Florence is the city that gave birth to the Renaissance. It is a treasure trove of important paintings and sculptures where you breathe art in the Medieval streets, the craftsmen's workshops and in the Renaissance Palaces. Here, the memories of the Medici family are united with the splendor of the works of the renowned artists: Michelangelo, Leonardo and Botticelli.

Leaving Rome in a northerly direction and crossing the green valley of the Tevere, you will pass the slopes of the Apennines which are covered with olive groves and vineyards, before seeing the famous valley of Chianti, and finally arriving in Florence.

Begin your Florence city tour with a visit to the Accademia Museum (Gallerie dell'Accademia) to see the original statue of Michelangelo's David. You will continue the walking tour with a local guide enroute to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (outside visit) to admire the beautiful dome of Brunelleschi. Other treasures, such as the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower will be seen before arriving at Piazza della Signoria, the heart of Florence.

Your included lunch will be served in a typical Florentine restaurant. After lunch you will continue to the Piazza Santa Croce, where the church of the same name is situated and great artists like Michelangelo are buried.

Finally, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the leather schools in order to admire one of the typical crafts of the city. You will also have some free time to discover some of the other ancient crafts such as mosaics and goldsmiths. The coach will depart Florence at approximately 5:00pm for the return journey to Rome.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

March 01 to October 31
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

November 01 to December 31
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Unavailable Dates:

• January 01 (New Years Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Rome hotels. If you're staying outside the Aurelian Walls or did not confirm hotel pick up - all tours will depart from 5/a Via Farini, located off Via Cavour, Rome. This departure point is a few minutes walking distance from Termini Railway Station and easy to locate.

Departure Time:

• From Rome hotels: 6:30am
• From central meeting point: 7:30am

Return details:

Tour returns to the original point of departure or drop off in the vicinity of your hotel (depends on traffic conditions/road access)

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is available from all Rome centrally located hotels. All hotels must be located in the city center (within the Aurelian Walls). Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. If you are staying outside of the central city area, please make your own way to the departure point located at 5/a Via Farini, Rome. It is close to Termini Railway Station and just off via Cavour.

Cruise Port Pickup:
For passengers arriving into Rome on a cruise ship, the tour operator can pick up/drop off guests from/to Civitavecchia Port at an additional cost. To book this option you must book separate cruise port transfers between Civitavecchia and Rome. If you choose to combine transfers with a scheduled tour commencing in Rome, take into consideration the traveling time from the Port of Civitavecchia to Rome. It is approx. 1 hour and you should allow minimum 30 minutes to disembark cruise.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Lunch
• Qualified local city guide
• Entrance fee to the Accademia Museum
• Transportation in air-conditioned buses
• Hotel pick up, and drop off in vicinity of hotel

Exclusions:

• Optional gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise specified.
• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair bound passengers.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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