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The itinerary and duration of the excursions are subject to
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FLORENCE WALKING TOUR + UFFIZI GALLERY
Duration: 3h45
Every afternoon at 13:45 except Mondays and the first
Sunday of each month.
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Enjoy a guided walking tour through the most fascinating
and interesting places of Florence: Repubblica Square, the
Cathedral with Brunelleschi’s Dome, (exterior) the Baptistery
with its famous Gates of Paradise (exterior), Signoria Square
with its Palazzo Vecchio (exterior) and the Loggia dei Lanzi.
After taking a few last minute photos you will meet the
guide to enter the Uffizi Gallery for a visit of its famous and
beautiful collections of Italian Renaissance paintings. It is
possible to remain in the museum until closing time.
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Meeting point: Piazza della Signoria in front of Neptune’s
Fountain.
PRICE PER PERSON: $69
ACCADEMIA GALLERY
Duration: 1h15
Every day at 11:15 except Mondays and the first Sunday of
each month.
A guided visit of the Accademia Gallery where you can
admire the splendid masterpieces of Michelangelo, among
which are the renowned Davidʺand the Prisoners. Discover
also the important Gothic works and Renaissance paintings
of Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Perugino and the original plaster
cast of the “Rape of Sabine Women”ʺby Giambologna. It is
possible to remain in the museum until closing time.
Meeting point: Accademia Gallery’s entrance for “reserved
tickets”.
PRICE PER PERSON: $53
UFFIZI GALLERY
Duration: 2 hours
Every afternoon at 15:30 except Mondays and the first
Sunday of each month.
Visit of the Uffizi Gallery housing the most beautiful
collection of Italian Renaissance paintings created by Giotto,
Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio and
many others. It is possible to remain in the museum until
closing time.
Meeting point: Piazza Uffizi, gate n°3.
PRICE PER PERSON: $56
PISA AND THE LEANING TOWER
Duration: 5h30
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 08:30.
Depart to the fascinating city of Pisa, famous for its
architectural beauty. Walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli with
the famous Leaning Tower (interior), the Baptistery (exterior)
and other important monuments and continue for a visit of
the Cathedral (interior). At the end of the guided visit you’ll
have free time to take pictures and do some shopping before
returning to Florence.
and Piazza del Campo where the Palio race takes place every
year. Then, free time for lunch (not included) and shopping.
Before departing you will taste some of the best ice cream
in Siena (only from April to October) that won the Italian
Challenge Competition. Proceed to San Gimignano, one of
the most fascinating examples of medieval towns, declared
a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will have free time
to shop, discover the beautiful squares, buildings, churches
and suggestive alleyways. Finally, a stop in a farmhouse,
where you’ll taste some of the best Tuscan wines with a little
snack of sliced cold meats, bruschetta and cheese. Return to
Florence in the late afternoon.
Meeting point: Piazza Adua (Facing Burger King restaurant)
PRICE PER PERSON: $76
LUCCA AND PISA WITH BUCCELLATO TASTING
Duration: 8h30
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 09:00.
You will start your trip from Florence and the first stop will be
in Pisa, the city world renowned for its Leaning Tower and for
its architectonic masterpieces. Once in Pisa the guide will lead
you to the famous Miracles Square explaining the wonders of
this square. You will admire The Leaning Tower (exterior), the
Baptistery (exterior) and other beautiful monuments before
visiting the Cathedral (interior). At the end of the visit you
will have free time for photos and lunch (not included) before
departing for Lucca. In Lucca you will take a pleasant walk
with the local guide into the enchanting historical centre
where you will admire the Anfiteatro Square, the Guinigi
Tower, San Martino Dome and the typical “antique dealers
street”. The guided visit will end in a local pastry shop where
you’ll taste the Buccellato, a typical dessert of Lucca. Return
to Florence in the late afternoon.
CINQUE TERRE WITH LUNCH
Duration: 12h30
Every day at 07:00.
Enjoy a whole day to discover one of the most enchanting
landscapes in the world. Five villages nestled between land
and sea, clinging to steep cliffs surrounded by hills and
vineyards. Upon arrival in Manarola, free time to discover
the little town, later, a local train will take you to the second
village, Riomaggiore, for a pleasant stop to admire its beauty.
You will proceed by boat to Monterosso, an ancient fishing
village known as ”the pearl of the Cinque Terre”, enchanting
beaches and luxuriant vegetation surround the little village.
Here you will have free time to plunge into the crystal sea and
eat a typical Ligurian lunch (included). Continue to Vernazza
where you will admire the intricate layout of this village with
its “carruggi” (narrow lanes) and steep stairways. Proceed
to La Spezia to board a bus for your return to Florence in
the evening. Recommended: Comfortable clothes and
shoes, swimwear and a hat for sun protection.
Meeting point: Piazza Adua (Facing Burger King restaurant)
PRICE PER PERSON: $128
HOP ON HOP OFF
Every day.
Panoramic tour of Florence. Decide yourself where and when
you want to stop. The buses drive continuously by the city’s
most important monuments. Get on and off wherever you
please according to the routes A and B. Slight change of
itinerary operating on Sundays and holidays. Entrance fees
are not included.
PRICE PER PERSON: 24 hours $36 • 48 hours $44 •
72 hours $53
Meeting point: Piazza Adua (Facing Burger King restaurant)
PRICE PER PERSON: $78
Meeting point: Piazza Adua (Facing Burger King
restaurant)
PRICE PER PERSON: $84
SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO AND CHIANTI
Duration: 11 hours
Every day at 08:45.
Departing from Florence, the tour will start in Monteriggioni,
well known worldwide for its wine and its countryside of
unrivalled charm, in a landscape dotted with Romanesque
churches, farmhouses, villas and castles. Continue to Siena,
where the local guide will lead you through its steep medieval
streets, admiring the splendid palaces until you reach the
Cathedral (interior), Palazzo Comunale (Municipal Building)
SAN GIMIGNANO
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