Joyroyle Posted August 7, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2017 is it easy to get to Florence from Livorno without going on a trip from the ship. It's £40 ea to go from the ship just wondered if it could be done cheaper on our own. Next week we dock at marina di Carrara so doing Pisa one week and Florence the next so does anyone know which port is better for getting to Pisa and Florence. Any help would be much appreciated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dronnygirl Posted August 7, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2017 It's very easy to get from Livorno to Florence by train but it's quite a distance so you would need to set off very early. You will need to take the bus to the station as it's quite a way. We also visited Lucca from Livorno and that's a lovely walled city - the train stops right outside the city walls and we broke the train journey on the way back and called off at Pisa (same line) for a while. We had a great day out and there were several people from our ship on the train but you do need to be confident in DIY travelling and allow plenty of time to get back. Good luck:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted August 7, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 7, 2017 is it easy to get to Florence from Livorno without going on a trip from the ship. It's £40 ea to go from the ship just wondered if it could be done cheaper on our own. Next week we dock at marina di Carrara so doing Pisa one week and Florence the next so does anyone know which port is better for getting to Pisa and Florence.Any help would be much appreciated :) You may find this of interest. http://www.livornonow.com/direct_bus_service_from_livorno_to_pisa_and_florence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyroyle Posted August 7, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Thanks a lot will check out the train, not sure if I'm as confident as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted August 7, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 7, 2017 not sure if I'm as confident as you. That is why I suggested the tour bus - shuttle bus from the ship takes you straight to the tourist office where the bus leaves from so need to worry about validating tickets etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyroyle Posted August 7, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Thanks will check it out:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted August 8, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2017 If the reported heatwave across Europe continues then Florence will be an endurance test. Went there from a cruise in high summer a few years back - were we ever glad to get back to the ship !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyroyle Posted August 8, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Checking it out for my daughter who will be there tomorrow. But she's been to Rome today and it was a cool 36deg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted August 8, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Cool!!! I love high temperatures when on the coast no problem but in a city where there is no breeze, high humidity and no shade when visiting sites of interest - too hot for me We're on this trip mid Sept and hope the temperatures have dropped to mid /high 20s by then and in Rome and Pompeii as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyroyle Posted August 8, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted August 8, 2017 :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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