Virgin Voyages' guide to Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
A picturesque port city, Livorno is the gateway to one of the most magical regions in all of Italy — Tuscany. Spend your time here exploring Pisa and its world famous leaning tower on your way to Tuscany’s renowned capital, Florence.
The Gateway to Tuscany
One of Italy’s oldest and most beloved port cities, Livorno was originally designed and built as a fortress to protect Pisa. Now, it serves as one of the busiest ports along the Mediterranean – in addition to its rich history and easy access to the rolling vineyards of Tuscany, the cobblestone streets of Florence and the world renowned landmarks of Pisa.
Make your way to Florence’s city center to take in the breathtaking il Duomo or over to Galleria dell’Accademia to bear witness to Michaelangelo’s “David.” Peruse any foodie’s idyllic two floors of Mercato Centrale, have a glass of locally-sourced wine from a classic wine window and learn how to make pasta the Florentine way. Get the picture of your Italian dreams with the famous leaning tower of Pisa and certainly save time to explore all hundreds of wineries that proudly call Tuscany home.
Shore Excursions
Live it up in Livorno
Leaning towers, picturesque picnics & Tuscan tastes.
Leaning Tower Pisa Comprehensive Tour
See Pisa like never before by climbing the 294 stairs to the top of the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, the bell tower from which Galileo did his experiment on gravity. You'll also have free time to grab local cuisine, explore the city, and visit Pisa's incredible cathedral (admission included).
Savor Florence: Countryside Lunch & Wine Tasting
Board a coach from the port to Florence, where you'll enjoy two hours of free time to explore the city's charming center. Then, join a guide for a drive to a local historic venue in the heart of Chianti, and enjoy a tour and wine tasting. Walk the garden and take in the panoramic views of the Tuscan hills.
Pasta Cooking Class
On this tour, a Tuscan chef welcomes you to a kitchen in a farmhouse, where you’ll join in the preparation of traditional local dishes (including dessert!) made from ingredients grown in the surrounding gardens. After cooking, you’ll sit down to enjoy all that you’ve cheffed up. Pasta is the focus of this culinary experience, and hopefully, you’ll bring some inspiration home.
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Venice might be closer than you think
Livorno’s Venezia Nuova district resembles the iconic canaled city.
A picturesque port city featuring an impressive canal network, Livorno is the gateway to one of the most magical regions in all of Italy – Tuscany. Spend your time here exploring Pisa and its world famous leaning tower on your way to Tuscany’s renowned capital, Florence. Teeming with iconic architecture, museums and landmarks spend your day here seeing one unbelievable attraction after another, including Piazza del Duomo, Basilica of Santa Croce and countless others, but make sure to leave yourself enough time to enjoy the best local wines and fare throughout the entire Mediterranean.
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