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Cultural visit of Florence full day + Light Lunch (Length : 8.30)
Tour Description: 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.
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
Schedule:
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
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.
Schedule:
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.
Excursion to Siena and San Gimignano : 8 hours 45 Tour Description:
A beautiful excursion through the delightful hills of the Chianti countryside, with an ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees.
Upon arrival in Siena, a guided tour of the old city centre: walking along the small medieval  streets, admiring the splendid palaces and ending up at the Cathedral where you can visit the splendid interior including the Libreria Piccolomini and the adjacent Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana. The guided tour will conclude in the Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful in the world, where you will find the Palazzo del Comune (exterior). Free time for lunch (not included). Departure for San Gimignano a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries; situated on a hilltop, it is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures; free time to discover this fascinating city. During the return journey, along the way visitors can admire the old mediaeval village of Monteriggioni enclosed by its famous walls, still intact. Schedule:
Tour Departure/Pick Up: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
Notes:
• * From 16 November to 15 March, available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. • ** Children policy: under 2 years, free; from 2 to 8 years, 50% discount. Excursion to Pisa : 5 hours 30
Tour Description:
 A splendid excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. After the panoramic drive by bus along the banks of the Arno, the tour continues on foot with a guided 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. Our tour escort will walk you to Piazza dei Cavalieri, where you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world.Schedule:
Tour Departure/Pick Up: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
Notes: • * From 16 Nov to 15 March only Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun • ** Children policy: under 2 years, free; from 2 to 8 years, 50% discount. CAF Tour & Travel Srl Booking Dept
Via S.Antonino 6r – 50123 Firenze (Italia) Ph. +39 055 21.06.12 – 055 28.32.00 Fax +39 055 23.82.790 tours@caftours.com www.caftours.com Sales Dept
Monica Pirioni
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