Marina di Carrara (for Florence and Pisa) cruises, Italy

What's great about Marina di Carrara (for Florence and Pisa) cruises?

The dramatic white-marked mountains behind Marina di Carrara have played a key role in sculpting Italy’s historic looks. What looks like snow, is in fact some of the purest marble in the world – used to build Rome’s famous Pantheon and Trajan’s Column. Anchoring here means you’re an hour and 45 minutes’ drive from Florence, which is blessed with world-class art and pretty Renaissance buildings. Pisa, meanwhile, lies just 50 minutes down the coast. If you want to stay put, there's a sweep of golden sand just 10 minutes' stroll from the port, as well as a collection of beach clubs with pools.

• Carrara, 20 minutes’ drive inland, is nicknamed the Marble City. You’ll see it pretty much everywhere you look, including the pavements, sculptures, fountains, and the main cathedral.
• Follow in the footsteps of renowned artists Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo with a visit to Florence. It’s dominated by the iconic Duomo, but you’ll also come across galleries housing all the big names in art.
• Scale the world’s most famous wonky wonder in Pisa. It’s a steep climb up almost 300 steps to the top of the tower, but you’ll get the best view of the cathedral below.