La Spezia
A quaint town with buildings and streets of old Italy, nestled in the heart of Italy's breathtaking Gulf of the Poets and surrounded by vineyards, terraced hills and a picturesque coastline. Excursions to Florence, Pisa and Portofino are also possible.
SuperStar Libra Shore Excursions:
Beach at Pozzale (LSPE-1)
Spend a relaxing time basking and swimming at the island of Palmaria and the little inlet of Pozzale.
Discovering Florence (LSPE-2)
Founded by the Romans, Florence was under the rule of the Medici family and later became the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. She has retained its extraordinary wealth of art and treasures which is a glorious witness of its centuries of civilization. Historical stops included are Santa Croce Square, Piazza della Signoria, from the Old Bridge to the famous Cathedral of S.Maria del Fiore Cupola by Brunelleschi and the Baptistery of S. Giovanni with its ornate bronze doors called “the Gates of Paradise”.
Florence On Your Own (LSPE-3)
Explore Florence on your own! Your journey starts just outside the pedestrian area of the city centre. Discover and shop around for little trinkets and souvenirs.
La Via dell’ Amore (LSPE-4)
Take a walk to the railway station and hop on to a train for a short ride to Riomaggiore. This tiny village is the first one of the famous Cinque Terre i.e. Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso). From here, begin your journey along the Via dell’ Amore which will lead you to the second tiny village – Manarola, a medieval village perched on an outcrop. Relax and spend some time at this village.
Pisa (LSPE-5)
Start your tour from the bus terminal and take a short walk to Miracle Square. From there, you will then proceed to the Campo dei Miracoli, one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Here, you will visit the 13th century Cathedral, Baptistery built between 1153 and 1278 and the famous Leaning Tower. After that, you have an option to stay back to do some shopping or visit the Campo Santo, a fascinating cemetery of covered galleries containing tombs, sculptures, frescoes and domed chapels.
Portofino & S Margherita (LSPE-6)
From Rapallo, enjoy a drive along the Via Aurelia, the Roman “Golden Sun Road” towards S. Margherita, a renowned and elegant resort of the Ligurian Coast. Then, hop into a boat to reach Portofino and admire the wonderful landscape of the Promontory of Mount Portofino. The cruise will also bring you to the gorgeous bay of Portofino. Next, visit the Piazzetta before spending some free time to discover on your own the alleys and small corners or enjoy some time shopping.
Portovenere (LSPE-7)
Discover one of the most beautiful old fishing villages of the Italian Riviera and thereafter cross La Spezia gulf and enjoy the extraordinary landscape of rocky outlines and lush green hills behind the coast. Arrive at Portovenere and visit the Caruggio. Here you will find a breath-taking view of St. Peter’s Square on top of which stands the black and white marble striped church bearing the same name. Take a walk along Calata Doria and then spend some free time strolling along the delightful streets or have a swim in the bay.
Puccini Lake & Pisa (LSPE-8)
Start your journey towards the village of Torre del Lago which overlooks the Lake of Massaciuccoli. Enjoy a boat ride while sipping a glass of local wine and enjoy famous Puccini operas played throughout the ride.
