Florence in the Morning

Florence in the Afternoon

Florence in the AM + Lunch

Florence Full Day + Lunch

Discovering Walking Tour in the Morning

Concert and Dinner

Cooking Course with Dinner

Cooking Course + Lunch

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)

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SPECIAL COLLECTION (Small group of 4 pax min)

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(*) Closed on Monday. Replaced with visit to the Bargello museum or the Medici Chapels.

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Season: All year round - Every day
Departure: 2:30PM (15 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
End: around h. 6:00 PM

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. End of the Tour inside the museum.

(*) The Gallery is closed on Monday; replaced with visit to the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio.

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From 16 March to 15 November. Every day.
Departure: 9:30 AM (15 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
Duration: 8h30

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Season: All year round - Everyday
Start: 9:15AM (10 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
End: around 11:45AM

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Season: From 1 April to 31 October* -Wednesday and Friday
Start: 7:15PM (10 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
End: around 10:45PM

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High season: from 1 April to 31 October - Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Friday.

Low season: from 1 Nov to 31 mar -Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Meeting: 5:15PM (5 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
End: around 9:45PM

Our assistant takes you to a picturesque corner of the historical centre through a pleasant walk. You will live a different and involving experience combining food, art and culture. In an equipped kitchen of a characteristic Florentine home, guided by a skilled Chef you will be taught how to prepare a full typical Tuscan menu and to match wines in about two hour and half time. The course is followed by dinner where prepared dishes will be served accompanied by matching wines.

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Season: from 1 April to 15 November - Thu.
Meeting at 10:00AM - end around 3:00PM
(10 minutes earlier at the meeting point)

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Season: from 1 April to 10 November - Saturday
Meeting at 11:45PM - end around 3:00PM
(10 minutes earlier at the meeting point)

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Total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to get to know his most famous work, David, and other important works of art such as “I Prigioni” and “San Matteo”.

(Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum).

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Season: All year round - from Tuesday to Sunday
Start: 4:30PM (15 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
End: around 6:00PM

You can’t leave Florence without visiting one of the most important art galleries in the world. Here you can admire numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio.


(Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum).

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01 Apr to 31 Mar - Tuesday to Sunday

Start: 9:00AM (10 minutes earlier at the meeting point)

End: around 10:30AM

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TOUR #3:  EXCURSION TO SIENA AND SAN GIMIGNANO

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TOUR #4: EXCURSION TO PISA

High Season: From 01 April to 31 October – every day
Departure: 1:45PM (15 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
Return: around 7:15PM

Low Season: from 1 Nov. to 31 Mar. - Tue. Thu. Sat. Sun.
Departure: 1:45PM (15 minutes earlier at the meeting point)

Return: around 7:15PM

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, guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other important monuments. This is followed by a visit to the interior of the Cathedral, an unrivalled masterpiece of Romanesque art constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries. Free time at your disposal. Those who are interested can take a pleasant walk with our tour escort and reach Piazza dei Cavalieri, where you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world.
 

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TOUR #5a: EXCURSION TO CHIANTI AREA

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
 

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. 7:30 (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.