Livorno Shuttle to Florence and Pisa Excursion

Description

• Roundtrip shuttle transportation from a central meeting point close to your Livorno 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!
  

The Cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting, and utterly irresistible, Florence (Firenze) is a place to feast on world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine. While Pisa, drawing its fame from an architectural project gone terribly wrong, owns a vibrant cafe and bar scene, balancing an enviable portfolio of well-maintained Romanesque buildings, Gothic churches, and Renaissance piazzas. See some of the best on this self-guided shuttle trip to the famed cities.

Upon meeting the staff close to the port, you will board your air-conditioned luxury coach for the short 75-minute drive to Florence. (A shuttle needs to be taken from the port to town where the meeting point is just a short distance from the ship; some cruise lines charge an additional fee for this service. While on board you will enjoy free wifi, assistance in English, Italian, and Spanish, and receive a free map for your own personal use.) Once you arrive in Florence, you will have 3.5 hours to soak in as much of this UNESCO World Heritage City as you want; the time is yours. This is not a guided excursion so you are free to explore. Six hundred years of extraordinary artistic activity can be seen above all in the 13th-century cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), the Church of Santa Croce, the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace, and the work of great masters such as Giotto, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, and Michelangelo.

At the appointed time and spot, it is back on the bus for a short 45-minute drive to Pisa where you will have an hour to explore. With a limited amount of free time to wander the city, Piazza dei Miracoli is your best bet. You can start your visit at the Cathedral of Pisa, with its marble facade, adorned by columns and statues. Next, take an iconic photo of the Leaning Tower. Finish your visit at the Monumental Cemetery, where you can visit a collection of ancient Roman sarcophaguses and frescoes of the Master of the Triumph of Death. Or simply enjoy some people-watching while sitting in the Piazza. Note that entrance fees to sights, museums, etc. are not included.

You will meet the bus at 04:45 PM at the location indicated by your driver to board and return back to the original meeting point where you can continue exploring on your own or return to your Livorno cruise terminal at your leisure and expense.

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 Eticket.

What is included?

• Roundtrip shuttle transportation from a central meeting point close to your Livorno 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

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
  
• Reservations need to be booked a minimum of 2 days in advance.
• Please be advised this service is provided by reservation and your ticket IS NOT usable for a different time.
• 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 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 any entrance fees, shuttle to the meeting point, 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 the requirements are not met.
  
• YOU WILL RECEIVE A VOUCHER IN A SEPARATE EMAIL. YOU MUST BRING A PRINTED COPY OF THE VOUCHER TO BOARD THE BUS. DO NOT GIVE THEM OUR ETICKET!
  
• Some cruise lines will charge an additional fee (approx. 5 euros) if you board the bus at the port instead of the meeting info on your voucher.
• 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 Livorno Shuttle to Florence and Pisa Excursion, you will meet your friendly staff at Via Cogorano close to your Livorno 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 excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Seating on the bus is on a first come basis.
  
• Excursion tickets are only valid on City Sightseeing buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
  
• As there is no specific end time to the excursion, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ship's scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board 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.