Pisa Trip Overview
Pick up right in front of your ship in Livorno will give you the opportunity to travel into the heart of Tuscany and visit these top destinations: Pisa to admire the famous “leaning tower of Pisa” and Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance.
There is more to Pisa than just the iconic “Leaning Tower of Pisa” known as one of Italy’s most famous sites and top tourist attractions, Pisa itself is a city with a history rooted into ancient times and shrouded in legends.
Romans themselves referred to Pisa as being ancient, and legends speak of the mythical king of Pylos following the fall of Troy.
Florence is the cradle of Renaissance that produced some of the most significant thinkers, scientists, philosophers, and artists in Italy, and the overwhelming works of art in Florence attests the historical and cultural impact of that era.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Pisa, Italy
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
Pick up right in front of your ship in Livorno will give you the opportunity to travel into the heart of Tuscany and visit these top destinations: Pisa to admire the famous “leaning tower of Pisa” and Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance.
There is more to Pisa than just the iconic “Leaning Tower of Pisa” known as one of Italy’s most famous sites and top tourist attractions, Pisa itself is a city with a history rooted into ancient times and shrouded in legends.
Romans themselves referred to Pisa as being ancient, and legends speak of the mythical king of Pylos following the fall of Troy.
Florence is the cradle of Renaissance that produced some of the most significant thinkers, scientists, philosophers, and artists in Italy, and the overwhelming works of art in Florence attests the historical and cultural impact of that era.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza del Duomo, 56126, Pisa Italy
You will visit the impressive Piazza dei Miracoli (the Square of Miracles) that displays most significant architectural monuments, witness to Pisa’s historic wealth and power.
You will have time free time to admire the iconic “Leaning Tower”, the beautiful Cathedral, and the Baptistery. The stunning square with breathtaking architecture is not only recognized as one of the leading centers for medieval art, but it also earned the prestigious title a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Please be aware that the Leaning Tower is closed on Mondays.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazza Santa Croce 16, 50122, Florence Italy
A short drive into the historic center will take you to the Basilica of Santa Croce, famous for the impressive funerary monuments of some of Florence’s most illustrious historical figures: Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Lorenzo Ghiberti and Niccolo Machiavelli.
Stunningly beautiful works of art that decorate the basilica were created by great masters such as Giotto, Cimabue, Donatello, and Giorgio Vasari among many others.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Duomo – Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy
Piazza del Duomo is where you will have the opportunity to admire Florence’s impressive the trio that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cathedral (Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower), Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistry – whose exteriors are decorated with polychrome horizontal strips of stunning green, white and pink marble.
The cathedral (also known as the Duomo) is one of Italy’s largest churches, and before the modern age, its immense dome was the largest in the world…as you see it today it’s still the largest brick dome to have ever been constructed.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, 50125, Florence Italy
One of the iconic images of Florence is the Old Bridge: Ponte Vecchio. With charming gold shops resembling jewelry boxes, breathtaking views of the Arno River flanked by aged ochre and sienna buildings, Ponte Vecchio is quite a picturesque setting to behold.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
Next to Uffizi museum is Piazza Della Signoria that features Palazzo Vecchio and a collection of incredible pieces of Renaissance statues in the square and the open-air sculpture gallery inside the arched Loggia Dei Lanzi.
You can enjoy a Tuscan lunch at one of the many different restaurants in the piazza so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounds you.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Galleria dell’Accademia, Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50122, Florence Italy
A visit to the renown Accademia Gallery to see the original David by Michelangelo, as well as other notable Renaissance masterpieces and paintings is not to be missed.
Please be aware that Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery are closed on Mondays, and on national holidays: January 1, May 1 and December 25.
Please book either Accademia Gallery or Uffizi Gallery admission tickets in advance for the 11:30 AM time slot.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes