La Spezia Private Shore Excursion of Pisa and Florence

Sightseeing  :  Italy  :  Liguria  :  La Spezia  :  Ports Of Call Tours

Embark on this 9-hour day trip to Florence and Pisa with a pickup directly from the La Spezia cruise port. Discover the beauty of each city with visits to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza dei Miracoli, and an optional visit to the Accademia. Have a traditional Italian lunch before heading back to your cruise port.Meet your private driver and guide at 8:00am near the exit gate at the La Spezia port. Begin your 1-hour 45 minute drive to the center of the Renaissance, Florence. Upon your arrival in the city center, discover the city's prominent landmarks as your driver gives you historical and cultural background information.Visit the splendid Gothic church of Santa Croce that holds the tombs of famous artists and writers such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Dante as well as being a renowned leather school. Discover splendid piazzas such as Piazza del Duomo along with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Tower, Piazza della Repubblica, and more.

Take an optional tour of the Accademia and walk by the Uffizi Gallery as you stroll the streets. Break for lunch, then in the early afternoon, bid farewell to Florence, then travel to the 11th century powerful maritime republic of Pisa, Drive through the city to arrive at the heart of one of the most important monuments in Italy, the breathtaking Piazza dei Miracoli. Observe the Baptistry, Cathedral, Campo Santo cemetery and of course the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Explore the city on foot before meeting up with your driver for the return journey to your ship.