Florence & Pisa On Your Own
Strenuous Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Florence (4-hours on your own)
Florence is one of Italy's most artistically significant cities and arguably the seat of the Renaissance. Take to the streets and absorb the culture. Sample the Florentine cafes. View the stunning art and architecture of other remarkable highlights including the Uffizi Museum and Gallery, one the Western world's oldest and most famous museums, and Pitti Palace. Or visit the Duomo where, upon entering, you can look up to view the dome's interior, adorned with a fresco of the Last Supper and beautiful stained glass. In the Cathedral Museum you'll see The Deposition, a famous pieta, created by Michelangelo at the age of 80. The face of Nicodemus in this pieta is widely considered to be a self-portrait of Michelangelo himself. Other can't miss attractions include the Piazza Della Signoria as well the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge and the St. Croce Square and Church - the final resting place of such notables as Galileo, Machiavelli and Michelangelo.
Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) (1-hour on your own)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) is home of the famed Leaning Tower, which is the cathedral's bell tower, as well as the duomo, the baptistery, the monumental cemetery and museums. Many people ask why it leans and what its original purpose was. The tower was meant to be the bell tower for the cathedral, but due to its faulty design and loose soil beneath it, it never fulfilled its purpose. The Leaning Tower of Pisa really is leaning! On the side where the tower is higher, it stands at 187.27 feet, and on the lower side it stands at 186 feet.
What you will see along the way:
A relaxing ride through the countryside brings you to Pisa, one of Tuscany's most beautiful cities, and the Leaning Tower. It is 120 minutes from Florence to La Spezia on your return ride.
Lunch:
Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the may splendid dining establishments in Florence. Be sure to follow up your meal with a refreshing gelato. You'll need Euros to pay for lunch, shopping and entry fees throughout your day. You can exchange currency onboard ship or at a local currency exchange.
Schedule
Special Notes
The drive between La Spezia and Florence is approximately 2 hours each way, subject to traffic conditions.
All sightseeing will be on foot, as motorcoaches are not allowed in the main center of Florence.
Depending on the designated bus parking area for guests drop-off and pick-up, which varies according to daily operational needs and city traffic regulations, a walk of up to 30 minutes each way may be required to reach the Florence historical center.
You may encounter considerable crowds and delays at the museums and venues during peak season. The tour may operate in reverse order.
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Strenuous Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Florence (4-hours on your own)
Florence is one of Italy's most artistically significant cities and arguably the seat of the Renaissance. Take to the streets and absorb the culture. Sample the Florentine cafes. View the stunning art and architecture of other remarkable highlights including the Uffizi Museum and Gallery, one the Western world's oldest and most famous museums, and Pitti Palace. Or visit the Duomo where, upon entering, you can look up to view the dome's interior, adorned with a fresco of the Last Supper and beautiful stained glass. In the Cathedral Museum you'll see The Deposition, a famous pieta, created by Michelangelo at the age of 80. The face of Nicodemus in this pieta is widely considered to be a self-portrait of Michelangelo himself. Other can't miss attractions include the Piazza Della Signoria as well the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge and the St. Croce Square and Church - the final resting place of such notables as Galileo, Machiavelli and Michelangelo.
Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) (1-hour on your own)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) is home of the famed Leaning Tower, which is the cathedral's bell tower, as well as the duomo, the baptistery, the monumental cemetery and museums. Many people ask why it leans and what its original purpose was. The tower was meant to be the bell tower for the cathedral, but due to its faulty design and loose soil beneath it, it never fulfilled its purpose. The Leaning Tower of Pisa really is leaning! On the side where the tower is higher, it stands at 187.27 feet, and on the lower side it stands at 186 feet.
What you will see along the way:
A relaxing ride through the countryside brings you to Pisa, one of Tuscany's most beautiful cities, and the Leaning Tower. It is 120 minutes from Florence to La Spezia on your return ride.
Lunch:
Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the may splendid dining establishments in Florence. Be sure to follow up your meal with a refreshing gelato. You'll need Euros to pay for lunch, shopping and entry fees throughout your day. You can exchange currency onboard ship or at a local currency exchange.
Schedule
Special Notes
The drive between La Spezia and Florence is approximately 2 hours each way, subject to traffic conditions.
All sightseeing will be on foot, as motorcoaches are not allowed in the main center of Florence.
Depending on the designated bus parking area for guests drop-off and pick-up, which varies according to daily operational needs and city traffic regulations, a walk of up to 30 minutes each way may be required to reach the Florence historical center.
You may encounter considerable crowds and delays at the museums and venues during peak season. The tour may operate in reverse order.