As your cruise arrives in Livorno, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a half-day shore excursion exploring Pisa, a beautiful city approximately 30 minutes from the port. Once in Pisa, you will enjoy a short walk with your expert guide to Miracle Square, where you will find the most precious jewels of Pisa. To access, you'll pass through the Santa Maria gate, one of the entrances of the old wall that used to surround the city. From there you will be enchanted by the beautiful construction, including the white marble of the cathedral and baptistery, and the green grass where you can lie down to admire the astonishing monuments which surround you. You will be free to explore this treasure of Tuscany at your own pace and discover its secrets and history with the stories that your tour leader will tell you during your bus ride. At your tour's conclusion, you will be returned to the port of Livorno.

Explore the cultural and historical highlights of Florence and Pisa on this guided tour. See endless beautiful landscapes and vineyards along the way, and see famous sites like the Leaning Tower and the Duomo. Departure from Rome to the Northern province of Tuscany for a full-day tour to the “Cradle of the Renaissance”, crossing the green valley of the Tiber River to the slopes of the Apennines, passing the vineyards of Chianti before your arrival in Pisa. You will see “Piazza dei Miracoli” with its famous Leaning Tower and you will visit the Baptistery and the “Duomo”, all in shining white marble. At 12 pm departure toward Florence, the legendary city of artists and architects from the 14th to 17th centuries. Stop for lunch. At 2:30 pm meet with your professional guide for a walking tour of Florence. Once in the city center, you can breathe the atmosphere of medieval streets and craftsmen’s workshops and see masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Botticelli, including Michelangelo’s David at the “Accademia”. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its beautiful dome projected by Brunelleschi and admire the Baptistery as well as Giotto’s Bell Tower. The tour ends with a breathtaking view from “Piazzale Michelangelo”, a superb panoramic view of the Tuscan capital, including “Ponte Vecchio”, Arno River and the “Duomo”. At the 4:30pm departure to Rome.

Explore the glorious hills of Tuscany on a 4-hour tour of a picture-perfect landscape just moments from the city centers of Pisa and Lucca. Following a pick-up from either city, travel to the picturesque countryside surrounding Pisa and stop at the winery. The owner will give you an insight into the various methods that go into producing the wines and extra-virgin olive oils of the estate. After a short introduction, go to the cantina to see where the wine is aged. Then, enjoy tastings of the delicious wines. Relax on the transfer back to the city, enjoying views of the Tuscan landscape along the way.

What To Expect • Stop At: Pisa, Tuscany. A comfortable one-hour drive will take you to Pisa. As soon as you arrive, you will pass by the historic suburbs and encounter Piazza dei Cavalieri, the original political center of medieval Pisa. It was later transformed by Cosimo I de’ Medici into the center for the Order of the Knights of Santo Stefano, created to defend the Tuscan and Mediterranean coasts from Turkish and pirate fleets. • Stop At: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa and its Piazza dei Miracoli have always been a fundamental part of a trip to Tuscany, and despite the presence of the many tourists, the place radiates a timeless, evocative and powerful beauty. Visitors from every corner of the world typically try to keep the leaning tower upright, with a little help from their camera’s perspective, to make for amusing photos! Duration: 1 hour • Stop At: Historic Center of San Gimignano, Tuscany. The beautiful stronghold of San Gimignano is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tuscany. San Gimignano is a treasure of medieval architecture, frozen in time in the year 1300. Above all, it is famous for its ancient towers, which still stand out from its skyline. Don't forget to stop by the famous Dondoli ice cream shop, winner of many awards for the best ice cream in the world. Duration: 1 hour • Stop At: Piazza della Cisterna, San Gimignano, Tuscany. Piazza della Cisterna dates back to 1287. It is located exactly in the center of the city, at a crossroads between the two main streets of the upper medieval village. While the city’s Piazza del Duomo served both as a religious and political center, Piazza della Cisterna was instead used as a local market and as a stage for social gatherings, parties and tournaments. • Stop At: Centro Storico di Siena. Siena is one of the most popular and visited places in Tuscany. It is known throughout Italy for its distinguished medieval architecture. Upon arrival, explore its rich history and art, through its notable local monuments such as the famous seashell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the outstanding Siena Cathedral. Many local shops fill the historic streets of Siena, a great opportunity for you to taste local food or buy some gifts! Duration: 2 hours • Pass by: Cathedral square, Siena. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the main location of Catholic worship in Tuscany, and the diocese of Siena. The building is located in the square of the same name in the center of the city. Built in Italian Gothic style, it is one of the most significant and spectacular churches built in Italy. •Pass by: Piazza del Campo, Siena. Piazza del Campo (or simply, il Campo) is the main square of the city of Siena. Unique for its particular and original seashell shape, it is renowned all over the world for its beauty and architectural integrity, as well as for being the place where the Palio di Siena takes place twice a year.

Enjoy a full-day private shore excursion of Pisa and Florence from Livorno Port, and discover the Cradle of the Renaissance at sites such as the Duomo and Baptistery in Pisa, and Piazza Michelangelo in Florence. A driver will pick you up from your cruise ship at 08:00 for the 40-minute drive to Pisa, a gentle seaside city famed for its Leaning Tower. Head for the Piazza dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Duomo and Baptistery. After an informative commentary by your driver, feel free to explore the sites on your own before the 1-hour drive to Florence. Your first stop will be Piazza Michelangelo, where you will be rewarded with panoramic views of Florence, before driving to the white façade of Santa Croce Church where Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists are buried. Continue to the Accademia to skip the lines and see Michelangelo's fabled statue of David. Drive to the iconic Duomo area where, during your free time, you can go inside, find a nice spot for lunch, do some shopping, or walk down to the Ponte Vecchio on the River Arno, or Piazza Signoria; home to the Uffizi Gallery.

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel or the railway station in Pisa, and then journey into the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. Head to a typical medieval village on the hillside, and then go to a local winery to take a tour with the owner or a qualified guide. Learn about life at the wine estate, and hear about the ancient techniques of producing wine in one of Italy's most notable wine regions. Investigate the process of producing olives, and then taste a selection of wines with salami and more. Sample the local extra virgin olive oil with bread, along with bread baked in a wood oven and served with jams. Vegetarian diets and food for children can be catered for on request. 

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the towns, villages, and countryside of Tuscany on a full-day private excursion from Florence, and travel back in time to the days of the Romans, Etruscans and Middle Ages. You will start by driving to Pisa, a gentle town that recalls the days of the Pisan Republic. The focus will be on the astonishing Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), home to the medieval Duomo, Baptistery, and legendary Leaning Tower. Continue to the Etruscan village of San Gimignano, famous for its Vernaccia wines and medieval towers. Stroll the narrow streets of this pearl of Middle Aged Tuscany, before driving to the walled settlement of Monteriggioni, built in the 13th century by the Sienese to keep watch over the Roman Via Cassia from its hillside location. Siena is the next stop, where you will tour the romantic center, best known for the annual Palio horse race in the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. The city’s medieval skyline is dominated by the Gothic cathedral and taut needle of the Torre del Mangia. Also not to be missed is the Palazzo Pubblico, home to an important museum, and a great work of architecture in its own right. On the way back to Florence, see the charming Chianti area, characterized by rolling hills dotted with vineyards, cypress trees, olive groves, and small hamlets.

Go directly from Montecatini to the amazing city of Pisa, with a local expert guide and admire the Leaning Tower. Head to Miracles Square, where you will be amazed by the incredible sights. Walk through the Cathedral and discover the history behind its intricate architecture and Romanesque art. Spend some time on your own exploring the Baptistry, Monumental Cemetery, and of course the Leaning Tower. Choose to add the optional admission to the Leaning Tower. Enjoy the flexibility of skipping the line to begin your climb and admire the panoramic views from the top. Buy some last-minute souvenirs, or enjoy a coffee in one of the local restaurants of the city center, before heading back to Montecatini. Enjoy this lovely experience visiting the beautiful city of Pisa.

Begin your excursion with a 30-minute drive to Pisa, stopping first at the Miracles Field, where you’ll see the famed Leaning Tower of Pisa, along with the Duomo and Baptistry. You’ll have time to take photos here and shop for souvenirs.  Florence is a 1-hour drive away, and on arrival you’ll stop at Michelangelo Square for breathtaking views of the major sights of Florence. Your driver will also stop at Santa Croce Church, known best for the tombs of Italian notables such as Michelangelo and Galileo. In the heart of Florence, Repubblica Square, is where you'll experience the major attractions of the city, such as the Duomo, the Porcellino Market and the Old Bridge. After lunch and shopping, depart around 4:00 PM for the drive back to Livorno and your ship. If you’d like to try some of Italy’s best gelato, your driver will make a stop along the way.

Once arrived in Pisa our guide will lead you to the medieval entrance gate: Porta Santa Maria. From here, you will have the extraordinary view on the famous Miracles Square, a unique panorama in the world with its white, marble architecture and neat grass lawns. You will admire the Leanign Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other monuments before entering inside the Cathedral (interior). At the end of the guided visit you can have free time to take a picture and for shopping before coming back to Montecatini.