Combo
Florence & Pisa Combo Shore Excursion
Renaissance Florence and the Leaning Tower — both icons when your call allows.
Florence & Pisa Combo sequences a focused Florence morning with an afternoon at Piazza dei Miracoli — only recommended on extended port calls with expert motorway timing.
Early departure from La Spezia, Florence historic centre 10:00–13:00, motorway to Pisa 13:30–14:30, Piazza dei Miracoli 14:30–16:00, return with traffic buffer.
Rushed compared to a full Florence day — choose this only if you have never seen either and have 10+ usable hours.
On standard 8–9 hour calls, choose Florence Highlights or Pisa & Lucca instead.
Highlights
- Florence Duomo and Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio walk
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Piazza dei Miracoli
What a good tour includes
- Licensed guide
- Coach transport
- Return timed to ship
Getting there from the cruise port
Ships dock at La Spezia cruise terminal, a short walk from La Spezia Centrale train station. Coaches meet passengers at the terminal exit. For Cinque Terre, regional trains depart from the station — allow 10–15 minutes walk from gangway. For Florence and Pisa, coach transfers use the A12 and A11 motorways. Confirm all-aboard and keep a 60–90 minute buffer — summer motorway traffic returning from Florence can delay returns by 20–30 minutes.
Tips for cruise passengers
- Only book on 10+ hour calls
- Eat breakfast early — lunch timing is tight
- See our Florence & Pisa in One Day comparison first
Related excursions
Florence & Pisa Combo Shore Excursion — FAQs
Realistic on a 9-hour call?▼
No — needs 10+ usable hours. Choose one destination on standard calls.
Better than Florence only?▼
Only if you must see the Leaning Tower and have extended hours.