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Optional Add-On Tours for Florence: Buy 7 get 1 FREE!!! |
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Purchase 7 of one trip/pass and get the 8th trip/pass free (of equal or lesser value). |
| City Sightseeing Florence Tour: $29 per person |
 Hop On Hop Off – 24 hour ticket. In the romantic region of Tuscany lies the jewel city of the Renaissance, Florence. Surrounded by the Appenine mountain chain it lies in a fertile valley surrounded by the charming Tuscan vine yards and olive groves. The art galleries and museums of Florence are renowned throughtout the world and holidaymakers flock to admire the superb David of Michaelangelo, the Venus of Botticelli or the stunning Duomo with its marble facade which glows in the golden sunlight. The city is not only culture however, it is also home to elegant boutique, tiny craft shops and tempting icecream parlours with gelato served in every flavour under the sun. [Daily, 2 routes] |
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Optional Add-On Tours for Florence: Buy 14 get 1 FREE!!! |
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Purchase 14 of one trip/pass and get the 15th trip/pass free (of equal or lesser value). |
| Highlights of the Uffizi Gallery: $63 per person |
| Why are there so many blondes in Renaissance paintings? How did Michelangelo out-smart a famous skinflint? Who was that beautiful woman in Botticelli’s famous “Birth of Venus”? All this and more when you discover the highlights of the Uffizi Gallery with our fascinating & exclusive introduction to Renaissance art & famous artists. No wait on line - reservations included. [March 26-Nov 5: Tues-Sun, 1:45pm. Nov 5-Nov 25: Tues-Sat 1:45pm. Nov 26-Dec 15: Tues, Thurs, Sat 9:30am. Walking tour – approx. 2 hours] |
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Optional Add-On Tours for Florence: Buy 15 get 1 FREE!!! |
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Purchase 15 of one trip/pass and get the 16th trip/pass free (of equal or lesser value). |
| Full Day Tour The Best of Tuscany: $206 per person |
 You will visit two fabulous hilltop towns, Siena and San Gimignano, go wine tasting and have a Tuscan lunch. This is the real Tuscany with a very small group, shimmering olive groves, glorious vineyards; amazing medieval hilltop towns (Tuscany’s most famous) stunning frescoes and iconic Tuscan views. We bring the past to life with incredible stories while walking the same paths of famous artists from ages past and seeing classic Tuscan landscapes. If you have limited time and want to see Tuscany’s most famous and beautiful hilltop towns, experience a classic Tuscan wine producer’s estate, taste great wines and savour a delicious gourmet Tuscan lunch then this is the tour for you! [Mon, Wed, Sat, 8:30am, approx 9 hour tour, not available Dec 17th to Feb. 4th] |
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Optional Add-On Tours for Florence: Buy 16 get 1 FREE!!! |
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Purchase 16 of one trip/pass and get the 17th trip/pass free (of equal or lesser value). |
| Morning in Tuscany: $105 per person |
 See glorious views of Tuscany while walking ancient paths through Tuscan olive groves and scented cypress woods and the "must see" beautiful hill top town of Fiesole. We pass through fascinating ancient Roman and Etruscan ruins. We experience the sublime Tuscan setting where the makers of the most famous artworks in the world - the Mona Lisa and the David - worked and played. We see where Leonardo da Vinci tested his historic flying machine and the shaded hillside stone works where Michelangelo learned his craft. We visit an exclusive private Renaissance villa featured in two famous films: "A Room with a View" and "Tea with Mussolini", with lovely Italian gardens and more superb views of Tuscany and distant Florence. We then enjoy a wine tasting with a delcious gourmet Tuscan lunch on the villa's estate. Bring your camera! [Daily, 8:30am, March 26-Dec 16. Length of tour is five hours. Distance walked is 8km or 5 miles, length of walk two hours at leisurely pace. Wear comfortable walking shoes! Children must be able to walk or be carried by the parents. All costs included: lunch and transport, guided tour, wines and villa visit.] |
| Concert And Dinner: $83 per person |
A real Italian-style evening dedicated to the discovery of the Tuscan cuisine and of the most celebrated Italian opera arias and famous Neapolitan songs. Our assistant will take you into an ancient and fascinating neighbourhood in the old city centre, where the Restaurant - Wine house is located. It has been built into a characteristic “hollow” (an old cellar). In this romantic atmosphere, under arches and vaults dating back to 1200, a candlelit typical Tuscan dinner is served with excellent Chianti wine. Close to the restaurant, professional tenors and/or sopranos perform (at 21:15) the most beautiful opera songs from the operas by Puccini, Verdi, Rossini and other famous Italian musicians together with Neapolitan songs renowned all over the world, in an intimate atmosphere of an historical place with an excellent acoustics. Your reservation allows you to take stalls in order to enjoy completely this fascinating show. During the intermission, tea or coffee together with a piece of cake or a goblet of very good wine will be served (they are included in the price). [Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat, 7:15pm. April 1-Oct 31. Must meet at Piazza Stazione n.51/r.]
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| Half Day Florence Tour: $67 per person |
 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: Giotto’s bell tower, the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso, the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi.
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. Note: on Mondays Accademia Gallery is closed and will be replaced by the Bargello museum or the Medici chapel.
[Daily from Piazza Stazione, morning tour departs 9:30am; afternoon tour departs 2:30pm. Check-in 15 minutes prior. No tour Dec 25, Jan 1st, May 1st. Tour visits places of worship; do not wear shorts or sleeveless tops, museum entrance is included - no queuing.] |
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Purchase 17 of one trip/pass and get the 18th trip/pass free (of equal or lesser value). |
| Original Florence Walk: $36 per person |
 Explore the most famous sights of Florence’s ancient centre. Tread in the tantalising footsteps of over 2000 years of tumultuous history. Find out who was buried alive near the Duomo. Why Michelangelo never forgave Leonardo da Vinci. How the ‘Bill Gates of Florence’ used famous artists to amaze everyone with their extravagance during the Renaissance. Discover why Florence became one of the greatest art centres the world has ever seen. See fabulous masterpieces. Hear about astounding events that shocked the Florentines. Immerse yourself in history and listen to medieval stories with a three hour stroll around Florence’s essential sights. [Daily, walking tour – approx 3 hours. Not available Dec 16 – Feb 4] |
| The Evening Walk: $36 per person |
| A short relaxing evening walk around Florence’s most charming, fascinating and historic quarters, the Oltrarno. See lovely riverside vistas and picturesque views of the Ponte Vecchio, ancient cobble stoned streets, famous Renaissance palaces bristling with scandalous tales and murderous intrigues, a medieval hospice holding the dark secrets of Michelangelo’s murky past, bustling squares where Florentines have met and enjoyed their evenings for centuries, artisans workshops virtually out of the Renaissance, and Florence’s favourite medieval flagellation spot for those in the know! We end at Florence’s best wine bar where we taste a superb Tuscan wine, while your guide suggests fabulous Florentine restaurants and buzzing after hours venues for enjoying the rest of the evening. [Mon, Wed, Fri only. Walking tour – approx 1 ½ hours. Does not operate Dec 16 – Feb 4.] |
| Half Day Pisa Tour: $63 per person |
 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. [Operates: Tues, Thurs, Sat, and Sun, 2pm, March 16-Nov 15. No tour Dec 25, or Jan 1st. Tour visits places of worship - do not wear shorts or sleeveless tops. Entrance to Cathedral included.] |
| The Original David and Accademia Tour: $55 per person |
| The most famous sculpture in the world, a must see masterpiece in Florence. Listen to stories about its amazing creation. Hear about the artist - Michelangelo - a fascinating and difficult genius, who died a miserly multi-millionaire. See where Michelangelo carved the David as well as enjoying an exclusive introduction to his other famous works. [March 26 – Nov. 25: Tues - Sat 4:45pm. Nov 26 - Dec 16: Tues, Thurs, Sat 1:30pm. Departs from tour office at Via Sassetti. Walking tour - approximately 1 hour. Museum ticket and reservation included.] |
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