Livorno Private Pisa and Lucca Excursion

Description

• Round-trip private transportation from the Transportation Hub at your Livorno Cruise pier!
  
• Air-conditioned and fully licensed private transportation!
• English-speaking private certified driver/guide!
  
• Free time at Pisa's Field of Miracles!
• Free time in Lucca's Historic District!
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Florence and the surrounding area!

See the best that Pisa and Lucca have to offer with your private driver and private transportation!

This excursion is for up to 8 participants only. For larger groups, please see our Livorno Pisa and Lucca with Private Guide Excursion.

Your English-speaking driver who will serve as your narrator/guide while you are in the vehicle, will meet you there and set out in your air-conditioned transportation for the 60-minute journey to the town of Lucca.

On arrival to the city's historic area, your driver will get you as close to the must-see sites as possible in this predominantly pedestrian-only area.

The walls that surround Lucca are impressive artifacts themselves. There are actually 3 sets of walls. The largest, outside wall was started in 1544 AD and is the longest, widest, and largest of the three. Access through these walls is via portas (or gates) - San Pietro, Santa Maria, or San Donato. Further into the city is the second ring of walls dating from 1100 AD. Several parts of it still remain including the gates, Porta dei Santi Gervasio, and Porta Dei Borghi. Even closer to the city center, are the remains of the original walls that date from around 200 AD.

Lucca is not just about its walls. The town boasts wonderful squares (piazzas), palaces, churches, and museums. The Piazza dell'Anfiteatro encircles the site where once a Roman amphitheater stood. The Piazza Napoleone (Piazza Grande) has always been the political center of the city and is anchored by the Ducal Palace, now home to the city's administrative offices. Piazza San Michele, named after the adjacent church of the same name, sits on what was once the Roman forum. The piazza is surrounded by impressive architecture including the Palazzo Gigli, which dates from 1529, and the Palazzo del Podesta (Praetorian Palace) built in 1492. Both are now government buildings. It is the main meeting point for locals.

For music lovers, do not be surprised to hear strains of La Boheme, Tosca, or Madama Butterfly as you stroll through the town. Composer Giacomo Puccini was born and raised in Lucca and the city worships him. Most summer evenings a concert or performance of one of his operas can be found. The home he was born in is now a small museum. The Palazzo Mansi Museum is set in a 17th-century Baroque palace and is an incredible look into the life of a 17th-century noble.

There will be time to stop and purchase some authentic Tuscan food or wine. Your driver will be able to offer suggestions. Food, beverages, and admissions are at the guest's expense. The approximate time in the historic district is approximately 5 hours.

Head back to your transportation for the second part of your journey to Pisa. On arrival to the city, you will disembark and walk to the Field of Miracles best known for the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. The site is an approximately 20-minute walk each way. Enjoy photo opportunities and some free time. The approximate time for the Pisa stop is 90 minutes. From here, you will return to your Livorno cruise pier, approximately 30 minutes from Pisa.

Please note that you should anticipate large crowds at all sites.

What is included?

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip private transportation from your Livorno Cruise pier
  
• English-speaking private driver/guide in the vehicle
  
• Free time at Pisa's Field of miracles
  
• Free time in Lucca's Historic District
  

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
  
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
  
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
  
• Please be aware that due to security measures, the Port of Livorno may delay excursion vehicles from entering the pier area all at once, or may space ships out at 5 different piers which are a distance from each other. Quite often, these changes are done on the morning of the excursion and are not announced until they happen. We will do everything we can to work around this but please understand we have no control over the port authority and we appreciate your understanding and patience. All sites mentioned on the excursion will be seen and if the port authority causes any delays, (and time allows), any lost time at the beginning of the excursion will be included at the end of the excursion.
  
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
• Guides are available in English, Spanish, French, and German at no extra cost. Please indicate when ordering if you require a foreign language.

Where we meet

For this Livorno excursion, you will meet your local excursion staff at the Livorno Cruise Port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the transportation.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.