CRUISING SHORE EXCURSIONS • Mediterranean Ports of Call • Italy • Florence (Livorno)
Italy: Florence & Port of Livorno
Mediterranean Ports of Call
Livorno is the ugly sister of the beautiful Tuscan city of Florence. Many tour itineraries will actually list Florence as the port of call because Livorno itself is a busy, modern container terminal with little to recommend it aside from its location.
Within relatively easy reach of Livorno are Florence, the jewel of Renaissance Italy; Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower; Lucca, a smaller medieval walled city; the elite beach resort of Forte dei Marmi; and some fabulous discount shopping including the revered Prada Outlet not far from Florence.
Visiting Florence is definitely a lifetime experience. The city is jam-packed with history, architectural and art treasures. And once you are there, you can walk the historic center easily, covering many of the highlights in a few hours. Make sure you eat gelati on the Ponte Vecchio crossing the Arno River, and visit either the Uffizi or Accademia Galleries to see the best of Renaissance art, especially Michelangelo.
• FLORENCE Shore Excursions
When your cruise ship docks in Livorno and you have only a single day to see the Tuscan countryside, you'll need a privately guided, fully narrated shore excursion to make the most of your time in this region that is so renowned for its beauty. Immerse yourself in Italian life, admire Tuscany's rolling hills and explore the vineyards and olive groves of Chianti. Taste local wine and olive oil before returning to your cruise ship in Livorno … » see all Florence, Italy Port of Call Tours, Transfers & Shore Excursions |
• Things to See in FLORENCE?
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The best-known site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore, known as The Duomo. The magnificent dome was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. The nearby Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery buildings are also highlights …
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» Florence Tours, Travel & Activities
In the romantic region of Tuscany lies the jewel city of the Renaissance, Florence. Surrounded by the Appenine mountain chain it lies in a fertile valley surrounded by the charming Tuscan vineyards and olive groves. The art galleries and museums of Florence are renowned throughout the world and holiday makers flock to admire the superb David of Michaelangelo, the Venus of Botticelli or the stunning Duomo with its marble facade which glows in the golden sunlight …
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» Places to Stay in Florence
Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany in Italy. It is a fantastically beautiful city, a cultural, artistic and architectural gem. Florence was very much the epicentre of the Italian Renaissance and remains one of the world's top attractions for lovers of art …
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CRUISING SHORE EXCURSIONS • Mediterranean Ports of Call • Italy • Florence (Livorno)
