group or a family of several people, the cost of a group tour may be higher than the cost of an individual tour or comparable to it. By choosing an individual tour, you are guaranteed to receive a personal approach that takes into account your requests and wishes, and a professional guide to Florence, who will conduct a tour just for you.  

On this trip, you will get to know the most amazing city of Tuscany, its capital Florence and see the magnificent Leaning Tower in Pisa. Explore Florence-the birthplace of the genius Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, you will start with a visit to the Piazza del Duomo. You will see the majestic Duomo-Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its magnificent facade, the beauty of which is difficult to overestimate. The guide will tell you its history, pay attention to important points. You will see the famous Brunelleschi dome towering over the cathedral, learn how the brilliant architect was able to convince the Florentines to entrust him with its construction. An indelible impression is left by the "Golden Gate", the bas-reliefs of the finest work of the great Lorenzo Ghiberti, leading to the Baptistery. No less interesting is the beautiful Bell Tower designed by the genius Giotto. From the guide you will learn interesting stories related to this place. A pleasant five-minute walk along one of the central streets, and you will find yourself in the Piazza Signoria. This is the most beautiful and iconic of all the squares of the city, its heart. On the square is the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio-the residence of the Medici and the political center of Florence. An incredible number of interesting stories are connected with it, which the guide will tell you about. On the square next to the palace is the Loggia Lanzi, which presents famous works of art of exceptional value – sculptures by the great masters Benvenuto Cellini, Giambologna, Pio Fedi and other equally outstanding sculptors. The loggia serves as a prologue to the world of art, 50 meters from it is the famous Uffizi Gallery, which holds priceless paintings by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian and many other brilliant artists. You will see the place where the monk Savonarola, accused of heresy, was burned, it is located next to the very beautiful fountain of Neptune. The Piazza Signoria is essentially a free open-air museum. Another short walk through the narrow medieval streets will take you to Piazza Santa Croce. Here you will get acquainted with the majestic Cathedral of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan basilica and the pantheon of Florence, where the great Florentines Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Macchiavelli, Rossini are buried. Dante was also supposed to be buried there, but why this did not happen, the guide will tell you, you will also learn about the historical Florentine football, the venue of which is the square. A short walk along the Arno River embankment, you will find the famous Ponte Vecchio, which will end your tour of Florence and take you to Pisa. In Pisa, you will get acquainted with the "Square of Miracles" , where the famous "Leaning Tower", the Cathedral of the XI century, the Baptistery and the Memorial Cemetery are located. After walking around the wonderful square and taking photos as a souvenir, you will go to your ship. Florence is a city where people come many times, and each time they discover a lot of new things, if you have already been to Florence, are familiar with its sights, you can book an excursion to one of the museums you are interested in, just warn us about it in advance by writing in the comments to order the tour. The best way to go on an excursion from a cruise ship is to book a private one-day tour to Florence and Pisa. At your service is a personal comfortable and modern minivan with a personal driver, a professional guide in Florence (not included in the price), who will conduct an exciting tour for you, you will spend an exciting and wonderful day filled with positive emotions.

Florence, the former capital of the united Italy, is the capital of the Tuscany region. In 59 BC, it was founded by Julius Caesar, who stopped to rest on the banks of the Arno River. Being one of the most important financial centers of Europe in the XIV-XVI centuries, it became the cradle of the development of Renaissance art.  She gave the world the greatest geniuses of art, poets and architects. Her sons are Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Dante Alighieri and many other famous and famous personalities. Thanks to their creativity and the masterpieces created by them, Florence is called "The Athens of Italy".  Florence has a huge amount of historical and artistic values, it can be safely called an open-air museum. The historic center of the city was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982.

Pisa – its main symbol is the "Falling Bath" - a bell tower that is part of the architectural ensemble of the "Square of Miracles". Piazza dei Miracole is an architectural complex consisting of a Cathedral, a Baptistery, a Memorial cemetery and a bell tower. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is open to the public, and you can climb it to enjoy a beautiful view of the entire city and its surroundings.

Dear tourists, we invite you to visit the cities of Florence and Pisa. You can choose the different duration and variation of the tour that is most suitable for you. You can explore the city on your own or with a professional guide. The driver will meet you at the side of the ship with a sign on which your first and last name will be written.

Important information:

Dear tourists, the price of the tour does not include the cost of a professional guide. If you want to order these services, please activate them in the "Additional services" field. The choice of the number of hours of the guide's work is made when placing an order. The cost of guide services, paid by tourists to the guide at the end of the tour. When ordering a tour, a guarantee payment is paid in the amount of 13% of its cost, the remaining cost of the tour is paid by tourists to the driver at the end of it.

The guide is a vocation, our guides love and know their work well. They are tactful and professional, conduct excursions taking into account the wishes of tourists, and answer all your questions. A professional guide will tell you about the history, culture, traditional cuisine, draw your attention to important points, tell interesting stories from the life of local residents. A personal guide will plan the tour according to your wishes, guide you through the streets and places that are difficult to find yourself. The cost of a professional guide in the cities of Florence and Pisa is 50€ per hour. 

The duration of the tour is calculated from the moment of departure from the cruise port until the moment of your return to the port. When extending the tour, extra hours are paid at the rate of 35 € for each subsequent hour that exceeds the tour time specified when placing the order.

Good restaurants

Florence
You can have a delicious lunch in the restaurants:
Yellow Bar   Gusto Leo   Trattoria da Garibardi
Have a good evening and enjoy dinner:
Buca Mario   Buca Lapi   Enoteca Pinchiorri

Pisa
You can have a delicious lunch in the restaurants:
La Scaletta   La Buca   La Cantina di Tipi

Landmarks in Florence:

• Palazzo Vecchio
• Uffizi Gallery
• The Cathedral
• Cathedral of Santa Croce (where Galileo, Michelangelo, Machiavelli are buried)
• Palazzo Pitti
• Boboli Gardens
• Golden Bridge of the Ponte Vecchio
• Pisa Tourist Attractions:
•  Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli)
•  Leaning Tower (Torre pendente)
• Palace of the Knights (Palazzo della Carovana)

Travel time:

• from the port of La Spezia to Florence approximately 1 hour 50 minutes
• from Florence to Pisa approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
• from Pisa to the port of La Spezia approximately 1 hour 10 minutes