Lucca and Pisa Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Bottled water
Driver/guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities
Bike rental

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Luccalimo

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Zombie
Zombie Slice
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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