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Although this Italian port city is scant on sights and delights, Livorno is strategically located for shore excursions to several world-class travel destinations, including Florence.
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Top 5 don't-miss
attractions in Florence
1 - Uffizi Museum
2 - Duomo / Baptistry / Bell Tower
3 - Accademia Gallery
4 - Pitti Palace
5 - Ponte Vecchio
Monday is not
ideal for Florence
Nearly all major Florence museums are closed that day.
Two-destination tours
Some day tours visit two cities. Florence plus Pisa is the most popular combo.
On-your-own
cruise
excursions
In addition to offering tour-included Florence shore excursions, some cruise ships have bare-bone ones. You get roundtrip transportation, nothing else. You're on your own in Florence to do whatever you wish.
Save money on
private-guide tours
Rather than booking a dock-to-dock private-guide tour, buy a roundtrip train ticket to Florence. Meet your guide there. Frequent train service links the two cities.
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