The Galata Maritime Museum, with more than 10,000 meters of exhibition space, is now the largest maritime museum in the Mediterranean.

The Galata is named after a base established by the Genovese at the port of Istanbul. It was the heart of the Republic's arsenal. Weapons were forged and stored here, but it was most important for the construction of galleys, the ships which Genoa sent to defend its power at sea.

The exhibition, arranged on four floors, logically starts with the large Galea. Spectacular reconstruction of ships and historic scenes, multimedia stations and spectacular audio-visual effects complete the wealth of nautical instruments, atlases, nautical maps, arms and antique pictures on show.

Visiting the Bigo is an unusual guided tour from the sky on a spectacular panoramic-rotating lift. Designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, it offers a fascinating view over the old town area and the old busy port. The lift reaches over the 40 meters for a spectacular, amusing experience, with a selected music background and visuals explaining the city structure, famous locations and landmarks.

This morning you will depart Pisa for Lari, a small and ancient middle-aged village to visit some craftsman workshops. You will see how spaghetti was invented and discover the secrets of its production. You will also taste local cakes with cherries from the area exported all over the world.

Next will be a visit to the charming and mysterious Vicari castle, the first written record of a castle in Lari dates from 962.

Transfer to a nearby wine cellar to have a lunch based on typical food products of the region (bruschetta, wine, extra virgin olive oil, salami).

After lunch, continue to Volterra where you will have free time to visit the city which was founded by the Etruscans and is positioned in a commanding spot on a rugged hill overlooking the valley.

In this village you can visit, with your guide, the Piazza dei Priori, market place since the 9th century, the Romanesque building of the Cathedral and the "Guarnacci Etruscan Museum" before returning back to Pisa.

This three hour walking tour of Rome will cover the Colosseum, the Capitoline Hill, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. It includes an overview of the entire Forum area, including the Imperial Forums.

The night tour allows you to experience the romance of Rome as the sun is setting, and it is a wonderful way to witness its beauty under lights. The guides are both skilled and knowledgeable and this experience is guaranteed to put you in the right mood for your evening festivities.

Please Note:

• The tour does not enter the Colosseum (as there is a EUR10.00 charge), but circles around it, inspecting every aspect of the building's complicated history.
• This itinerary is very similar to the Ancient Rome Walking Tour (Product Code: 3058ANCIENT)