Florence Day Trip from Rome
- Location:Rome, Italy
- Duration:15 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2390GRET17
No trip to Italy is complete without a visit to Florence, the city that gave birth to the Renaissance. Travel by motor coach from Rome to Florence on a full day guided tour. Florence is a treasure trove of important paintings and sculptures, medieval architecture and Renaissance palaces, and on this tour you will see Michelangelo's famous statue of David plus architectural treasures by Giotto and Botticelli.
Highlights
- Full-day trip from Rome to Florence
- Travel through beautiful countryside including the wine-growing valley of Chianti
- Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Museum
- Brunelleschi's famous dome and Giotto's Bell Tower
- Piazza della Signoria
- Lunch in a typical Florentine restaurant
- Church of Santa Croce
- Visit leather, mosaic and gold workshops
- Pickup from centrally located Rome hotels
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On your full-day trip from Rome to Florence, you'll travel in a northerly direction to cross the green valley of the Tevere and the slopes of the Apennines covered with olive groves and vineyards. You'll also cross the famous wine-growing valley of Chianti before arriving in Florence.
Your Florence city tour begins with a guided visit to the Accademia Gallery (Gallerie dell'Accademia) to see the original statue of Michelangelo's David. You will continue on a walking tour with a local guide to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (outside visit) to admire the beautiful dome by Brunelleschi. You'll see other treasures, such as the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower, before arriving at Piazza della Signoria, the heart of Florence.
After lunch in a typical Florentine restaurant, you will continue to the church of Santa Croce, where great artists like Michelangelo are buried. Finally, you will have the opportunity to visit one of Florence's leather schools and discover other ancient crafts such as mosaics and goldsmiths. The coach will depart Florence at approximately 5pm for the return journey to Rome.
Schedule Details
See the statue David by Michelangelo at Piazza della Signoria, Florence
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7:30am
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration:15 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point. It is possible to be dropped off at Via Veneto, Barber Arberini Square, Venezia Square, Repubblica Square. Please ask the guide on the day of travel.
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Additional Information
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Entrance fee to the Accademia Museum
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
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