Excursion to Pisa Half Day Tour and Leaning Tower

Day 1 Florence-Pisa-Florence(169 km)

This is a splendid excursion through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic city of Pisa. After guests have been picked up in Florence, we will take a panoramic drive by bus through Tuscany and along the banks of the Arno until we reach the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, where we will see the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, and other important monuments. Next, we will visit inside the Pisa Cathedral followed by Knights' Square where we will admire the historic Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa. Then we will be able to climb the iconic Leaning Tower, a truly unforgettable experience. Afterwards, we will return to Florence, where the tour will come to an end. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.

Pisa, ITALY This Tuscan town on the Tyrrhenian Sea in northern Italy is most famous for its Leaning Tower. However, there are many more works of art and architecture to see, and time spent in Pisa will not be easily forgotten!

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  Leaning Tower of Pisa The world-famous tower built during the Middle Ages is a testament to both human ingenuity and fallibility. The tower tilted because the soil on one side was softer than on the other, and it could not support the tower's weight.
  Duration: 7-11 Hours
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  Piazza dei Miracoli Also called the Piazza del Duomo, this huge, walled-off area contains some of the most famous architectural feats in the world: the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Camposanto Monumentale.
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  Pisa Baptistry The largest building of its kind in Italy, the Pisa Baptistry was begun in the Romanesque style and completed in the Gothic. Despite lacking excessive and ornate decoration, the interior of the baptistry is breathtaking, perhaps due to its simplicity.
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  Pisa Cathedral The centerpiece of Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli, it is adjacent to the city's famous Leaning Tower, the Pisa Cathedral was erected in the Romanesque style. The interior possesses one of the finest collections of religious art in the world.
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  Knights' Square Once the medieval political center of Pisa, Knights' Square, now features many of the buildings of the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, one of the local universities. The statue in the square's center is of Cosimi I de' Medici.
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  Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa The Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa is regarded as one of the finest higher learning institutes in the world. A very small public university, it nonetheless boasts the largest open-shelf in the country, comprising over 800,000 volumes across three buildings.

• Location: Florence, FI
• Address: Terminal Piazza Stazione, Florence, FI 50123 (Corner with Piazza dell'Unità - Florence)
• Departure: 1:15pm
• Return: 7:15pm

Inclusions

• Earphones for the guided visit in Pisa
• Transportation
• Tour guide
• Entrance fees

Exclusions

• Meals
• Gratuities

• In the event of long lines where guests are unable to visit the interior of the Cathedral, you will be offered a guided visit of Piazza dei Cavalieri.
• For small groups, up to 8 pax, the Tour escort could be replaced by an English speaking driver-guide, while maintaining unchanged the entire program of the excursion.
• During periods of increased inflow of visitors, despite our reservations, the admission to the Tower may be subject to delays, mainly due to security reasons for which the access to the Tower is regulated according to the number of people inside it. Based on the above reasons any possible delay cannot be attributable to Caf Tour & Travel responsibility.
• The Leaning Tower's Rules and Regulations: The visit lasts about 30 minutes - no extension is allowed. Children under the age of 8 will not be admitted under any circumstances. Children between 8 and 12 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult and held by the hand at all times. Teenagers between 12 and 18 years of age are allowed on the Tower only if accompanied by a responsible adult. Visiting the Tower requires a considerable amount of fisical effort. Please consider that the spiral staircase has about as many as 300 steps. It is strongly recommended that people with heart disorders or individuals suffering from impaired health conditions do not visit the Tower.

Confirmation

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Redemption

• Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print and bring e-ticket(s) on your trip, as they serve as proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

• Please read the Standard Cancellation and Refund Policy prior to booking your ticket.
• Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
• While we will make every effort to maintain a regular operation, we reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and issue a full refund to affected customers under special circumstances.
• We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.