Top Piedmont & Liguria Bus Tours - page 2

When your cruise ship docks in Livorno, visit two of Tuscany’s most famous cities with this combo shore excursion to Florence and Pisa. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, heading first to Florence for a guided walking tour of the remarkably preserved medieval center and a visit to the famous Accademia Gallery with skip-the-line admission to ogle Michelangelo's ‘David’ and other Renaissance masterpieces. In Pisa, see the Leaning Tower and enjoy several hours of free time to explore the other magnificent monuments of Piazza dei Miracoli.

Combine culture and cuisine in a single day with this private shore excursion that includes stops in Pisa plus visits to a Tuscan pasta producer and winery. Save time with port pickup and set off for Pisa, where you’ll have free time to admire the Leaning Tower. Then visit a historic pasta producer to learn about traditional production before ending at a Tuscan winery for a tasting and light lunch.

Located moments from the French border, Italy’s Val Nervia region offers river scenery, top-notch wines, ancient villages, and other scenic highlights—and this half-day, small-group tour provides the perfect introduction. In the morning, set off from Sanremo by comfortable minivan, and drive along the Mediterranean coast. Discover the medieval village of Dolceacqua, see the Castello dei Doria, admire “Monet’s Bridge,” and finish by sampling two local wines.

Make the most of your time at shore and discover three beautiful towns along the Italian Riviera on this excursion. Visit the famous fishing village of Portofino, where you can admire the pastel-colored houses, before heading to Santa Margherita for lunch and a guided tour. Then head through the La Ruta pass to Camogli, where you enjoy a guided tour of the town.

Explore the five villages of Cinque Terre in just one day when you take this shore excursion from Livorno. With a private guide, drive from the port to the national park and enjoy a guided tour of the villages of Manarola, Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Corniglia. You also get free time to explore on your own, purchase a delicious lunch, or go souvenir shopping.

Make the most of your time on land and see three postcard-perfect villages on the Ligurian Riviera in a single day with this private tour from the Genoa cruise port (or your hotel). Visit chic Portofino, one of the most famous resort towns along the coast, and learn about its history and main sights from your guide. Then continue on to take in the colorful old towns of Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo.

Do you want a unique location for a day of relaxation and the beauty of the landscapes? When we talk about the Cinque Terre and an excursion outside the usual itineraries we think of a car rental with driver and the company of whoever you prefer. Here's how to spend a few hours away from the world and the daily grind. The Cinque Terre are an all-Italian natural beauty, nestled between Punta di Cavo Montenero and Punta Mesco, an area rich in bays and peninsulas. A fairytale atmosphere and ancient terraces are the typical characteristics of these areas. The Cinque Terre, as the name of this wonderful land also suggests - comes from the five villages that delimit the beauty of the place: Monterosso, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore and, again, Vernazza. With Cinque Terre Light, the destination will be limited to the elegant setting of Riomaggiore and Manarola, without forgetting the fascinating Portovenere. Private minivan with air conditioning

Avoid the touristy eats on vacation, and discover the beloved cuisine and wine of Le Langhe in the Piedmont region with a local guide. On this small-group tour that's limited to just eight people, you'll visit two wineries for tours and tastings, and enjoy lunch in a picturesque hamlet where traditional Piedmont dishes take center stage.

Pisa and Lucca are two of the most captivating cities in western Tuscany, but the logistics of visiting both in one day can be complicated. With this shore excursion, save hours with port pick up and all-day transportation from La Spezia via minivan, giving you time to explore the highlights of both cities. Afterwards, stop in a winery to tour the cellar and vineyards and taste a variety of wines and extra-virgin olive oil.

See the best of Florence and Pisa on this full-day private shore excursion from La Spezia Port. This is a chance to explore two of Italy’s most famous cities and see landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Ponte Vecchio, the Florence Cathedral, and Michelangelo’s famous statue of David. Learn about the history, art, and culture of these two great cities as you explore by car and on foot.

With this excursion you will have the chance to admire two of the most beautiful Tuscan cities in comfort, visiting all the places of interest in a few hours without feeling overwhelmed.

Enjoy a day trip on the Ligurian Coastline, visiting the unique village of Portofino and the charming centre of Santa Margherita Ligure. Whether you arrive by ship or you are staying at hotel, a local driver will pick you up, and in his company, you will take the route to the beautiful Portofino, one of the most exclusive places in Italy. Explore the little harbor and La Piazzetta (the main square) with its picturesque colored houses. Take the up-hill road to reach the San George’s church or the Castle Brown, which are the best view point to see the wonderful steep cliff that draws the coast. Stop for lunch and relax before driving to Santa Margherita Ligure: walk along the ancient fisherman’s port, you can still see the old fisherman’s houses, which co-exist with the luxury modern hotels. After some leisure time to spend through the streets of “Santa”, as locals use to call it, your driver will take you back to Genoa port or hotel.

Savor the famous wines of Piedmont with this 4-hour guided wine tour of Barolo. Take in gorgeous views on a drive through the Langhe region, and visit a family-run wine estate to sample at least three of their wines. Enjoy some free time at the end of the day for souvenir shopping.

Easily reach Florence from the port of La Spezia and explore the city on board the City Sightseeing Florence buses with the Hop-on Hop-off service! Optimize the time your ship will be in the port of La Spezia and visit Florence comfortably by bus, on board our multilingual tour leader will be able to give you lots of information about the city, and once you arrive in Florence you can visit the most iconic places of the city on board the Hop-on Hop-off bus. Explore the city, cradle of the Italian Renaissance, independently, discover the beauty of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with the astonishing Brunelleschi's Dome. Retrace the streets where the famous Medici family walked and admire the iconic symbols of Italian art in the world such as Michelangelo's David. On board the bus you can comfortably reach the most panoramic point of the city, Piazzale Michelangelo, from which you can admire Florence in all its beauty. Returning to the ship on time by bus is always guaranteed.

Check out the treasures of Florence and Pisa when your cruise ship docks in La Spezia. The day-long private shore excursion is perfect if you want to see the Tuscan cities with a guarantee that you’ll be back at your cruise ship in time. The day trip includes a photo stop by the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa and a walking tour of Florence to learn the history behind its Renaissance sights.

Join this exclusive Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Winemaker who will share his passion and knowledge about the wines of the Piedmont region of Italy. Visit three renowned wineries within the wine region of Alba, including the cellar owned by the winemaker and his family. Travel in style on a elegant van with a small group of only eight travelers (private tours available on request). We can arrange the pick-up from your hotel (around Alba). Our Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Winemaker calls in at one of the villages of the Langhe hills, for some free time and lunch on your own.

This is a wine tour to discover the real Monferrato: one of the most evocative areas of Piedmont, rich in history and great wines. The first stop will be a small organic cellar in the area where you will have the opportunity to meet the producer who will guide you in the discovery of his cellar, its wines and its history. After the first visit, I will take you to a restaurant in the area that I have selected where you can discover typical dishes of the renowned Piedmontese gastronomy. After a relaxing lunch break we will leave for another family winery where you will taste other important native wines such as Barbera, Moscato, Freisa, Grignolino. Throughout the journey we will be able to travel along panoramic roads and I will show you some of the most beautiful and fascinating corners of Monferrato. Furthermore, there will be time to introduce you to the main productions of the region, I will tell you about the main denominations and the various native and historical vines grown here.

With this private tour, you can learn about the highlights of Turin and the beautiful Piedmont area without having to do any research before your trip. Instead, let a private guide take you on a customizable tour to stops such as the Castello di Rivoli Museum of Contemporary Art, and the fortified abbey of the Sacra di San Michele.

Unique of its kind, this tour will introduce you to the latest transformation of the port of Genoa (Renzo Piano) and its millenary history from the Crusades to today. We will walk together along the ancient piers and among the nineteenth-century structures transformed in 1992 by the architect Renzo Piano to welcome tourists from international cruise traffic and new visitors. From the Maritime Station to the Aquarium, to the arcades of Sottoripa and to Palazzo San Giorgio, the ancient seat of the Municipality of Genoa and the first bank in the world!

Make the most of your time in port with a hassle-free tour of Pisa and Florence. Visit the Cathedral and the Campanile of Giotto, and the Piazza della Signoria and then choose between a visit to Uffizi Museum or Accademia Museum to learn about Italian art and architecture. Next get panoramic views of Florence and customize your visit to the capital of Tuscany. This tour helps visitors make the most of a time-constrained stop.

Why spend your precious time waiting in long shuttle or taxi lines. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from Genoa Cruise Port by private vehicle and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed. Destination options:   • Genoa City centre • Savona City centre • Portofino City centre

Our tour offers the possibility of visiting the city independently, without giving up the presence of a tour leader. We will satisfy your needs through clear information in multiple languages, useful advice to make your experience unforgettable, and help if needed. As soon as you get off the shuttle you will find us on the left inside the cruise terminal. Only authorized agency

Visit the hidden places of the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meet your driver at your hotel in Genoa or at Porto Crociere and, with a luxury Mercedes vehicle, reach the Cinque Terre area. The local driver will take you to Monterosso where you will meet a guide that will be with you all day long. With the local guide you will be able to visit three of the five countries by train. You will have time to eat independently and if the sea will allow you to enjoy a ferry ride. At the end your guide will accompany you to the driver. You will arrive at your hotel in Genoa or at the Cruise Port in the late afternoon.