Marvels of Florence

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1.  Cultural visit of Florence full day + Light Lunch (Length : 8.30)


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 by coach through the old city centre. Outdoor guided tour of the Duomo* complex: the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso and the visit of the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi and Giotto’s bell tower.

A short walk through the historic streets of the heart of Florence brings you to the renowned Galleria dell’Accademia** where you can admire the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist.

The tour includes light lunch and drinks in a historic restaurant in the centre, following the guided tour, just a brief walk away, accompanied by our assistant.

 

Afternoon:   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 (outdoor) where we can admire the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini among others. 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.

From March 16 to Nov 15  9:30 (15 minutes earlier at the Terminal)  Every day
 ADULT from € 100,00
 CHILDREN*** from € 50,00
 
Tour Departure/Pick Up: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
 
Notes:
* Cannot be visited on Sundays, National Holidays and for reasons beyond our control.
** Accademia closed on Monday. Replaced with visit to the Bargello museum or the Medici Chapels.
Uffizi closed on Monday; replaced with visit to the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria.
*** Children policy: under 2 years, free; from 2 to 8 years, 50% discount


2.   Guided Visit to the Accademia Gallery + Uffizi Gallery  (1hours 15 + 1 hours 30)

Tour Description: 
You cannot leave Florence without visiting the Accademia and Uffizi Gallery, two of the most famous picture galleries in the world.

Accademia Gallery: 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”.

Uffizi Gallery: through the explanations of our guide, 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.
 
 
From May, 1 to Oct 31  


3.  Accademia Gallery:

14:30 (15 minutes earlier at the Terminal)

4.  Uffizi Gallery:

09.00 (15 minutes earlier at the Terminal)
 From Tuesday to Sunday
 ADULT from € 60,00
CHILDREN* from € 30,00
 

Tour Departure/Pick Up: at the museums, entrances reserved to booking holders

Notes:
* Children policy: under 6 years, free; from 6 to 8 years, 50% discount.
 

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