Few other cities in the world are defined by one single landmark as much as Pisa but it is not necessarily a bad thing. While the Leaning Tower and the Field of Miracles draw in the crowd, the city also secretly rewards those who stay a little longer. Located along the charming Arno River, Pisa is also a bustling student town that thrives with a lived-in and contemporary vibe. If you are one who prefers to linger in your travels, take in this lean but neat perspective of a classic Tuscan Town with a customised Pisa tour package from Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours today.
Misaligned beauty
Even amidst Italy’s gargantuan line-up of heavyweight sights, Pisa’s Leaning Tower remains undisputedly one of the country’s most recognisable symbols. Upon arrival at the square that houses four monumental buildings namely the Baptistery, the Duomo, the Camposanto and its prized jewel, the Leaning Tower, visitors whether first-time or otherwise will almost always be astounded. Go trigger happy with the extraordinary tilt of the tower or take up a spot and a few moments to take in all the beauty of the whole square, which someone aptly named the Field of Miracles.
A maritime past
A little known fact about Pisa is that it was actually an ancient maritime republic trading with the early Greeks and Gauls since the 5th century BC. At the height of its trade prowess between 10th to 13th centuries, it was documented that the city rivalled Genoa and even Venice in prosperity. Now, travellers to Pisa can uncover the history and glory of Pisa’s seafaring past at the Ancient Ships of Pisa archaeological site. At least 16 well-preserved ancient ships were excavated, but perhaps even more significantly, cargo and fragile objects were found too including perishable goods such as rigging and fishing equipment, illustrating as real as possible the life in Pisa during Etruscan and Roman times.
Navigating the Arno
The Arno River, running across the city of Pisa and along Tuscany, is a beautiful and charismatic river that changes shades and hues at different times of the day, and going on a cruise aboard a ferry boat will surely offers a different perspective of Pisa. Glide past endless Renaissance palaces proudly shining their sparkling reflections onto the water and glide out of the city into a charming green oasis that is the natural park of San Rossore, where pinewoods and an enormous variety of wildlife such as wild boar and deer roam freely in nature.
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Highlights
Every itinerary can be fully customised according to needs, special interests, personal preferences and defining style of just about anyone who wants to travel privately and exclusively.
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Milan. Upon arrival, meet your driver and enjoy a private airport transfer to your hotel. After you check in, meet your private local guide at the hotel lobby and proceed for your visit of the world-famous Duomo, a vast Gothic cathedral with some 135 spires and 3,200 statues all crammed onto the roof and facade of the building.
Milan Duomo
This morning, enjoy a combination of cultural highlights and trendy shopping on this half-day tour of Milan that includes skip-the-line admission to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. You will also get to see Teatro alla Scala, Santa Maria delle Grazie and Castello Sforzesco. And of course, there is time for shopping – a must-do in fashionable Milan.
Castello Sforzesco
After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Santa Maria Novella station for your train ride to Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region of Italy. Join a half-day private walking tour which includes skip-the-line admission to the prestigious Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery. Thereafter, spend some time to stroll around the town’s historic centre. Spend your night in Florence.
Uffizi Gallery
This morning, enjoy a day tour to Pisa. Admire Leaning Tower of Pisa from all angles and visit other monuments in the square. Along the perimeter of the square, there is also the sights such as Cathedral Works Museum and Sinopie Museum.
Leaning Tower
After breakfast, take the high-speed train ride to Rome. Upon arrival at the train station, enjoy a private transfer to the city centre and commence your sightseeing tour of Rome. Admire Colosseum and Forum. Next, visit Vatican City to marvel at world-renowned art by Renaissance masters, visit Sistine Chapel and enter St Peter’s Basilica directly from the museums. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore Rome.
Colosseum
Enjoy a private airport transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.