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4 Days
Florence
Florence
Min Age : 6
Max People : 24

Florence Short Break

Florence Short Break – Florence is often called the “jewel of the Italian Renaissance”. A Florence city break is an encounter with history, art, culture and Italy. Experience the best of Tuscany in fantastic Florence. The city’s rich Renaissance history is a sight to behold – with its grand chapels and churches, its awe-inspiring galleries and museums, and world-famous architecture. Explore the busy food markets by day, dine at the local trattorias by night, and visit some of the city’s famous ‘enotecas’ (wine bars) – Le Volpi e l’Uva among its most famous.

Florence Short Break
Florence Short Break

If you love to explore new places on foot then Florence is the perfect city for you to visit. It feels pleasantly compact, and the Arno river runs through the centre to give you an easy reference point. Take your time crossing the Ponte Vecchio as you stop to browse the shops that line the bridge and admire the views across the water. On the south bank of the river head up to Piazzale Michelangelo for incredible views back over the city. Make your way back down to level ground and take the short walk to Pitti Palace and its Giardino Boboli. The gardens are ideal for a lazy stroll as you gaze up at ancient statues and lose yourself in the peaceful calm. Cross back to the north of the river and visit Florence’s stunning cathedral, which is one of the biggest in the world and a great place to snap lots of memorable holiday photos. After a long day of sightseeing you’ll need a nice meal to help you recharge the batteries. Luckily the cuisine in Florence is based around hearty dishes that make the most of fresh local ingredients. Have your fill of traditional Tuscan food and sip some of the region’s famous wine as you plan your next day in this lovely city.

 

Florence Short Break Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Florence

Departure Time

Flexible

Price Includes

  • 2-night 4**** accommodation at Hotel Calzaiuoli 4* or similar
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts 
  • Transport per itinerary
  • English speaking guide during visits. 
  • Regular excursion to Pisa (6 hours approx.) with English and Spanish local guide
  • Regular Panoramic Tour with English speaking driver, by luxury air-conditioned minivan with WIFI on board
  • Florence walking tour with Accademia Museum with English or Spanish speaking guide (4,5 hours approx.)

 

 

Price Excludes

  • Airfares
  • Hotel Stay-over taxes (to be paid directly to the hotel)
  • Personal expenses
Florence Short Break Itinerary

Day 1Florence > Pisa > Florence

Florence Short Break
Florence Short Break

Welcome to Florence! Arrival in Florence on your own. Check in at the hotel.
In the afternoon meeting point at Piazzale Montelungo (Montelungo Square), in front of the yellow street sign Gray Line at 1:15 pm (on your own) to join the group before departing to Pisa at 1:30 pm. Upon arrival in Pisa, you will visit Piazza dei Miracoli, the Baptistery (outside), the Cathedral (inside) and the Leaning Tower (outside). Return to Florence and overnight.

Overnight: Florence  Meals: Not available

Day 2Florence

Florence Short Break
Florence Short Break

After breakfast at your hotel, reach the meeting point at At 08:00 am Travel Store & Welcome Point, in Via dei Tavolini, 15r – (on your own) to join the group before departing (at 8.15 am). Start your Tour from the very heart of Florence, aboard of a comfortable luxury minivan. Your English-speaking driver will lead you along the romantic Viale dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the wonderful panorama of the city, one of the most beautiful in the world. The tour will proceed through the old city center with the Guided Visit of the renowned Accademia Gallery, with a total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned works, the “David”, and other important masterpieces such as ”I Prigioni”, ”San Matteo” and the “Palestrina Pietà”. Then you will proceed with a walking Tour which will include the outdoor guided visit of San Lorenzo Church and the Duomo complex: San Giovanni Baptistery with its bronze doors as the famous Porta del Paradiso and the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi and Giotto’s bell tower. The walk continues along lively Via Calzaiuoli in the heart of the city, where you can admire the imposing and singular Orsanmichele Church, a masterpiece of Florentine gothic art, decorated with shrines with statues of the patron saints of the powerful medieval trade guilds. Then you reach the bustling Mercato della Paglia (Straw Market): don’t forget to rub the nose of the famous “porcellino” (pig) and toss a coin into the fountain to bring you good luck! Going on, you can admire the romantic, picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, with its renowned jewellery shops. Your lovely blast from the past will end in Piazza Signoria, one of the most beautiful squares in the world and the political centre of the city. In this true “outdoor museum”, you’ll be amazed as you admire the beautiful Fountain of Neptune with the marvellous and imposing marble statue by mmannati and then, looking around, the sculptural masterpieces of the Loggia dei Lanzi, including the Cellini’s Perseus and the Gianbologna’s Rape of the Sabines. Dominating all this is the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with its crenellated Arnolfo tower, one of the most famous symbols of Florence that you will be able to admire in all its magnificence. Overnight.

 

Optional Afternoon Tour – Uffizi Gallery skip the line Guided Visit (2 Hours) You can’t leave Florence without visiting one of the most famous art galleries in the world. Here you can admire numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others. Among the precious exhibition halls of the Gallery, the most renowned one contains the refined works by Botticelli, amongst which the absolute masterpieces: “Primavera” and “Birth of Venus”. The guided Tour ends at the Uffizi Terrace where you can enjoy an amazing and exclusive view of the city’s most important monuments.

 

 

Overnight: Florence  Meals: Breakfast 

Day 3Florence Departure

After breakfast check out from the hotel. End of our services

Overnight: N/A Meals: Breakfast

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