Highlights & Florence on Your Own

Highlights & Florence on Your Own

9.5 hours | Florence/Pisa (Livorno) | L I 1 - 1 8 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Church of Santa Croce
  • Duomo and Baptistery
  • Ponte Vecchio & Piazza Della Signoria
Shopping Opportunities, Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Get all the flavor of Florence with this excursion that is part guided tour and part your own experience. You'll begin your day with a scenic 90-minute motorcoach ride from Livorno to the Historic Center of Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There, you'll meet your guide for a tour of such landmarks as the iconic Duomo, the ancient Baptistery with its famed bronze doors and Giotto's Bell Tower. A short walk further and you'll discover the Piazza della Signoria adorned with magnificent statues including a copy of Michelangelo's David. Then, the famed Ponte Vecchio bridge and the Piazza St. Croce, the final resting place of Machiavelli, Galileo and Michelangelo, From here, you're then free for three hours to wander the streets, dine like a true Florentine, view the art and architecture that influenced the ages, and of course, shop for the perfect remembrances of your remarkable day.

Special Notes:

Please note, free time may be modified to adhere to local regulations and guidelines for COVID 19 protocols.

This tour does not operate all voyages for the Royal Princess and Pacific Princess voyages.

The drive between Livorno and Florence is approximately 1 1/2 hours each way, subject to traffic conditions.

All sightseeing will be on foot, as motorcoaches are not allowed in the main center of Florence. Most of the sights are seen from the outside only. Please be aware that ongoing restoration work is often being carried out at the various venues visited.

Proper attire that covers shoulders and knees is recommended for both men and women for the Church of Santa Croce. Also, photography is not permitted inside. Tour groups are not allowed inside the Church of Santa Croce during mass services. Entry will be allowed on an individual basis to view the interior quietly and reverently.

Euros are required for lunch and entrance fees. Plan to exchange currency onboard the ship, or at a local currency exchange

Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a walking tour of Florence

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 48
Travel time: 01:30
Time at site: 02:30
Inside visit: No
Restroom available: Yes

Free time in Florence

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 03:30
Free time at site: 180
Inside visit: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 48
Travel time: 01:30