SHORE EXCURSIONS

Take a scenic drive through the countryside to the magnificent city of Florence. Pause in the Piazza del Duomo to admire the exterior of the Cathedral (Duomo) of Santa Maria del Fiore, its elaborate Gothic façade is covered in a mix of pink and green marble.

View the statues in the Piazza della Signoria on your way to the Ponte Vecchio, the medieval stone bridge was the first bridge built across the River Arno, and has been well known for its goldsmiths and jewelers since the 16th century. Lunch is included at a local restaurant, and after the meal you'll have free time to explore on your own or to shop, before your tour continues to the historic town of Pisa. Here, you'll make a brief photo stop in Miracle Square for a look at the exterior of that famous Leaning Tower. Built in the 12th century, it began to lean soon afterwards, but has now been stabilised.

If you want to explore these fascinating places on your own, we are pleased to provide a motorcoach transfer to Florence and Pisa, complete with an English speaking escort. You'll visit Pisa first, to avoid the heavy traffic entering Florence in the morning. Arriving in Pisa, your escort will walk you to the famous Miracle Square to enjoy some free time to take pictures of the Leaning Tower. Continue to Florence, where in the early afternoon, you'll be dropped off at a central location in Florence and have approximately 3 1/2 hours to explore the city at your leisure.

The Leaning Tower and Tuscan wines - what a perfect combination! Enjoy a day filled with the sites, aromas and tastes of Tuscany.

After meeting your guide in Pisa and a brief orientation of the Field of Miracles, you'll be free to explore the magnificent sites on your own. See the Leaning Tower and discover Pisa's superb black and white marble enhanced Duomo. If you wish to enter the cathedral, you may do so on your own.

The Tuscan hills are home to some of the finest wines in the world, including Chianti. Enjoy a ride through the Italian wine country to visit a famous wine producer, tour the winery, and learn how Tuscan wines are created. Enjoy a typical Italian lunch in this privileged setting and sample a variety of house wines and olive oil. Ending your meal with a taste of Vin Santo - a sweet dessert wine.

Leaving Livorno, you will travel north for 1.5 hours, passing the coastal area of Versilia until reaching La Spezia where you'll begin your exploration to the Cinque Terre: a National Park protected by UNESCO. Weather permitting you will enjoy a scenic cruise or a ride by train till Monterosso al Mare. Here you will have plenty of free time to enjoy a stroll around its narrow streets, to explore the tiny shops, have lunch on your own and after a tasting of the local wine. By boat or train you will reach the fishing village of Vernazza, where you'll enjoy time at leisure. Then you will re-board a boat or a local train back to La Spezia where your motorcoach is waiting for you for the return drive to Livorno.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Florence and Pisa, many of them iconic attractions that define the cities. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie expert guide will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Florence and Pisa, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• Ponte Vecchio
• Palazzo Vecchio
• Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
• Santa Croce Square
• Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint
• Leaning Tower of Pisa

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Florence and Pisa.
• Follow tips from your selfie expert guide to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• Behold the 13th-century bridge Ponte Vecchio and the fortress-like Palazzo Vecchio.
• See where Michelangelo is buried in the basilica overlooking San Croce Square.
• Enjoy the ultimate view of Florence from the hilltop terrace Piazzale Michelangelo.
• Visit the Field of Miracles in Pisa, home of the famed Leaning Tower.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

Drive through the countryside en route to the historic town of Pisa, located on the banks of the Arno River. Enjoy a short trolley ride that takes you directly to Miracle Square, next to the famous Leaning Tower. Your walking tour begins near Miracle Square. During World War II, much of Pisa was destroyed by German and Allied bombing, however the cathedral, baptistery and famous Leaning Tower escaped unharmed. There'll be some free time to admire the exterior of the campanile, better known as the Leaning Tower and enjoy some coffee or browse for souvenirs in Pisa before returning to your ship.

Want to explore Florence on your own? We are happy to provide a motorcoach transfer to Florence complete with an English speaking escort. You'll be dropped off at a central location in Florence and have approximately five hours to explore the city, shop and enjoy lunch at your leisure. Motorcoach drop-off and pick-up points will be provided by the Shore Excursion Desk on board your ship.

Make the most of your time in Florence with this one-of-a-kind Attraction Pass that includes the entrance to the most emblematic and historical sites with art treasures at the heart of the Italian Renaissance while you enjoy a curated path designed with the best Florence has to offer. A special shuttle bus will take you to Florence, choose according to the time you have in Florence and adventure with the company of your guide on this amazing trip! Start your journey by taking a Walking Tour around Florence´s highlights to learn more about the city and experience the day-to-day first-hand. Pass through Duomo Square, Cathedral -Baptistery, Dante's quarter, San Michele, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Via Dei Neri, Santa Croce and more. Visit Casa Buonarroti, on the path, you will enjoy walking in the footsteps of the great genius, of the genius of Michelangelo. Florence is worldwide known as city of outstanding art and architecture in the world and with our pass you might browse a glimpse of art visiting Ufizzi, home of the artwork of stunning artists, as Michelangelo. You can also delight in museums, such as Franco Zeffirelli, Museo de' Medici and Degli Innocent. Choose your favorite attractions, leave no sight unseen and get the most out of your visit to Florence.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Use the Attraction Pass to see Florence’s best attractions at no additional cost.
• Discover Florence with a curate path and enjoy a walking tour of its marvelous plazas and main squares. Pass through Duomo Square, Cathedral -Baptistery, Dante's quarter, San Michele, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Via Dei Neri, Santa Croce and more.
• More than 4 attractions included, such as: Uffizi Gallery, Franco Zeffirelli Museum, Casa Buonarroti, The Medici Dynasty Museum, Museo Degli Innocenti.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, offers so many treasures of art and architecture that its entire historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fortunately with the highlights so centrally located, it is ideally suited to a walking tour. You'll stop at the Piazza Michelangelo for an overview of the city's tiled roofs, steeples and domes.

Visit the Accademia Gallery for an up-close introduction to Michelangelo's famous David. The 17-foot-tall statue depicts not the king, but the youthful shepherd who slew Goliath. You'll have a reserved time for entering to avoid the long line. Have a look at the exterior of the Cathedral (Duomo) of Santa Maria del Fiore, its elaborate Gothic façade covered in a mix of pink and green marble.

View the statues in the Piazza della Signoria on your way to the Ponte Vecchio, the medieval stone bridge that was the first bridge built across the River Arno, and has been well known for its goldsmiths and jewelers since the 16th century. Admire the exterior of the beautiful Basilica of Santa Croce, burial site for the city's larger than life citizens, including Michelangelo, Rossini, Machiavelli and Galileo. Enjoy some free time for lunch, to explore further or do some shopping.

Travel in a small group to Florence, stopping en route in Pisa's Miracle Square, for photos of the medieval cathedral and its bell tower, which you will recognise immediately as the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Begin your visit to Florence with the stunning view from the Piazza Michelangelo over the city's tiled roofs, steeples and domes. Then immerse yourself in one of the world's great art collections at the impressive Uffizi Gallery, where you'll have reservations that enable you to avoid the long lines. Heaven for art lovers, the works here are all considered true masterpieces, created by artists such as Michelangelo, Rafael, Rembrandt and Goya.

Admire the Piazza della Signoria on your way to the Ponte Vecchio, the medieval stone bridge that was the first built across the River Arno, and has been well known for its goldsmiths and jewelers since the 16th century. Pause in the Piazza del Duomo and take in the magnificence of the grand Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, its elaborate Gothic façade covered in a mix of pink and green marble. During the tour, you'll enjoy free time for lunch and shopping, before making a stop at a showroom specialising in discounted gold items.

If you want to explore fascinating Florence on your own and also indulge in the flavours of the world famous wines of its surrounding countryside, this is the perfect tour for you. You'll travel to Florence via motorcoach with an English-speaking escort and then visit a wine producing estate. You'll be dropped off at a central location in Florence and have approximately 3 1/2 hours to shop and explore the city at your leisure. At the end of your free time you'll meet your escort and reboard your coach for a ride of approximately 1 hour to Castello del Trebbio. Built by the Pazzi family in 1184, in 1968 it was purchased and restored by the Baj Macario family who currently live and work in the castle. The family run estate offers high quality products such as wine and extra virgin olive oil. You'll visit the castle and the cellars, whilst listening to the glorious history of the place turned into the up-to-date reality of wine and olive oil makers. After tasting the wines accompanied by Tuscan specialities, you'll have some free time to wander amongst the grapevines and olive trees or simply relax and enjoy the views before the return drive.

This is an ideal option for those who don't want to miss going to Florence but have difficulty with the extensive amount of walking that the other tours require. Before entering Florence, you'll stop at a leather factory where you'll see artisans at work as well as have the opportunity to do some shopping. Proceed to Michelangelo Square for a magnificent view of the city and a great photo opportunity. You'll then go on a panoramic ride along the hills of Florence and the Arno River. Your coach will leave you near St. Croce Square with its many shops, restaurants and cafes. Ponte Vecchio and Signoria square are only a few minutes walk away. You'll have approximately 1 1/2 hours of free time to enjoy Florence on your own. At a designated time, you'll meet your escort for the ride back to Livorno.