• Shore Experience - Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Look for staff members in GREEN T-Shirts. Please note that refunds are not available for late arrivals.

• Florence - Explore the city’s key landmarks, including the stunning Signoria Square, the marble Dome with its bell tower, and the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge). If your tour includes a walking tour, it will conclude at the charming Central Market, where you can sample local dishes and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.

• Galleria dell’Accademia - Opt for the dedicated tour option to delve into art history with access to the Accademia Museum in Florence. Marvel at Michelangelo’s original statue of David, a Renaissance masterpiece. The museum also features unfinished sculptures showcasing the artist’s creative process, along with a collection of paintings and ancient musical instruments, enhancing your cultural experience. The Accademia provides a unique immersion into the art and culture of timeless Florence, making your visit truly special.

• Campanile di Giotto - Appreciate the free-standing campanile, part of the Florence Cathedral complex. Its unique alignment with the facade highlights its significance as a vertical centerpiece in the Insula Episcopalis, while also allowing an unobstructed view of the apse area for the large dome, as envisioned in the Arnolfian project. Giotto’s original design for the bell tower included a pyramidal cusp termination 50 Florentine arms high (approximately 40 meters), with a total elevation of about 120-125 meters. A drawing in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Siena is believed by some scholars to be inspired by this project.

• Mercato Centrale - Explore the Central Market, a product of the late nineteenth-century risanamento. Inside, discover essential Tuscan cuisine ingredients, fruit and vegetable stands, as well as nuts and spices. Outside, browse leather goods.

• Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Admire the Florence Cathedral and its complex, which includes the Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile. These three structures are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Piazza della Signoria - Stroll through this square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, also shared with the Loggia della Signoria. It is a central point of origin and history for the Florentine Republic and serves as a gateway to the Uffizi Gallery.

• Ponte Vecchio - Walk across the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge renowned for the shops built along it.

• Basilica di San Lorenzo - Visit the Basilica of San Lorenzo, a major Catholic place of worship in Florence, located in the square of the same name in the city’s historic center. It is one of the contenders for the title of the oldest church in the city and holds the status of a minor basilica. The San Lorenzo market is held nearby.

• Shore Experience - Return directly to the Meeting Point.

• Round-trip shared transfer with wi-fi
• Map and emergency number
• Expert escort
• Florence city center walk with expert escort (if option selected)
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Accademia Gallery ticket (if option selected)

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation from Livorno Port to Livorno city center

For those stopping at the port of Livorno and wishing to visit Florence, this round-trip transfer simplifies the logistics. Hop on the bus directly at the cruise port for a direct drive to the heart of Florence, near the train station, where you can begin exploring the city, known as the “cradle of the Renaissance” and an “open-air museum,” with its numerous masterpieces, for 5 hours.

To make the most of your time, opt for the “walking with local tour leader” option to ensure you see all the main monuments from the best vantage points, and use your free time for shopping and sampling local cuisine.

For a complete experience, consider adding a ticket for the Accademia Gallery. This ensures your entry to view Michelangelo’s renowned David and other remarkable artworks.

• Departure times are subject to change due to arrival to Cruise ships
• Please, specify Ship Name and Boarding time
• Be sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure time, at the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt.
• If your ship makes an itinerary change or schedule change and you arrive in a different port or in a different schedule, please do not assume your tour has been cancelled. your tour will be schedule for the new port or for the new timing. Please call our representative to confirm the new details.
• Return in time to the ship guaranteed.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the entrance time at the Accademia Gallery ticket office
• Present the ENTRY CODE at the Accademia Gallery Box Office in order to collect your ticket
• If you have selected Accademia Option, you receive an exclusive ENTRY CODE by your escort the day of the excursion.

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