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After disembarking your cruise ship by tender you will be met by your personal English speaking licensed driver/guide holding a sign with your name in.
Your qualified local driver/guide will be at your disposal for the whole length of your private Florence shore trip introducing you to the city highlights, pointing out top sites as well as Florence hidden treasures, providing suggestions for lunch and transfer you back at the end of your day tour in Florence to La Spezia port of call in time to board your cruise ship.
Your private guided tour begins with an approx. 2 hour drive (traffic pending) in the comfort of a private fully licensed insured a/c deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle through the enchanting Tuscan countryside. During the journey your expert Florence driver/guide introduces you to its native city providing running commentary about the places you will see and venues you will visit. Your first stop is Florence spectacular terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo which sits on the other side of the Arno River and its height makes it the perfect viewpoint to get amazing panoramic views of the city ancient walls, historical center and the surrounding Tuscan countryside continuing down into its heart to explore and enjoy the historical center of Renaissance Florence and its secrets.
Your personal driver/guide looks after you and introduces you to the city’s Renaissance splendor by taking you on a private guided walking tour through the streets and piazzas of the city to admire the Basilica of the Holy Cross in the picturesque Piazza Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in Italy also famous for holding the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini among the others. The impressive Piazza del Duomo hosting the Cathedral, the Baptistery and Giotto Bell Tower, Piazza della Repubblica once the Ancient Forum, now a popular meeting place for famous writers, artists and locals. By strolling along the timeless streets lined with architecture wonders of the Middle Age and the Renaissance you will explore Florence in its continued glory and discover its hidden gems as you will reach the world renowned Ponte Vecchio medieval bridge filled with the most famous Florence gold shop, Piazza della Signoria the most famed square in town to see a copy of Michelangelo David in the outdoor setting for which it was originally designed. At the end of your private guided Florence shore excursion your personal driver/guide transfers you back to La Spezia port of call in time to board your cruise ship.
This private guided La Spezia shore excursion to Florence is crafted for cruise passengers who want to enjoy Florence major venues but still have time for quality shopping and a relaxed lunch (not included).
Please Note: Your English speaking licensed driver/guide is not authorized by Italian law to conduct tours inside the museums therefore should you wish to include a private guided skip the line tour of the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery or the Uffizi Gallery led by one of our highly qualified Florence local touristic guides in your itinerary please, consider upgrading to our Private Sightseeing Tour of Florence in Depth shore excursion.

* Private guided chauffeured La Spezia shore trip
* English speaking licensed driver guide at disposal for the whole length of the shore trip
* Private deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle at disposal for the whole length of the shore trip with cruise ship pick up & drop off
* Florence must see sights tour
* Suitable for Children & Seniors
Length of the Shore Excursion: 9 hours (traffic pending)