Livorno Port Shared Shore Excursion: Best of Florence and Pisa

Highlights

• Pisa
• Florence
• Inclusions

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Leaning Tower of Pisa

   1h

   Arriving in Pisa you will have time to take photos of the city’s UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower (from outside), and take in the sights around the Piazza dei Miracoli, the square that surrounds it.

2. 2

   Piazza dei Miracoli

   Pass by

   Strolling around the square!

3. 3

   Piazzale Michelangelo

   30min

   Arriving in Florence, beautiful Renaissance city, after a roughly 1-hour drive. Once here first stop will be Piazzale Michelangelo for stunning views over the city’s skyline. Breath - Taking view and pictures of Florence!

4. 4

   Ponte Vecchio

   30min

   The Ponte Vecchio ("Old Bridge") is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River noted for still having shops built along it with jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers.

5. 5

   Piazza della Signoria

   30min

   Piazza della Signoria is located halfway between the Duomo and the River Arno and represents, together with the Palace of the same name, the heart of Florence political life; the Square is L-shaped and is the result of different architectural interventions as well as the place where every day, thousands of tourists meet to visit the Uffizi Gallery, the Fountain of Neptune, the Loggia della Signoria and that centuries-old Palace of course with in front the copy of David of Michelangelo.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   1h

   Break for lunch (own expense) at a restaurant of your choice or our suggestion. Afterward, take a walk around the Florence's bustling Central Market (better known in Florence as the "Mercato Centrale") a fascinating place to visit, especially for foodies.

7. 7

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   30min

   Florence's Duomo is the city's most iconic landmark. Capped by Filippo Brunelleschi's red-tiled cupola, it's a staggering construction whose breathtaking pink, white and green marble facade and graceful campanile dominate the Renaissance cityscape. Sienese architect Arnolfo di Cambio began work on it in 1296, but construction took almost 150 years and it wasn't consecrated until 1436. Admission Not Included.

8. 8

   Campanile di Giotto

   15min

   The Campanile is a splendid example of Florentine Gothic architecture from the 1300’s (from outside).

Before you go

Location

Piazza del Duomo, Piazza dei Miracoli, 56126, Italy