Livorno Private Tour - Option 1B

Best of Florence and Pisa - In Depth

Starting from Livorno

Tour Summary-
Type: Art, Culture, Free Time, Historic Monuments
Length: 10 - 11 hours (traffic pending)
Walking: Difficult - uneven surfaces
Mobility: Folding wheelchairs OK, some sites may be inaccessible (advance notice required)
Guide: Based on group size- see comments with price
Languages: English
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This tour is best suited for those who wish to maximize their time by having a very organized itinerary.  In Florence you have a licensed tour guide who provides walking tours and museum visits. Other than lunch time, your day is tightly packed with sites, museums and information.

Your driver guide will meet you at your cruise ship in Livorno. As an introduction to Florence, the Renaissance city, a stop at the Piazzale Michelangelo is your starting point. From this look out point there are beautiful panoramic views of the city. When you arrive in Florence you have approximately 5 hours to explore the city center and museums.

Groups of 1-8 people- When you arrive in Florence your driver guide will introduce you to your licensed guide who will lead you on a walking tour and / or through a museum of your choice. Please let us know your interest. Your licensed guide is with your group for 3 hours and then you have time for lunch and short time for self exploring or shopping. You meet your driver guide again for the trip to Pisa.

Groups of 9 or more people- You will have a licensed guide with you from the start of your journey until you return to the pier. Your licensed guide will lead you on a walking tour and / or through a museum of your choice. Please let us know your interest.

You may choose to visit the Cathedral complex in the heart of Florence which includes the gothic Duomo (the dome designed by Brunellesci is a real marvel), Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors commonly referred to as the Gates of Paradise. 

Next consider heading over to the Piazza della Signoria to see a copy of Michelangelo’s David in the outdoor setting for which it was originally designed.  You'll also see the 14th-century Loggia, which houses several famous sculptures and the grand Palazzo Vecchio (Florence’s most famous and imposing palazzo, once home to the reigning Medici family). 

Why not stroll down to the famous Ponte Vecchio, built in 1220?   This bridge crossing the Arno River is lined with shops that traditionally sell gold and silver.  There is a passageway above the shops that connected the Palazzo Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace. 

You might also choose to visit the 14th-century Santa Croce Church, which holds the tombs of great Florentines including Michelangelo, Machiavelli, the composer Rossini, as well as a memorial to Dante.  Also, if you are interested in shopping for leather on your trip, Florence is the ideal city for it.  There are many quality leather shops near Santa Croce.

Time is available for you to visit one of the city's top museums. The Accademia features Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi Gallery is the largest collection of Italian Renaissance paintings.

Later this afternoon you drive (1 hour) to Pisa to visit the Piazza dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles), one of the finest architectural ensembles in the world, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa.  Other highlights include the Duomo (cathedral).  This Romanesque masterpiece dates back to the 11th century.  While visiting the baptistery, admire its unusual dome and imposing gates.  Total time in Pisa is approximately 1.5 hours before the return drive (30 minutes) to your cruise ship. 

Tour Breakdown-
1- Depart pier and drive to Florence- 1.5 - 2 hours (traffic pending)
2- Stop at Piazzale Michelangelo- 30 Minutes
3- Visit Florence- 5 Hours
4- Drive to Pisa- 1 - 1.5 hours (traffic pending)
5- Visit the Field of Miracles- 1.5 Hours
6- Return to pier in Livorno- 30 Minutes (traffic pending)

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