Ultimate Florence & Pisa - A Discovery Exclusive

Ultimate Florence & Pisa - A Discovery Exclusive

11 hours | Florence/Pisa (Livorno) | L I 1 - 1 5 5
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Ponte Vecchio & Piazza Della Signoria
  • Church of Santa Croce
  • Duomo and Baptistery
  • Accademia (Academy of Fine Arts)
  • Uffizi Museum and Gallery
Shopping Opportunities, Includes meal, Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Travel to Florence, the jewel of the Renaissance, for a guided walking experience rich in cultural and artistic significance on this full-day adventure that includes a visit to the Accademia (Academy of Fine Arts) and the Uffizi Museum. Your 90-minute scenic motorcoach ride from Livorno brings you to the city's center where you'll begin at the steps of Il Duomo. Here, you'll see Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery and the "Gates of Paradise." Enjoy one hour exploration of the Accademia (Academy of Fine Arts) home to David by Michelangelo and other masterpieces. Stroll further and discover the Piazza della Signoria, Florence's governmental center adorned with magnificent statues. Stop to photograph the famed Ponte Vecchio bridge and the Piazza St. Croce. Explore the renowned Uffizi Museum and Gallery, rivaled only by the Louvre in its collection of Renaissance masterworks Then, pause for an upgraded Tuscan lunch and some free time for shopping. Your tour concludes with a countryside ride to Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower located in the Square of Miracles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to port.

Special Notes:

Please note, free time may be modified to adhere to local regulations and guidelines for COVID 19 protocols.

This tour will not operate on Mondays as the Accademia and Uffizi are closed.

This excursion is non-refundable and may not be exchanged once onboard ship. The tour may operate in reverse order.

The drive between Livorno and Florence is approximately 1.5 hours each way, subject to traffic conditions.

All sightseeing will be on foot, as motorcoaches are not allowed in the main center of Florence. Most of the sights are seen from the outside only. You may encounter considerable crowds and delays during peak season. This tour involves extensive walking over uneven surfaces. Not recommended for passengers in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

Please be aware that ongoing restoration work is often being carried out at the various venues.

Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a guided tour of the Accademia

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 20
Travel time: 01:30
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes

Guided walking tour of Piazza Del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. During the tour, you'll stop at a wholesale showroom specializing in discounted gold items.

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 01:45
Free time at site: 30
Inside visit: No
Walking distance: 1000
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Inside visit of the Uffizi museum and gallery

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 01:30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: Yes
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes

Gourmet lunch at a luxury venue in the Tuscan countryside

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 20
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 01:45
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes

Photo stop for the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 20
Travel time: 01:00
Time at site: 00:30
Inside visit: No
Restroom available: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Free time in Pisa

Time at site: 00:30
Free time at site: 30
Inside visit: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 20
Travel time: 00:45