Embark on a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli and enter into the iconic Pisa Cathedral. Go inside the cathedral's baptistery and enjoy the option of climbing the Leaning Tower for unparalleled views of the city. Learn about the tower's history from your local guide. Start your tour by discovering all the monuments of the Piazza dei Miracoli. Be dazzled by this marvelous square, which the Cathedral dominates. Follow your tour guide inside the Cathedral and admire its decorations and gaze at this example of Pisa Romanesque architecture. Also enter the baptistery, the biggest in the Catholic world and famous for its echo (replaced with the cemetery if inaccessible that day). Focus on the Leaning Tower, one of the wonders of the world, which you will have the opportunity to climb (if the option is selected).

Explore Pisa with this shore excursion from La Spezia. Upon disembarking, you'll take one of the free shuttle buses from the pier to the terminal to meet your easily recognizable tour leader outside the terminal. After admiring the Unesco Piazza Dei Miracoli, choose the city walking option to have the opportunity to see the hidden treasures of the medieval city. Walk through the Piazza Dei Cavalieri, borgo stretto, see the birthplace of Galileo Galilei, the Vettovaglie market, and much more. Choose the tower ticket option, to climb to the top of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and enter its spectacular Cathedral with priority access. At the end of your experience, you will return to La Spezia to board the ship.

Along with the locals, who live the city every day; you will go to the city's most popular and historic places and you will try the real "pisano" taste and flavors: starting from the typical rural Tuscan salamis and cheeses, to the traditional focaccia "cecina" (from Italian “ceci”: chickpeas), to conclude with an ice cream in one of the best ice-cream stores in the city. Within this food tour, you will have the opportunity to try the following specialties (according to the availability of raw ingredients, season and the chef’s choices): Cold meats from Tuscany : the famous tuscan cured meats along with a glass of fine red wine in the framework of one of the oldest wine bars of the city; Tuscan Soup: one of the most famous dishes of the pisan farmers' tradition: homemade bread, savoy cabbage, pork, onions, potatoes and beans. Try it in one of the oldest city restaurants! Ribollita: another dish from the farmers’ tradition, wisely prepared in the same way for generations, in one of the most typical and lively trattoria in Pisa. Pisan breed stew: rich and traditional Pisan dish, to taste in one of the best local taverns! You will not be able to taste it anywhere else! Uccelletto style beans with sausage: intense and traditional tuscan dish prepared with cannellini beans, tomato sauce, sage and black pepper and served with the delicious tuscan sausage. Cecìna: very flat focaccia, obtained by mixing chickpea flour with water, salt and olive oil. Soft inside and crisp on the outside; a real must for every visit to Pisa! Gelato “Gourmet”: an ice cream made up of rare and uncommon tastes as a the result of careful research with local, fresh products.

This walking tour will introduce you to the city of Pisa – right up to and beyond the iconic Leaning Tower. Explore this unpretentious university city and learn more about its history and monuments. Get to know more about everyday life in the small and lively Medieval Tuscan town. See the city from a different angle, discover hidden lanes and take photos from unusual places. The meeting point is at the fountain in front of Pisa Centrale train station. After a general introduction about the territory of Pisa and a visit at the impressive Keith Haring's mural, you will continue walking across the busy Corso Italia, learning more about the two quarters of the south bank: Sant'Antonio and San Martino. Walk along the river Arno and enjoy great views from the riverbanks and Ponte di Mezzo. Then, explore the beautiful north bank districts of San Francesco and Santa Maria and get to know their highlights. Discover the very heart of Pisa as you walk along Borgo Stretto and indulge in the atmosphere of Piazza delle Vettovaglie with its market stalls and trattorias. Stop at the magnificent Piazza die Cavalieri, redesigned at the end of the sixteenth century by Florentine architects. Round off the day with a general external visit to the Unesco protected monumental complex of the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower.

Explore the Chianti wine region and visit the famous "Leaning Tower" of Pisa, tasting 5 of the best Chianti wines in a beautiful farmhouse located along a wonderful wine route. Itinerary: • Our driver will pick you up at your hotel, B&B or apartment at 8.00 am • In the morning, we will visit the city of Pisa and the incredible Leaning Tower. We will also see the great Baptistery and the Cathedral, which are located in the same square as the Tower. • Afterwards we will drive within the famous Chianti region, which includes the iconic landscape of rolling hills, sunflowers, cypress avenues and medieval villages. • We will drive through the Chianti vineyards, along a beautiful wine route. • Later we'll visit a typical farmhouse, its vineyards, the cellar, and we'll discover the secrets of the production of Chianti wine. • We will have a tasting experience of 5 wines with explanation of the basic characteristics. • The return is scheduled for 2 pm. This is our secret Tuscany for you!

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. You will stop at Panzano and Greve, 2 of the most beautiful Chianti towns. And, time permItting, break at a winery to taste world-famous Chianti wines and locally produced extra virgin olive oils.

Try food shopping at a local market and traditional food shop along with your expert host. See the amazing produce and get inspired about the ingredients you’d love to experiment with. After choosing your ingredients, head back at your host's home in order to create and name two of your very own recipes. Using the 3-5 staple ingredients that captured your imagination, immerse yourself in a private cooking class. With expert guidance, you will learn how to prepare your chosen ingredients and make two of your own Italian creations.   Cultivate your creativity and confidence in the kitchen by adding an Italian flair to your dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoying an exclusive cooking show and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian "Mammas". Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. You will enjoy a 4-course menu including a starter, pasta, a main course with a side dish, desserts, and drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars, and coffee).

Spend a day surrounded by the Renaissance beauty and rolling hills of Chianti, visiting Pisa and Siena with our private driver. A wonderful experience between art, wine, Tuscan legends and local food to discover vineyards, leaning towers, sunflowers and typical Tuscan farms. Meet your driver at your hotel, B&B or private apartment in Florence and set off on a discovery tour of Tuscany with stops in Pisa, a rural Tuscan farmhouse, and in the afternoon in Siena. First stop in Pisa to admire "Piazza dei Miracoli" and the famous Leaning Tower. Visit the other buildings that surround the area, including the Baptistery and the Cathedral. Depart from Pisa, driving through one of the most beautiful Tuscan wine roads. You can also request an extra stop at the famous village of San Gimignano. Stop for lunch in a Tuscan farm: visit, 3-course lunch and wine tasting. This farm promotes genuine Italian food and wine culture all over the world. A beautiful Italian experience to learn the best pairings between wine and food, the etiquette of the glass, the secrets of Italian cuisine, Tuscan winemaking techniques and more. Three-course lunch, with homemade pasta, bruschetta, salami, pecorino cheese, ham, salami and more. Wine tastings with: Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, Vernaccia and Super Tuscan, and also Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting Pepper Olive Oil Tasting Balsamic vinegar tasting Truffle Olive Oil Tasting After lunch, the tour continues with the visit of Siena to the historic center of this city, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, known for its splendid architecture and the beautiful main square, Piazza del Campo. Furthermore, Siena is also known for its legendary Palio horse race, which takes place twice a year and attracts hundreds of spectators. The most interesting things to see in Siena are: the famous Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Church of San Domenico and the wonderful narrow streets of the historic center such as the "Via di città". At the end of the visit, we will return to your location/address in Florence.

See the highlights of Italy your way with a private driver as your guide for the day. Explore vibrant markets, busy squares, and iconic landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Florence Cathedral, and the Accademia Gallery. Try local specialties at a market or see Michelangelo’s David up close. Your private driver will meet you beside your ship in the port of Livorno for the short drive to the 11th-century powerful maritime republic of Pisa. Enjoy a short driving tour of the city which will lead you to the heart of one of the most important monuments in Italy. See the breathtaking Piazza dei Miracoli with its Baptistry, cathedral, Campo Santo Cemetery, and Leaning Tower of Pisa. Construction of the cathedral began in 1063 and the baptistery is the largest in Italy. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was begun in 1174, however when the tower reached its third story, work ceased as it started to sink into the ground and lean. It remained like this for 90 years before work commenced again in 1272 but was halted once more in 1284 when Pisa was defeated in battle. The 7th floor was completed in 1319 with the bell chamber finally being added in 1372. The top of the tower can be reached by climbing the 294 steps which rise in the form of a spiral on the inner side of the tower walls (pre-booked tickets are recommended at 18€ per person). Journey on to Florence (a 1.5-hour drive) arriving into the city through vineyards on the outskirts of Chianti and arriving at Piazzale Michelangelo which offers Renaissance views across the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo and Giotto's Tower. Discover the city's prominent landmarks without too much walking as your driver gives you historic and cultural information. Visit the Gothic Church of Santa Croce with the tombs of famous artists and writers such as Michelangelo, Galileo, and Dante, as well as its leather school. Stroll around the lively and colorful market of San Lorenzo and find the Medici Chapels and the Loggia dei Mercanti. Discover squares like Piazza del Duomo with the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Tower and Piazza della Repubblica, a lively shopping area. Visit Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio, featuring a copy of Michelangelo's David. If you wish to visit the Accademia Museum to see the real artwork, your guide can help you pre-book entry tickets before your trip. Wander past the huge Uffizi Gallery and across the Ponte Vecchio with its exquisite jewelry stores towards Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens. Next, take a break for lunch (costs not included). Your driver will make suggestions and point you in the right direction or you may be tempted to taste your way around the authentic central food market overflowing with cheeses, salami, prosciutto, bread, pasta, olive oil, and wine.  As your day comes to an end, your minivan will be waiting to take you on the journey back to your ship in the port of Livorno.