On Italy's west coast, you'll find the lively seaport of Livorno. In the midst of a cultural resurgence, Livorno is the jumping-off point for passengers to reach Pisa and Florence, both nestled in the nearby Tuscan countryside. You'll have to choose between a daytrip to Pisa or Florence. If this is your first visit to Italy, Florence should be your number one choice. Just over an hour's drive from Livorno, Florence is compact enough that visitors can see many of the city's highlights in one whirlwind day. Though a mad rush through the city may leave you exhausted, save some energy to shop for leather goods and jewelry along Florence's Ponte Vecchio.