Lucca & Pisa
Lucca & Pisa
Geographically close but worlds apart, the two major Tuscan cities have been rivals for centuries and, somehow, still are nowadays even though in a completely peaceful way. Pisa: the almighty marine power that ruled over the Mediterranean Sea for centuries and built spectacular monuments to celebrate its power. And Lucca: the charming and proud city that was never conquered by Florence and where Elisa Bonaparte, Napoleon’s sister, lived her short princess dream among these huge walls. Let’s discover together where your heart stays...
HIGHLIGHTS
- Admire the famous Leaning Tower and Pisa’s greatest monumental area
- Enjoy the view over the “Pisano” Mountain and see the Medici’s aqueduct on the way to Lucca
- Relax over a glass of wine at lunch and get the charming vibe of Lucca’s streets
- Walk along the top of the Lucca city walls and enjoy the view over the city
Full Description of the tour
The day starts with a drive through Tuscany, East to West, where we will pull right up Pisa’s “Piazza dei Miracoli” the location of the Cathedral (Duomo), Baptistery and famous leaning bell tower.
Here you will have time to walk around this unique monumental area, take pictures, climb the leaning tower and/or visiting the inside of other buildings such as the Baptistry, the Monumental Cemetery or the Cathedral. Let me know if you want to climb the Leaning tower and I will help you in securing your tickets.*
After the brief visit to Pisa, we will then drive to Lucca, where you will have lunch in a local restaurant and then have more free time for exploring one of the most historically important and rich cities of Tuscany. Completely surrounded by massive and thick city walls, Lucca is the birthplace of the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini and it offers a wide variety of nice churches and monuments to visit. One of the most famous sights is the Guinigi tower, a medieval tower which can be immediately recognized by the presence of three oak trees at its very top. In Lucca, if you are interested, you could also visit the town center by renting a bike and cycling all around the city and on top of the city walls.
* Please note that while the Cathedral and the Baptistry are easily accessible even for last-minute visits, climbing the Leaning Tower requires a reservation with a specific time slot. Last minute requests may result in tickets unavailability.
The day starts with a drive through Tuscany, East to West, where we will pull right up Pisa’s “Piazza dei Miracoli” the location of the Cathedral (Duomo), Baptistery and famous leaning bell tower.
Here you will have time to walk around this unique monumental area, take pictures and, if you are interested, climb the leaning tower and/or visiting the inside of other buildings such as the Baptistry, the Monumental Cemetery or the Cathedral.*
After the brief visit to Pisa, we will then drive to Lucca, where you will have lunch in a local restaurant and then have more free time for exploring one of the most historically important and rich cities of Tuscany. Completely surrounded by massive and thick city walls, Lucca is the birthplace of the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini and it offers a wide variety of nice churches and monuments to visit. One of the most famous sights is the Guinigi tower, a medieval tower which can be immediately recognized by the presence of three oak trees at its very top. In Lucca, if you are interested, you could also visit the town center by renting a bike and cycling all around the city and on top of the city walls.
*Please note that while the Cathedral and the Baptistry are easily accessible even for last-minute visits, climbing the Leaning Tower requires a reservation to book a specific time slot. If you buy a ticket for climbing the Leaning Tower or visiting the Baptistry, free access to the Cathedral is guaranteed, no matter the season.
INCLUDES
- Private transportation in a comfortable 9-seater van
- Departure from and return to your accommodation
- Fluent English-speaking, Professional Driving Guide
- Fuel charges, toll charges (where appropriate), parking, unlimited access to the historic centers and AC on board
- Length of the tour: approximately 8 hours
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Lunch
- Private costs
- Entrance tickets to attractions or museums