EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

Harás un paseo turístico por la campiña hasta llegar a la magnífica ciudad de Florencia. Detente en la Plaza de la Catedral para admirar el exterior de la Catedral (Duomo) de Santa María del Fiore, cuya fachada gótica ornamentada está cubierta con una mezcla de mármol rosado y verde.

Mira las estatuas de la Piazza della Signoria en tu camino hacia el Ponte Vecchio, el puente de piedra medieval que fue el primer puente en atravesar el río Arno y ha sido conocido por sus orfebres y joyeros desde el siglo 16. Lunch is included at a local restaurant, and after the meal you'll have free time to explore on your own or to shop, before your tour continues to the historic town of Pisa. Here, you'll have free time in Miracle Square for a look at the exterior of that famous Leaning Tower. Built in the 12th century, it began to lean soon afterwards, but has now been stabilized.

Si quieres explorar estos fascinantes lugares por tu cuenta, tenemos el agrado de ofrecer un traslado en autobús a Florencia y Pisa, con un acompañante de habla inglesa. Primero visitarás Pisa, para evitar el tráfico en el ingreso a Florencia por la mañana. Arriving in Pisa, your escort will walk you to the famous Miracle Square to enjoy some free time to take pictures of the Leaning Tower. Continue to Florence, where in the early afternoon, you'll be dropped off at a central location in Florence and have approximately 3 hours to explore the city at your leisure.

La torre inclinada y vinos toscanos, ¡qué combinación más perfecta! Disfruta un día pleno de vistas, aromas y sabores de la Toscana.

Después de reunirte con tu guía en Pisa y tras una breve orientación sobre el Campo de los Milagros, podrás recorrer estos maravillosos lugares por tu cuenta. Admira la Torre Inclinada y descubre el espléndido Duomo de Pisa, realzado con mármol negro y blanco. Si deseas entrar en la catedral, puedes hacerlo por tu cuenta.

Las montañas de la Toscana son el lugar de origen de algunos de los mejores vinos del mundo, como por ejemplo el Chianti. Disfruta de una viaje a lo largo de la región vinícola italiana y visita a uno de los productores famosos, recorre el viñedo y aprende acerca de cómo se producen los vinos toscanos. Disfruta de un almuerzo tradicional italiano en este entorno privilegiado y prueba algunos de los vinos y aceite de oliva. Termina tu comida saboreando un Vin Santo —un vino dulce de postre.

Leaving Livorno, you will travel north for 1.5 hours, passing the coastal area of Versilia until reaching La Spezia where you'll begin your exploration to the Cinque Terre: a National Park protected by UNESCO. Weather permitting you will enjoy a scenic cruise or a ride by train till Monterosso al Mare. Here you will have plenty of free time to enjoy a stroll around its narrow streets, to explore the tiny shops, have lunch on your own and after a tasting of the local wine. By boat or train you will reach the fishing village of Vernazza, where you'll enjoy time at leisure. Then you will re-board a boat or a local train back to La Spezia where your motorcoach is waiting for you for the return drive to Livorno.

Behold some of the world’s most impressive Byzantine mosaics, which adorn the walls and ceilings of Ravenna’s 6th-century basilicas and mausoleums.

Depart from the pier and enjoy a brief drive through the ancient city of Ravenna. After a photo stop at the 6th-century Mausoleum of Theodoric, a rotunda-shaped tomb that the emperor built for himself, you’ll arrive at the city center and begin your walking tour.

Ravenna is revered for its well-preserved Byzantine mosaics, and you’ll see them in all their glory at sights such as the Sant’Apollinare Nuovo basilica, which Theodoric also built. Most of the original mosaics depicting the life of Christ still exist, and the colors are vibrant, even after 1,500 years.

You’ll also tour San Vitale Basilica, whose Byzantine mosaics are considered the finest in the western world. Be sure to note the glittering mosaics in the ceilings of the choir and apse. More spectacular mosaics await you at the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, which dates even earlier to 430 A.D. The Roman empress who commissioned the tomb was never buried here, but it certainly would have been a grand final resting place.

Nearby, you’ll find the tomb of the poet Dante, who died in Ravenna in 1321 while exiled from Florence. The mound of dirt to the right of his tomb is where Dante’s urn was buried to protect it when Ravenna was bombed during World War II.

An hour of free time follows your walking tour, after which you’ll return to the pier.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Florence and Pisa, many of them iconic attractions that define the cities. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie tutor will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Florence and Pisa, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• Ponte Vecchio
• Palazzo Vecchio
• Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
• Santa Croce Square
• Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint
• Leaning Tower of Pisa

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Florence and Pisa.
• Follow tips from your selfie tutor to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• Behold the 13th-century bridge Ponte Vecchio and the fortress-like Palazzo Vecchio.
• See where Michelangelo is buried in the basilica overlooking San Croce Square.
• Enjoy the ultimate view of Florence from the hilltop terrace Piazzale Michelangelo.
• Visit the Field of Miracles in Pisa, home of the famed Leaning Tower.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

Conduce por la campiña de camino a la histórica ciudad de Pisa, ubicada a orillas del río Arno. Allí podrás disfrutar de un breve paseo en tranvía que te llevará directamente a la Plaza de los Milagros, ubicada junto a la famosa torre inclinada. El tour a pie comenzará en la Plaza de los Milagros. Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, gran parte de Pisa fue destruida por los bombardeos de alemanes y aliados; sin embargo, la catedral, el bautisterio y la famosa torre inclinada permanecieron intactos. Tendrás algo de tiempo libre para admirar el exterior del campanario, mejor conocido como la torre inclinada, y también podrás disfrutar de un café o recorrer Pisa en busca de souvenirs antes de regresar al barco.

OVERVIEW

Explore the extraordinary Arab-style Zisa Castle and other Palermo landmarks as a prelude to a classic Sicilian lunch. Arab-Norman architecture emerged in Sicily in the 12th century, when the Zisa Castle was built. It is such a fine example of this unique style that UNESCO deemed the royal summer residence a World Heritage site. While touring, be sure to notice its distinctive Islamic features such as honeycomb vaulting, pointed archways and a design that ingeniously produces natural air conditioning that still works today. More treasures await you in the city center, especially plazas such as the extravagant Piazza Pretoria. Its monumental fountain and the statues adorning it were created in Florence and shipped to Sicily in the 1570s to symbolize Palermo’s urban rebirth. Even the venue for your lunch has great architectural importance as it is within a former monastery cloister in a lovely park.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Browse Zisa Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site with beautiful Islamic elements.
• Stroll through glorious plazas such as the Piazza Pretoria in Palermo’s city center.
• Delight in a classic Sicilian lunch in a restaurant in a former monastery cloister.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

¿Quieres explorar Florencia por tu cuenta? Tenemos el agrado de ofrecer un traslado en autobús hasta Florencia junto con un acompañante de habla inglesa. You'll be dropped off at a central location in Florence and have approximately 4 1/2 hours to explore the city, shop and enjoy lunch at your leisure. Los puntos de ascenso y descenso del autobús se informan en la oficina de excursiones en tierra a bordo de tu barco.

DESTACADOS

Delve into the life and works of Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci in his hometown in Tuscany. His hometown is near the workshop where you will discover, from scratch, the fascinating art of pasta making in a demonstration ending with a lunch. While walking through the hilltop town of Vinci, you will see the Church of Santa Croce - where Leonardo was baptized in 1452 - and get a feel for the town's atmospheric setting, which hasn't changed enormously over the centuries. Browsing the Leonardo da Vinci Museum will offer a deep understanding of Leonardo's technical wizardry as it holds an extensive model collection of machines that he invented and his sketches for others. Areas are also devoted to da Vinci's study of optics and transportation. You will have much to reflect on while driving through the beautiful Tuscan countryside to observe the pasta-making demonstration. A chef will explain the process step by step so your pasta lunch will come out perfectly.

LO MÁS DESTACADO

• Walk through Vinci, the small hilltop town where Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452.
• Gaze upon the church where Leonardo was baptized and many of his inventions in a museum.
• Learn to make pasta from scratch in a demonstration and enjoy it for lunch.
• Drive through some of the most beautiful countryside in Tuscany.

CONSEJOS ÚTILES

• Ponte ropa adecuada para el clima.
• Usa zapatos planos y cómodos para caminar.

OVERVIEW

Enjoy close-up looks at some of the most iconic buildings in Florence, including Palazzo Vecchio, where you will explore fantastic rooms and uncover intriguing tales. Built in the 14th century for the influential Medici family, the palazzo features hidden corridors designed for clandestine movements and confidential conversations. Viewing these areas will offer a glimpse into the political intrigue of the time. The Palazzo also holds artwork by Renaissance masters such as Michelangelo and Giorgio Vasari, the painter and architect that designed a secret corridor on Ponte Vecchio bridge, your next stop. A short walk will bring you to the glorious Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Florence because of its dome. Following free time to independently explore nearby Santa Croce Square, you will watch a master craftsman create exquisite leather goods, a Florence tradition since the 13th century when the first leather guild was created.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through Palazzo Vecchio, once the powerful Medici family’s home.
• Behold other architectural icons in Florence, including the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.
• Shop or dine on your own during free time in Santa Croce Square.
• Watch an artisan create fine leather goods, a craft honed in Florence for centuries.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

DESTACADOS

Enjoy an insider's look at attractions in Florence that served as locations for a number of blockbuster films, in this immersive walking adventure. Although the Uffizi Gallery may be better known for its works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, the art museum also made an ideal setting for the crime-thriller "Hannibal." The scene with Hannibal Lecter sitting in front of Botticelli's painting "Primavera" is unforgettable. As you walk from one former film location to another, the guide will elaborate on some of the movies shot in Florence. You will see the Hotel degli Orafi that had a prominent role in the Oscar-winning film "Room with a View" and stop in the Baptistery of Saint John next to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - better known as the Duomo - where scenes from Dan Brown's "Inferno" were filmed. Then there is the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the palace that appeared throughout the TV series "Medici: Masters of Florence."

LO MÁS DESTACADO

• See landmarks in Florence that were also film locations in well-known movies.
• Hear about the movies shot in the Uffizi Gallery, the Hotel degli Orafi and the Baptistery.
• Gain an understanding of why Florence is such an ideal location for filming.
• Spend free time dining on your own and exploring further.

CONSEJOS ÚTILES

• Ponte ropa adecuada para el clima.
• Usa zapatos planos y cómodos para caminar.