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


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

 



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.

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

 

     

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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

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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

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$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

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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

 

 

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