On Pisa's “Campo dei Miracoli” you will find not only the world’s most famous bell tower but also the cathedral, baptistery and cemetery, which are all remarkable monuments.

But there's so much more to Pisa than the Leaning Tower! Discover the charming piazzas, historic buildings, and points of interest such as Keith Haring's mural on the side of the church of Sant'Antonio. Stop in Borgo Stretto for a coffee and pastry at Pasticceria Salza, do some shopping, browse the farmer's market or take a stroll through the expansive botanical gardens, one of the oldest in Italy. We'll even show you the other leaning tower of Pisa!

Remember to bring your camera and imagination for those creative shots of your group "holding up" the Leaning Tower.

• The Tower climb is OPTIONAL for an additional fee and must be pre-booked. Children under 8 not permitted to climb.
• If you'd like to enter the baptistery (acoustics demonstration on the hour and half hour) or campo santo, tickets should be booked in advance. We'd be pleased to do this for you if you wish.
• The Pisa cathedral does not open til 10am. If you'd like to go inside you should let us know in advance so we can set the schedule correctly.

Lucca
If you have young children, Lucca is a great kid-friendly place. You can stroll the ancient wall and let your kids run off some steam, or rent bikes (for reasonable cost) and cruise around together. There are lots of big shade trees so it is quite pleasant even in the heat of summer. Climbing Guinigi Tower is a great way to get some exercise and there is no minimum age requirement (as compared to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where kids have to be at least 8 to climb).

If you think the top of the wall is cool, wait til you see underneath it! The cavernous, brick-vaulted interior of the wall (yes, the wall is so massive that there are warehouse-sized spaces inside it) is not only a beautiful and peaceful space but also home to crazy works of art in paper. Every two years Lucca is home to the world's biggest festival of paper art, the Lucca Biennale.

Lucca also features beautiful shops (major fashion brands as well as boutiques brimming with artisan creations), really good gelato and excellent cuisine.

Our agenda in Lucca includes:

• a panoramic drive around the ancient walls
• the Romanesque church of San Frediano (monumental golden mosaic on the facade)
• Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, site of the former Roman amphitheater
• church of San Michele in Foro (intricately carved facade dating back to the 13th Century)
• Piazza Napoleone
• the cathedral of San Martino, featuring Jacopo della Quercia's sculpture of Ilaria del Carretto, deemed the most beautiful funerary monument in Italy and a work of art to compare with Michelangelo’s David, and the Volto Santo, a wooden crucifix dating back to the 8th century, the subject of much lore.

PISA OTHER COSTS


• Leaning Tower of Pisa (open daily), 35 Euro per person

Children under the age of 8 are not permitted to climb the Leaning Tower. The price of pre-booked tickets is subject to change (due to increases implemented by the issuing organization and not having to do with us).

WINERY OPTIONS IN MONTECARLO DI LUCCA

• Fattoria Carmignani
- Tour and guided "Classica" tasting of 4 wines with a snack of local products (lasts about 45 min):
25 Euro per person
- Tour and guided "Sensoriale" tasting of 6-8 wines with an abundant sampling of local products (lasts 60-90 minutes):

Adults and youths 17+, 40 Euro pp
Youths 13-16 years of age, 30 Euro pp
Children 5-12 years of age, 25 Euro pp
- Tour, guided tasting and complete Tuscan lunch (lasts about 2 hours):

Adults and youths 17+, 55 Euro pp
Youths 13-16 years of age, 45 Euro pp
Children 5-12 years of age, 40 Euro pp

CHURCH DRESS CODE
Proper attire is required to enter churches (bare shoulders must be covered and shorts/skirts must come down to your knees).