Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Private transfer from the airport to the Accomodation Check in and relax.
Day 2: Buffet breakfast
10am-1pm - Private Florence Segway Tour
Free afternoon and on your own.
Day 3: Buffet breakfast
9am-12am - Private Florence Walking Tours and Uffizi
5pm-6:30pm - Private Wine & Cheese Tasting in Florence.
Day 4: Buffet breakfast
Excursion to Lucca and Pisa.
Day 5: Buffet breakfast
Free Day and on your own.
Day 6:
10:00am-1:00pm - Private Music Tour of Florence
4:00pm-5:00pm - Private Ice Cream Tasting
Day 7: Buffet breakfast
Free Day and on your own.
Day 8: Buffet breakfast
Free Day and on your own.
Day 9: Buffet breakfast
9:00am-6:00pm - Excursion to Siena and San Gimignano.
Day 10: Buffet breakfast
Free Day and on your own.
Day 11: Buffet breakfast
11am-12am - Check out
Private transfer from the Accomodation to the airport.
Activities in Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena e San Gimignano included. The package can be customized at your convenience. Contact us for more info and prices.
*Description of Accommodations:
The Hotel 3 stars superior in Florence has 59 elegantly decorated bedrooms with marble topped dressers, antique furniture and high ceilings typical of 16th century architecture. Each room has it own unique character. Amenities include air conditioning, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, room service, mini bar, safe, hairdryer and more. The Hotel Paris Florence is ideally located in the very heart of historical Florence. It is located on Via Dei Banchi and most of Florence's major attractions are within easy walking distance. The hotel is just 200 meters from the main train station, the Santa Maria Novella. The “Palazzo dei Congressi” conference centre is 500m from the hotel.
*Apartment:
Florence Apartment Rentals offers a large range of apartments, in the most exclusive areas of the historical center. Just step outside to enjoy the must unique view in the world with its masterpieces of Renaissance witch are within walking distance. All our apartments are tastefully renovated, furnished and fully equipped. Ceilings with wooden beams, terracotta floors, marble bathrooms, fitted kitchens and cast iron are simple things that create an authentic Florentine atmosphere in our beautiful apartments.
*Activities Description:
- Florence Segway Tours
Come and discover Florence on the coolest ride of the 21st century! As flag-bearing guides yell to their groups, zip past them on your two-wheeled Segway, listening comfortably and easily to your guide over your headset. This motor-powered small group tour takes you through historical downtown Florence with many stops for photos along the way.
- Florence Music Tour and Accademia Gallery
Privileged entrance and a guided tour of the Academia Gallery to admire a fabulous collection of fifty music instruments dating from the late 17th to early 19th centuries, formerly belonging to members of the Medici and Lorraine families. Our tour continue to visit its famous sculptures by Michelangelo: the Prisoners, the St. Matthew and, especially, the statue of David.The tour continue to visit a Violin Maker workshop. The shop of Paolo Vettori and his sons is the only violin maker’s workshop maintained through three generations producing fine stringed instruments on antique wood in Florence. We will admire the incredible process to obtain one violin directly from Dario Vettori who will explain us many secret of this unbelievable art
- Private Florence Walking Tours and Uffizi
What could be better than having a private guide sharing secrets and knowledge of the most popular museums in the entire world? Outdoor guided tour of the Duomo complex: Giotto’s bell tower, the Baptistry with its bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso, the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola by artist and architect Brunelleschi. 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, and Masaccio. End the tour inside the museum and time on your own to explore after.
- Excursion to 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 int
- Excursion to Lucca and Pisa
Upon arrival in the elegant and refined town of Lucca, a pleasant walk with our tour escort will take you along the famous sixteen century walls, then entering into the enchanting historical centre where you will have the chance to admire the amazing Piazza Anfiteatro, the Torre Giunigi, the Duomo di San Martino and the typical “antique dealers’ street”. After some free time, departure for the historical town of Pisa, renowned for its architectural masterpieces. Upon arrival in Pisa, free time for lunch (not included). Then 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 universities in the world.
- Wine & Cheese Tasting in Florence
Tasting in a typical wine and food shop located in the hurt of Florence. Also included is a detailed explanation of the various flavours and background to the history. Inclusions: • a glass of white wine Chandonnay "il borro"accompanied by Caprino Cheese and figs • a glass of red wine Nipozzano "riserva 2004" accompanied by Pecorino di Fossa Cheese and strawberry aromatic vinegar. • a glass of red wine Pian di nova "il borro" accompanied by Gorgonzola Cheese and truffle honey • a glass of red wine Brunello "castel giocondo accompanied by Parmigiano Cheese and red onion
- Ice Cream Tasting in Florence
The tasting will take place in one of the most famous ice-cream shops in the city; we will visit the laboratory where the ice-cream is being made and will have the opportunity to try a variety of unique flavors made exclusively there.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Package Includes:
- accommodation in 3 stars superior Hotel or Apartment
- Private transfer from the airport to the Hotel
- Private Florence Segway Tour
- Private Music Tour of Florence and Accademia Gallery
- Private Florence Walking Tours and Uffizi
- Excursion to Lucca and Pisa
- Private Excursion to Siena and San Gimignano
- Private Ice Cream Tasting in a typical “Gelateria Fiorentina”
- Private Wine & Cheese Tasting in Florence
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