Pisa
Pisa & Lucca Highlights Shore Excursion
Leaning Tower and medieval Lucca — iconic Tuscany without the Florence time commitment.
Pisa & Lucca Highlights combines the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli with medieval Lucca's walls and piazzas — compact, scenic and excellent value from La Spezia.
Morning at Piazza dei Miracoli: Leaning Tower photos, cathedral and baptistery exterior. Transfer to Lucca for walled-city stroll and lunch.
Shorter transfer times than Florence make this ideal for 7–8 hour port calls. Typical return to terminal 16:00–17:00 for 18:00 all-aboard.
Best value excursion for passengers who want iconic Tuscany without motorway time to Florence.
Highlights
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Piazza dei Miracoli UNESCO site
- Lucca medieval walls
- Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
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
- Book tower climb separately if desired — timed entry required
- Lucca suits gelato and café stops
- Excellent for families with children
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Pisa Half-Day Shore Excursion
The Leaning Tower and nothing rushed — Tuscany's most iconic photo on a half-day.
Florence & Pisa Combo Shore Excursion
Renaissance Florence and the Leaning Tower — both icons when your call allows.
Cinque Terre Family Shore Excursion
Harbour colours, gelato and coastal train — Cinque Terre paced for families.
Pisa & Lucca Highlights Shore Excursion — FAQs
Tower climb included?▼
Exterior tour standard — tower climb is optional add-on with pre-booked timed entry.
Shorter than Florence?▼
Yes — 60–75 min transfer vs 90–120 min to Florence.