sightseeing & excursions in florence
Classical Florence tour including the Duomo
Tour “Discovering Florence”, a walking tour including the famous Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, Duomo Cathedral and the Baptistery. The tour will start with the guided visit of the Duomo Complex: Giotto's bell tower (external visit), the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso, and the internal visit of the Cathedral* with the magnificent Cupola of Brunelleschi. Walking through the heart of Florence we will reach the Galleria Dell'Accademia** to admire David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist. * Cannot be visited on Sundays, bank and public holidays. ** Closed on Monday. Replaced with the visit of the Bargello museum or the Medici Chapels.
Half Day Tour: The Artisan Quarter
a walking tour to the neighbourhood of Santo Spirito, famous for its artisans “bottegas”, or workshops. Participants get a behind the scenes at gilding, restoration, furniture painting, bronze work and marble inlay
Classical Florence tour including the Uffizi Gallery
Walking through the historic streets of Florence we reach the famous Piazza della Signoria, to admire the marvellous Palazzo Vecchio (external visit) and the beautiful Loggia del Lanzi. The tour continues with a guided tour of the famous Galleria Degli Uffizi* where we can admire the original paintings of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonaro da Vinci,Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio. ** The gallery is closed on Monday. Replaced with the visit of the museum of Palazzo Vecchio.
Excursion to Siena And San Gimignano
An opportunity to visit two of the loveliest town in Tuscany . The excursion takes us through the famous Chianti countryside, with an ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees. Arrival in Siena and walking guided tour of the old city centre to admire the splendid palaces and the marvellous Cathedral where we can visit the interior including the Libreria Piccolomini. The guided tour will continue to the Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful in the world with the majestic Palazzo Comunale. Free time for lunch. Departure to San Gimignano, a tiny city that has remained intact across the centuries and famous for its medieval towers and other art Treasures. Situated on a hilltop, offers a magnificent view of the valley. Time at leisure to discover this fascinating city ad return to Florence .¨
Excursion To Pisa
A magnificent excursion through the fertile Tuscan countryside to the historic city of Pisa which was one of the known four Marine Republics . After the panoramic drive the tour continue with a guided visit of the famous Piazza dei Miracoli; the Leaning Tower , the Baptistery, and other important monuments. Before leaving the city we will visit the Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque art built between the 11th and 12th century. Return to Florence
Half Day Tour: Florence By Bycicles
a tour of Florence by bicycle from Piazza San Marco to the famous Palazzo Pitti, including a stop for a coffee…
Full Day Excursion : Chianti Region By Old Cars
A full day excursion around one of the most beautiful Italian area, famous all over the world for the « Chianti » wine production. Our visit will be arranged driving old Italian cars, escorted by professional assistants. First stop will be arranged in a typical medieval village, Greve in Chianti, where on the main square we will taste all good dishes made by one of the most famous Tuscany butcher’s (salami, ham, cheeses). Proceed to San Gimignano a nice village famous for all its towers. Return to Florence in the afternoon.
Full Day Tuscany Tour By Old Cars
In the morning clients will depart from Florence to the famous village of San Gimignano, driving old Italian cars (Fiat 500, Fiat 600 & Fiat 850). Once they will be in the village they will admire this little Medieval town.
The Truffle Search
In order to discover the secrets of the truffle, we invite you to make an one-day excursion in the Sienese Clay Hills ( Crete Senesi ). Throughout the excursion the participants (each group will be of max. 8 /10 people ) will be involved in a fascinating searching in private reserves; they will be guided by expert truffle-searchers who will give them explanations and information about the area and the truffle. They will be together with their experienced and inseparable dogs essential to find the precious tuber. A day in a quiet atmosphere; the ideal for those who, staying in this place, would like to live a unique experience, discovering different odours and tastes to be enjoyed at the end of the excursion in typical restaurant / farmhouse. After lunch visit to a clay factory or to a wine cellar where a wine tasting will be served.