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LAND Florence in the Serene Season SMALL GROUP Ma xi mum of LAND 24 Travele rs JO URNEY Florence in the Serene Season Art, Culture & People Inspiring Moments > Experience the true essence of enchanting Florence during a quieter time of year. > Stroll through the city’s intimate streets and beautiful piazzas, a veritable outdoor museum of Renaissance glories. INCLUDED FEATURES > Marvel at the breathtaking Cathedral Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary of Santa Maria del Fiore, clad in white, – 7 nights in Florence, Italy, at the Day 1 Depart gateway city pink and green marble and topped by deluxe Sina Villa Medici. Day 2 Arrive in Florence and transfer Brunelleschi’s magnificent dome. to hotel > Take more time to enjoy Michelangelo’s Extensive Meal Program David and the centuries of priceless art in – 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, Day 3 Florence including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Day 4 San Gimignano | Chianti the Uffizi during this tranquil season. tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Day 5 Florence > Relax with the locals and treat yourself to with dinner. irresistible Italian specialties, from Day 6 Florence handmade pasta to heavenly gelato. Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Day 7 Colle di Val d’Elsa | Siena > Revel in the medieval brilliance of Tuscan – Discovery excursions highlight the local Day 8 Florence culture, heritage and history. towns San Gimignano and Siena. Day 9 Transfer to Florence airport > Sip Italy’s iconic wine in the romantic – Expert-led Enrichment programs and depart for gateway city enhance your insight into the region. Chianti countryside. Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. > Enjoy three UNESCO World Heritage – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. sites . impact in the communities we visit. Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with Chianti vineyards – Local immersion. activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical AHI Connects: expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM 844-414-0369 https://uialumnialliance.org/explorers FLORENCE IN THE SERENE SEASON Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Italian Coffee and > Renaissance Art We strive to make a positive, purposeful Café Culture. At one of the city’s oldest impact in the communities we visit, > cafés, delve into the social rituals behind Contemporary Italy and Life in whenever possible. Florence Italy’s passion for coffee and learn how Environmental Impact | Thoughtful favorite choices are prepared and served. choices to minimize our environmental Florence Walk. Explore the glorious Cradle UNESCO World Heritage footprint: eco-friendly transportation, of the Renaissance with your guide. Visit the guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less 1. Historic Center of Florence Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and gaze plastic waste. up in awe at the intricate fa çade, distinctive 2. Historic Center of San Gimignano Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to dome and striking bell tower designed by support local businesses that employ and 3. Historic Center of Siena Giotto. At the octagonal Baptistery, view benefit people in the community. Curating the bronze doors that Michelangelo called meaningful experiences by staying in the Gates of Paradise. Traverse the Arno intimately sized locales instead of cities River by way of the charming Ponte Vecchio, affected by overtourism. and linger in the Piazza della Signoria, the Economic Impact | Community-based city’s political heart since the 14th century. tourism using expert local guides and The stately Palazzo Vecchio, the Fountain lecturers, plus program scheduling during of Neptune and graceful statues within an quieter, “shoulder seasons.” open-air loggia add to the historic beauty of this picturesque square. Relax and survey the colorful scene at a café on the piazza. San Gimignano and Chianti. Chianti is AHI Travel Expertise a dreamy vision of quiet back roads, lovely Passenger Service Representative | hillside towns, woodlands and, of course, Helps with everything from arranging flights vineyards. Travel today to the hill town of to fulfilling special requests. San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Travel Director | Manages all details site that boasts 14 medieval tower-houses to ensure a memorable trip. and a wealth of wonderfully preserved squares, palaces and fountains. Next, a Travel information | Prepares you fully local chef will show you how to cook like for your journey. Tuscans do, then you get to enjoy the Expert local guides and lecturers | mouthwatering results for lunch! Afterward, Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and visit Castello di Monsanto, built in 1750. share their passion for their country. Taste wines produced from handpicked Sangiovese, Canaiolo and other grapes. Accademia Visit. With a private guide, Let us arrange your flights! tour this famed Florentine museum that houses Michelangelo’s incomparable statue AHI FlexAir | Our personalized of David, as well as paintings and sculptures air program features transfers, assistance and flexibility. by legendary artists and an exquisite group Fountain of Neptune, Piazza della Signoria of rare, antique musical instruments. Uffizi Gallery. Follow the evolution of Italian art from the 13th to the 16th centuries in the 2021 DATES & PRICES Uffizi’s grand halls, which contain some of the world’s most acclaimed masterpieces. November 26 – December 4 Colle di Val d’Elsa and Siena. In the Elsa River valley, meander on Colle’s small From Price $3,245 lanes and delight in its noble houses and medieval tower houses. After lunch in the area, journey to Siena, bathed in a rose-pink Special Savings $250 glow and remarkably unchanged since the Middle Ages, that shines with gorgeous San Gimignano Special Price $2,995 Gothic gems like its dramatic, striped VAT is an additional $295 per person. cathedral which you will visit. Step into Accommodations All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on one of Europe’s finest piazzas, the shell- double occupancy and do not include air transportation shaped Piazza del Campo, and learn about Sina Villa Medici costs (unless otherwise stated). its importance to the city. Pause by the Single accommodations are an additional $995 (limited Gaia, or Joyful, fountain to see its pretty, availability). bas-relief sculptures. The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2021 - 3.
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