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Easy Steps to a PERFECT DIY Shore Excursion from Livorno Cruise Port

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👁️ 4K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 9:03
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We did this on our last Mediterranean cruise and it was just spectacular and really easy to do on your own.

It was about a 20-minute walk from the train station to the leaning tower. We beautiful walk. Had a really nice time.

As soon as we got off just the most beautiful little town you've ever seen.

I would highly recommend that because some of those hills to get up onto the wall are pretty darn steep and a little electric motor boost would have been very helpful.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use the Trentalia app to book train tickets on the go
✓Book the electric assist pedal car for the city walls in Lucca
✓Arrive at the train station early to avoid rush hour crowds on buses
✓Use City Mapper app for local transit navigation
✓Build in a buffer before all aboard time

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing how long to stay in each location — Book train tickets segment by segment rather than all at once
Getting lost in a foreign country — Use City Mapper and Trentalia apps for navigation and tickets
Missing the ship — Leave plenty of buffer time and catch train back early

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to do a DIY shore excursion from Livorno port
QHow to get from Livorno to Pisa and Lucca independently
QWhat to see and do in Lucca
QHow to navigate Italian train systems
QIs it worth skipping cruise line excursions

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Livorno1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Shuttle to central Livorno (€7)
Lucca4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Bicycle car rental on city walls (€20 for an hour)
Pisa3 Happy Bacon
Top: Independent visit to Leaning Tower
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🚢 Brian shares an amazing way to see the Tuscan town of Lucca and Livorno Italy. This easy to follow Mediterranean cruise excursion will show you how to explore Lucca, and the Livorno cruise port independently. Enjoy your italy travel with these travel tips.Visiting Italy on your Mediterranean cruise and want to explore Pisa and Lucca without booking an expensive cruise excursion? This video is your full DIY guide to a fun, affordable, and independent day trip from the port of Livorno! Learn how to get from your cruise ship to the Livorno train station using the cruise shuttle, public bus, and the Citymapper app, then book your train tickets to Pisa through the Trenitalia app. We show you how to walk to the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, then continue your adventure by train to the charming Tuscan town of Lucca—where you’ll enjoy an unforgettable bike cart ride atop the ancient city walls. Finish your day by returning to Livorno via train and public transit, all with step-by-step tips to make it smooth and stress-free. If you’re cruising Italy and want to tour Pisa and Lucca on your own, this video is a must-watch! 🇮🇹🛳️ #PisaOnYourOwn #LuccaItaly #MediterraneanCruise #ItalyCruise #CruiseTips #IndependentShoreExcursion #LeaningTowerOfPisa #VisitLucca #Trenitalia #Citymapper Mediterranean Cruise Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWBX7k04GfbP39fal9CvEoWlqfL5f62Gb.