Private Tour from Florence: Pisa, Lucca & Authentic Tuscan Flavors

Highlights

• Pisa: Piazza dei Miracoli
• Culinary Experience
• Private & Comfortable Tour

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Lungarni di Pisa

   Pass by

   The Lungarni of Pisa are the streets that run along the banks of the Arno river, which cuts the heart of the city in two. Scenic Character: They are famous for their elegance and charming atmosphere, thanks to the presence of historic noble palaces overlooking the water, often with facades from different eras, from medieval to baroque. Key Monuments: On the Arno riverside there are important buildings such as the tiny and precious Church of Santa Maria della Spina (a Gothic jewel) and Palazzo Blu (an exhibition center). Special Events: They form the main setting of the spectacular Luminara di San Ranieri (16 June), when the facades of the palaces are illuminated DA thousands of lamps, creating a magical reflection on the Arno. They are the ideal place for a walk and an iconic image of the city.

2. 2

   Piazza dei Cavalieri

   10min

   Piazza dei Cavalieri is the second most important square in Pisa, historically the center of political power and later the headquarters of the Order of the Knights of St. Stephen. Renaissance: The square was completely redesigned in the sixteenth century by the famous architect Giorgio Vasari, giving it the elegant and uniform appearance it has today. Main Buildings: It is dominated by the Palazzo della Carovana, whose facade is decorated with elaborate graffiti and is now home to the prestigious Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa. To the side is the Clock Palace, which incorporates the ancient Hunger Tower. It is a magnificent example of Renaissance architecture and a hub of Pisan academic life.

3. 3

   Piazza dei Miracoli

   2h

   The Piazza dei Miracoli (officially Piazza del Duomo) is the monumental heart of Pisa and a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous throughout the world for its extraordinary beauty. Iconic Complex: The square is famous for hosting on its green lawn four masterpieces of medieval architecture: The Leaning Tower (the leaning bell tower). The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (the cathedral). The Baptistery of San Giovanni. The Monumental Cemetery. Style : All the buildings are covered with white and polychrome marble in perfect Pisan Romanesque style, creating a whole of great harmony and visual suggestion. The square is considered one of the highest expressions of medieval art.

4. 4

   San Giuliano Terme

   1h

   In this renowned town famous for its thermal baths, there is the home restaurant where you can taste traditional flavors in an elegant Italian garden.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   3h

   Lucca is a historic Tuscan city, famous in Italy and the world for being one of the few cities that still has its historic center completely surrounded by an intact Renaissance wall DAT. The most distinctive feature is the imposing 16th and 17th century walls, more than 4 kilometers long, which today have been transformed into a magnificent elevated urban park, ideal for walking and cycling. The walled old town is a maze of narrow streets, charming squares and medieval churches that have earned it the nickname "City of 100 Churches". Internationally known for Lucca Comics & Games, one of the largest European festivals dedicated to comics, animation and games. It is an elegant and quiet city, offering a unique experience, suspended between medieval and Renaissance history.

Before you go

Location