Lucca and Pisa Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia
A customizable 9-hour shore excursion for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small-group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver guides. Discover Italy up-close in a Mercedes minivan for up to 8 people, comfortably taking you into the very heart of the city. Get the most of your time ashore by explore both the powerful 11th century maritime city of Pisa and the charming medieval walled town of Lucca.
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Lucca and Pisa Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia
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What's included in Lucca and Pisa Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lucca
Take the hour's drive to the medieval city of Lucca which is enclosed by an imposing 16th century wall. You may enjoy starting off your day with a bike ride or leisurely stroll on top of the Walls along the tree-lined promenade where you can peer down into the old city. Bike rental is an additional/optional cost at 5euro per hour. The city's Roman features include San Michele in Foro, standing on the site of the original Roman forum, the lively shopping street of Via Fillungo which leads to the Basilica of San Frediano with its 6th century origins with the tomb of of Saint Zita (1278), mentioned in Dante's Inferno. Discover the Piazza Anfiteatro, constructed in the 1st century AD under Emperor Claudius and the Cathedral of San Martino which houses the precious holy relic, the Volto Santo, as well as the remarkable marble tomb of Ilaria del Caretto. The city is filled with artisans and delicatessens offering Tuscan specialties, and Lucca is particularly renowned for its olive oil.
Pisa
In the early afternoon, take the short 30-minute drive to the 11th century powerful maritime republic of Pisa. Enjoy a driving tour of the city, which will lead you to the heart of one of the most important monuments in Italy, the breathtaking Piazza dei Miracoli with its Baptistry, the Cathedral, Campo Santo cemetery, and of course, the Leaning Tower. You are free to explore some of the city on foot before meeting up with your driver for the return journey back to your ship
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Bike rental
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
Your driver will be waiting for you at the entrance of the port and will be holding a sign with your name on it. To get to this area you have to first pickup the cruise ship’s free shuttle directly below your ship and take the 2 minute ride to the main car-park area.
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• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
