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Florence Visits and excursions

Valid from 1st April to 31st October 2018

We feature tours in or full tours in the surroundings of Florence (, , , , ) for travelers who desire to discover the cultural heritage and the local gastronomy. We offer Skip the Line access to and cultural sites, with professional and authorized local guides.

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information Cancellation policy: CITY CENTRE TOURS 100% penalty for cancellation within the 72 hours before tour date before or no-show. 1C AM Florence & The Accademia 7 1C PM Florence & Gallery 8 booking 3C AM-PM All Florence - Accademia and Uffizi Galleries with lunch 9 our Tours 5C PM Heart of Florence Walking Tour 10 9C AM Special Visit to the “Terrace of the Florence ” “Exclusive Opening” 11 13C AM Best of and Medieval Florence walking tour 12 1A AM My Florence with Accademia & Uffizi Gallery 13 7A AM Accademia Tour 14 7A PM Uffizi Tour 15 15C PM Florence “Duomo Monumental Complex” Guided Tour NEW! 16 16C PM and its battlements guided Tour at sunset with spectacular View from the Top NEW! 17 17C -17CB AM Florence Medici’s Mile: walking along the path of the Medici Residences and of the NEW! 19 20C AM/PM Electric Bike Tour of Florence and its Hills with typical tasting - small group NEW! 20 21C PM Dinner and Opera in the Heart of Florence - Typical Restaurant NEW! 21 18F PM VIP Small-Group: Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitivo on River 22

COOKING CLASSES IN FLORENCE

11C PM Tuscan Cooking Class with Dinner in an old in the Heart of Florence 25 12C PM Pizza, Ice-cream, Chocolate Cake and Sorbetto - Cooking course with Dinner 26

OUTSIDE FLORENCE

2C PM Pisa 29 6A AM Exclusive Pisa with Leaning Tower 30 3A AM Pisa & Lucca 31 4A AM Siena, San Gimignano & Monteriggioni NEW! 32 8A AM with light lunch 33 14C AM Highlights of : Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, Pisa - lunch with delicious local wines NEW! 34 19F AM VIP- Small group Tuscany grand Tour – Best of Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, Pisa and Lucca 35

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4 5 1C AM City Florence 55€ ADULT Centre & the Accademia FREE 0-6 Tours YEARS OLD Have a walking guided tour of the best of city centre and don’t miss to the unforgettable Accademia Gallery!

WHERE Drive along the romantic Viale dei Colli up to Piaz- PIAZZALE zale Michelangelo, a stop to admire the wonderful DUOMO SQUARE panorama of the city, one of the most beautiful in CATHEDRAL the world. The tour will proceed by coach through ’S BELL TOWER & PARADISE DOOR the old city centre. Then walking guided visit of the ACCADEMIA GALLERY (ORIGINAL outdoor Duomo complex: the Baptistery with its OF MICHELANGELO) INCLUDES bronze doors including the famous Porta del Parad- ASSISTANCE AT THE MEETING iso and the visit to the cathedral with the magnifi- POINT cent del Brunelleschi and Giotto’s bell tower. TRANSPORT ENTRANCE TICKETS (SKIP A short walk through the historic streets of the heart THE LINE) of Florence brings you to the renowned Galleria LOCAL GUIDE DEPARTURES dell’Accademia* where you can admire the famous DAILY AT 9:00 AM David by Michelangelo and other works by the great BLACKOUT DATES artist. End of the tour inside the museum. MAY 1ST AND FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH MEETING POINT 08:45 AM PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE LANGUAGES ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX)

TOUR ENDS AFTER *ON MONDAYS THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY IS CLOSED - REPLACED WITH THE SAN APPROXIMATELY MARCO MUSEUM OR THE MEDICI CHAPELS 3.15 HOURS INSIDE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY

6 7 1C PM 3C AM-PM Florence 67€ All Florence 133€ ADULT ADULT & Uffizi Gallery Accademia and Uffizi Galleries

FREE 0-6 FREE 0-6 Enjoy a panoramic tour of surrounding of Florence, have YEARS OLD with lunch YEARS OLD (LUNCH NOT INCLUDED) a short walking tour of the city center and discover the All Florence, museums and hills, in just one day: Accademia and Uffizi famous art collection of Uffizi Gallery with expert local Galleries by bus with lunch. A drive up to , Santa guides! Maria del Fiore, the Gallery of the Accademia, a drive up to , Santa Croce and the Gallery of the Uffizi.

A fine coach tour offering panoramic views of the WHERE A remarkable valuable experience at a promotional WHERE FIESOLE PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO unparalleled beauty of Florence, taking in Fiesole, SANTA CROCE price. An expert local guide will be with you all day SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE a delightful town of Etruscan origin set on the hills (EXTERNAL VISIT) to show the city. This is the best way to know a place ACCADEMIA GALLERY UFFIZI GALLERY (ORIGINAL DAVID OF MICHELANGELO) overlooking Florence and the Arno Valley. The tour thanks to the comments of who lives the city every FIESOLE INCLUDES SANTA CROCE (EXTERNAL VISIT) continues to the old city centre for a visit to the Fran- ASSISTANCE AT day and knows it like no one else. The history, the UFFIZI GALLERY ciscan of Santa Croce (exterior only). A short THE MEETING POINT art and the culture of Florence explained in a fas- TRANSPORT INCLUDES ASSISTANCE AT walk through historic streets of heart of Florence MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS (SKIP cinating way through the unforgettable panoramas THE MEETING POINT THE LINE) brings you the famous Piazza Signoria, where you of Piazzale Michelangelo and Fiesole and by visiting TRANSPORT LOCAL GUIDE can admire the imposing Palazzo Vecchio (exterior) the city, the old town and the famous Accademia* MUSEUMS ENTRANCE TICKETS DEPARTURES (SKIP THE LINE) and the beautiful . The tour contin- DAILY AT 2:30 PM and Uffizi* Galleries. The tour includes lunch with EARPHONES ARE PROVIDED FOR GROUPS OF OVER 15 PARTICIPANTS ues with a guided tour of the famous Galleria of the BLACKOUT DATES drinks in a historical restaurant in the most ancient INSIDE THE MUSEUMS ST ST MAY 1 AND 1 SUNDAY LUNCH WITH DRINKS Uffizi* where you can admire the superb paintings OF EACH MONTH part of the town, to which you will be escorted by DEPARTURES of Botticelli, Michelangelo, , Raf- MEETING POINT our assistant. DAILY AT 9:00 AM AND AT 2:30 PM 2:15 PM PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BLACKOUT DATES faello, Giotto, , . The tour ends in- IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET MAY 1ST AND FIRST SUNDAY side the museum. SIGN GRAY LINE OF EACH MONTH LANGUAGES MEETING POINT ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, 8:45 AM PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO ITALIAN AND GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE- AFTER LUNCH AT THE SAME PLACE AT 2:15 PM TOUR ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY LANGUAGES 3.15 HOURS INSIDE THE ACCADEMIA ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) GALLERY

*ON MONDAYS THE UFFIZI GALLERY IS CLOSED - REPLACED WITH THE MUSEUM OF *ON MONDAYS THE ACCADEMIA AND UFFIZI GALLERIES ARE CLOSED - TOUR ENDS AFTER PALAZZO VECCHIO ACCADEMIA GALLERY REPLACED WITH THE SAN MARCO MUSEUM OR APPROXIMATELY THE MEDICI CHAPELS; UFFIZI GALLERY REPLACED WITH THE MUSEUM OF 3.15 HOURS INSIDE THE ACCADEMIA PALAZZO VECCHIO GALLERY

8 9 5C PM 9C AM Heart of Florence 19€ Special Visit to the “Terrace 53,50€ ADULT of the ” - ADULT Walking Tour 15€ 29€ CHILD 7-12 CHILD 6-11 YEARS OLD “Exclusive Opening” YEARS OLD

Guided visit of the imposing Cathedral with its by FREE 0-6 The unique opportunity to discover an exceptional scenic spot, FREE 0-5 Brunelleschi, the bell-tower by Giotto and the Baptistery YEARS OLD with direct access to climb the famous Dome. YEARS OLD of St. John with its fabulous Door of Paradise. SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN’S AGE UPON REQUEST

SMALL GROUP SMALL GROUP MAX 25 MAX 20 PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPANTS

Admire with our guide the marvellous Duomo com- WHERE This exclusive tour begins with an evocative intro- WHERE DUOMO (OUTSIDE) SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE plex with monuments completely covered in poly- CAMPANILE BY GIOTTO (OUTSIDE) duction movie, played in an ancient rectory private FLORENCE CATHEDRAL chrome : the Cathedral with the great Du- BAPTISTERY (OUTSIDE) room, located in the Duomo Square, then, avoiding INCLUDES CHURCH OF ASSISTANCE omo by Brunelleschi, the Baptistery, the Campanile (OUTSIDE) the line you will enter, accompanied by a licensed INTRODUCTORY MOVIE TO THE by Giotto. We proceed on to the imposing and sin- MERCATO DELLA PAGLIA English speaking guide, inside Santa Maria del Fiore, AND TO THE DUOMO COMPLEX gular stone building of the Church of Orsanmichele where you will discover the superb works of art pre- GUIDE AUTHORIZED 48 HOURS ENTRANCE TICKETS FOR in which the wonderful tabernacle of , a PALAZZO VECCHIO (OUTSIDE) served there. At the end of the guided tour, you can THE DUOMO COMPLEX masterpiece of the Florentine Gothic Art, is located. LOGGIA DE’ LANZI continue your visit on your own, directly from the PRIORITY ACCESS TO THE DOME Then you will reach the lively Mercato della Paglia INCLUDES north terrace, without any additional queue, using TASTE OF CHIANTI WINE, CHEESE ASSISTANCE AT AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR with the famous “piglet”, discover the spectacular THE MEETING POINT your ticket to climb even higher, up to the mag- DEPARTURES TRANSPORT beauty of Piazza della Signoria with the sculptural nificent Dome, where you can enjoy a spectacular DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY masterpieces of Loggia dei Lanzi and the imposing DEPARTURES 360° view of Florence, from its highest location. At AT 10:00 AM DAILY BLACKOUT DATES Palazzo Vecchio with the crenellated tower of Ar- EXCEPT MONDAY AT 2:45 PM the end of your visit, a few steps from the Cathedral TH APRIL 1ST, JUNE 24 nolfo, one of the most famous symbols of the city. BLACKOUT DATES square, you will be offered a delicious taste of Chi- AND AUGUST 15TH MAY 1ST anti wine and tidbits of cheese with balsamic vine- MEETING POINT MEETING POINT 9:45 AM PIAZZA SAN GIOVANNI, 19 2:35 PM IN FRONT OF THE LOGGIA gar. Your ticket is valid 48 hours and allows you to RED - IN FRONT OF THE BAR SCUDIERI DEL BIGALLO (PIAZZA DUOMO CAFÉ ON THE CORNER WITH VIA DE’ visit on your own other monuments at the Duomo LANGUAGES CALZAIUOLI) Complex (Baptistery, Crypt of St. Reparata, Giotto’s ENGLISH (MIN. 2 PAX) LANGUAGES bell tower). ENGLISH (MIN. 2 PAX) TOUR ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS TOUR ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS IN PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA

10 11 13C AM 1A AM Best of Renaissance 29€ My Florence with 103€ ADULT ADULT and Medieval Florence 22€ Accademia 51,50€ CHILD 7-12 CHILD 7-12 walking tour YEARS OLD & Uffizi Galleries YEARS OLD

Morning guided walking tour of medieval and renaissance Florence: FREE 0-6 Spend an unforgettable half-day visiting the highlights of Florence FREE 0-6 Medici Chapels, of San Lorenzo, Dome complex, Piazza YEARS OLD and its two most important museums! YEARS OLD della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and Pitti Palace. SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN’S AGE UPON REQUEST

SMALL GROUP MAX 25 PARTICIPANTS

The most complete and thrilling guided walking WHERE With our tour you will visit the most famous Muse- WHERE MEDICI CHAPELS ACCADEMIA GALLERY (ORIGINAL tour starts from the peculiar Central Market zone, BASILICA OF SAN LORENZO ums in Florence and the most important spots of the DAVID OF MICHELANGELO) characterized by its workshops and multicoloured PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA city: in the morning the fascinating Academy Gal- PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA PONTE VECCHIO AND PITTI PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA stalls, where the Medici Chapels, and Basilica di S. PALACE lery with some of the most famous of CATHEDRAL Lorenzo, the church of Medici’s Family, are located. INCLUDES Michelangelo as the Prisoners, the St. Matthew and, BAPTISTERY & PARADISE DOOR In a short time you can reach Piazza del Duomo, ASSISTANCE AT especially, the renowned David. At the end of the PONTE VECCHIO THE MEETING POINT UFFIZI GALLERY where you can admire the Cathedral and its dome PROFESSIONAL GUIDE visit you will have free time for lunch until 1.30 pm INCLUDES by Brunelleschi, the bell-tower by Giotto, John DEPARTURES when we’ll meet for the second part of the tour in ENTRANCE TICKETS Baptistery with its Paradise Door. The tour contin- DAILY AT 9:30 AM Repubblica Square in front of “Hard Rock Cafè”. We’ll LOCAL GUIDE ues by visiting the medieval quarters where Dante MEETING POINT continue our walking through the most interesting DEPARTURES 9:15 AM PIAZZA SAN LORENZO, DAILY AT 11:15 AM Alighieri and Beatrice lived. Further on you can find AT THE LOCATED IN THE places of Florence: Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia dei EXCEPT MONDAY CENTRE OF THE SQUARE BLACKOUT DATES Palazzo del . Not too far, there is Piazza del- LANGUAGES Lanzi, Repubblica Square, the Cathedral with the MAY 1ST AND 1ST SUNDAY OF EACH la Signoria, a great “open-air museum”, ENGLISH AND Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Baptistery with its famous MONTH SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) overlooked by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Next Gates of Paradise. At the end of our walking tour we MEETING POINT FRENCH, GERMAN 11:00 AM ACCADEMY GALLERY’S to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important -mu AND ITALIAN MIN. 4 PAX will enter inside the Uffizi Gallery to visit its beautiful ENTRANCE FOR RESERVED TICKETS LANGUAGES seum all over the world. Then you proceed to the TOUR ENDS AFTER collections of painting from the . FROM TUESDAY TO SUNDAY: APPROXIMATELY 2.5 HOURS picturesque Mercato della Paglia (Straw market), The tour will finish on the Uffizi’s terrace to admire ENGLISH AND IN PIAZZA PITTI where the famous Piglet Fountain is located. You the beautiful view on Ponte Vecchio and the typical SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND walk along the street that leads to Ponte Vecchio, goldsmiths’ shops. SATURDAY: FRENCH AND GERMAN the “jewels bridge”. By the bridge, you will (MIN. 2 PAX) reach the wonderful Pitti Palace where our tour TOUR ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 4.45 HOURS ON ends. THE UFFIZI’S TERRACE

12 13 7A AM 7A PM Accademia 43€ Uffizi Gallery 53€ ADULT ADULT

Tour Tour FREE 0-6 FREE 0-6 YEARS OLD YEARS OLD

A special tour to discover the masterpieces of Accademia Gallery, Take a relaxing afternoon tour of the Uffizi Gallery, skipping skipping long entrance lines. long entrance lines.

SKIP THE LINE! SKIP THE LINE!

A total immersion in the Accademia Gallery and in WHERE Guided tour of the famous Galleria of the Uffizi WHERE ACCADEMIA GALLERY (ORIGINAL UFFIZI GALLERY DAVID OF MICHELANGELO) the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned where you can admire the superb paintings of Bot- INCLUDES work, the “David”, and other important works such INCLUDES ticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, ENTRANCE TICKETS ENTRANCE TICKETS LOCAL GUIDE as ‘’I Prigioni’’ and ‘’San Matteo’’ and the “Palestrina LOCAL GUIDE Giotto, Cimabue and Masaccio. DEPARTURES Pietà”. We admire the famous David an imposing DEPARTURES DAILY AT 3:30 PM sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the renais- DAILY AT 11:15 AM EXCEPT MONDAY EXCEPT MONDAY BLACKOUT DATES sance model. BLACKOUT DATES MAY 1ST AND FIRST SUNDAY MAY 1 ST AND 1ST SUNDAY OF EACH OF EACH MONTH MONTH MEETING POINT MEETING POINT 3:15 PM UFFIZI SQUARE GATE N°3 11:00 AM ACCADEMIA GALLERY’S LANGUAGES ENTRANCE FOR RESERVED TICKETS FROM TUESDAY TO SUNDAY: LANGUAGES ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH AND FROM TUESDAY TO SUNDAY: GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) ENGLISH AND SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) SATURDAY: ITALIAN (MIN. 2 PAX) TUESDAY, THURSDAY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND AND SATURDAY: SATURDAY: PORTUGUESE (MIN. 2 FRENCH AND GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) PAX)

TOUR ENDS AFTER TOUR ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1.15 HOURS INSIDE APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS INSIDE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY THE UFFIZI GALLERY

14 15 15C PM 16C PM Florence “Duomo Monumental 38€ Palazzo Vecchio and its battlements 42€ ADULT ADULT Complex” Guided Tour - guided Tour at sunset with FREE 0-6 12€ YEARS OLD Priority access NEW! CHILD 6-11 spectacular View from the Top NEW! YEARS OLD

The complete visit of the “Great Museum of the Cathedral”, an FREE 0-5 The discovery of Renaissance treasures and Medici’s history and unforgettable tour of the monuments of Piazza del Duomo, a YEARS OLD secrets inside their Palace, followed by an amazing visit of the town, museum complex like none other in the world, steeped in the art, walking around the crenellated parapet which crowns the building! history and faith that made this city great.

The tour of the “Grande Museo del Duomo” (Great Museum of the Cathedral) is a single WHERE Palazzo Vecchio, which stands majestically on Florence skyline, is one of WHERE great itinerary that will take you through more than 1500 years of history, embracing all PIAZZA DEL DUOMO the most recognized symbols of the city. Built during the Middle-Ages, it PALAZZO VECCHIO the monuments on the world-famous Piazza del Duomo: from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, to the Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the St. John’s Baptistery INCLUDES still preserves the austere of the fourteenth century, with its INCLUDES and the Museum of the Works of the Cathedral. A unique chance to enjoy a truly ex- ASSISTANCE AT crenellated top that surrounds the imposing Arnolfo’s Tower which, with ASSISTANCE AT ceptional cultural experience in the heart of Medieval and Renaissance Florence, a “tour THE MEETING POINT its 95 meters high, is the highest viewpoint of the city, after Brunelleschi’s THE MEETING POINT of marvels” among the monuments of a square that is a concentration of art unlike any GUIDE Dome. The indoor parts of the building, beautifully renovated in the ‘500 GUIDE in the world. Your art historian guide will first take you to the Baptistery dedicated to St. MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKET when the Palace became the , are instead typically Re- MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKET John, the Patron Saint of Florence. The Baptistery is one of the oldest buildings in Flor- WITH ADVANCED BOOKING FEE EARPHONES FOR A MINIMUM ence (XI century) and home to the glittering golden that decorate the dome and naissance and hold priceless treasures and works of art. In the sumptu- (GUARANTEED ADMISSION AND SKIP OF 15 PEOPLE a spectacular Matroneo (Women’s Gallery). The outer façade is covered in and THE GENERAL ENTRY LINE) ous halls and the private apartments of the family, worked the greatest and is enriched with the beautiful bronze doors, including a copy of the artists of the period. Visit the palace means to stroll among the won- DEPARTURES 48H ENTRANCE TICKET FOR THE two known as the Gates of Paradise (we’ll see the originals inside the “Opera del Duomo” WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND DUOMO COMPLEX MONUMENTS ders of Renaissance and retrace its history, discovering also the secrets Museum (Museum of the Works of the Cathedral) during the tour. As we leave the Bap- and tales linked to the powerful Medici family. The elegant courtyard by SATURDAY AT 6:30 PM (FROM APRIL tistery, the tour proceeds with the elegant Giotto’s Bell Tower, covered in multi-coloured TASTE OF CHIANTI WINE, CHEESE TO SEPTERMBER) marble and graced with a base decorated with a fabulous figurative cycle.The guide will AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR , welcomes you at the beginning of a visit that will enable you reveal then the secrets of the celebrated majestic Brunelleschi’s Dome, the largest ma- to admire the famous and beautiful “Hall of the 500”, the charming and MEETING POINT DEPARTURES sonry construction ever built, one of the city’s icons. Inside the magnificent Cathedral of 6:15 PM IN FRONT OF THE DAILY AT 12:00 AM EXCEPT SUNDAY intimate study of Francesco I de’ Medici, the beautiful private apartments Santa Maria del Fiore, a masterpiece of and the third largest church in GUCCI CAFÈ, AT N.10, AND 1STTUESDAY of Eleonora of Toledo and Cosimo I de’ Medici and the sumptuous and the world, you can admire the beautiful frescoes by Vasari and Zuccari adorning the inside SIGNORIA SQUARE OF THE MONTH of the Dome, one of the world’s most important window cycles created by stunning boardrooms, in an incredible series of frescoes, paintings, dec- LANGUAGES the greatest artists of the early Renaissance and magnificent works by Baccio Bandinelli, orations and of the greatest Renaissance artists as Michelangelo, BLACKOUT DATES ENGLISH (MIN. 2 PAX) , , , and JUNE 24TH AND AUGUST 15TH , Verrocchio, Vasari, Ghirlandaio and , just to mention many others. The tour will continue with a visit to the spectacular “Opera del Duomo” some of them. After this incredible full immersion in the art masterpieces, MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS AFTER Museum. The greatest treasures from the monuments of the great Cathedral Complex you will access with your guide to the top of the building, on the ancient are all carefully housed in this incredible Museum, in an amazing scenic setting. We’ll 11:45 AM AT PIAZZA SAN GIOVANNI APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS see a life-size reconstruction of the Cathedral as it was in the times of , as 19 RED, IN FRONT “battlemented patrol path”, which offers a spectacular walk around the well as the sculptures of , Donatello and . We’ll see the OF THE SCUDIERI CAFÈ top of the palace where to enjoy an original tour of the city from the original doors of the Baptistery, including the gilded Gates to Paradise done by Lorenzo LANGUAGES height of 40 meters! The spectacular sight of Florence monuments at Ghiberti. We’ll be moved as we gaze upon the Pietà del Duomo sculpted by Michelangelo ENGLISH sunset will remain in the best memories of your stay in Florence! The and the Penitent Magdalene by Donatello. We’ll admire the beauty of the Altar of St. John, a stupendous silver masterpiece, and the other magnificent works of art done by the most enterprising and tireless of you, will continue the climb up to the greatest medieval and renaissance artists of Florence. Those who desire, may climb up to TOUR ENDS AFTER top of Arnolfo’s Tower, to end the tour with a stunning “aerial view” of the the Museum panoramic terrace to admire the grandiose Dome to a close distance. A few APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS whole city and its hills steps from the Cathedral square, you will be offered a delicious taste of Chianti wine and tidbits of cheese with balsamic vinegar.

16 17 17C AM 17CB AM Florence Medici’s Mile: walking along 25€ Florence Medici’s Mile: walking along 59€ the path of the Medici Residences ADULT the path of the Medici Residence (visit ADULT 19€ 32€ and of the Vasari Corridor NEW! CHILD 7-12 inside) and the Vasari Corridor NEW! CHILD 7-18 YEARS OLD YEARS OLD

The history, the richness and the secrets of the powerful dynasty FREE 0-6 Add to your Guided Walking Tour the entrance ticket to the last FREE 0-6 which made possible the great Renaissance season YEARS OLD magnificent Medici’s Residence: Pitti Palace. With your ticket you will YEARS OLD be able to visit on your own Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, the Museum of Fashion and Costume, Treasure of the Grand Dukes.

This fascinating walk winds along an enchanting itinerary of a mile, which WHERE This fascinating walk winds along an enchanting itinerary of a mile, which WHERE crosses for the whole duration a UNESCO World Heritage area: a mile PALAZZO MEDICI RICCIARDI crosses for the whole duration a UNESCO World Heritage area: a mile PALAZZO MEDICI RICCIARDI with the highest concentration in the world of wonderful monuments (OUTSIDE) with the highest concentration in the world of wonderful monuments (OUTSIDE) and open-air works of art! Led by a professional local guide, it will be DUOMO CATHEDRAL (OUTSIDE) and open-air works of art! Led by a professional local guide, it will be DUOMO CATHEDRAL (OUTSIDE) possible to discover the most important sights of the city, retracing the PALAZZO VECCHIO(OUTSIDE) possible to discover the most important sights of the city, retracing the PALAZZO VECCHIO(OUTSIDE) fascinating history of the Medici dynasty, the family which put its power PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA (OUTSIDE) fascinating history of the Medici dynasty, the family which put its power PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA (OUTSIDE) and wealth at the service of the and art, laying so the founda- VASARI CORRIOR and wealth at the service of the patronage and art, laying so the founda- VASARI CORRIOR tions of Renaissance. You will learn stories and anecdotes of intrigues, PONTE VECCHIO tions of Renaissance. You will learn stories and anecdotes of intrigues, PONTE VECCHIO power struggles, secrets and betrayals, but also tales of incredible fore- (OUTSIDE) power struggles, secrets and betrayals, but also tales of incredible fore- PALAZZO PITTI (INSIDE) sight, which made possible to leave to the city and to the whole world, a INCLUDES sight, which made possible to leave to the city and to the whole world, a INCLUDES priceless artistic and cultural heritage. You will be able to admire the pal- ASSISTANCE AT priceless artistic and cultural heritage. You will be able to admire the pal- ASSISTANCE AT aces, the monuments, the streets and the squares where the members of THE MEETING POINT aces, the monuments, the streets and the squares where the members of THE MEETING POINT the Medici family lived and used their political and economic power over 2 HOURS OF GUIDED VISIT the Medici family lived and used their political and economic power over 2 HOURS OF GUIDED the city. You will walk along the same narrow streets where they walked, EARPHONES (MORE THAN 15 the city. You will walk along the same narrow streets where they walked, WALKING TOUR touch the stones used to build their residences and see the same monu- PARTICIPANTS) touch the stones used to build their residences and see the same monu- EARPHONES (MORE THAN 15 PARTICIPANTS) ments that they were used to see every day: , their DEPARTURES ments that they were used to see every day: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, their first residence in San Lorenzo district, where you can find as well their DAILY AT 9:30 AM first residence in San Lorenzo district, where you can find as well their PITTI PALACE MUSEUMS ENTRANCE TICKET AND BOOKING FEE Church and mausoleum: Medici Chapels. A few steps away you will reach MEETING POINT Church and mausoleum: Medici Chapels. A few steps away you will reach then, the magnificent Cathedral, with its imposing Brunelleschi’s Dome 9:15 AM IN SAN LORENZO SQUARE then, the magnificent Cathedral, with its imposing Brunelleschi’s Dome DEPARTURES and the stunning Palazzo Vecchio, their second residence, which domi- AT THE STATUE LOCATED IN and the stunning Palazzo Vecchio, their second residence, which domi- DAILY AT 9:30AM nates the marvelous Piazza della Signoria. Further on you will follow from THE CENTER OF THE SQUARE nates the marvelous Piazza della Signoria. Further on you will follow from EXCEPT MONDAY the outside the whole path of the Vasari Corridor, the spectacular elevat- ASSISTANCE WAITS FOR YOU WITH the outside the whole path of the Vasari Corridor, the spectacular elevat- MEETING POINT A YELLOW SIGN ed passageway which connects the two of the river Arno, pass- ed passageway which connects the two banks of the river Arno, pass- 9:15 AM IN SAN LORENZO SQUARE ing along the enchanting Ponte Vecchio and crossing houses and Santa LANGUAGES ing along the enchanting Ponte Vecchio and crossing houses and Santa AT THE STATUE LOCATED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH THE CENTER OF THE SQUARE Felicita Church: a secret and comfortable corridor used by the Medici (MIN 2 PAX) Felicita Church: a secret and comfortable corridor used by the Medici ASSISTANCE WAITS FOR YOU WITH Grand Dukes of Tuscany, to move between the Palazzo Pitti, their third ITALIAN, GERMAN Grand Dukes of Tuscany, to move between the Palazzo Pitti, their third A YELLOW SIGN residence, and their offices located inside the Palazzo Vecchio, without AND FRENCH (MIN 4 PAX) residence, and their offices located inside the Palazzo Vecchio, without BLACKOUT DATES being seen by the citizens. The majestic Pitti Palace, which hides the mar- being seen by the citizens. The majestic Pitti Palace, which hides the mar- 1ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH velous , is the last Florentine residence of the Medici and TOUR ENDS AFTER velous Boboli Gardens, is the last Florentine residence of the Medici and is also the last stage of your incredible journey into the art and history of APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS is also the last stage of your incredible journey into the art and history of a city unique in the world. a city unique in the world. TOUR ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3.5 HOURS

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Electric Bike Tour of Florence 74€ Dinner and Opera 72€ 36€ ADULT ADULT CHILD 3-8 YEARS OLD and its Hills with typical tasting - in the Heart of Florence - FREE 0-2 CHILD POLICY 35€ YEARS OLD small group NEW! 0/2 YEARS Typical Restaurant NEW! CHILD 9-12 YEARS OLD (DINNER NOT OLD NOT INCLUDED) The new smart and easy way to discover the entire City and the ADMITTED* A romantic Italian : a tasty Dinner with a complete hills of Fiesole, Piazzale Michelangelo and . An Opera performance in a charming setting adventure between art, landscapes and Tuscan flavors

Admire Florence and its magnificent hills in an active and original way and be WHERE An evening in true genuine Italian style, dedicated to the dis- WHERE FIESOLE TYPICAL RESTAURANT IN THE surprised using this new electric bike that allows you to see a lot with little effort! covery of the Tuscan cuisine and one of the most famous Anyone who knows how to ride a bike, though not in tip-top shape, can embark PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO CENTER OF FLORENCE on this wonderful adventure with the help of the new technology! This slow-tour LUNGARNI Operas. You will enjoy your dinner in the ancient and fasci- OPERA SET IN AN ANGLICAN CHURCH along bike lanes and safe streets is the ideal way to enjoy the best of the city PONTE VECCHIO nating neighborhood “Oltrarno”, in the old city center where and the countryside around Florence, with its stunning scenery and breathtaking PITTI PALACE (OUTSIDE) the Restaurant is located. In the suggestive atmosphere of INCLUDES 3 COURSES DINNER IN A TYPICAL views that will allow you to capture exceptional photos. A native Florentine tour PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA this typical Florentine tavern, a Tuscan dinner is served with RESTAURANT leader will guide you on one of the most spectacular and charming hill tours DUOMO CATHEDRAL (OUTSIDE) a good Chianti wine. A few steps from the Restaurant, in an (WITH DRINKS) available, where you will experience unparalleled views of the Tuscan country- BAPTISTERY (OUTSIDE) OPERA PERFORMANCE side. A short ride takes us to Fiesole hill, along ancient and peaceful hill roads to intimate and old setting (the Anglican church), you’ll enjoy a INCLUDES arrive at a delightful farm on the outskirts of the city that produces organic prod- very special and unforgettable evening. Let the music trans- DEPARTURES TOUR LEADER AS THE OPERA CALENDAR ucts. Here you can stop to visit the farm and admire the harmonious rural land- port you while, talented singers in costume, perform one of ELECTRIC BIKE RENT DINNER STARTS: FROM 07:00PM TO scape and the splendid Renaissance cloister and, if you like, enjoy a snack (not WINE TASTING WITH SNACKS the most beautiful Opera (La Bohème - La Traviata - Carmen 07:15PM included) in the characteristic shop selling local products. Then we will proceed - Marriage of Figaro - Madama Butterfly)*, slightly adapted OPERA STARTS AT 08:30PM along the route that leads to the famous terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo, where 50 CL BOTTLE OF WATER you can stop to enjoy the unforgettable panorama that encompasses the entire HELMET to suit the intimate setting and accompanied by our virtu- BLACKOUT DATES city. Climbing once again, you can admire the magnificent Romanesque basilica REAR SEAT FOR CHILDREN (FREE OF oso pianist. Our booking is for front row seats to fully enjoy ALL AUGUST CHARGE) of San Miniato al Monte, and then descend into the heart of the city along a short this complete and fascinating show: you have never been so MEETING POINT scenic route that leads to the Lungarni riverside streets. We will stop off at a cosy RAIN VEST close to opera singers! AT 07:00 PM CENTRAL LOCATION IN FLORENCE wine bar featuring the wines and food products of the Chianti region, where you DEPARTURES will be offered a delicious tasting. Then we’ll proceed to the historic centre, pass- DAILY AT 9:00 AM IMPORTANT: THE DETAILED MEETING OR 3:30 PM POINTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED AT ing through characteristic streets and splendid piazzas, where all the emblematic YOUR BOOKING monuments of the city will pass before you, like in a film, with plenty of oppor- BLACKOUT DATES tunity to immortalise them during our photo-taking stops: Ponte Vecchio, Pitti 12TH - 19TH AUGUST LANGUAGES MULTILINGUAL WELCOME THE Palace, Piazza della Signoria, the Cathedral with the Brunelleschi Dome, Giotto’s MEETING POINT THE OPERA LA LA MADAME BARBER CARMEN MARRIAGE TOSCA RIGOLETTO Campanile, the Baptistery with the Porta del Paradiso, the Basilica di Santa Croce 8:45 AM OR 3:15 PM AT BOHEME TRAVIATA BUTTERFLY OF CALENDAR OF FIGARO TOUR ENDS ENDS AFTER VIA DE’ NERI, CORNER VIA DELLA SEVILLA and much more. APPROXIMATELY 3,5 HOURS DINNER MOSCA, IN FRONT OF TRATTORIA APRIL 17; 24 10; 26 19 14 21 28 + OPERA BENVENUTO (A FEW STEPS FROM MAY 1; 12; 26 10; 17 3; 22 29 15 5 19 24 UFFIZI MUSEUM) JUNE 2; 9; 21 5; 19; 23 16 14 7 12 LANGUAGES JULY 3; 10; 17 5; 14; 21 24 7 ENGLISH AND ITALIAN SEPTEMBER 1; 29 4; 13; 27 11; 18 15 8 22 6 20 OCTOBER 9; 20 4; 18 16 13 25 11 2; 23 6 *NOT AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN OVER 22 KILOS OF WEIGHT (NOT TOUR ENDS ENDS AFTER IMPORTANT TO ARRIVE AT THE OPERA 10 MINUTES EARLIER TRANSPORTABLE) AND UNDER 1,50 CM OF HIGHT APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS

20 21 18F PM VIP Small-Group Sunset Boat 63€ Tour with Aperitivo on Arno ADULT 31,50€ River CHILD 6-12 YEARS OLD

The most unique on the city. A small-group romantic FREE 0-5 and relaxed boat ride followed by an exclusive aperitivo. YEARS OLD

SMALL GROUP MAX 12 PARTICIPANTS

Enjoy a nice short walk through Piazza Signoria and WHERE PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA under the Uffizi Gallery, seeing the Pontevecchio PONTEVECCHIO (old bridge) from the , all the way through to BARCHETTO ON THE ARNO RIVER the “embarcadero”. INCLUDES GUIDED SHORT WALK OF THE CITY CENTER TO THE EMBARCADERO Get aboard the “barchetto”, one of the very few tra- MINI CRUISE ON THE ARNO RIVER ditional wooden boats left in Florence, conducted (APPROX. 50 MIN) APERITIVO IN A FASCINATING by a “barcaiolo”, a true florentine tradition holder LOCATION ON THE RIVER BANK that will guide the boat with his long-reaching pole. ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE After this romantic boat ride, an aperitivo in a fas- FLORENCE CITY GUIDEBOOK DEPARTURES cinating location on the river will be served, letting DAILY AT 7:00 AM you enjoy the whole sunset from one of the most MEETING POINT 6.45 PM exclusive places on the riverbanks, as you savour a VIA DE’ LAMBERTI, 1 cool wine. LANGUAGES ENGLISH

* THE TOUR DEPARTURE MIGHT BE CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN; RAIN CHECK TO BE USED THE FOLLOWING DAY OR AT ANY OTHER TIME, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. THE RAIN CHECK IS A VOUCHER GIVEN TO CLIENT. THE VOUCHER IS TRANSFERABLE AND MAY BE SOLD OR GIVEN TO OTHERS TO USE AT A FUTURE DATE AND LASTS UP TO 1 YEAR FROM DATE

22 23 11C PM Cooking Tuscan Cooking Class with 68€ PER PERSON Classes Dinner in an old Palace in CHILDREN UNDER 8 in Florence YEARS OLD the Heart of Florence NOT ADMITTED Learn how to cook a typical Tuscan meal!

SMALL GROUP MAX 12 PARTICIPANTS

This is a small group course for food lovers that is held WHERE OLD PALACE IN THE HEART in an old Palace located in the city centre. With this OF FLORENCE course you can learn how to cook a classic Tuscan INCLUDES ASSISTANCE AT THE MEETING meal. In a top class cookery school you will be able POINT to make a four-course meal (starter, first course, sec- COURSE ond course and dessert) under the expert guidance RECIPES DINNER WITH DRINKS of a professional Chef. The course will be followed DEPARTURES by dinner with the dishes you have prepared, accom- MONDAY, TUESDAY (ONLY FROM MAY), WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AT panied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly 5:15 PM atmosphere. MEETING POINT 5:05 PM PIAZZA SANTA TRINITÀ AT THE COLUMN LANGUAGES ENGLISH (MIN. 2 PAX) SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, JAPANESE ON REQUEST AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

TOUR ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 4.5 HOURS AFTER THE DINNER

24 25 12C PM Pizza, Ice-cream, Chocolate 59€ PER PERSON Cake and Sorbetto - CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD Cooking lesson with Dinner NOT ADMITTED Learn how to prepare the traditional Italian Pizza and a delicious Ice-Cream!

SMALL GROUP MAX 12 PARTICIPANTS

Under the expert guidance of a professional Chef, you will WHERE FLORENCE CITY CENTRE learn how to prepare the traditional “Italian Pizza”, the va- INCLUDES nilla Ice-Cream, the Chocolate cake and the famous “Sor- ASSISTANCE AT THE MEETING betto”, a frozen dessert with natural fruit juices. You will POINT learn all activities involved in the creation and the working COURSE RECIPES of the dough, following the traditional method for an Ital- DINNER WITH DRINKS ian pizza. You will learn all the types of flour, the amount DEPARTURES of the ingredients needed, how to manipulate the dough THURSDAY AT 6:15 PM and the products used to make the sauce. You will dis- MEETING POINT 6:00 PM PIAZZA SANTA TRINITÀ AT cover the secrets for making the handmade ice-cream, THE COLUMN a delicious Dessert with chocolate produced by the best LANGUAGES Tuscan chocolate manufacturers and the fragrant “Sor- ENGLISH (MIN. 2 PAX) SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, betto”, using only the freshest natural ingredients.You will JAPANESE ON REQUEST AND end this fun cooking course, eating the dishes prepared SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY accompanied by a good Tuscan wine in a friendly atmos- TOUR AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3 phere. HOURS ENDS AFTER THE DINNER

26 27 2C PM Outside Pisa 49€ Florence ADULT 24,50€ CHILD 4-12 A splendid excursion in the picturesque Tuscan countryside YEARS OLD and around the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its FREE 0-3 architectural beauty. YEARS OLD

When in Pisa the visit starts with a guided walking WHERE PIAZZA DEI MIRACOLI tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with its celebrated lean- LEANING TOWER (EXTERIOR) ing Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and oth- CATHEDRAL & BAPTISTERY er important monuments. This is followed by a visit PIAZZA DEI CAVALIERI SCUOLA NORMALE to the interior of the Cathedral, an unrivaled mas- INCLUDES terpiece of romanesque art constructed between TRANSPORT the XI and XII centuries. Free time at your disposal. ASSISTANT ENTRANCE TICKETS TO THE Those who are interested can take a pleasant walk CATHEDRAL with our tour escort and reach Piazza dei Cavalieri LOCAL GUIDE where you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, DEPARTURES DAILY AT 1:30 PM one of the most famous universities in the world. MEETING POINT 1:15 PM PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE LANGUAGES ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN AND ITALIAN (MIN. 2 PAX)

TOUR ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5.45 HOURS IN FLORENCE

28 29 6A AM 3A AM Exclusive Pisa 75€ Pisa 60€ ADULT ADULT with Leaning Tower 37,50€ & Lucca 30€ CHILD 4-12 CHILD 4-12 Spend an unforgettable half-day getting a panoramic view of Pisa, YEARS OLD Optimize your time and visit two the most beautiful cities in the YEARS OLD reaching the city with no stress! Tuscan countryside! FREE 0-3 FREE 0-3 YEARS OLD YEARS OLD

ONE DAY TOUR

WHERE WHERE A splendid excursion to the city of Pisa, famous PIAZZA DEI MIRACOLI A full day tour to discover the well known Pisa PIAZZA DEI MIRACOLI for its architectural beauty. The tour includes a LEANING TOWER (VISIT INSIDE) with its Piazza dei Miracoli and the picturesque LEANING TOWER (EXTERIOR) morning visit to the fascinating Piazza dei Mira- CATHEDRAL (INTERIOR) Lucca. When in Pisa, a guided walking tour of Pi- CATHEDRAL (INTERIOR) BAPTISTERY (EXTERIOR) BAPTISTERY (EXTERIOR) coli with the celebrated Leaning Tower (interi- INCLUDES azza dei Miracoli, with the famous Leaning Tow- LUCCA CITY CENTRE or), the Baptistery (exterior) and other beautiful TRANSPORT er (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and the in- INCLUDES ASSISTANT TRANSPORT ASSISTANT monuments. Our guide will then accompany LOCAL GUIDE IN PISA terior of the majestic Cathedral. Free time before ENTRANCE TICKETS TO THE PISA’S CAT H ED R AL* you in the visit of the Cathedral (interior) to let ENTRANCE TICKETS TO LEANING departure to Lucca. TOWER LOCAL GUIDE IN PISA AND LUCCA you admire its artistic treasures. Free time at your ENTRANCE TO THE CATHEDRAL* In Lucca, our we will lead you to a pleasant walk BUCCELLATO’S CAKE TASTING IN LUCCA disposal. Departure back to Florence in the early DEPARTURES into the enchanting historical centre where you MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY DEPARTURES afternoon. AND SUNDAY AT 8:30 AM will have the chance to admire the Anfiteatro TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY AT 9:00 AM MEETING POINT Square, the Guinigi Tower, San Martino Dome 8:15 AM MEETING POINT PIAZZA DELLA STAZIONE, 50 and the typical “antique dealers street”. Tour will 8:45 AM LANGUAGES end with a pleasant stop in a local pastry shop PIAZZA DELLA STAZIONE, 50 ENGLISH AND SPANISH: DAILY LANGUAGES (MIN. 2 PAX) where you’ll taste the well known “Buccellato”, ENGLISH AND SPANISH: DAILY FRENCH: MONDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) (MIN. 2 PAX) GERMAN: WEDNESDAY typical sweet of Lucca. Return to Florence in the PORTUGUESE: TUESDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) late afternoon. (MIN. 2 PAX) PORTUGUESE: FRIDAY FRENCH : THURSDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) (MIN. 2 PAX) ITALIAN: SUNDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) GERMAN AND ITALIAN: SATURDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) TOUR ENDS AFTER TOUR ENDS AFTER Additional info: For entrance to the Leaning Tower, children under 8 años not allowed. APPROXIMATELY 5.5 HOURS IN FLORENCE APPROXIMATELY 8.5 HOURS IN FLORENCE

*IN CASE OF NO AVAILABILITY THE ENTRANCE TO THE CATHEDRAL WILL BE *IN CASE OF NO AVAILABILITY THE ENTRANCE TO THE CATHEDRAL WILL BE REPLACED BY THE VISIT TO PIAZZA DEI CAVALIERI REPLACED BY THE VISIT TO PIAZZA DEI CAVALIERI

30 31 4A AM 8A AM Siena, San Gimignano 63€ Cinque Terre full immersion 110€ ADULT ADULT & Monteriggioni NEW! 31,50€ with light lunch 55€ CHILD 4-12 CHILD 4-12 A unique sensory experience with a special tasting tour in the YEARS OLD , Monterosso, , and La Spezia. YEARS OLD Tuscan countryside! FREE 0-3 FREE 0-3 YEARS OLD YEARS OLD

ONE DAY TOUR ONE DAY TOUR

Departing from Florence, our tour will start in Sie- WHERE A whole, intense, unforgettable day dedicated to WHERE SIENA VERNAZZA na, where our local and expert guide will lead you SAN GIMIGNANO discover one of the most enchanting landscapes in MONTEROSSO through its steep medieval streets, admiring the MONTERIGGIONI the World. Four little villages, suspended between MANAROLA splendid until we will reach the Cathedral, INCLUDES sea and land, hanging from sheer cliffs surround- RIOMAGGIORE TRANSPORT LA SPEZIA Palazzo Comunale (Municipal Building) and Piazza ed by hills and vineyards. Upon arrival in Manarola TOUR ESCORT INCLUDES del Campo where the Palio race takes place every LOCAL GUIDE IN SIENA we’ll have free time to discover the little village: later TRANSPORT year. The visit will continue to San Gimignano, one 3 COURSES LUNCH a local train will take us to the second village Rio- TOUR ESCORT TASTING OF TIPICAL BOAT OR TRAIN TICKETS of the most fascinating examples of medieval towns, SENESE SWEETS maggiore for a pleasant stop to admire its beauties. TYPICAL LIGURIAN LIGHT LUNCH declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco: visit with a WINE TASTING IN We will proceed by boat to Monterosso, an ancient DEPARTURES CHIANTI AREA local guide. We’ll continue then to Chianti area, well fishing village considered “the pearl of the Cinque DAILY AT 7:00 AM DEPARTURES MEETING POINT known worldwide for its wine and its countryside of DAILY AT 8:45 AM Terre”, where you will be overcome by enchanting 6:45 AM MEETING POINT PIAZZA DELLA STAZIONE, 50 unrivalled charm, where woods alternate with vine- 8:30 AM beaches and luxuriant vegetation that surrounds the LANGUAGES yards and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with Ro- PIAZZA DELLA STAZIONE, 50 little village. Here you will have free time to plunge ENGLISH AND SPANISH LANGUAGES (MIN. 2 PAX) manesque churches, farmhouses, and castles. ENGLISH AND SPANISH into the crystal sea and eat a typical Ligurian light PORTUGUESE ONLY ON MONDAY Finally we’ll stop in a farm house, where you’ll taste (MIN. 2 PAX) lunch (included). We’ll continue to Vernazza where (MIN. 2 PAX) GERMAN ONLY ON MONDAY (MIN. 2 GERMAN ONLY ON FRIDAY (MIN. 2 some of the best Tuscan wines. PAX) we will admire the intricate layout of this village with PAX) FRENCH ONLY ON TUESDAY (MIN. 2 its “carruggi” (narrow lanes) and steep stairways. After FRENCH ONLY ON SUNDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) PAX) PORTUGUESE ONLY ON the visit in Vernazza we will reach La Spezia where ITALIAN ONLY ON SATURDAY AND WEDNESDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) our bus is waiting for us to come back to Florence. In SUNDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) ITALIAN ONLY ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) addition to comfortable clothes, we recommend to TOUR AFTER APPROXIMATELY have with you a swimwear and a hat to protect you 12.5 HOURS ENDS IN FLORENCE TOUR ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 11 HOURS against the sun…!!! IN FLORENCE The itinerary could be modified by act of force ma- jeure.

32 33 14C AM 19F Highlights of Tuscany: Siena, San 80€ VIP Small-Group Tuscany Grand Tour: 213€ Gimignano, Chianti, Pisa - lunch ADULT Best of Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, ADULT 75€ Chianti & Lucca 106,50€ with delicious local wines NEW! 13-26 CHILD 6-12 YEARS OLD A magnificent journey through the and Renaissance. YEARS OLD

FREE 0-12 FREE 0-5 YEARS OLD YEARS OLD

ONE DAY TOUR

Depart for Siena, driving through the lovely Chianti vineyards, getting WHERE Starting from Florence, you will be taken to Siena WHERE there while the town is still immersed in early morning drowsiness; the SIENA SIENA perfect time of day to wander around the pedestrian-friendly heart of this SAN GIMIGNANO by an English speaking driver and tour leader. A full SAN GIMIGNANO beautiful hilltop town, drenched in history. Upon arrival in Siena our local CHIANTI day experience to discover Tuscany, with its different CHIANTI guide will take you on a guided walking tour along the small medieval PISA PISA (MIRACLE SQUARE – TOWER dimensions, landscapes, ancient towns, art master- TICKETS NOT INCLUDED) streets and squares, passing passing the oldest bank in the world, and the INCLUDES - site of the famous 600-year-old Palio horse-race, to ASSISTANCE AT pieces and food and wine traditions. A comfortable LUCCA the spectacular Cathedral. During your free time, stroll through Siena at THE MEETING POINT minivan with A/C will be your vessel through gor- INCLUDES your own pace. A short journey then takes us to a family run wine-farm TRANSPORT TRANSPORT in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Here we shall have a delicious, TOUR ESCORT geous Tuscan landscapes throughout the day. The TOUR ESCORT/DRIVER traditional Tuscan lunch served with typical wines from our region. After SIENA LOCAL GUIDE journey continues to San Gimignano, renowned for IN ENGLISH lunch, departure for San Gimignano, Unesco world heritage, famous for its “medieval skyscrapers”, high walls and narrow GUIDED WALKING the still intact mediaeval town planning. It is often nicknamed the “Man- ENTRANCE FEE TOUR OF SIENA hattan of the Middle Ages” because its famous tall, narrow towers cre- LUNCH WITH WINE TASTING streets that typify most people image of a Tuscan hill LUNCH IN A CHIANTI WINERY ate a skyline that looks a bit like a modern city. Here you have free time DEPARTURES town; after some free time in San Gimignano, and a to explore the town centre, the charming craftsmen’s shops along the DAILY AT 8:00 AM WINERY GUIDED TOUR AND WINE TASTING cobbled stone streets and small squares. From San Gimignano, we drive MEETING POINT tasting of a refreshing Gelato (Italian ice-cream, in- past hilltop hamlets, or little churches, scattered over some of the most 7:45 AM PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO LUCCA VISIT cluded), you will reach a prestigious Chianti ancient WITH APERITIVO beautiful and enchanting countryside. We finally wind down the hillsides (MONTELUNGO SQUARE), IN FRONT OF winery. Relax with beautiful views from the window towards the coast, to Pisa, our last destination for the day. Getting off the DEPARTURES THE YELLOW STREET DAILY AT 8:00 AM coach, we reach the Field of Miracles, a green grass field dominated by SIGN– GRAY LINE while you reach Pisa and explore its famous Piazza the dazzling white buildings of the Cathedral or Duomo, the Tower and MEETING POINT LANGUAGES dei Miracoli (Miracle Square)- tower tickets are not 7:45 AM the Baptistery - exquisite examples of Pisan : ENGLISH AND SPANISH VIA DE’ LAMBERTI, 1 the Leaning Tower is almost 56 meters tall (about 183 ft). It leans at about (MIN. 2 PAX) included; The next stop will be Lucca, a fascinating LANGUAGES GERMAN, ITALIAN 4 degrees, making it one of the most famous and iconic buildings in the walled town rich in history and art, where you will ENGLISH AND FRENCH (MIN. 4 PAX) world. You are in one of the most renowned places in the world: revel in visit the main locations and then enjoy a relaxed it, take creative photographs or wander off down the local streets. TOUR ENDS AFTER aperitivo in the unique Piazza dell Anfiteatro (Am- APPROXIMATELY 12 HOURS IN FLORENCE phitheatre Square). The final drive will take you back to Florence, leaving you with your eyes, mind and heart filled by the infinite discoveries of this incredi- ble journey: the Tuscany Grand Tour *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORDER OF THE VISITS MAY CHANGE

34 35 We provide you Expert in fit & group travel, Carrani How to properly Your clients will never be alone, we’ll a large selection tours is ready to provide the best so- get in touch be your eyes and hands during the of products lution possible to every target. Our with us through trip. to discover Italy staff will always be at your dispo- our staff sal, with professional approach and passion, to suggest you the best so- COMPANY President & Paolo lutions. Owner Delfini General Chiara [email protected] Manager Gigliotti

Carrani Tours history When Benedetto De Angelis found- ed Carrani Tours in 1925, he thought SALES, Sales Zena [email protected] about a structured service of trans- PRODUCT Manager Batocchi ports and guided tours in , and AND HOTELS obtained the first license as Roman CONTRACTS Product Letizia [email protected] bus operator for tourists in the Eternal Manager Cicconetti City. Now, Carrani Tours is not only the first Hotels Contracts Simona [email protected] bus family company in Rome, but also Manager Fulgenzi one of the main DMC active in the en- tire Italy. Official partner of the Vatican Mu- seums, Gray Line Worldwide, Julià INCOMING FIT Bookings Rosanna [email protected] Tours, Ferrovie dello Stato and Hard DEPARTMENT Manager & Mandina Rock Cafè, our company works every Customer Care day for the best experience of each Reservations [email protected] guests.

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