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. Al llegar a Pisa, tu acompañante te llevará hasta la famosa Plaza de los Milagros para que disfrutes de tu tiempo libre tomando fotos de la Torre inclinada. Sigue el viaje hasta Florencia, donde en las primeras horas de la tarde visitarás una ubicación central y tendrás aproximadamente 3 1/2 horas para explorar la ciudad por tu cuenta.

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.

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.

¿Quieres explorar Florencia por tu cuenta? Tenemos el agrado de ofrecer un traslado en autobús hasta Florencia junto con un acompañante de habla inglesa. Bajarás en una ubicación céntrica en Florencia y tendrás aproximadamente cinco horas para explorar la ciudad, hacer compras y disfrutar de un almuerzo a tu gusto. Los puntos de ascenso y descenso del autobús se informan en la oficina de excursiones en tierra a bordo de tu barco.

Make the most of your time in Florence with this one-of-a-kind Attraction Pass that includes the entrance to the most emblematic and historical sites with art treasures at the heart of the Italian Renaissance while you enjoy a curated path designed with the best Florence has to offer. A special shuttle bus will take you to Florence, choose according to the time you have in Florence and adventure with the company of your guide on this amazing trip! Start your journey by taking a Walking Tour around Florence´s highlights to learn more about the city and experience the day-to-day first-hand. Pass through Duomo Square, Cathedral -Baptistery, Dante's quarter, San Michele, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Via Dei Neri, Santa Croce and more.Florence is known worldwide as the city of outstanding art and architecture in the world and with our pass you might browse a glimpse of art visiting Ufizzi, home of the artwork of stunning artists, such as Michelangelo. You can also delight in museums, such as Franco Zeffirelli, Museo de' Medici, Leonardo Da Vinci Museum and Degli Innocent. Choose your favorite attractions, leave no sight unseen and get the most out of your visit to Florence.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Use the Attraction Pass to see Florence’s best attractions at no additional cost.
• Discover Florence with a curate path and enjoy a walking tour of its marvelous plazas and main squares. Pass through Duomo Square, Cathedral -Baptistery, Dante's quarter, San Michele, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Via Dei Neri, Santa Croce and more.
• More than 4 attractions included, such as: Uffizi Gallery, Franco Zeffirelli Museum, The Medici Dynasty Museum, Museo Degli Innocenti, Leonardo Da Vinci Museum.

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.

Florencia, lugar de nacimiento del Renacimiento, ofrece tantos tesoros del arte y la arquitectura que todo su centro histórico es un sitio declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Por suerte, lo mejor de la ciudad se ubica en el área central, que es ideal para un tour a pie. Visitarás la Piazza Michelangelo para tener un panorama de los techos de teja, los campanarios y las cúpulas de la ciudad.

Visita la Galería de la Academia y conoce de cerca el famoso David de Miguel Ángel. La estatua de 17 pies de altura no representa al rey sino al joven pastor que mató a Goliat. Tendrás un horario reservado para entrar y evitar la larga cola. Échale un vistazo al exterior de la Catedral (Duomo) de Santa María del Fiore, su fachada gótica ornamentada y 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 XVI. Admire the exterior of the beautiful Basilica of Santa Croce, burial site for the city's larger than life citizens, including Michelangelo, Rossini, Machiavelli and Galileo. Disfruta de un poco de tiempo libre para almorzar, explorar aún más el lugar o hacer compras.

OVERVIEW

Savor a sumptuous dinner and inspiring wine tasting at Villa Dianella, an elegant Tuscan estate where the famed Medici family hunted during the 16th century. As an introduction to the area, you will first explore the nearby town of San Miniato, which perches atop a ridge high above the Arno Valley. As you will discover during free time, the town is known for its white truffles, including a record-breaking one that weighed well over four pounds. Your meal at Villa Dianella will be prepared with other locally sourced Tuscan ingredients. Although the menu changes to reflect the seasons, it may include a paccheri pasta with pecorino cheese and a wonderfully seasoned chicken dish with roasted vegetables. The tasting in the wine cellar will be just as memorable as the selections will be organic. You might sample a blend made with Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and perhaps an Orpicchio white varietal.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the hilltop town of San Miniato on your own.
• Linger over a traditional Tuscan dinner at Villa Dianella, which dates to the 16th century.
• Sample a selection of Villa Dianella’s organic wines in the centuries-old cellar.
• Settle in for a panoramic drive through the stunningly beautiful Tuscan countryside.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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.