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- Accommodation at 4*hotels in double room with daily breakfasts
- All airport transfers with English speaking drivers
- All entrance fees as detailed in itinerary
- All guiding and experiences as per detailed itinerary
- All hotel city taxes
- All transport as mentioned by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles
- Fully licensed English speaking guide in each cities
- Italy for Foodies Host accompanies group throughout
- Maximum group size of 14 (plus guide and Italy for Foodies Host)
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfasts, L= lunches and D=dinners)
- Standard Travel Insurance Policy, underwritten by EUROPASSISTANCE
- International flights and taxes
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Personal expenses
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FLORENCE
Morning - Orientation tour and Michelangelo’s David.
A guided walking tour in the heart of Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance, immersed in the art and history of this extraordinary city.
Your expert tour guide will show you the incredible beauty of the Piazza San Giovanni monuments: the Duomo with Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with the heavenly Gate of Paradise. Then you will proceed through the narrow and picturesque streets of the city to Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio, one of the most famous and photographed bridges in the whole world.
In the final part of this tour will get to see the original of Michelangelo's masterpiece and the world’s most famous statue: the David, kept inside the Academy Gallery.
Afternoon - Uffizi Gallery and Italian aperitivo
During your holiday in Florence, you cannot miss a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, where you can see paintings by famous artists such as Cimabue, Giotto, Masaccio, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raffaello...masterpieces among the most prestigious for Italian and world art history. Prepare to be stunned by their beauty! After the tour, you will be accompanied by your guide onto the terrace of the Uffizi, where you will taste an Italian aperitif, admiring the view of Florence from this exclusive location.
Siena & San Gimignano
One day immersed in medieval Tuscany, visiting two little jewels of Italian towns with a fully licensed tour guide: Siena and San Gimignano.
The first stop will be made in Siena, the city of the Palio, with its alleyways and narrow streets full of charm and history. You will see the Cathedral and Piazza del Campo, the main square, site of the famous Palio horse race, and symbol of the city. In the afternoon, you will arrive at San Gimignano, in the heart of Tuscan countryside, famous for its more than 70 medieval towers, which have made it an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Shopping to The Mall outlet
You will start for a relaxing shopping tour with private car and driver at disposal.
There is a great opportunity for seeking out bargains in the shops of this most charming of Florence Outlets.
The Mall is a luxury outlet centre created to offer customers excellent products at very reasonable prices. It is located in the heart of Italy, close to the main Tuscan cities. A visit to The Mall, the top brand outlet centre, will be an unforgettable experience.
On the way back to Florence, you will make a stop to Piazzale Michelangelo where you can admire the best panoramic view of the city.
Pisa & Lucca
The charm of Pisa is undeniable, and you will be dazzled by the beauty of the Piazza dei Miracoli. With your fully licensed tour guide, you will walk among the monuments: the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the Monumental Cemetery and last, but not least, the Leaning Tower, the true symbol of the city that, with its incredible incline, defies the senses.
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will visit the charming city of Lucca, a medieval town surrounded by ancient walls.
There will be free time for a pleasant walk around the enchanting historical centre, best viewed from the original medieval walls.
The Chiantishire
Located between Florence and Siena, with its peerless panoramas, the rolling hills, the charming villages, olive groves and vineyards, the excellent food, oil and wine superlatives, the Chiantishire is undoubtedly a must for your vacation in Tuscany. You will make a stop in Greve in Chianti, a quaint little medieval village, then you will arrive at one of the most beautiful castles of the area, where you will visit the historical cellars and the vineyard. To finish off, you will have the chance to sample three different types of Chianti wines, accompanied by local salami, bread and cheeses.
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