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TOUR 1B: AN AFTERNOON IN FLORENCE CITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR
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Corner of Piazza Stazione and Piazza dell'Unita at 2.30 pm |
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Daily |
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3 hours |
Departure by coach for a brief excursion to Fiesole, a delightful town of Etruscan origin positioned on the hills that dominate Florence and the Arno Valley. The tour continues to the historic centre for a visit to the Franciscan Church of Santa Croce where it is possible to admire the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini among others. The tour then arrives at the famous Gallery degli Uffizi (The Gallery is closed on Monday so will be replaced with a visit to the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio).
TOUR 3: DAY TOUR TO SIENA & SAN GIMIGNANO
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| DEPARTURES: |
Corner of Piazza Stazione and Piazza dell'Unita at 9.00 am |
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday from 16 November to 15 March; Daily from 16 March to 15 November. |
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Full day with driving time 3 1/2hours, return around 5.45 pm. |
An extremely interesting excursion through the countryside of the Chianti area among delightful hills, with an ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olivetrees. A visit to San Gimignano, a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries; the city is situated on top of a hill and is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures. On arrival in Siena, free time for lunch (not included). Then follows a guided visit of this magnificent medieval city. It is possible to admire the Cathedral, the Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, the Town Hall, and San Domenico, with its numerous treasures of Italian painting. During the return journey, along the way it is possible to admire the old medieval village of Monteriggioni enclosed by its famous walls, still intact.
TOUR 4: AFTERNOON TOUR TO PISA FROM FLORENCE
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Corner of Piazza Stazione and Piazza dell'Unita at 1.45 pm 16 Nov to 15 Mar and 2.00 pm 16 Mar to 15 Nov. |
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Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday from 16 November to 15 March; Daily from 16 March to 15 November. |
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4 1/2hours, return around 7.00 pm. |
A splendid excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside towards the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. A panoramic view of the beautiful riversides, then a visit of the Piazza dei Cavalieri, where the Scuola Normale resides, one of the most famous universities in the world. The tour proceeds to Piazza dei Miracoli where you will find the celebrated Leaning Tower, the Cathedral (visit inside), an unequalled masterpiece of Romanesque art carried out between the 11th and 12th centuries, the Baptistery and other important monuments. Entrance to the Tower an additional $15.
NEW IN 2008
TOUR 5A: AFTERNOON TOUR TO CHIANTI &
TOUR 6: GUCCI-PRADA OUTLET TOUR
Refer to attached PDF for details
FLORENCE CITY PACK
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Citypack prices include: 2 nights accommodation, breakfast daily plus Welcome to Florence Tour.
WELCOME TO FLORENCE TOUR 1A
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| DEPARTURES: |
Corner of Piazza Stazione and Piazza dell'Unita at 9.30 am. |
| OPERATES: |
Daily. |
| DURATION: |
3 hours. |
Visit the Cathedral with Brunelleschi's grandiose cupola, Giottos bell tower, the Baptistery with its bronze doors, among which the most famous Gates of Paradise. The tour continues with a visit to the 15th century Palazzo Pitti (*) built for the Pitti family and the last residence of the Medici family. Inside, visitto the celebrated Palatine Gallery, a museum of painting containing some of the most important works of Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Rubens, Murillo, Velasquez etc. From the windows view the Boboli Gardens. Continue along the romantic Viale dei Coli up to Piazzale Michelangelo and stop to admire the wonderful panorama of the city, one of the most beautiful in the world.
(*) Closed on Monday and replaced with the Bargello museum or the Medici Chapels.
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