Top Florence Shore Excursions - page 2

This is the perfect tour for whoever wishes to discover the Tuscan Countryside. You private driver at your disposal for the day will escort you through the rolling tuscan hills, made of historic olive groves, vast vineyards and typical little towns, with the chance to let you take photos along the way. You will stop in several little towns. The most famous one is surely Greve in Chianti, best-known as the “wine town” where you will find many typical shops having “vino for sale” and visit the very peculiar triangular square where the market is held. You will stop in a local vineyard where you will learn about the making process and taste several wines, followed by a typical Mediterranean light lunch. You will visit San Gimignano, a medieval town UNESCO Heritage Site, famous for its skyline of tall towers and enjoy a stroll along its streets. Do not forget to visit the Duomo with its walls entirely covered in frescos.

Want to avoid the large cruise ship tours and see Pisa and Florence in style.  This small group tour is the best guided way to see the Leaning Tower, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and many other famous historical landmarks of Florence and Pisa.

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THIS TOUR IT'S UNIQUE BECAUSE IT GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER THE 3 MOST BEAUTUFUL TOWN IN ITALY: LUCCA, PISA AND FLORENCE. WALKING ALONG THE ROAD OF THESE AMAZING TOWNS YOU GET BACK IN THE PAST AND DISCOVER THE BEST OF THE ITALIAN REINAISSANCE

You will see many magnificent holy places of this medieval town: the majestic Basilicas of St. Francis and of Saint Claire and the Porziuncola dedicated to St. Mary of the Angels. In the Piazza del Comune you will admire the Temple of Minerva, a real treasure with six Corinthian ribbed columns, dated back to the Augustan Age

During the last decade or so, Cinque Terre has become more and more like the ultimate italian dream destination. The five little villages are out of this world and you will surely feel like walking on clouds as you visit them. Traffic has been restricted to preserve these beautiful towns, so your driver will be dropping you off in Riomaggiore and picking you up in Monterosso (or vice versa) and provide you with all the necessary information for you to navigate the towns at your own pace thorugh public transports.

Directly from the Port of Livorno or your Accommodation our driver will pick you up in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle to take you the the Luxury Outlet Mall in the Tuscan Countryside of Florence. Here you will have plenty of time to shop in the famous Fashion Stores. You can also enjoy a delicious lunch in the Outlet Mall Restaurant & Café. Our driver will be there waiting for you to take you back to the port or accommodation on time.

Treat yourself to a half day of relaxation and fun in Mugello, on the outskirts of Florence, thanks to a suggestive horseback ride to discover the Tuscan Apennines !! Upon your arrival Sara will welcome you with a short briefing on the horse, giving you some tips on how to ride. The horseback ride takes about 1h30. You will enjoy enchanting landscapes and breathtaking views in the natural park of the Tuscan Apennines. Woods, dirt roads and narrow paths on the ridges alternate along the way. This tour does not require any previous experience on horseback and will give you the opportunity to enjoy unforgettable moments of tranquility in the most authentic Tuscan countryside away from the chaos of the city. At the end of the walk an aperitif awaits you including a small tasting with local meats and cheeses and a good glass of Tuscan wine!

This private shore excursion has been designed for those who have already visited the famous cities of Florence and Pisa, and are interested in exploring other beautiful areas of Tuscany rich in charm, history, and culture. Pick up right in front of your ship in Livorno will give you the opportunity to travel into the heart of Tuscany and visit these top destinations: Volterra and San Gimignano. Volterra is one of Tuscany’s most evocative Medieval towns, rich in history, architecture, and famous for the beautifully crafted alabaster objects produced by local artisans. During the middle ages Volterra served as the bishop’s residence until it was overtaken by Florence. San Gimignano has a distinctive skyline which has earned it its nickname "Medieval Manhattan" of Tuscany. During the Middle Ages towers were a symbol of power, therefore prestigious families competed in building the tallest and greatest towers to establish their relevance in the community.

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A pleasant relaxing drive through the breathtaking region of Tuscany will take you to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance as well as many influential figures like the Medici family, Dante, Cimabue, Donatello, Brunelleschi, and the home of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Whether you are fascinated by Italy’s Renaissance history, art, architecture...or prefer to stroll through its fascinating piazzas and shop for Italy’s finest leather goods, gold jewelry, and designer labels, Florence has something special to offer all its visitors. PLEASE NOTE Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide. This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). To comply with italian strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on their own away from the vehicle. Driver will wait for you with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR

Explore the breathtaking coast in South Liguria, near the city of La Spezia. You will visit the main 5 terre towns - Manarola, Monterosso, Riomaggiore, and Vernazza, enjoying an unforgettable experience. This guided tour includes private bus transportation, train and ferry boat tickets. For many reasons, you won’t get there comfortably on a do-it-yourself trip. This unique landscape, suspended on steep cliffs overlooking the sea, is not that easy to reach. While things to do in 5 Terre are many, having a dedicated guide can help you focus on the bests. Finding the best paths, the ones you desire. Walking on the most romantic trails or finding the most suggestive views, the one that you will bring forever with you. In the end, having a guide is also useful for those who are coming by train. In fact, coming on your own you will not save much money. While joining a guided tour you surely save time and earn an inestimable value in terms of energies saved and stress avoided.

Enjoy the beauty of Italy with our not-to-be-missed trips! A chauffeur will pick you up from the previously arranged place in the luxury car you chose before and will lead you to Lucca, also named the city with a hundred churches” for the extraordinary amount of holy places spread out over the city. You will walk along the magnificent 14th-century walls which are perfectly preserved and which enclose the lovely city center. You will see Piazza dell’AnfiteatroYour day trip will then continue to Pisa, one of the ancient maritime Republics and worldwide famous for the very high academic level of education provided by the Scuola Normale Superiore”, founded in the early 800s. You will admire the amazing monumental complex of Piazza del Duomo also called Campo dei Miracoli that encloses the famous Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptistry and the Monumental Cemetery.

Florence is the capital of Tuscany, and the birthplace and symbol of the Renaissance that has gifted the world with celebrated artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello, Raphael and Sandro Botticelli... prominent thinkers and writers like Machiavelli and Dante, and revered scientists like Galileo. You will have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the greatest and most influential Florentines as you explore the historic center and discover Florence’s most important heritage sites. PLEASE NOTE Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide. This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). To comply with italian strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on their own away from the vehicle. Driver will wait for you with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR.

Are you a Wine Lover? Today we will take you in the famous Chianti Wine Region to visit 2 wineries and their properties. We will start with the visit of the first winery in the morning where you will enjoy the first tasting and cellars tour. We will spend the day driving around the stunning Tuscan countryside and rolling hills filled with vineyards and olive grooves. A great way to compare different Chianti wines, and great opportunity to spend a day in Tuscany, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, cypress trees and locals! We have selected for you 2 of our favorite wineries in the Chianti Region to make your day relaxing and enjoyable. Join us!

Make the most of your time ashore, and see the highlights of Florence and Pisa all in one day, on this private shore excursion. Meet your driver directly at the Livorno port, climb into your private vehicle, and head to Florence. There, you’ll go on a multi-hour tour of the city. See the Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Repubblica, enjoy skip the line-access at the Accademia Gallery (home to Michelangelo’s David) and Santa Croce Basilica, and more. Then, transfer to Pisa, where you can discover its iconic Leaning Tower.

The bus from Florence leaves you in Manarola, after that visit we reach Vernazza by train, here you have 3 possibilities: you can have wine tasting in a winery and taste some of the best local wines, or you can add to the wine tasting a typical lunch! If you prefer to have a real local experience you can attend the Pesto Class, you’ll make with your hands the real ‘Pesto alla Genovese’, after that taste the results with some local ‘focaccia’! After your experience you have some free time before taking the train to Riomaggiore where you can enjoy some time, after that, a lovely boat journey to Monterosso, where you can swim in the sea or spend some time in the little village. Then we continue our tour by train from Monterosso to Manarola where our driver will having you to go back to Florence. If you want to explore all 5 Terre by yourself you can choose the transfer only, you’ll be bring to Manarola, where you’ll be picked up, after 7 hours free time to visit villages by yourself.

Take part in an exciting truffle hunt near Florence, in the Mugello valley, together with an expert truffle hunter and his faithful dogs! This particular area of Tuscany is fortunate to produce a variety of truffles throughout the year. There is therefore always a good chance to find these unrivaled treasures of nature. Truffle hunting takes place around a farmhouse near Borgo San Lorenzo. Here you will meet an expert truffle hunter who will teach you all the secrets about truffles and their research. You will be involved in a fascinating walk in the truffle field following the dogs trained to search for truffles. At the end of the hunt you can enjoy a delicious lunch in a splendid farmhouse in Mugello. Depending on the season and weather conditions, lunch will be served either inside a beautiful rustic Tuscan room next to an ancient fireplace or outdoors under a lovely porch overlooking an enchanting olive grove.

Avoid the crowds and delays of public transportation and leave the tricky highway and city driving to a professional with this private transfer from Florence to Rome (or vice versa). Save time with pickup and luggage assistance at your hotel and relax on board an air-conditioned Mercedes with Wi-Fi for the duration of the ride. Enjoy hassle-free drop-off directly at your final destination.

Enjoy the beauty of Italy with our not-to-be-missed trips! A chauffeur will pick you up from the previously arranged place in the luxury car you chose before and will lead you to Siena with its extraordinary historical and artistic heritage and its unique landscapes.Your day trip will then take you to San Gimignano, a small Tuscan town with a perfectly preserved center dated back to the Middle Ages, except for some 19th and 20th-century renovations. The village stands on a high hill in Val d’Elsa, surrounded by almost two kilometers long walls with five Entrance Gates. Walking through alleys and little streets where the time seems to have stopped, you will admire the Church of Collegiata (the Cathedral), a 12th-century church with a nave and two side aisles and totally frescoed walls, including valuable works by Benozzo; the Chapel of Santa Fina, a real Renaissance jewel, which is famous for its fresco cycle by Ghirlandaio; Piazza della Cisterna.

Pick up right in front of your ship in Livorno will give you the opportunity to travel into the heart of Tuscany and visit this top destination: Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance. Florence is the cradle of Renaissance that produced some of the most significant thinkers, scientists, philosophers, and artists in Italy, and the overwhelming works of art in Florence attests the historical and cultural impact of that era. Whether you are fascinated by Italy’s Renaissance history, art, architecture...or prefer to stroll through its fascinating piazzas and shop for Italy’s finest leather goods, gold jewelry, and designer labels, Florence has something special to offer all its visitors. This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). Italian laws permits only licensed tour guides to accompany guests on foot to sightsee. To comply with these strict laws, Driver will wait for you with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR.

Your private driver will meet you at the hotel for a fantastic day designed to show you the beautiful Tuscany between San Gimignano and Siena and its most renewed countryside. You will first reach and visit San Gimignano with its wonderful and medieval historic center with fantastic local shops. You will then reach the charming village of San Donato for an unforgettable lunch at a typical trattoria where you can taste the real Tuscan cuisine. After lunch, you will have time to see Siena , with its wonderful medieval buildings around Piazza del Campo, the central square and then return to your hotel.

Let’s discover together the picturesque side of Tuscany!
At your own pace and in total relax you will visit 2 of the main cities of this beautiful region. Your private driver at your disposal for the day will escort you to Siena, world-renowned for its Palio horse race. Do not miss a visit to Piazza del Campo or a famous “contrada”. You will visit San Gimignano, a medieval town famous for its skyline of tall towers, now a UNESCO World heritage site, and home to Vernaccia di san Gimignano wine, a typical wine from the Chianti region.

Make the most of your time in port with a full-day, private tour of Tuscan y from LA Spezia port. See the vineyards and olive groves of the Chianti wine-producing region en route to Florence where you explore the city with a local to see hidden sights and tour popular sights like Michelangelo’s Square lookout and Ponte Vecchio. Embark on a three-hour guided walking tour or if you prefer, tour the city by air-conditioned van, equipped with wifi.