Tuscan Countryside vs. Pisa...

Who needs to see a leaning tower? I surely don't. It doesn't look that interesting in a picture, why would up close be any different? If everything you're finding about Pisa talks of cheap stalls and pushy salespeople, don't you think we'll get some of that at every port? Why be overrun with it in Pisa?Looking closely at the excursions, including the "Florence and Pisa On Your Own, and given my need to not really see Pisa, how about the "Tuscan Countryside--San Gimignano & Volterra" excursion? It must be my fascination with medieval towns, cathedrals, and country. But on this trip, you'll go through the "Town of Fine Towers," (picture above) which could be considered castles. :) We'll have time to explore or shop or have a "taste of Tuscany's legendary cuisine, a local farmhouse will serve a generous lunch with typical local specialties." This also includes seeing one of the most beautiful squares in Italy (and given all the pictures I've seen of Florence, it looks super dirty). There's also a Roman theatre that dates back to the 1st Century! All the artwork or craftsmanship in Florence all read copies. Who wants to see a copy of Michaelangelo's David? This tour is $155 for 9 hours, but may be more conducive to how we roll! It may be the perfect relaxation day before we hit Rome hard!

Thoughts?