Custom Rome Italy Vatican City Tours

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 private guided tour begins with an approx. 1.30 hour drive (traffic pending) in the comfort of a private fully licensed insured a/c deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle through the enchanting Tuscan countryside to the charming walled small town of Lucca steeped in history and culture, rich of picturesque narrow medieval lanes, beautiful churches and stunning piazzas. The historical heart of Lucca has some wonderful examples of Roman, medieval and Renaissance architecture and Villas to visit including the Casa di Giacomo Puccini home of composer Puccini (La Boehme and Madame Butterfly). Discover and marvel at the monuments as you walk through the streets transformed into a beautiful public walkway, free of cars providing a daily destination for locals and visitors via these enchanting scenic paths.
In the afternoon you drive to Pisa to discover Piazza dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles), one of the finest architectural ensembles in the world where the amazing Leaning Tower stands, the Romanesque Cathedral with its marvelous façade adorned with colonnades, arcades and imposing bronze doors; the breathtaking circular Baptistery with its Romanesque and Gothic designs before returning back to La Spezia port of call in time to board your cruise ship.
This private shore excursion allows our guests to enjoy in full the highlights of Lucca one of the very best preserved medieval towns in Europe and Pisa Word Heritage Site.
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.

* 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
* Pisa and Lucca must see sights tour
* Suitable for Children & Seniors
Length of the Shore Excursion: 8 hours (traffic pending)