Tours in
Florence
Reserve!
Florence
morning Guided City Tour with Accademia Gallery
Florence
afternoon Guided City Tour with Uffizi Gallery
Florence morning Guided City Tour with Accademia
Gallery + Lunch
Florence in one day Guided City Tour with Accademia
and Uffizi Galleries
Florence in one day Guided Tour with Accademia and
Uffizi Galleries and Lunch
Best of
Renaissance and Medieval Florence Walking Tour
The Main Sights of Florence Walking Tour
Discovering Walking Tour in the Morning
Cooking
Course with Dinner
Cooking Course + Lunch
Skip the Line Tickets in Florence
Handmade Pasta Course + Lunch
Guided Visit to Accademia
Guided Visit to Uffizi
Guided Visit to Accademia + Uffizi
Siena and San Gimignano
Pisa
Chianti (without
dinner
OR
with dinner)
See also :
Wine
Tours from Florence
TOUR #1a: Florence morning
Guided City Tour with Accademia Gallery
$80.00
per person
Reserve!
Every day
Departure: 9:00 AM (15 minutes earlier at the meeting
point)
End: around 12:15 PM
Close
out date: Dec 25 th ; Jan 1 st ; May 1 st and on the first Sunday of
each month
Drive along the romantic Viale dei Colli up
to Piazzale Michelangelo: a stop to admire the wonderful panorama of the
city, one of the most beautiful in the world. The tour will proceed through
the old city centre with the Guided Visit of
the renowned Accademia Gallery* where you can admire the famous David by
Michelangelo and other works by the
great artist, then we proceed with a walking Tour which will include the
outdoor guided visit of San Lorenzo Church and
the Duomo complex: the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous
Porta del Paradiso and the Cathedral
with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi and Giotto’s bell tower.
*The Accademia Gallery is closed on Monday. Replaced with the San Marco
Museum or the Medici Chapels
Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the
Meeting Point, Transport, Guide, Museum entrance ticket
(guaranteed admission and skip the general entry line), earphones for a
minimum of 15 pax at the Museum from the
beginning of the Tour.
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TOUR #1b: Florence afternoon
Guided City Tour with Uffizi Gallery
$80.00
per person
Reserve!
Every day
Departure: 2:30PM (15 minutes earlier at the
meeting
point)
End: around h. 6:00 PM
Close
out date: Dec 25 th ; Jan 1 st ; May 1 st and on the first Sunday of each
month
A fine coach tour offering panoramic views of
the unparalleled beauty of Florence, taking in Fiesole, a delightful town
of Etruscan origin set on the hills overlooking Florence and the Arno
Valley. The tour continues to the old city centre
for a visit to the Franciscan Church of Santa Croce (exterior). A short walk
through the historic streets of the heart of
Florence brings you to the famous Piazza Signoria, where you can admire the
imposing Palazzo Vecchio (exterior) and
the beautiful Loggia del Lanzi. The tour continues with a guided tour of the
famous Uffizi Gallery* where you can
admire the superb paintings of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci,
Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio.
The guided tour ends at the Uffizi Terrace where you can enjoy an amazing
and exclusive view of the city’s most
important monuments. Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in
the museum.
*The Uffizi Gallery is closed on Monday. Replaced with the Museum of Palazzo
Vecchio.
Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the
Meeting Point, Transport, Guide, Museum entrance ticket (guaranteed
admission and skip the general entry line), earphones for a minimum of 15
pax from the beginning of
the Tour.
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TOUR #1AL :
Florence morning Guided City Tour with Accademia Gallery and Lunch
$102.00
per person
Reserve!
Everyday.
Start - End: 9:00 am –
12:15 pm
Close out date: Dec 25 th ; Jan 1 st ; May
1 st and on the first Sunday of each month
Drive along the romantic Viale
dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo: a stop to admire the wonderful
panorama of the
city, one of the most beautiful in the world. The tour will proceed through
the old city centre with the Guided Visit of
the renowned Accademia Gallery* where you can admire the famous David by
Michelangelo and other works by the
great artist, then we proceed with a walking Tour which will include the
outdoor guided visit of San Lorenzo Church and
the Duomo complex: the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous
Porta del Paradiso and the Cathedral
with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi and Giotto’s bell tower.
*The Accademia Gallery is closed on Monday. Replaced with the San Marco
Museum or the Medici Chapels.
Inclusions: Staff
Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport, Guide, Museum entrance ticket
(guaranteed admission and skip the general entry line), earphones for a
minimum of 15 pax at the Museum from the
beginning of the Tour + Lunch
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TOUR #1A1B:
All Florence in one day Guided City Tour with Accademia and Uffizi
Galleries
$159.00
per person
Reserve!
Everyday.
Start - End: 9:00 am
– 12:15 pm + free lunch time (not included) + 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Close out date: Dec 25 th ; Jan 1 st ; May
1 st and on the first Sunday of each month
An expert local Guide will
be with you all day to show the city. This is the best way to know a place
thanks to the comments of who lives the city every day and knows it like no
one else.
In the morning, drive along the romantic Viale dei Colli up to Piazzale
Michelangelo: a stop to admire the wonderful
panorama of the city, one of the most beautiful in the world. The tour will
proceed through the old city centre with the
guided Visit of the renowned Accademia Gallery* where you can admire the
famous David by Michelangelo and other
works by the great artist, then we proceed with a walking tour which
includes the outdoor guided visit of San Lorenzo
Church and the Duomo complex: the Baptistery with its bronze doors including
the famous Porta del Paradiso and the
Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi and Giotto’s bell
tower.
A fine coach tour offering panoramic views of the unparalleled beauty of
Florence, taking in Fiesole, a delightful town of
Etruscan origin set on the hills overlooking Florence and the Arno Valley.
The tour continues to the old city centre for a
visit to the
Franciscan Church of Santa Croce (exterior). A short walk through the
historic streets of the heart of
Florence brings you
to the famous Piazza Signoria, where you can admire the imposing Palazzo
Vecchio (exterior) and the
beautiful Loggia del
Lanzi. The tour continues with a guided tour of the famous Galleria degli
Uffizi where you can admire
the superb paintings
of Botticelli,Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue,
Masaccio. The guided tour
ends at the Uffizi
Terrace where you can enjoy an amazing and exclusive view of the city’s most
important monuments.
Once the guided tour
is over, it is possible to stay in the museum.
The Accademia Gallery is closed on Monday. Replaced with the San Marco
Museum or the Medici Chapels
The Uffizi Gallery is closed on Monday. Replaced with the Museum of Palazzo
Vecchio.
Inclusions: Staff
Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport, Guide, Museums entrance Ticket
(guaranteed admission and skip the general entry line), earphones for a
minimum of 15 pax from the beginning of the Tour
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TOUR #1A1BL:
All Florence in one day Guided City Tour with Accademia and Uffizi
Galleries with Lunch
$172.00
per person
Reserve!
Everyday.
Start - End: 9:00 am –
12:15 pm + lunch time + 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Close out date: Dec 25 th ; Jan 1 st ; May
1 st and on the first Sunday of each month
An expert local Guide will
be with you all day to show the city. This is the best way to know a place
thanks to the comments of who lives the city every day and knows it like no
one else.
In the morning, drive along the romantic Viale dei Colli up to Piazzale
Michelangelo: a stop to admire the wonderful
panorama of the city, one of the most beautiful in the world. The tour will
proceed through the old city centre with the
guided Visit of the renowned Accademia Gallery* where you can admire the
famous David by Michelangelo and other
works by the great artist, then we proceed with a walking tour which
includes the outdoor guided visit of San Lorenzo
Church and the Duomo complex: the Baptistery with its bronze doors including
the famous Porta del Paradiso and the
Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi and Giotto’s bell
tower.
A fine coach tour offering panoramic views of the unparalleled beauty of
Florence, taking in Fiesole, a delightful town of
Etruscan origin set on the hills overlooking Florence and the Arno Valley.
The tour continues to the old city centre for a
visit to the
Franciscan Church of Santa Croce (exterior). A short walk through the
historic streets of the heart of
Florence brings you
to the famous Piazza Signoria, where you can admire the imposing Palazzo
Vecchio (exterior) and the
beautiful Loggia del
Lanzi. The tour continues with a guided tour of the famous Galleria degli
Uffizi where you can admire
the superb paintings
of Botticelli,Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue,
Masaccio. The guided tour
ends at the Uffizi
Terrace where you can enjoy an amazing and exclusive view of the city’s most
important monuments.
Once the guided tour
is over, it is possible to stay in the museum.
The Accademia Gallery is closed on Monday. Replaced with the San Marco
Museum or the Medici Chapels
The Uffizi Gallery is closed on Monday. Replaced with the Museum of Palazzo
Vecchio.
Inclusions: Staff
Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport, Guide, Museums entrance Ticket
(guaranteed admission and skip the general entry line), earphones for a
minimum of 15 pax from the beginning of the Tour +
Delicious Tuscan Lunch with Drinks in a
historic Restaurant in the old town
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TOUR
#2A: Best of Renaissance and Medieval Florence Walking Tour- small
group
$45.00
per person
Reserve!
Season: All year round - Everyday
All year round: min 2 pax (max 25 pax)
START - END 09:15 am - 11:45 am
Close
out date: Dec 25 th & Jan 1 st
With our
engaging local Guide we start from the historic Central Market, with its
workshops and multicolored stalls,
where you can find the Medici Chapels and the Basilica of S. Lorenzo,
the church of the Medici family, where we visit the
elegant cloister, designed by Brunelleschi, the architect of the famous
Dome: a green oasis of peace in the heart of the
Medici district. We admire the beauty of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and
in no time we reach Piazza del Duomo, where
you can admire the impressive Cathedral with the Cupola del
Brunelleschi, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery of S.
John with the Gates of Paradise.
The Tour continues visiting the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri
(the great Poet of the “Divine Comedy”)and
Beatrice lived and where you also find the beautiful Badia Fiorentina
with the characteristic exagonal tower.
Further ahead is the austere Bargello Palace. Walking along the Arno
river you reach the Ponte Vecchio, the famous
"jewels bridge". Then we proceed to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia
(Straw Market), where is the famous Fontana
del Porcellino. Not too far away, there is the elegant Piazza della
Signoria, a great "outdoor sculpture museum",
dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Next to it the Uffizi
Gallery, one of the most important museums in the
world. By crossing the bridge, you will reach the wonderful Pitti Palace
where our tour ends.
Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the Meeting Point, 2 and half hours
of Guided visit, earphones for minimum 15 participants
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TOUR #2G: Heart of Florence Walking Tour- small group
$30.00
per person
Reserve!
Season:
From April to October - Every day except on Monday
START - END 02:45 pm -
04:15 pm
Close out date: May 1 st
The appointment with your
guide is in the heart of the historic centre, the splendid gothic Loggia del
Bigallo overlooking
Piazza Duomo. From here begins your discovery of the amazing complex of
monuments that characterise the religious
centre of Florence: the Cathedral with its incredible Brunelleschi dome, the
Baptistery of San Giovanni with the Porta del
Paradiso (Gates of Paradise) and the elegant Giotto bell tower, the
loveliest in all of Italy.
The walk continues along lively Via Calzaioli in the heart of the city,
where you can admire the imposing and singular
Orsanmichele Church, a masterpiece of Florentine gothic art, decorated with
shrines with statues of the patron saints of
the powerful medieval
trade guilds. Then we reach the bustling Mercato della Paglia (Straw
Market): don’t forget to rub
the nose of the famous "porcellino"
(pig) and toss a coin into the fountain to bring you good luck!
Continuing on, you can admire the romantic, picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the
oldest bridge in Florence, with its renowned
jewellery shops. Finally we arrive in Piazza Signoria, one of the most
beautiful squares in the world and the political centre
of the city. In this true “outdoor museum”, you’ll be amazed as you admire
the beautiful Fountain of Neptune with the
marvellous and imposing marble statue by Ammannati and then, looking around,
the sculptural masterpieces of the Loggia
dei Lanzi, including the Cellini’s Perseus and the Gianbologna’s Rape of the
Sabines. Dominating all this is the majestic
Palazzo Vecchio with its crenellated Arnolfo tower, one of the most famous
symbols of Florence that you will be able to
admire in all its magnificence.
Inclusions: Staff
Assistance at the Meeting Point, English speaking Guide
TOUR #2G+M1+M2:
The Main Sights of Florence Walking Tour + Accademia and Uffizi Galleries
$119.00
per person
Reserve!
Season: Summer Season
(APR 01 to OCT 13) - Everyday except Monday
ACCADEMIA: 10:30 am - 11:45 am + free time for lunch (not included)
+ WALKING TOUR: 02:45 pm – 04:15 pm +
UFFIZI: 04:30 pm – 06:00 pm
Close out date: May 1 st and on the first
Sunday of each month
In just one day you can admire
the highlights of Florence’s old town along with the must-see art
masterpieces of all time held in the greatest Museums of the city.
Morning: total immersion in the Accademia Gallery and in the art of
Michelangelo to know his most renowned work, the “David”, and other
important works of art such as ''I Prigioni'' and ''San Matteo'' and the
“Palestrina Pietà”. The young Michelangelo carved the David from a huge
block of rough marble in three years, creating an imposing sculpture of
absolute beauty, an icon of the renaissance model. He depicted a magnificent
nude young man at the height of his physical vigor, whose intense expression
of strength and courage, which originated from an absolute faith in God,
roses as a symbol of power and invincibility of the Florentine Republic at
the time of its maximum splendor.
Afternoon: The appointment with your guide is in the heart of the historic
centre, the splendid gothic Loggia del Bigallo overlooking Piazza Duomo.
From here begins your discovery of the amazing complex of monuments that
characterise the religious centre of Florence: the Cathedral with its
incredible Brunelleschi dome, the Baptistery of San Giovanni with the Porta
del Paradiso (Gates of Paradise) and the elegant Giotto bell tower, the
loveliest in all of Italy.The walk continues along lively Via Calzaioli in
the heart of the city, where you can admire the imposing and singular
Orsanmichele Church, a masterpiece of Florentine gothic art, decorated with
shrines with statues of the patron saints of the powerful medieval trade
guilds. Then we reach the bustling Mercato della Paglia (Straw Market):
don’t forget to rub the nose of the famous "porcellino" (pig) and toss a
coin into the fountain to bring you good luck!
Continuing on, you can admire the romantic, picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the
oldest bridge in Florence, with its renowned jewellery shops. Finally we
arrive in Piazza Signoria, one of the most beautiful squares in the world
and the political centre of the city. In this true “outdoor museum”, you’ll
be amazed as you admire the beautiful Fountain of Neptune with the
marvellous and imposing marble statue by Ammannati and then, looking around,
the sculptural masterpieces of the Loggia dei Lanzi, including the Cellini’s
Perseus and the Gianbologna’s Rape of the Sabines. Dominating all this is
the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with its crenellated Arnolfo tower, one of the
most famous symbols of Florence that you will be able to admire in all its
magnificence. The wonderful prospective of the open gallery of Palazzo degli
Uffizi opens onto the square, and in this famous museum where you can admire
countless works of art . You can't leave Florence without visiting one of
the most famous art galleries in the world. Here you can admire numerous
works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello,
Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others. Among the precious exhibition
halls of the Gallery, the most renowned one contains the refined works by
Botticelli, amongst which the absolute masterpieces:
"Primavera" and "Birth of Venus". The latter painting, the icon of the
museum, represents the allegory of the birth of the goddess emerging from
the sea foam and symbolizes the ideal of beauty as an expression of purity
and spiritual quality, typical of the Renaissance Neoplatonic aesthetics.
Approx. 1 Hour and 15 minutes
inside Accademia Gallery (AM)
1 Hour and 30 minutes of Walking Tour (PM)
1 Hour and 30 minutes inside Uffizi Gallery (PM)
Inclusions: Staff
Assistance at the Meeting Point, English speaking Guide, Accademia and
Uffizi Galleries entrance fees with booking, earphones for a minimum of 15
people at the Museums
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TOUR #C1: COOKING
COURSE WITH DINNER
$100.00
per person
Reserve!
Small group courses
for food lovers that are held in an
old "palazzo" in the city centre.
Duration: 4
Hours 30 Minutes
Start time:
05:15PM
Season: All
year round - Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Meeting point:
Central location in Florence (further details will
be provided after booking).
Close out date: From
December 14, 2016 to January 12, 2017
This is a Small group course for
food lovers that is held in an old “palazzo” in the city centre.
This is how one
can find out about Tuscan and Florentine culture by being taught
some of its celebrated food & wine
traditions. On this course you can learn to cook a classic
Tuscan meal. In a top class cookery school you will
be able to make a four-course meal (starter, first course,
second course and dessert) under the expert
guidance of a multilingual chef. The course will be followed by
dinner with the dishes you have prepared,
accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly
atmosphere.
Inclusions: Staff Assistance at
the Meeting Point, course, recipes, Dinner with drinks
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TOUR
#C3: COOKING COURSE w/ visit to market + lunch (small group)
$111.00
per person
Reserve!
Season: from 1 April to
09 November.
on Monday and Thursday
From: 09:40 am - 03:00 pm
Close out date: April 17 th
On this course you
can learn to cook a typical everyday Tuscan meal, starting off by choosing
the ingredients in season.
Under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef, you will visit the
historic San Lorenzo central market, where you will
select the ingredients that you will then use to prepare a four-course meal
(starter, first course, second course and
dessert) in a top class cookery school. The course will be followed by lunch
with the dishes you have prepared,
accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the
Meeting Point, course, recipes, Lunch with drinks
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TOUR #C4:
HANDMADE PASTA COURSE AND LUNCH
$80.00
per person
Reserve!
Season: from 1 April to
12 November on Saturdays
Meeting at 11:45PM - end around 3:00PM
On this course you can
learn to make your own real fresh pasta following ancient Italian traditions
using flour, eggs and
other ingredients. Under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef, you
will learn how to make pasta, both using a rolling
pin and a pasta machine. You will make three different types of pasta with
three different sauces and a typical Italian
dessert. The course will be followed by lunch with the dishes you have
prepared, accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and
a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Inclusions: Staff
Assistance at the Meeting Point, course, recipes, Lunch with drinks
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SKIP THE LINE TICKETS IN FLORENCE
TU-AM: Skip the line
-Reservation & Ticket Uffizi Gallery – h 09:00
TU-PM:
Skip the line-Reservation
& Ticket Uffizi Gallery – h 16:30
$42.00
per person
Reserve!
Season:
from 1 April to 31 March - every day except Monday
Close out date: Dec 25 th –
Jan 1 st - May 1 st and on the first Sunday of each month
Skip the line ticket and reservation to visit the wonderful Uffizi Gallery,
one of the most famous picture galleries in the world.
Among the other wonderful masterpieces, you will be able to admire the works
of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto,
Cimabue, Masaccio.
TA-AM: Skip the line
-Reservation & Ticket Accademia Gallery – h 10.15 & h 11:30
$42.00
per person
Reserve!
Season: All
year round - every day except Monday
Close out date: Dec 25 th –
Jan 1 st - May 1 st and on the first Sunday of each month
Skip the line ticket and reservation to visit the beautiful Academia
Gallery, one of the most famous picture galleries in the world.
Among the other wonderful masterpieces, you will be able to admire the works
of art by Michelangelo to get to know his most famous work, David, and other
important works of art such as “I Prigioni” and “San Matteo”.
TOUR #M1:
GUIDED VISIT TO THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY
$59.00
per person
Reserve!
Season: All year round
-except Monday
Start: 10:30AM (15 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
End: around 11.45AM
Close out date: Dec 25 th -
Jan 1 st - May 1 st and on the first Sunday of each month
Total immersion in the art of
Michelangelo to know his most renowned work, the “David”, and other
important works
of art such as ''I Prigioni'' and ''San Matteo'' and the “Palestrina Pietà”.
The young Michelangelo carved the David from a huge block of rough marble in
three years, creating an imposing
sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the renaissance model.
He depicted a magnificent nude young man at the height of his physical
vigor, whose intense expression of strength and
courage, which originated from an absolute faith in God, roses as a symbol
of power and invincibility of the Florentine
Republic at the time of its maximum splendor.
Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum.
Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the Meeting
Point, Guide, Museum entrance ticket with (guaranteed admission and skip the
general entry line), earphones for a minimum of 15 people.
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TOUR #M2:
GUIDED VISIT TO THE UFFIZI GALLERY
$59.00
per person
Reserve!
Season: All year round - except Monday
Start: 4:30PM (15 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
End: around 6:00PM
Close out date: Dec 25 th - Jan 1 st - May 1
st and on the first Sunday of each month
You can't leave
Florence without visiting one of the most famous art galleries in the world.
Here you can admire numerous
works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello,
Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others. Among
the precious exhibition halls of the Gallery, the most renowned one contains
the refined works by Botticelli, amongst which
the absolute masterpieces: "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus". The latter
painting, the icon of the museum, represents the
allegory of the birth of the goddess emerging from the sea foam and
symbolizes the ideal of beauty as an expression of purity and spiritual
quality, typical of the Renaissance Neoplatonic aesthetics. The guided Tour
ends at the Uffizi Terrace where you
can enjoy an amazing and exclusive view of the city’s most important
monuments.
(Once the guided tour is over, it is
possible to stay in the museum).
Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the
Meeting Point, Guide, Museum entrance ticket
(admission and skip the general entry line), earphones for a minimum of 15
people
OR TOUR #M3:
from May 2, 2017 to October 31, 2017
Start: 9:00AM
(10 minutes earlier at the
meeting point)
End:
around 10:30AM
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TOUR #M1M2:
GUIDED VISIT TO THE ACCADEMIA AND UFFIZI GALLERIES
OR Tour # M3M1
$107.00
per person
Reserve!
Season: All year
round - from Tuesday to Sunday
The guided tour of the
Accademia Gallery (morning 10:30AM) can be purchased together with
that of the Uffizi Gallery (afternoon 4:30PM) at a
very reasonable price.
It is not necessary to book the visits of the
two museums in the same days.
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Tour E1 + E2: Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor guided visit Exclusive
opening
Season:
Summer Season from April 01
to October 31 except Monday
Start: 10:00AM (15 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
End: 01:30PM
$129.00
per person
Reserve!
Your exciting guided tour will start at
Palazzo Pitti going backwards through the ideal “Prince’s Itinerary”, to see
from the outside the suggestive elevated passageway which connects the
Palazzo Vecchio with the Palazzo Pitti, in the Oltrarno district, passing
though the Uffizi Gallery and over the Ponte Vecchio. You will cross Ponte
Vecchio , one of the city's best known images , famous for its gleaming
gold shops. In the center of the bridge you can enjoy the breathtaking
view of the city. Then you will reach the elegant Uffizi Palace, designed
by the architect Giorgio Vasari. The museums is considered one of the most
important in the world, hosts a plenty of invaluable works of art, like
the Birth of Venus and the Allegory of Spring considered the maximum
symbol of sublime beauty. After the guided tour of the Uffizi, and right
before starting the visit of the Vasari Corridor, you have a 30 minute break
which you can spend at the Coffee Shop (Caffè degli Uffizi) located on the
roof terrace of the Loggia dei Lanzi. From here you can enjoy a unique and
breathtaking view over Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the most
amazing monuments of the city center. Then you resume the guided visit right
at the entrance door to the Vasari Corridor, the amazing elevated
passageway which you have seen from the outside while walking from Piazza
Pitti to Piazza Signoria. You will have the privilege to walk through the
suggestive passageway, following the footsteps of the “Prince’s
itinerary”. It was commissioned on the occasion of the wedding between
Francis I and Joan of Austria and built with the idea of giving Florence a
precious jewel . It was motivated by the Grand Duke's desire to move
freely between his residence and the government palace as passing through
the streets could be dangerous and dirty. You will instantly be hit by a
deep sense of emotion: the corridor is a royal passageway that runs over
the heads of the citizens of Florence. You will be dazzled to discover a
superb collection of paintings and a row of round windows of the aerial
passageway offering breathtaking views over the hills, the Arno river, its
bridges, the palaces and churches of the city. You will admire the
magnificent collection of artists’ self-portraits from Vasari to Italian and
foreign artists of the 20th century. A face to face encounter with artists
that doesn’t exist in any other museum in the world, a discovery that will
print an indelible memory of Florence in your mind forever .
TOUR #3:
Siena, San Gimignano and Greve in
Chianti with Wine Tasting in a typical Winery
$92.00
per person
Reserve!
From November 2016 to March 21 2017 - on Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
Saturday
From April 2017 to October 2017 – Every day
Departure: 8:30AM (15 m. earlier at the
meeting
point)
Return: around 7:30PM
Along the way that will lead
us to Siena, the first emotion is the enchanting view of Monteriggioni from
the
panoramic windows of the bus: the amazing spectacle of a small medieval
village enclosed by its famous
walls, which remained standing to this day.
Upon arrival in Siena, we meet the local guide, at our disposal for two
hours, who takes us on a
comprehensive guided tour of the historic center, starting from the famous
Basilica of San Domenico
(inside visit), a jewel of Renaissance art built in the 13th century and
dedicated to St. Catherine of Siena,
of which preserves a relic.
We will walk along the narrow medieval streets of the city, flanked by
splendid palaces and historic shops,
until we reach the spectacular Cathedral of the 12 th century, of which we
can admire the magnificent
architecture and the splendor of the polychrome marbles.
The tour continues then with the visit of the Museum and Oratory of a
Contrada* (exclusive opening),
where we can experience the atmosphere of the authentic and most intimate
soul of the town.
The “Contrade” (districts into which the city is divided) are the real core
of local social life, where
inhabitants of each district compete with each other, as they devote
themselves to the preparation of the
famous Palio horse-race. The Museum of a ”Contrada”, as well as its Oratory,
is therefore the heart of the
district. It is an intimate and secret place containing historical documents
and wonderful relics of the
famous Palio, as well as magnificent works of art which are normally not
disclosed to the public.
The guided tour of Siena ends in its most beautiful square, Piazza del
Campo, of which the Palazzo
Pubblico (Town Hall) is the focal point.
Free time to continue
exploring the city and for lunch (not included).
In the afternoon we reach San Gimignano, a small and world famous walled
town located on a hilltop,
which remained intact through the centuries, renowned for its tall towers,
wonderful frescoes and many
other valuable works of art: here we will be led until the heart of the
historical center, where to have free
time at disposal for its fascinating discovery.
In the evening, crossing the gently Chianti rolling hills, we will arrive to
a small and typical Winery where,
after a short walk in the ancient vineyards, we will visit the suggestive
barrique room and taste 4 fantastic
wines, sampling also locally produced zero food miles. Finally, we will stop
in the picturesque village of
Greve in Chianti, to admire its famous main square flanked by arcades and
browse through the local
artisan shops, to end a memorable experience in the heart of Tuscany.
Please note that the order of the visits may change
Inclusions: Stop in
Siena 3 hours and 30 minutes approx. with 2 hours of guided Tour with
Professional local guide,
inside visit to Basilica of San Domenico and Contrada Museum and Oratorio
(exclusive opening)
Stop in San Gimignano 1 hour and 30 minutes approx
Stop in the Chianti area with Winery Guided Visit, Sampling of Wines and
“zero food miles” products and
free time in Greve in Chianti
Staff Assistance at the meeting point, Transport, Tour escort
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TOUR #4: Excursion to Pisa through the Tuscan Countryside
$72.00
per person
Reserve!
From: 01:30 pm - 07:15 pm approx
From November 2016 to March 21 2017 on
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
From April 2017 to October 2017 - Every day
A splendid excursion through
the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university
city of Pisa, famous
for its architectural beauty. Upon arrival in Pisa, your informative guide
will take you on a thorough guided walking tour of
Piazza dei Miracoli and its monuments, where you will admire the wonderful
architecture of the unique buildings
surrounding you, called in the past “Miracles” because of their incredible
beauty and uniqueness.You will be dazzled by
this marvelous square which is dominated by the wonderful Cathedral (*)
where you will visit the indoor part, a model of
the distinctive Pisan Romanesque architecture, the celebrated Leaning Tower,
the round- shaped Baptistery surrounded
by its suggestive columned arcades and its “Camposanto”, originally a
cemetery, an extraordinary quadrangular cloister
delimiting with its marble façade the Square to the North. The commentary of
our guide will be particularly focused on the
Leaning Tower one of the wonders of the world. You will be enthralled by the
history and the leaning structure of the
Tower which stirs the imagination of all visitors. After the guided visit
you will have some free time for memorable pictures
or to discover on your own the historical quarter where you can admire the
Church of San Sisto, one of the oldest churches
in Pisa and Piazza dei Cavalieri, which was the political centre in the
middle age and where the Scuola Normale is located,
one of the most famous universities in the world.
Inclusions: Staff
Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport, Tour Escort, 1 hour of Guided
visit, Cathedral admission,
Earphones for the guided visit in Pisa
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TOUR #4 + LT:
EXCURSION TO PISA
AND THE LEANING TOWER SKIP THE LINE
$99.00
per person
Reserve!
From: 01:30 pm - 07:15 pm approx
From November 2016 to March 21 2017 on
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
From April 2017 to October 2017 - Every day
A splendid excursion through
the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university
city of Pisa, famous
for its architectural beauty. Upon arrival in Pisa, your informative guide
will take you on a thorough guided walking tour of
Piazza dei Miracoli and its monuments, where you will admire the wonderful
architecture of the unique buildings
surrounding you, called in the past “Miracles” because of their incredible
beauty and uniqueness.You will be dazzled by
this marvelous square which is dominated by the wonderful Cathedral (*)
where you will visit the indoor part, a model of
the distinctive Pisan Romanesque architecture, the celebrated Leaning Tower,
the round- shaped Baptistery surrounded
by its suggestive columned arcades and its “Camposanto”, originally a
cemetery, an extraordinary quadrangular cloister
delimiting with its marble façade the Square to the North. The commentary of
our guide will be particularly focused on the
Leaning Tower one of the wonders of the world. You will be enthralled by the
history and the leaning structure of the
Tower which stirs the imagination of all visitors. After the guided visit
you will have some free time for memorable pictures
or to discover on your own the historical quarter where you can admire the
Church of San Sisto, one of the oldest churches
in Pisa and Piazza dei Cavalieri, which was the political centre in the
middle age and where the Scuola Normale is located,
one of the most famous universities in the world.
Inclusions:
Staff Assistance at the meeting point, Transport, Tour Escort, 1 hour of
Guided visit, Leaning Tower entrance fee with booking (guaranteed
admission), Cathedral admission. Earphones for the guided visit in Pisa
TOUR #5a: Chianti Authentic
Experience with two Wine Tastings and two charming Villages
$72.00
per person
Reserve!
From November 2016 to March 2017 – Monday,
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
From April 2017 to October 2017- every day
From November to March: 1:30 pm - 7:45 pm
approx
From April to October: 1:15 pm – 7:45 pm approx
Close out date: Dec 25 th ; Jan 1 st ; Easter
A comprehensive experience in one of the most
fascinating areas of Tuscany, known all over the world for its wine and
its countryside of unrivalled charm, where woods alternate with vineyards
and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with
Romanesque parish churches, farmhouses, villas and castles of rare beauty.
The first stop of the tour is in the heart of
the Florentine area of Chianti Classico, in a historic Winery with Castle
producing also one of the most appreciated
Chianti extra virgin olive oil. Here we experience an original itinerant
tasting tour with four different wines and local
products, guided by an expert winemaker, while visiting the ancient wine
cellars under the Castle, admiring the
vineyards and enjoying the delightful garden. We continue then to the
picturesque medieval village of Greve,
birthplace of the famous navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano, where every year
takes place the most important wine fair
of the Chianti region. Here we will have free time to admire the famous main
square of the ancient with its
characteristic arcades and to browse through the local artisan shops.
Moving along the ancient we cross the heart
of the Chianti Classico, admiring the breathtaking views of the rolling
hills
that made so famous this part of Tuscany. We
reach then a family-run Winery located in the Sienese area of the Chianti
Classico, which stands out for the excellent
quality of its wines. Here we will be warmly welcomed by its passionate
winemaker and after the guided tour of the
cellars and the lovely aromatic garden, a delicious tasting of four
different
wines and local products will be waiting for
us. The last stop of the tour is Castellina, a fortified hilltop village of
Etruscan
origin, among the most lively and picturesque
of Chianti, characterized by an imposing fortress: here, walking through the
picturesque medieval covered street "Via
delle Volte", the tour leader will guide us to discover the charming
historical center and its picturesque houses,
squares and shops.
Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the Meeting
Point, Transport, Tour Escort, 2 Wine Tastings with Snacks
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TOUR #5b: The
best of Chianti Classico Tour, with three medieval Villages, two Wineries
and a Typical Tuscan Dinner
$127.00
per person
Reserve!
From April 2017 to October 2017 on Tuesday,
Friday, Sunday
From 1:15 pm – 09:45 pm approx
Enjoy the charm of the Chianti countryside,
one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany, known all over the world not
only for its famous wine, but also for its landscapes and vineyards, olive
trees and cypresses surrounding churches,
castles and villages hidden in the hills. In the heart of Chianti we visit a
famous Winery with Castle, led by a winemaker
in the historic cellars where the famous barrels of Chianti Classico are
kept. During the visit we will discover the secrets
of winemaking and will taste four excellent wines, savoring also an
extraordinary extra-virgin olive oil and local
delicacies. The tour continues with a stop in the medieval village of Greve,
where to admire the famous main square
flanked by arcades where you can stroll by the shops selling articles and
typical products of the Chianti area. A
wonderful hilly route along Via Chiantigiana leads us then to a family-run
Winery where we will visit the cellars
and the barrique room and taste four excellent limited-production Chianti
wines and local products. The tour proceeds
then with the visit of Castellina, a picturesque ancient village located on
a hilltop and nestled among vineyards and
olive groves. In the evening we will reach finally San Donato in Poggio, an
ancient fortified castle town dating back to
the XI century, still keeping part of its walls, medieval and Renaissance
buildings and a splendid Romanesque parish
church in the surrounding countryside. In the enchanted atmosphere of this
charming village, we will be served a
traditional dinner with a full menu of fresh local products and excellent
Chianti wine.
Inclusions: Staff
Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport, Tour Escort, 2 Wine Tastings
with Snacks, Dinner with drinks
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TOUR #5B +B:
The best of Chianti Classico Tour, with
three medieval Villages, two Wineries and a Typical Tuscan Dinner including
Florentine T-Bone Steak
NEW OPTION
$169.00
per person
Reserve!
From April 2017 to October 2017 on Tuesday,
Friday, Sunday
From 1:15 pm – 09:45 pm approx
Enjoy the charm of the Chianti countryside,
one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany, known all over the world not
only for its famous wine, but also for its landscapes and vineyards, olive
trees and cypresses surrounding churches,
castles and villages hidden in the hills. In the heart of Chianti we visit a
famous Winery with Castle, led by a winemaker
in the historic cellars where the famous barrels of Chianti Classico are
kept. During the visit we will discover the secrets
of winemaking and will taste four excellent wines, savoring also an
extraordinary extra-virgin olive oil and local
delicacies. The tour continues with a stop in the medieval village of Greve,
where to admire the famous main square
flanked by arcades where you can stroll by the shops selling articles and
typical products of the Chianti area. A
wonderful hilly route along Via Chiantigiana leads us then to a family-run
Winery where we will visit the cellars
and the barrique room and taste four excellent limited-production Chianti
wines and local products. The tour proceeds
then with the visit of Castellina, a picturesque ancient village located on
a hilltop and nestled among vineyards and
olive groves. In the evening we will reach finally San Donato in Poggio, an
ancient fortified castle town dating back to
the XI century, still keeping part of its walls, medieval and Renaissance
buildings and a splendid Romanesque parish
church in the surrounding countryside. In the enchanted atmosphere of this
charming village, we will be served a
traditional dinner with a full menu of fresh local products and excellent
Chianti wine.
Inclusions: Staff
Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport, Tour Escort, 2 Wine Tastings
with Snacks, Dinner-“Bistecca alla Fiorentina” tender and tasty grilled meat
coming from selected Tuscan Livestock farms
Tour W1 : Highlights of
Tuscany Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch
Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti and Pisa
$120.00
per person
Reserve!
From November 2016 to March
2017 on Monday; Thursday; Saturday
From April 2017 to October 2017 - Daily
Departure: 08:00AM (15 minutes earlier at the
meeting
point)
Return: around
08:30PM
Depart
for Siena, driving through the lovely Chianti vineyards, getting there while
the town is still immersed in early morning drowsiness; the perfect time of
day to wander around the pedestrian-friendly heart of this beautiful hilltop
town, drenched in history. Upon arrival in Siena our local guide will take
you on a guided walking tour along the small medieval streets and squares,
passing passing the oldest bank in the world, and the Piazza del Campo -
site of the famous 600-year-old Palio horse-race, to the spectacular
Cathedral.
During
your free time, stroll through Siena at your own pace.
A short
journey then takes us to a family run wine-farm in the heart of the Tuscan
countryside. Here we shall have a delicious, traditional Tuscan lunch of
fresh, homemade products straight off the farm, including handmade pasta and
homemade cured meats, salad and typical local cheese, all served with plenty
of wine from the region: Vernaccia from San Gimignano, Chianti and Vin Santo
(dessert wine).
After
lunch, departure for San Gimignano, Unesco world heritage, famous for the
still intact mediaeval town planning. It is often nicknamed the “Manhattan
of the Middle Ages” because its famous tall, narrow towers create a skyline
that looks a bit like a modern city.
Here you
have free time to explore the town centre, the charming craftsmen’s shops
along the cobbled stone streets and small squares.
From San
Gimignano, we drive past hilltop hamlets, or little churches, scattered over
some of the most beautiful and enchanting countryside. We finally wind down
the hillsides towards the coast, to Pisa, our last destination for the day.
Getting off the coach, we reach the Field of Miracles, a green grass field
dominated by the dazzling white buildings of the Cathedral or Duomo, the
Tower and the Baptistery - exquisite examples of Pisan Romanesque
architecture: the Leaning Tower is almost 56 meters tall (about 183 ft).
It leans
at about 4 degrees, making it one of the most famous and iconic buildings in
the world.
You are
in one of the most renowned places in the world: revel in it, take creative
photographs or wander off down the local streets.
Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport, Tour
Escort, Siena local Guide, Siena Cathedral entrance fee, Wine Tasting and
lunch
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S1 - The Tuscan Jewels:
Siena, Monteriggioni, S.Gimignano, Pisa
Along the line of history, through the territory of
Chianti in the cities that are the symbol of Tuscan art worldwide, seduced
by the beauty and flavour of this land
$272 per person
Season: All year - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Start: h. 8:30 (please come 5 minutes earlier)
End: around h. 19:30
Be seduced by the eternal charm of
the Tuscan art cities where the beauty of the monuments is linked with the
rhythm of life that is still on a human scale and where every stone exudes
centuries of history.
Through the typical Tuscan countryside hilly territory we reach Siena,
splendid medieval city, universally known for its artistic treasures that
has been recognized by the UNESCO as a "heritage of the humanity".
Once in Siena, we will visit the famous Piazza del Campo, with
its particular "shell" shape.
Here are the Palazzo Comunale (1298) flanked by the tall Torre del
Mangia (1325) and where every year the famous "Palio" takes place.
You may use your free time to visit the splendid Cathedral, one of
the highest artistic expressions of the Middle Ages, and admire the splendid
buildings and suggestive churches along the narrow lively streets. From
Siena, we will take a panoramic road and admire the vineyards and olive
groves in the heart of the Chianti territory on our way to the
ancient fortified hamlet of Monteriggioni, a small jewel built during
the thirteenth century and embraced by its still intact walls.
Take a walk within the restricted perimeter of the surrounding walls with
eleven towers and discover a beautiful corner of Tuscany suspended in the
Middle Ages.
A short distance away, in a pleasant country estate surrounded by aromatic
plants, you will be served a lunch of typical Chianti products and a
guided tasting a selection of fine Chianti and Vernaccia wines,
managed with passion and expertise by the friendly owner of the farm. After
lunch we leave the farm and at a short distance away we find San
Gimignano, another beautiful town, UNESCO world heritage, famous
for the still intact medieval town planning with the numerous and beautiful
towers hence the name "Manhattan of the Middle Ages". This town is also
known for the "Vernaccia" wine, produced here.
A stroll in the town centre means discovering true jewels of art, among
which Piazza della Cisterna, the Dome, Palazzo del Podestà
and the Church of Sant' Agostino.
Another departure, this time to reach the famous town of Pisa, one of the
most known worldwide, that is waiting for us with the sparkling sight of
Piazza dei Miracoli, another UNESCO world heritage, where the
peerless masterpieces in marble rise in the green lawn.
The famous Leaning Tower, the magnificent Baptistery, the
stunning Cathedral, and the Monumental Graveyard, maximum
expressions of the Romanesque architecture of the twelfth and thirteenth
centuries which house works of immense artistic value.
Included:
Pick Up and Drop Off at the hotel*, transport in luxury minivan,
qualified English speaking driver-guide, lunch and guided wine-tasting of
Chianti, Vernaccia, and typical products
S2 - The Essence of
Tuscany: Greve and Castellina in Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano
Following the scent of the Great Wines through the most
stunning landscapes of Chianti, Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana
$304per person
Season: All year - Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Start: h. 8:30 (please come 5 minutes earlier)
End: around h. 19:30
Enter the heart of real Tuscany with
medieval villages of incomparable charm, an ancient farming tradition that
produces wine, cheese, cold cuts and excellent meat renowned and appreciated
all over the world even today.
The beauty of the landscape declines harmoniously where nature and the works
of man have lived together for centuries in an unbeatable balance.
Through the hilly expanses of the old vineyards and olive groves, which
characterise the splendid Chianti territory we reach Greve
where we you will enjoy the charm of its historic square flanked by open
galleries and wander around the characteristic shops of local handicrafts
and the typical Chianti products.
We continue with a stop in Castellina, a characteristic ancient
hamlet perched on a hill, where we visit a suggestive and historical cellar.
Just outside the village, in one of the most famous vineyards of the area,
you will be guided through a tasting of different wines of the Chianti area,
extra virgin olive oil on Tuscan bread, vin santo with
"cantuccini" locally produced and lavender honey.
Proceeding along a panoramic road we can admire the picturesque village of
Monteriggioni, a small medieval jewel still surrounded by its ancient walls.
Further on, the unmistakable clay landscape clay of the Crete Senesi,
a hilly desert territory that rouses unforgettable feelings.
Continuing we reach an area that contrasts incredibly with the Crete
territory, immersed in the green Val d'Orcia, UNESCO heritage,
a harmonious landscape of hills dotted with cypresses, interrupted by
castles, churches, ancient villages of Etruscan origin and farms that
accompany the route of the famous "Via Francigena".
Here, in a historic farm, you will be served a guided lunch-tasting of the
renowned Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello and Supertuscan
wines and a large selection of typical products of the territory
and a delicious homemade fruit pie. All this is followed by a visit
to the cellars and some leisure time to enjoy the nature. We then make a
stop in the medieval village of Montalcino, with boundary walls
enriched with towers, with the imposing fourteenth century fortress that
offers one of the most beautiful views onto Val d’Orcia.
Moltalcino has also narrow streets with dozens of wineries and artisans’
shops selling products of the territory.
Lastly, after a short journey on a panoramic road, we reach Montepulciano,
enclosed by fortified walls and perched on a hill 600 metres above sea level
between Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana.
The town is renowned for its Noble wine obtained from the surrounding
vineyards.
A stop in the town to take a walk along the steep streets and elegant
squares and admire the splendid Renaissance buildings and churches, and a
visit to one of the many wine-cellars of the old town to taste delicious
wine.
Included:
Pick Up and Drop Off at the Hotel*, transport in luxury minivan, qualified
English speaking driver-guide, guided wine and oil tasting of Chianti,
guided lunch-tasting of Montalcino, Brunello, Supertuscan red wines and
typical products, tasting of the Nobile di Montepulciano wine.
S3 - Art and scent of the
sea: Pisa, Lucca, Viareggio
The great Art Cities near the coast and the famous
Versilian Sea
$225 per person
Season: All year - Wednesday and Saturday
Start: h. 8:30 (please come 5 minutes earlier)
End: around h. 19:30
Dive into a "sea of beauty", and
live an experience of emotional discovery of splendid art masterpieces, an
exciting call from a famous seaside resort and a relaxing encounter with a
splendid nature.
Lucca is along the road that from Florence leads towards the coast.
It is a refined city of art, surrounded by renaissance style tree-lined
walls, interrupted by beautiful doors and impressive bastions.
You can start with a beautiful walk along a stretch of the city walls, enjoy
a wonderful overview on roofs, alleys, tower-houses, wonderful churches and
aristocratic palaces of the city, and then move into the historical town
centre, which is easy to visit because of its dimensions.
Discover Piazza S. Michele, the heart of the city, with the splendid
Basilica in white limestone (12th – 14th century) and the splendid
Palazzo Pretorio.
Pass by the characteristic shops overlooking the squares and narrow roads
and reach Piazza del Mercato where you can admire the particular
shape built on the tracks of the Roman amphitheatre dating back to the
second century BC.
Then visit the famous Gothic Cathedral of San Martino (11th century)
with the sculptural masterpiece of the tomb of Ilaria del Carretto
and discover the characteristic Torre Guinigi with a huge holm on the
top.
After a short journey, we reach the splendid and flat Versilian coast,
in the seaside town of Viareggio, famous for its beautiful beaches,
for the wonderful "Liberty" architecture that characterizes
many of its buildings and the long and exciting walk along "Viale del Mare"
with cafès–chantant, restaurants, shops, and venues that are among the most
elegant of the coast.
Enjoy some free time to admire the architecture of the bathing
establishments along the famous Viale Margherita, the chalet and cafés,
including the Gran Caffè Margherita, a Liberty style-building symbol
of the city.
You can taste the fragrant cuisine of Viareggio in one of the many
restaurants on the seafront and, during the warmer seasons, take a dip
into the warm Tyrrhenian Sea with the spectacular backdrop of the
Apuan Alps white marble sparkling in the sun.
Then, in the afternoon, we move inland and reach the famous city of Pisa,
one of the most renowned worldwide, waiting for us with the glittering sight
of Piazza dei Miracoli, UNESCO heritage, where the peerless
masterpieces in marble rise from the green lawn.
The famous Leaning Tower, the magnificent Baptistery, the
stunning Cathedral, and the Monumental Graveyard, maximum
expressions of the Romanesque architecture of the twelfth and thirteenth
centuries which house works of immense artistic value.
Included:
Pick Up and Drop Off at the Hotel*, transport in luxury minivan, qualified
English speaking
driver-guide.
S4 - The enchantment of
the Ligurian coast: Cinque Terre and Portovenere
A view of the UNESCO coastal heritages from sea and land
$288 per person
Season: from April to October – Monday and Thursday
Start: h. 8:00 (please come 5 minutes earlier)
End: around h. 19:30
Following the roads suspended
between sky and sea with medieval villages of fishermen tenaciously clinging
onto the rocks admire the charm of the pastel colored houses from the sea,
the bell towers and olive trees that lean out from the terracing, until
discovering at the extremity of this embracing coast the magic of a village
celebrated by Byron and Shelley.
Driving through the "azure motorway" along a stretch of Tyrrhenian coast, we
will enjoy the sight of the white marble quarries of the Apuan Alps, then we
enter the Ligurian territory reaching Riomaggiore, the beautiful
village of the Cinque Terre, characterized by medieval colored
tower-houses, steps, alleys and small squares, between two steep hilly
terracings.
From here, you will take a stroll along the famous and romantic "Via
dell’Amore", a smooth and suggestive walk on the cliffs leading to
Manarola, the small village of the Cinque Terre in the gorge of a high
promontory among vines, olive trees and fragrant Mediterranean maquis.
We continue by uncovering Vernazza, one of the "Most Beautiful
Hamlets in Italy", a jewel perched on a rocky promontory, which
stretches out towards the sea with a small port against green hills, carved
into terracings created by men.
Admire the houses from the beach with the colors tarnished by salt,
disappear among the lanes with dozens of shops and be tempted by the seafood
cuisine in a typical restaurant.
You will admire the beauty of these beautiful places from the sea in a “boat”
along the stretch between Vernazza and Portovenere: one hour of navigation
embracing the arch of the beautiful rugged coast that welcomes the
picturesque villages just visited.
Portovenere is waiting maintaining the ancient promise of "beauty"
encompassed in its same name.
A gemstone rich of history and art placed in the splendor of a natural
landscape that is unique in the world.
Take a walk along the seaside and among the shops that sell typical products
and local handicrafts then visit the Gothic Church of San Pietro
(1198) decorated with the typical white and black bands, perched on top of
the promontory and built on the remains of a Roman temple dedicated to the
goddess Venus, then admire the medieval sculptures of the Collegiate of
San Lorenzo (1130) and the imposing Castello Doria overlooking
the hamlet.
Included:
Pick Up and Drop Off at the Hotel*, transport in luxury minivan, qualified
English speaking driver-guide, Entrance ticket to the Park of the Cinque
Terre, boat trip ticket
S5 - The treasures of
Umbria: Perugia and Assisi, Trasimeno Lake
The charm of nature, the seduction of art and the
irresistible call from the spiritual heritage in the heart of Italy
$352 per person
Season: All year – Wednesday
Start: h. 8:00 (please come 5 minutes earlier)
End: around h. 19:30
Be captured by the emotions of the
natural scenery of the lake immersed in the green of cane thickets and
surrounded by hills covered with olive trees, by a harmony emanated from old
fabrics of the city of rare beauty, by the serenity generated by the
powerful beauty of the spiritual places.
Crossing the Tuscan countryside, the first town we meet is Passignano sul
Trasimeno, a small medieval hamlet with city walls and a beautiful
fortress, a famous tourist resort and a magical location to viewpoint onto
the enchanting lake and islands.
After this visit we proceed through evocative landscapes until we reach the
hill on which the ancient city of Perugia rises.
Evidence of its Etruscan origin is preserved in the travertine walls
and in the well located in the village centre. Perugia is one of the popular
Italian cities of art, with a beautiful square in which you can admire real
architectural jewels like the superb Palazzo dei Priori (1293-1443)
and the splendid Cathedral (1345) placed beside the Loggia
(1423), and one of the masterpieces of sculpture with an invaluable artistic
value (13th century), the elegant Fontana Maggiore (1275).
The excursion continues until reaching the beautiful places where the patron
saint of Italy, Saint Francis of Assisi (1181- 1226) lived, worked
and died.
On a lowland at the foot of Mount Subasio, the hill on which Assisi rises we
first visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built around as
a protection of the famous little church of the "Porziuncola", where
Saint Francis acknowledged his vocation and founded the Order of the Minor
Friars.
In this place even Santa Chiara began her monastic life. Here you can also
see the "rosebush without thorns", which continues to
grow only in this magic place and that, according to a legend, originated
from the contact of the Saint with a thorny bush.
After the lunch break we reach the centre of Assisi where you will
meet up with an expert local Guide who will accompany you on an exciting
visit to the civil and religious artistic heritage of the city.
Admire the splendid Gothic Basilica dedicated to Saint Chiara
(1257) made in pink and white bands, the Renaissance Chiesa Nuova
with the elegant Dome and the Roman temple of Minerva of which the
first century AD façade remains.
Discover the fourteenth century Monte Frumentario and finally visit
the famous and beautiful St Francis’ Basilica, a UNESCO heritage
monument, built with white-rosy stone coming from Mount Subasio.
The wonderful frescoed cycles by Cimabue, Giotto, Simone
Martini and Lorenzetti are preserved inside the Basilica.
Breathe the special atmosphere of serenity and joy that this city emanates
and you will understand why it has been chosen as symbol of Peace by the
delegates of the main religions in the world.
Included:
Pick Up and Drop Off at the Hotel*, transport in luxury minivan,
qualified English speaking driver-guide, tour of Assisi with local guide
S6 - A day in Venice
The most romantic art city in the world
$416 per person
Season: All year – Tuesday and Friday
Start: h. 8:00 (please come 5 minutes earlier)
End: around h. 21:00
Be part of the waterways dream that
reflect elegant palaces with Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance façades,
small and delicate bridges, magnificent portals of the patrician dwellings,
bulb-shaped domes and golden mosaics.
Enter the "calli" and discover small and green gardens behind ancient grates
and be enwrapped by the magic of lightness and colors of blown glass
created by master glassmakers. Discover a unique city in the world, built
between the coast and open sea on an archipelago of 120 islands linked by
350 bridges.
Discover the millenary history in which east and west interweave giving life
to a refined and charming culture.
It is a city of invaluable artistic patrimony and has been declared
"heritage of humanity" by UNESCO. Venice is all this and much more
and is waiting to offer you an unforgettable day that begins with meeting up
with a local Guide who will reveal its treasures to you.
Walking through the characteristic "calli" you will enter the ancient
districts ("sestieri") in Santa Croce and San Polo where the salt flats of
the ancient and powerful Republic of Venice are located, you will then
proceed to the Rialto area, the first settlement of the village, with its
characteristic fish and vegetable market, the Church of San Giacomo,
the oldest of Venice, the famous Rialto bridge, the oldest of the
four bridges crossing the spectacular Grand Canal.
Crossing this wonderful bridge you will reach the district of San Marco that
is the centre of trade and culture of the city.
The heart of this district is the splendid and magnificent Piazza San
Marco, the "most elegant lounge in Europe", overlooking the most famous
monuments of Venice: the splendid Byzantine Basilica with four
portals and wonderful golden mosaics, to be viewed inside, the
Renaissance Clock Tower and the masterpiece of the Gothic Palazzo
Ducale.
Behind the Palazzo Ducale, from the Ponte di Paglia you can admire
the famous Bridge of Sighs, that used to be crossed by the condemned
people before entering prison, hence the name.
After the end of the guided tour, you can find dozens of typical or elegant
restaurants in the area around the square where you can taste the excellent
Venetian cuisine.
In the afternoon you will have free time to enjoy a romantic tour in one of
the famous "gondolas", get to know the city better or dedicate some
time to shopping and discovering the valuable crafts of the lagoon islands:
the Murano blown glass and the Burano lace.
Before leaving, you can stop at one of the famous historical cafés of
Piazza San Marco and enjoy an authentic Venetian style pleasure.
Included:
Pick Up and Drop Off at the Hotel*, transport in luxury minivan, qualified
English speaking driver-guide, tour of Venice with local guide
S7 - A day in Rome
A taste of eternity in the monuments, in the streets and
in the squares of one of the most beautiful cities of the world
$416 per person
Season: All year – Thursday and Sunday
Start: h. 8:00 (please come 5 minutes earlier)
End: around h. 21:00
A journey through history, from the
origins of western civilization to our days, in a fabric of the city,
UNESCO world heritage, which preserves exceptional testimonies from
every age, from the imposing monuments of the old town to the paleochristian
basilicas and to the masterpieces inherited from the Byzantine and
Renaissance periods, from the artistic and monumental heritage of Papal Rome
and of the Baroque period to the lively cultural dynamism of the modern
city.
Live the unique atmosphere of this city, which has been the melting pot of
races, and the meeting place of cultures for millenniums.
For this reason, the city has always been considered the emblematic capital
of the Mediterranean.
On your arrival in Rome you will be greeted by an expert local Guide who
will lead you on an unforgettable walk to the discovery of the heart of the
city.
Be enwrapped by liveliness of Piazza di Spagna, with the splendid
Spanish Steps (18th century) and Trinità dei Monti, admire the
famous streets of luxury shopping surrounding the centre and then you reach
the enchanting Trevi Fountain, always swarmed with tourists who
desire to visit the place that is the symbol of the "dolce vita", the
sweet life.
Then, walking along the characteristic streets of the old centre you will
reach the ancient Pantheon Temple (II century BC.) with the amazing
open dome that is still the largest in the world.
Finally enjoy the splendour of Piazza Navona, raised in the area of
the ancient stadium of the Emperor Domitian, with, at the centre, the
perfectly preserved wonderful "Fountain of the four rivers", a
masterpiece by Bernini.
At the end of the tour you will have free time to appreciate, among many
other things, the famous Roman cuisine by having lunch in one of inviting
restaurants of the city centre.
Your driver will then take you for a wonderful panoramic tour during which
you can admire the most important monuments of Imperial Rome: the
Colosseum (72 AD), symbol of the city, the archaeological area of the
Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, with the impressive monument named
Vittoriano and finally, on the other side of the River Tiber,
you will reach Saint Peter's Square, the centre of Christianity, with
the splendid Basilica dominated by the dome designed by
Michelangelo and surrounded by Bernini's monumental colonnade.
At the end of the visit, you will say goodbye to the city from the splendid
panoramic terrace of the Gianicolo Park with a suggestive and warm
embrace.
Included:
Pick Up and Drop Off at the Hotel*, transport in luxury minivan, qualified
English speaking driver-guide, tour of Rome with local guide,
panoramic sightseeing tour
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