Pisa and Lucca Tour
Duration: 8 Hours - Inc. Driving Time
Suggested Pick Up Times:
9:00am - 9:30am
Included
English-speaking driver
Mercedes or similar luxury vehicle
Pick up directly from your accommodation
Free time in Pisa and Lucca
Free Wi-Fi in vehicle
Complimentary water
NOT Included
Local guide in towns (can be added on request)
Museum entrances
Lunch
Gratuity
8 Hours
Pisa and Lucca Tour
Pisa, one of the most famous cities of art in Italy, was once a powerful maritime republic. Like Lucca, it boasts several impressive Gothic buildings and priceless works of art.
Your English-speaking driver will pick you up at your hotel and, after about a one-hour drive, you will arrive in the heart of Pisa at the stunning Piazza dei Miracoli, one of the most famous squares in the world.
It is home to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, begun in 1173 and taking almost 200 years to complete. Its famous tilt is caused by the alluvial soil beneath the structure, which is not compact enough to support the weight of the building.
Of course, there is much more to Pisa than the Leaning Tower. Looking around the Campo dei Miracoli (“Field of Miracles”), you will see classic examples of Romanesque architecture and the distinctive Pisan architectural style.
A short drive from Pisa lies Lucca, one of the most charming towns in Tuscany, known for its well-preserved defensive walls that completely surround the city.
Here you can enjoy lunch at a local restaurant where you will be able to try some traditional Tuscan specialities.
Lucca is also the birthplace of the famous composer Giacomo Puccini, and his house is now a museum containing many memorabilia from the life of the great musician.
After lunch you may wish to rent bicycles and take a ride along the city walls, which date back to the 1500s. The walls are completely pedestrian-friendly and free of traffic, making them a safe and enjoyable way to admire the surrounding hills and take some memorable photos.
You will also have free time to explore the charming historic centre of Lucca at your own pace.
Afterwards you will meet your driver again for the return journey to Florence.