Tuscany Cruise Planning Guides
Your gateway to Tuscany and Cinque Terre — Florence, coastal villages, Pisa, Portovenere and practical advice for every type of cruise passenger arriving into La Spezia.
Places & experiences
Authority guides to Tuscany's highlights with transfer times and return-to-ship advice.
Portovenere from La Spezia
Colourful harbour at the tip of the Gulf of La Spezia — quieter than Cinque Terre, every bit as beautiful.
20 minutes by seasonal ferry; 30 minutes by coach
Lucca from La Spezia
Medieval walls, tree-lined ramparts and quiet piazzas — Tuscany's most charming small city.
60–75 minutes by coach
Passenger guides
Editorial advice for first-timers, families, food lovers and independent explorers.
Florence from La Spezia Cruise Port
Duomo, Signoria and Ponte Vecchio — the Renaissance capital from your ship.
Cinque Terre from La Spezia Cruise Port
Manarola, Vernazza and the coastal train — five villages from the closest cruise port.
Pisa from La Spezia Cruise Port
Leaning Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli — Tuscany's most iconic photo on a half-day.
Independent Tuscany Guide from La Spezia
Regional trains to Cinque Terre — when DIY beats the coach convoy.
Tuscan Food & Wine Guide for Cruise Passengers
Chianti, trattoria pranzo and Ligurian seafood — taste Tuscany on a port day.