Mike was the best. His English is great and he loves the area. we had a great day and will call him again when we return to the area.
Private tour in La Spezia Michele T
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Hi everyone! My name is Michele ( a. k. a. Mike ), I was born in Pisa 35 years ago and was raised (and still live) in a town called Cecina, on the Tuscan Coast. My father is the one who first introduced me to the tourism business, and I immediately thought it was the perfect job for me!! I used to work for a big Italian tour operator, as a tour leader for groups of Italians traveling around the world, until I decided to start something on my own! Thanks to my mother's help I was able to improve my language skills, and I started working as a professional tour guide - driver since 2010. Sometimes clients ask me if I ever get tired of touring around with people in the same areas, but my answer is always the same one : NO!!!! I love my country and never take for granted the fact that I am so lucky to live in this region: my goal is always to provide a personalized experience for the client , and make your day the best one of your vacation! If you are planning to visit Italy , and specifically the area of Tuscany and the Cinque Terre, I am the right one to help you out! I can pick you up from the port where your ship will be docking ( La Spezia, Portofino, Portovenere, Livorno) or from the hotel or villa where you will be staying at to take you on a great tour! The vehicles used to provide the services will be Mercedes or VW with all the modern comforts, wifi and water will always be available for you! Maximum capacity of each vehicle will be 7 or 8 passengers plus the driver. Lots of information on the places you visit will be provided to you, and we will be able to access the historical restricted traffic area of the major cities with the vehicle, allowing you to see much more in shorter amount of time! So don't look any further and feel free to contact me and to book your tour as soon as possible! See you in Italy! - Degree in Economics and Tourism - Dual citizenship ( Italian and US ) - Professional driving license for third party transportation - All the vehicles have the NCC special license which grants access to the restricted areas of historical towns / cities - All the vehicles are insured with license for the transportation of third parties - First aid certification I am a professional driver-guide but I am not a licensed walking guide, therefore I will not be able to guide you inside historical monuments or historical sites
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Your English speaking driver would pick you up in the morning around 8. 00 am to drive you to Pisa, where you will stop at Miracles Square to take a look to one of Italy's landmarks: the Leaning Tower! Afterwards you will be driven to Florence, where you will be driven through the city to see the highlights of the Renaissance Capitol! You will start with Michelangelo Square, then Santa Croce Church, The Duomo, Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and so much more! Your driver will be more than happy to recommend you a nice place where to have lunch and of course, before you leave the city, you will have to stop for a nice gelato!
Mike was the best. His English is great and he loves the area. we had a great day and will call him again when we return to the area.
Michele e stato meraviglioso !! He was prompt and accommodating. Very knowledgeable , personable and entertaining Our trip was so quick, but he was able to take us to the highlights. Made reservations for us at a fantastic Italian restaurant, Boccadama. My next visit, I will definitely book again! I highly recommend.
Our group of six had a wonderful tour with Mike! Six adults all agreeing on things to see is sometimes challenging. Mike and I spoke via text and email and he arranged the perfect schedule. On the day of the day trip to Florence…he delivered a perfect day. We even ended the day at a winery for wine tasting and a late lunch! Perfect absolutely perfect! I highly recommend.
Such an amazing day. Super knowledgeable, friendly. We had such a great time we booked for our next tour during our first one!
This was a wonderful tour! Mike managed to complete the impossible, we were able to see two different locations and have an amazing lunch! Mike was such a great guide, he provided so much background and information to the areas we traveled to. In addition, he had great restaurant recommendations for Rome. He was great with my father-in-law who was mobility challenged and provided options for him on the tour. If you have a chance to do this tour with Mike, you will be so lucky!
Mike was fantastic! Not only was he kind and funny but very knowledgeable and helpful with a scooter in our group. We enjoyed our tour and hope to visit again with Mike.
- 8. 00 am pick up from the cruise terminal in La Spezia - 9. 15 arrival in Pisa - 10. 00 leave for Florence - 11. 15 arrival in Florence - spend time in Florence : must see highlights will be Michelangelo Square, Santa Croce Square, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria - 15. 15 / 15. 30 leave Florence -17. 15 / 17. 30 arrival at La Spezia port
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Transportation will be provided with a comfortable 8 seater (plus the driver) Mercedes or VW van featuring: - air conditioning - wifi
La Spezia, Liguria, Italy
As you get off the ship, please board the free shuttle bus which will be taking you to the passenger cruise terminal . Walk out of the building and I will be there holding a sign with your name on it
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