Livorno Affordable Shuttle to Pisa and Lucca 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 Pisa and Lucca on your own!
  

Upon meeting the staff near your Livorno cruise port, you will board your air-conditioned luxury coach for the short 60-minute drive to the quaint town of Lucca. While on board you will enjoy free wifi, assistance in English, Italian, and Spanish, and receive a free map for your own personal use. When you arrive in Lucca, the driver will show you exactly where and when to catch the bus. This is a self-guided excursion where you decide what to see in both cities.

Today Lucca, which dates to Roman times and boasts a wealth of medieval and Renaissance churches, towers, piazzas, and one of the best-preserved walls in Europe, likes to market itself as "the city of Puccini". Most of the attractions in Lucca today show its ancient history, from the trace of the Roman amphitheater that can be seen in the shape of the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro to the archeological remains under the 12th-century church of Saints Giovanni and Reparata (the first city cathedral, located just around the corner from the present-day cathedral of San Martino), to the various towers and villas from the 12th to 16th centuries. Extraordinarily, as the city grew and modernized, the walls that surrounded the old town were very well maintained. As the walls lost their military importance, the top of the walls became a pedestrian promenade, today one of Lucca's main attractions. You will have approximately 2.5 hours to explore on your self-guided visit.

At the appointed time and location, you will re-board the bus and enjoy a comfortable 30-minute ride to Pisa. With approximately 1.5 hours of free time to wander the city, Piazza dei Miracoli is your best bet. You can start your visit with the Cathedral of Pisa, with its marble facade, adorned by columns and statues. Next, visit the Baptistery or get a classic photo of the Leaning Tower. Finish your visit to the Monumental Cemetery, where you can visit a collection of ancient Roman sarcophaguses and frescoes of the Master of the Triumph of Death. If you have any time remaining you can browse the number of local markets, restaurants, art galleries, and churches to explore and enjoy.

Your return to Livorno is at 04:30 PM, make sure to be on time at the appointed meeting point. Once on board, you can enjoy the scenic trip back to Livorno where you can board your shuttle back to your cruise ship or continue to explore at your own expense and leisure.

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 Pisa and Lucca on your own

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
• 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 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 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!
  
• 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 Affordable Shuttle to Pisa and Lucca 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.