La Spezia Shuttle Excursion to Florence and Pisa

Description

• Roundtrip shuttle transportation from a central meeting point close to your La Spezia cruise port!
• Assistance on board the bus in English, Italian and Spanish!
• Free map of the city!
• Free WiFi on board the bus!
• Free time to explore Florence and Pisa on your own!
  
  

When you dock in La Spezia, Italy you can visit 2 of the most iconic cities in Tuscany – Florence, and Pisa. The comfortable shuttle will get you there and back while your time at the 2 stops is free to explore as you wish.

You'll meet the staff close to your La Spezia cruise ship port. There you'll board the luxury air-conditioned shuttle with free Wi-Fi on board. The staff can help you in English, Italian and Spanish. You can peruse the free map on the 75-minute drive to Florence (Firenze). You'll be dropped off by the Santa Maria Novella train station centrally located in the town. You'll have 3.5 hours to get to know this romantic UNESCO World Heritage Tuscan city. Visit some extraordinary places like the 13th-century cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore which is made up of 3 buildings including the Duomo (dome). The Church of Santa Croce is a short distance walk from the Duomo. It's the principal Franciscan church in Florence and is the burial place of famous Italians like Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Rossini. The Uffizi museum is one of the most famous and largest in the world and houses a priceless collection of works of art, mostly from the Italian Renaissance. You can imagine another era as you soak in the atmosphere of this magical city. Browse as you wish. Shop, grab a bite, stroll a museum. Any entrance fees, admissions, food, or drink are at your expense.

You'll meet back at the pre-arranged time and place to be driven to the city of Pisa, located about 45 minutes from Florence. Here you'll have an hour and a half to explore, the bus will be parked at Pietrasantina, a few minutes from the Plaza of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli). The Plaza is a walled area surrounding some of the finest architecture in the world including the Cathedral of Pisa, the Leaning Tower, and the Monumental Cemetery. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has the Cathedral of Pisa, built in the shape of an Italian cross with an exterior of multicolored marble, mosaic, and a number of bronze objects. A stop would not be complete without a selfie photo with the iconic Tower of Pisa; built as a bell tower but, due to a weak foundation, now leans precariously. The Monumental Cemetery was built in a Gothic style to accommodate the sarcophagi of the illustrious Pisans of the period. See the Master of the Triumph of Death scary restored frescos damaged by bombs in WWII.

When time in Pisa comes to an end, you'll meet your driver at the pre-arranged time and spot to return to your La Spezia starting point.

Please note: A separate voucher will be emailed to you. You must print the voucher and give it to the local operator in order to do the excursion; do not give them your Shore Excursioneer e-ticket.

What is included?

• Roundtrip shuttle transportation from a central meeting point close to your La Spezia cruise port
• Assistance on board the bus in English, Italian, and Spanish
• Free map of the city
• Free WiFi on board the bus
• Free time to explore Florence and Pisa on your own

Excursion Notes

• La Spezia Shuttle Excursion to Florence and Pisa prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
• Please be advised this service is provided by reservation and your ticket may not be usable for a different time from the one shown on your booking.
• If you miss your shuttle, there may or may not be space on another bus.
• This is a shuttle transportation service only and is not a guided shore excursion.
• 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 the entrance fee, refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if requirements are not met.
• You must print and surrender a paper version of the voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund will be given to customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

Where we meet

For this La Spezia Shuttle Excursion to Florence and Pisa, you will meet your friendly staff at the shuttle bus terminal (free) close to your La Spezia Cruise Terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• This La Spezia Shuttle Excursion to Florence and Pisa is not wheelchair accessible.
• Seating on the shuttle excursion bus is on a first come basis.
• Excursion tickets are only valid on City Sightseeing Italy buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
• As there is no specific end time to this shore excursion in La Spezia, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ship's scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board the cruise ship at the appointed time.
• Schedule times might change due to traffic or any other force majeure.

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.