FLORENCE/SIENA/PISA/LUCCA
& TUSCANY
DAILY SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS
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∗ FLORENCE CHOCOLATE & WINE TASTING
This can be the highlight of your tour, visit of a traditional chocolate maker and taste their fares, different flavors, learn how to detect bitterness, acidity, sweetness, astringency and saltiness. Chocolate will be complimented by different italian wines... and delight your palates to the fullest!
Booking code CWT - Price per person €39
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∗ FLORENCE CITY SIGHTSEEING (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, Giotto's bell tower, the Baptistery with its
bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso, the Cathedral with the magnificent
Brunelleschi "dome".
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. End of the tour inside the museum.
PLEASE NOTE: (*) Palazzo Pitti closed on Mondays. Replaced with the
Bargello Museum or the Medici Chapels. The Cathedral can not be visited on Sundays,(**)
National Holidays or for any reason beyond our control.
Booking code 1.a €43
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∗ FLORENCE CITY SIGHTSEEING WITH Light LUNCH
It is possible to book the morning City tour that 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.
Arrival in time for the afternoon tours is guaranteed. From 16 March to 15 November. Everyday.
Booking code 1.a+LL - Price per person €55
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∗ FLORENCE CITY SIGHTSEEING (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 (interior) 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
(outdoor) 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.
Booking code 1.b €45
PLEASE NOTE:*If the Academy Gallery
should be closed the visit will be substituted with an excursion to the archeological site
of the Roman theatre in Fiesole. The Academy is closed every Monday the Museum of Palazzo
Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria will be visited instead.
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∗ FLORENCE CITY SIGHTSEEING (full-day + lunch)
It is possible to book a complete tour of the city (morning and afternoon) that includes
light lunch and drinks at a very reasonable price, in a historic restaurant in the centre,
following the morning guided tour, just a brief walk away accompanied by our assistant.
From 16 March to 15 November. Every day.
Booking code 1.a+1.b+L.L. - Price per person €95
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∗ FLORENCE BY NIGHT dinner, dancing and live Italian music
An unforgettable evening with excellent cuisine, music and fun in the enchanting atmosphere
of Florence by night. Leaving the city centre, after a scenic bus ride, we arrive in
Piazzale Michelangelo, one of the most famous panoramic spots in the world, situated
on a magnificent hill above Florence. Here you will be served an aperitif in a wonderful
outdoor café where you will be able to admire the city's beauty at twilight.
We will then move on to a typical restaurant in the immediate outskirts of Florence close
to a beautifully lit Monastery: you will be welcomed by musicians, and "stornello" singers.
Your dinner, with a rich Florentine menu and the renowned Chianti wine, will be accompanied
by the most famous opera songs performed by a professional tenor. Those who wish can then
dance to the romantic music of the most famous Italian songs. Going back into Florence,
you will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic tour of the illuminated city centre
comfortably seated on our bus.
Available Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
Includes: transportation, tour escort, aperitif, dinner, drinks and music.
Booking code 2.b - Price per person €50
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∗ SIENA AND SAN GIMIGNANO
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 standing intact.
(*)From 16 November to 15 March, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.
Includes: transportation, tour escort, local guide in Siena, museum entrance fees.
Booking code CT3 €55
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∗ PISA (full-day - 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, 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 university in the world.
Price per person €43. Booking code CT4.
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∗ CHIANTI WINE AREA (afteroon excursion Mon./Wed./Thu./Sat.)
Season:All year round (Except August 15 and December 25)
Departure time: 14:15PM Estimated return time about 7:00PM
An excursion to one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany, well known
for its wine and charming countryside where woods alternate with vineyards
and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with Romanesque churches, farmhouses, villas and
castles of rare beauty. This tour includes a visit to a site of particular historic and
artistic interest in an ancient hamlet and to one of the most famous wine-growing estates,
complete with a snack and tasting of its prestigious wines.
Price per person €42.Booking code 5.a
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∗ CHIANTI WINE AREA with dinner
(afteroon excursion Tue./Fri.)
A journey through the Chianti countryside, one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany world
famous for its wines, to reach a magnificent Castle. A visit to the gardens and the
underground cellar with filled with barrels of Chianti Classico wine. Stop for
snack and wine tasting, followed by a visit to one of the most beautiful Romanesque
churches in the area. For dinner: a typical meal (with rich menu and excellent Chianti
wine) in the magical atmosphere of an old village among the gentle hills.
This excursions take place in different areas of the Chianti region. Weather
permitting, dinner will be served "al fresco." Please wear suitable clothing.
(Tu/Fr/Sa)
Price per person €74. Booking code 5.b
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GUIDED VISITS OF THE MUSEUMS of
FLORENCE
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Our professional expert guides will help you to discover the treasures of two of the most famous and
important museums in the world. They will take you back in time, on an animated journey through
the history and art of Florence, in order to reveal secrets and tales linked to the artworks of
the greatest Renaissance artists. Once the excursion tour is over, it is possible to stay in
the museum.
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GUIDED VISIT OF THE UFFIZI GALLERY
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 the Masters of REnaissance Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello,
Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio.
(A the ende of the guided tour it is possible to stay in the museum as long as you like).
(Available all year around, from Tuesday to Sunday) Tour starts at 11:15AM, ensd at approximately
12:30PM.
Price per person €32. Booking code M.2
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GUIDED VISIT OF THE ACCADEMIA & UFFIZI GALLERY
The guided tours of the Accademia Gallery (morning 11:15) can be purchased together with that of
the Uffizi Gallery (afternoon 16:45).
It is not necessary to book the visits of the two museums for the same days.
Price per person €55. Booking code M.1+M.2
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PLEASE NOTE: Entrance fees, when applicable, are not
included in any of the above excursion prices, if not otherwise indicated.
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