LIVORNO SHORE EXCURSIONS
Livorno is the third largest port in Italy and the cruise gateway to Tuscany Region! Together with Venice and Civitavecchia ports, one of the most visited ports while cruising in Italy! Being mainly an industrial port, docks are spread out far from the port entrance and Livorno city centre, so the only ways to get out of it, are shuttle buses to the port entrance and then go on your own, or take one of our private tours, where Shore Excursions in Italy.net will welcome you right in front of the ship and you will be immediately in one of our comfortable brand new Mercedes vans, starting a 9 hrs guided tour, to the destinations you choose throughout Tuscany (Florence, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Chianti wine area, Volterra, "The Mall" shopping outlet, ecc) .
PISA AND FLORENCE TOUR FROM LIVORNO PORT WITH WINERY STOP POSSIBILITY:
Picking you up at 08.00 am., in front of the ship, will drive you to Pisa, 30 minutes far from Livorno Port, which was a Roman City and then in the
Medieval time, thanks to some important Pisan Families, became such a
beautiful town, another "jewel" of Tuscany: All the 3 most important things are in "The Miracles Field": The Baptistery, the Duomo and the "Leaning" Tower. Possibility to climb the Leaning Tower, prepurchasing the tkts, since 25 days in advance, on the "Opapisa" site, for a 09.15 or 09.30 a.m. climb!
Will drive then, within 1 hour to Florence.
One of the world's most important cultural and historical city is Florence:
Will start the Tour from Michelangelo Square where you have a breathtaking
view over the City of Florence. Will keep driving to Santa Croce Square, where many leather shops are and possibility to visit the Church (Euro 8 each), where all the most important italian artists are buried: (Michelangelo, Galilei, Ugo Foscolo, ecc). Will drive then, if you like, to the Academia Museum (closed on Monday) to see the David by Michelangelo (You should pre purchase the tkts on line to avoid the queue, for a noon entrance, on a site we will suggest you upon reservation). Driving then around the city will stop in the Duomo area to visit it, Giotto Bell Tower, the Signoria Square and Palace, The Old Bridge. You will have free time at disposal for shopping (good leather and gold) and lunch (not incld in the rate) (your Driver will suggest you nice places for a typical local lunch, not incld in the tour rate) or on your own.
Around 03.45 p.m. will drive you to taste the best "gelato" in town and then
will drive back to Livorno Port, in order to drop you off in front of the ship around 05.00 p.m.
Rates per Mercedes A/C Vehicle:
Euro 550 up to 2 people in your party
Euro 650 up to 6 people in your party
Euro 700 up to 8 people in your party
INCLUDED:
Driver guide at your disposal for 9 hours,
Gasoline, Tolls, Parking, Vat;
NOT INCLUDED:
Meals, Entrance fees, Licensed Guides walking tours, Tips.
Florence "The Renaissance"
Visit with Shore Excursions in Italy.net the city of Dante Alighieri and his "Inferno", Michelangelo's David, Fashion Designer's and its tasty food!
VOLTERRA AND SAN GIMIGNANO TOUR
FROM LIVORNO PORT
Picking you up at 08.00 a.m. at Livorno Port, in front of the ship, by Mercedes or similar A/C Vehicle (for your party only) and English speaking driver/guide, will drive you through Tuscan Countryside for 1 hr appx, before arriving to Volterra.
Will stop in the city centre and will walk to discover this charming Etruscan/Medieval town, known for the “Alabaster” Production (local stone): Will visit the old Duomo (the main Church), the “Priori” Palace (City Lords Palace) where many important families, in addition to the Medici, lived and ruled the city. Will also have free time, for shopping, pictures and a good “Cappuccino”!
Will keep driving then, for addtl 35 minutes, to San Gimignano, another “Jewel of Tuscany”, famous for its medieval towers. Will walk through the main pedestrian shopping street, full of shopping opportunities: “Vernaccia” (White wine) and “Chianti” wine, paintings, ceramics, local souvenir shops and will reach the main square, up on top of the hill, where apart from the City Lords Palace and interesting streets, will have the opportunity to taste, the best “Gelato in the world”!
Around 01.00 p.m., will drive you, (if you agree), to a local Farm House, located in San Gimignano surroundings, with a great view to the city, Tuscan Vinyards and Countryside, where you will have a good local produces “light lunch”, based on Salame, Ham, Bruschetta and fresh home made Pasta. During your lunch (lunch and wine tasting not included in the tour rate and cost Euro 30/35 each), you will also have a wine tasting, where you will try 7 of the best red and white wines produced in the winery (or lunch on your own in town).
Around 03.30 p.m., will start driving back towards Livorno Port, in order to get there by 05.00 p.m., dropping you off in front of the ship again.
Rates per Mercedes A/C Vehicle:
Euro 550 up to 2 people in your party
Euro 650 up to 6 people in your party
Euro 700 up to 8 people in your party
INCLUDED:
Driver guide at your disposal for 9 hours,
Gasoline, Tolls, Parking, Vat;
NOT INCLUDED:
Meals, Entrance fees, Licensed Guides walking tours, Tips.
San Gimignano
Known as "The Manhattan of the Middle Ages" for its medieval towers, you will walk through its narrow streets full of souvenirs, wine, food stores and many picture opportunities, plus the best "Gelato" in the world!