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. Se incluye el almuerzo en un restaurante local y, luego de comer, tendrás tiempo libre para recorrer por tu cuenta o hacer compras, antes de que el tour continúe hacia la histórica ciudad de Pisa. Aquí harás una breve parada para sacar fotos en la Plaza de los Milagros y ver la famosa Torre Inclinada desde afuera. Fue construida en el siglo 12 y comenzó a inclinarse poco tiempo después, pero ahora se ha estabilizado.

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.

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 expert guide 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 expert guide 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.

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.

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 class 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 class. 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 class 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 secret passages that few visitors ever see. Built in the 14th century for the influential Medici family, the palazzo features hidden corridors designed for clandestine movements and confidential conversations. Here is where your walking expedition begins. Viewing these areas will offer a glimpse into the political intrigue of the time. The passages also hold 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 secret passages in 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.

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.