Livorno Pisa and Lucca Sightseeing Excursion with Private Guide

Description

Round trip private transportation from the Transportation Hub at your Livorno Cruise pier!
Air conditioned and fully licensed transportation!
English speaking private certified guide!
English speaking escort round trip from Livorno!
Walking visit to Pisa's Field of miracles!
Guided walking excursion of Lucca's Historic District!
Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy unique sights of Florence and surrounding area!

Experience Lucca and Pisa's Field of Miracles Highlights and the iconic Leaning Tower all with your private guide and transportation.

This excursion is for 9 or more participants. For smaller groups, please see our Livorno Pisa and Lucca Guide Excursion.

You will begin your day with a ride on the free shuttle from your Livorno pier to the transportation hub near the harbor's main gate. There, you will meet your English speaking escort and set out in your air-conditioned transport for the 60-minute journey to Lucca.

On arrival to the city's historic area, you will see one of the main highlights of this ancient city - the walls. You'll meet your local guide who will lead you on a walking excursion through the massive walls and into the historic district. Dating back to the Etruscan period, Lucca, like most walled towns, was occupied, battered and traded about by a long string of conquerors until Italy won its independence in 1861.

The walls that surround Lucca are impressive - there are actually 3 sets of walls. The outside wall was started in 1544 AD and is the longest and widest. To enter the city, visitors must access through the Portas (gates) - San Pietro, Santa Maria or San Donato. You will find the second wall a little further into the city. This wall dates back to 1100 AD. Several parts of the wall still remain including the gates Porta dei Santi Gervasio and Porta dei Borghi. Even closer to the city center are the few remains of the original walls that date from around 200 AD.

As impressive as the walls are, Lucca has some wonderful squares, palaces, churches and museums as well. Your guide will lead you on a guided exploration to the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, a site where once a Roman amphitheater stood. You will see the Piazza Napoleone (Piazza Grande) which has always been the political center of the city and is anchored by the Ducal Palace, now home to the city's administrative offices. You will also see Piazza San Michele, named after the adjacent church of the same name, which sits on what was once the Roman forum. The piazza, or square, is surrounded by impressive architecture including the Palazzo Gigli, which dates from 1529 and the Palazzo del Podesta (Praetorian Palace) built in 1492.

Giacomo Puccini was born and raised in Lucca and the city idolizes him still. Most summer evenings a concert or performance of one of his opera's can be found. Do not be surprised to hear strains of La Boheme, Tosca or Madame Butterfly on the breeze.

You will also have some free time to browse on your own, shop or sample some authentic Tuscan food. Maybe just sit at a cafe and sip some coffee or wine. Your guide will be able to offer suggestions. Note that food, beverages and admission fees are at the guest's expense. Approximate total time in Lucca is 5 hours. You will say goodbye to the guide in Lucca before continuing on your way.

Back on your transportation, you will continue on the journey to Pisa with the escort. On arrival to the city, you will disembark and walk approximately 20 minutes each way to the Field of Miracles best known for the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Enjoy photo opportunities and some free time. Approximate time for the Pisa stop is 90 minutes. From here, you will return to your cruise pier, approximately 30 minutes from Pisa.

Please note that you should anticipate large crowds at all sites. When possible, a guide from Livorno will be used replacing the need for the escort.

What is included?

Air-conditioned and licensed round trip private transportation from the Transportation Hub at your Livorno Cruise pier
English-speaking private guide
English-speaking escort round trip from Livorno
Walking visit to Pisa's Field of miracles
Guided walking excursion of Lucca's Historic District

Excursion Notes

Excursion prices 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 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 restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if 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's Transportation Hub, located near the main entrance to the port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. Please allow enough time to catch the port shuttle to the transportation hub for your departure.

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

Will they cancel the Livorno Private Pisa and Lucca with Guide Excursion if it is raining?

The Livorno Private Pisa and Lucca with Guide Excursion operates rain or shine, within safety guidelines. The local cruise excursion operator will decide at the time of departure, if there is reason to postpone or cancel the excursion.

Will I have time to climb the leaning tower on this Livorno Private Pisa and Lucca with Guide Excursion?

Unfortunately, due to often long lines, the stop in Pisa is only long enough to walk to the Field of Miracles, (approximately 15-20 minutes each way) take photos, explore the exteriors of the tower and duomo and walk back to the transportation.

Will I visit inside Saint Michael's church in Lucca on this Livorno Private Pisa and Lucca with Guide Excursion?

Although admission to the church is not included in the excursion price, guests wishing to visit inside may do so during the free time. Lines are to be expected.

Will there be restrooms?

Restrooms are located throughout the city. In Europe, a small package of tissues is suggested as public restrooms may or may not have toilet paper. Most public restrooms require a small fee. Having a few local coins is highly recommended as they do not always make change.

Is there shopping time included on this Livorno Private Pisa and Lucca with Guide Excursion?

That is completely up to you. You decide what to do with your free time.

Can I use US dollars?

Most large stores and restaurants will take major credit cards and some may take other currencies besides the Euro. Small stores restaurants or sidewalk vendors will usually only take local currency. The best exchange rates for currency are usually at major bank ATM's. The worst rates are at the airport, train stations or exchange bureaus located in major excursionist areas. Before leaving home, please check with your credit card companies and banks on what transaction or other fees they may apply if you use a debit or credit card abroad. These are in addition to the fees applied by the vendor or host bank where you are using the card.

Do I need to take my passport with me on the Livorno Pisa and Lucca Sightseeing Excursion with Private Guide to show with my Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket?

No, it is not necessary to take along your passport unless noted by your cruise line or listed in the Restrictions or Notes tab for the excursion. Your local operator has your booking noted. Please arrive with a printed copy of your eticket or digital copy if applicable.

Cancellation

For the Livorno Pisa and Lucca Sightseeing Excursion with Private Guide, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 24 hours prior notice by email to reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com.

For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:

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.

Livorno Pisa and Lucca Sightseeing Excursion with Private Guide

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