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Enjoy a day among the many great treasures of Florence and Pisa on a private guided shore trip from La Spezia port of call to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa one of Italy's most popular attractions and explore the historic streets of Florence.
After disembarking your cruise ship by tender you will be met by your personal English speaking licensed driver holding a sign with your name in. Your private shore excursion to visit the Tuscan art towns of Pisa and Florence begins with an approx. 1 hour and 15 minute drive (traffic pending) in the comfort of a private fully licensed insured a/c deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle to Pisa for approx. 1 hour stop to independently explore Piazza dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles), one of the finest architectural ensembles in the world hosting the striking Leaning Tower the most famous tower in the world part of a magnificent Romanesque architectural complex that includes the famous Baptistry and Cathedral of Pisa. Then continue on the relaxing drive through the enchanting Tuscan countryside to Florence stunning terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo to enjoy the breathtaking views over the Renaissance city before reaching the heart of Florence to meet your personal licensed professional local tour guide for a 4hrs intimate private guided walking tour through the back-streets and piazzas of Florence to discover all the major landmarks of the city including the 14th-century Basilica of Santa Croce one of the finest examples of Florentine Gothic architecture, the impressive Piazza del Duomo in the heart of old Florence comprises a superb collection of architectural treasures such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore the world’s third largest church after St. Peter in Rome and St. Paul in London, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery dating back to the 13th century. The city's largest square Piazza della Signoria an outdoor sculpture gallery, to see a copy of Michelangelo David and the medieval Ponte Vecchio Bridge. Our highly qualified Florence tour guide will make history come alive ensuring that you will not miss any important works and that you clearly understand the artistic and historic significance of each treasure including either a skip the line tour of the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery where your expert personable licensed professional tour guide will reveal the secrets behind one of Italy's most celebrated works of art, Michelangelo's David or a skip the line tour of the Uffizi Gallery to explore the secrets behind the largest collection of Italian Renaissance paintings in the world including Giotto, Leonardo, Raphael, Titian, Michelangelo and Botticelli as your expert personable tour guide will reveal the history of the museum, the role played by the Medici family and the nature of the gallery which is a magnificent anthology of great Italian and European art.
Due to the limited time available when in Florence please, let us know which museum would you like to visit so that we can make the required reservations to avoid the long lines.
Florence has a lot of sights but is a very small city, easily explored on foot. At the end of your private guided walking tour of Florence you meet our English speaking licensed driver at pre booked time at an established and easy to find meeting point to transfer you back to La Spezia port of call in time to board your cruise ship.
Other than lunch (not included) and free time for shopping your day is packed with sites, museums and information as this private guided shore excursion allows our guests to enjoy the best of Florence in depth, birthplace of the Renaissance and Pisa Word Heritage Site.
Please Note: The Academy of Fine Arts Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery museums are closed on Mondays.
Please Note: For a smooth operation, this itinerary may operate in reverse.
Please Note: Well in advance ticket reservation subject to availability is needed to climb the Leaning Tower in Pisa. Nancy Aiello Tours offers pre-booked entrance tickets to skip the long lines at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to climb the world’s most titled tower. Booking confirmation is required with a minimum of 45 days prior to the date of the visit and it is not refundable.

Please Note: The Leaning Tower of Pisa has 296 steps over 7 floors. The climb will take approximately 30-minutes being informed that children under 9 years are not allowed to enter the Leaning Tower of Pisa even when escorted by their parents.

* 4 hours private guided walking tour of Florence
* Multilingual licensed professional tour guide in Florence
* English speaking licensed driver
* EITHER Skip the line Uffizi Gallery tour OR Skip the line Academia Gallery tour
* Private round trip transfer to/from Florence with 1hour stop in Pisa
* Vehicle not at disposal while in Florence
* Suitable for Children & Seniors
Length of the Shore Excursion: 9hours (traffic pending)

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Private deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle at disposal for the whole length of the shore trip (Optional Upgrade)