Shore Excursion Details

Wonders Of Lucca & Pisa

Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy

Wonders Of Lucca & Pisa

DETAILS

  • 8
    hrs Estimate Duration

Almost perfectly preserved Lucca still resides within high walls, though they are now topped by green parkland. Take a guided walk through the old town, with its medieval towers and nearly 100 churches. Stroll from piazza to piazza, and absorb the city’s history through its architecture. The Duomo, Lucca’s Romanesque cathedral, dates from the 12th century and features a façade with elaborate reliefs and columns.


The Gothic interior includes an image of Christ on the cross, supposedly carved by Nicodemus, a purported witness of the crucifixion. The Duomo also boasts Tintoretto's magnificent painting of the Last Supper. You’ll have free time in Lucca to explore, do some shopping, or sample the local cuisine.


Once a powerful maritime republic, and a rival to Genoa and Venice, Pisa offers a Renaissance splendor of its own. A short, guided walk leads to the dramatic Miracle Square, with an array of elegant buildings in Pisa’s own Romanesque style.


Here you’ll find the Campo Santo, a cemetery with some handsome architecture; the Baptistery, with a statue of St. John the Baptist on top of its dome; and the Duomo, Pisa’s medieval cathedral. You’ll recognize its freestanding bell tower immediately as the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Galileo is said to have used the 180-foot tower during his experiments with gravity. Today it leans 14-degrees from perpendicular. Recently reopened, admittance to the tower is limited and is not included in this excursion.


Need to Know:

Note: The tour can be performed in reverse order therefore it is not recommended to book museum entrances or private visits. Tour requires considerable walking approximately 2 miles, not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. Should religious services be taking place in the Duomo, the guide will conduct an explanation outside and guests will be free to enter individually. As tour visits a religious site, please dress appropriately - no bare shoulders, shorts, or skirts above the knee are allowed. Only exernal visits in Pisa, admittance to the Leaning tower of Pisa is limited, subject to availability and not included. In Pisa, you will have to walk to and from the bus parking area approximately 15 minutes each way. Guests who go ashore do so with the understanding that they will be mixing with members of the general public.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Historical Landmarks

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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