Florence and Pisa, (From Livorno)
Whether you’re a culture vulture or just know what you like, you’ll be spoilt for choice in these treasure-packed cultural hot spots!
Florence is like an open-air gallery, with great art, buildings and sculptures at every turn. Only so much culture you can take? Then give your wallet a work out at the Mercato Centrale and feed your shoe fetish or pick up a new belt and bag. And don’t forget to pop over to Pisa for a sideways look at the legendary Leaning Tower!
Don’t Miss
Piazza del Duomo, Florence – Check out the multi-coloured marble Cathedral (Duomo) and the Baptistry or climb the bell-tower and take in the view.
Ponte Vecchio, Florence – Go for gold or snap up something silver from the shops clinging to the side of this 14th century bridge.
Uffizi Gallery, Florence – Marvel at Michelangelo’s sculptures and size yourself up against Botticelli’s curvy beauties at one of the world’s oldest art museums, the Uffizi gallery.
Field of Miracles, Pisa – See how much the famous tower really leans!
Florence and Pisa Action Ashore
- Get a feel for fabulous Florence – see the best bits then indulge in some retail therapy.
- Step back in time with a trip to the historic towns of Siena and San Gimignano, the ‘medieval Manhattan’.
- Get a fresh slant on Pisa’s famous tower then head off to see the other highlights or laze at a local lido.
- Pack in the best of Florence and Pisa in the same trip.
- Slurp away on a wine tasting trip to a Tuscan vineyard.
- Jump aboard the Pisa trolley train and see the sights before sizing up the lopsided Leaning Tower.
- On your bike! Pedal around Livorno then paddle at a local beach.
