Departure from the pier by coach with the local guide and drive along the famous Via Gramsci in order to reach the centre of the town and to admire the main monuments of this ancient Sea Republic. From the coach you will see the famous Aquarium of Genoa, built in 1992 in front of Palazzo S. Giorgio, once the seat of the Captain of People and the first bank in Italy .
You will reach Columbus ' House and here you will leave the coach for a stroll in the historical centre to visit St. Lawrence Cathedral, the atrium of Ducal Palace and St. Jesus Church where you will have the possibility to admire two paintings by Rubens. You will admire the beauty of Piazza de Ferrari, the heart of the town dominated by a wonderful bronze fountain and overlooked by the Carlo Felice Theatre.

Afterwards you will proceed by coach up to the hill of Carignano to have a complete view over the centre and then back down to Piazza della Vittoria with the Arch to the death during the first World War.

Departure with the local guide by coach from Genoa and through the highway (about 40 minutes drive), you will reach Rapallo . Here you will begin a brief drive through the Via Aurelia, the Roman "Golden Sun Road" towards S. Margherita , a renowned and elegant resort of the Ligurian Coast . Then you will board the boat to reach Portofino .

The brief cruise (about 10 minutes) will give you the chance to admire the wonderful landscape of the Promontory of Mount Portofino : the green and rich vegetation, the wild rocks, the little inlets and the lonely beaches, often reachable only from the sea.

Enter in the gorgeous bay of Portofino : once a quiet fishermen village, with its typical coloured houses overlooking the square and the tiny port, it has become in the last years a must for the international and most exclusive tourism.

After visiting the Church of St. George, where the relics of the Saint are preserved, and admired the ancient fortress of Brown Castle, you will be given some free time to discover on your own the alleys and hidden small corners or to do shopping in the elegant boutiques.

Depart from the pier of Genoa by coach accompanied by a local escort and after approximately a 3 hours drive, you will reach Florence.

The city of Florence was founded by the Romans. The city fell in the 15 th century to the rule of the Medici family who later became the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. During this period the city achieved new heights of glory in art, culture, politic and economic power. Your tour begins with a drive to Piazzale Michelangelo, an esplanade overlooking the city.

Upon returning to the city center, you will leave the coach along the river Arno and you will meet the local guide. Your walking tour begins with the visit of the magnificent complex of the Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori (outside) with its impressive dome, the Baptistery (outisde), and the Giotto bell tower (outside). Continue with a walk down various streets to the Piazza della Signoria, to see the Gothic Old Palace with its ornate courtyard and artistic treasures. The Loggia dei Lanzi is an open-air museum displaying masterpieces of sculptures! You will also see the Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge in Florence to survive the 2nd World War, and Santa Croce Square. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. After lunch you can spend time independently before meeting at the appointed hour for the return drive to Livorno.

Depart Genoa and drive southwards, enjoying the gorgeous Tuscan countryside en route. The trip lasts about 2 hours. Upon arrival you will be dropped off at the bus terminal and will walk to the Miracle Square to meet your Pisa guide who will lead you on a walking tour of the Campo dei Miracoli, one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Here you will visit the 13th Century Cathedral with its Tuscan-Romanesque facade and its interior, believed to be Muslim-inspired. You will also view the round marble Baptistery, built between 1153 and 1278, and the Leaning Tower where Galileo conducted his gravity experiments. After your visit enjoy some free time for shopping or visit the Campo Santo, a fascinating cemetery of covered galleries containing tombs, sculptures, frescoes, and domed chapels. Meet your escort, walk to the parking place and return to the ship in Livorno.