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1 HIGH SEASON 2019 ENGLISH florence visits and excursions We feature tours in Florence or full day tours in the surroundings of Florence (Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca and Chianti) for travelers who desire to discover the cultural heritage and the local gastronomy. We offer Skip the Line access to museums and cultural sites, with professional and authorized local guides. Tours Carrani since 1925 The Italian Dmc

2 Why are Florence Tours unique and beloved by Travelers? Culture & Leisure Expert Local Tour Guides and Tour Escorts Speaking Your Language Customize your city break with professionally-guided tours to heritage sites and experience new ways to visit Florence with us. From art visits to excursion experiences, we are your key to Florence. All of our tour guides are experts, profesional and friendly. Our best sellers tours are performed in one language only. Departures Always Guaranteed Fantastic Day Excursions No minimum number of participants requested for most of our tours and activities. Reach the surroundings of Florence and live the wonders of Italy in an easy and affordable way. Florence HS 19 2 Florence HS 19 3

3 Useful information before booking our Tours HIGH SEASON 2019 Valid from 1 st April to 31 st October 2019 ALL RATES ARE PER PERSON Cancellation Policy: 100% penalty for cancellation within the 72 hours before tour date or no-show Tours Index CITY CENTRE TOURS 1C Florence & The Accademia...7 1C Florence & Uffizi Gallery...8 3C - 5C All Florence - Accademia and Uffizi Galleries with lunch...9 Heart of Florence Walking Tour C Special Visit to the Terrace of the Florence Cathedral - Exclusive Opening C Best of Renaissance and Medieval Florence walking tour A My Florence with Accademia & Uffizi Galleries A Accademia Tour A Uffizi Tour C 16C 17C 17CB 20C - Florence Duomo Monumental Complex Guided Tour - Priority Access...16 Palazzo Vecchio and its Battlements Guided Tour at Sunset with spectacular View from the Top...17 Florence Medici s Mile: walking along the path of the Medici Residences and of the Vasari Corridor...18 Florence Medici s Mile with entrance tickets to Pitti Palace with its Museums...19 Electric Bike Tour of Florence and its Hills with typical tasting - Small Group C Dinner and Opera in the Heart of Florence - Typical Restaurant F VIP Small Group Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitivo on Arno River...22 COOKING CLASSES IN FLORENCE 11C Tuscan Cooking Class with dinner in the Heart of Florence C OUTSIDE FLORENCE Shopping at the Florence ancient market and Cooking Class with lunch NEW! C Pisa A Exclusive Pisa with Leaning Tower A 4A Pisa & Lucca...31 Siena, San Gimignano & Monteriggioni A Cinque Terre with light lunch C Highlights of Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, Pisa & lunch with delicious local wines F VIP Small Group Tuscany Grand Tour - Best of Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti and Pisa...35 USEFUL INFORMATION Be our client...36 Contact Us...37 Florence HS 19 4 Florence HS 19 5

4 1C 55 Florence & the Accademia FREE 0-6 YEARS OLD City Centre Tours Have a walking guided tour of the best of city centre and don t miss to the unforgettable Accademia Gallery! SKIP THE LINE! Drive along the romantic Viale dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo, a stop to admire the wonderful panorama of the city, one of the most beautiful in the world. The tour will proceed by coach through the old city centre. Then walking guided visit of the outdoor Duomo complex: the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso and the visit to the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi and Giotto s Bell Tower. A short walk through the historic streets of the heart of Florence brings you to the renowned Galleria dell Accademia where you can admire the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist. End of the tour inside the museum. PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO DUOMO SQUARE CATHEDRAL GIOTTO S BELL TOWER BAPTISTERY & PARADISE DOOR ACCADEMIA GALLERY (ORIGINAL DAVID OF MICHELANGELO) ASSISTANCE AT THE TRANSPORT MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS (SKIP THE LINE) DAILY EXCEPT MONDAYS AT 8:45 MAY 1ST AND ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 8:30 PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) 3.15 HOURS INSIDE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY Florence HS 19 6 Florence HS 19 7

5 1C Florence & Uffizi Gallery 67 FREE 0-6 YEARS OLD 3C - All Florence - Accademia & Uffizi Galleries with lunch 133 FREE 0-6 YEARS OLD (LUNCH NOT INCLUDED) Enjoy a panoramic tour of surrounding of Florence, have a short walking tour of the city centre and discover the famous art collection of Uffizi Gallery with expert local guides! All Florence, museums and hills, in just one day: Accademia and Uffizi Galleries by bus with lunch. A drive up to Piazzale Michelangelo, Santa Maria del Fiore, the Gallery of the Accademia, a drive up to Fiesole, Santa Croce and the Gallery of the Uffizi. SKIP THE LINE! SKIP THE LINE! LUNCH A fine coach tour offering panoramic views of the unparalleled beauty of Florence, taking in Fiesole, a delightful town of Etruscan origin set on the hills overlooking Florence and the Arno Valley. The tour continues to the old city centre for a visit to the Franciscan Church of Santa Croce (exterior only). A short walk through historic streets of heart of Florence brings you the famous Piazza della Signoria, where you can admire the imposing Palazzo Vecchio (exterior) and the beautiful Loggia dei Lanzi. The tour continues with a guided tour of the famous Galleria of the Uffizi where you can admire the superb paintings of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio. The tour ends inside the museum. FIESOLE SANTA CROCE (EXTERNAL VISIT) UFFIZI GALLERY ASSISTANCE AT THE TRANSPORT MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS (SKIP THE LINE) DAILY EXCEPT MONDAYS AT 2:30 MAY 1 ST AND ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 2:15 PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) 3.5 HOURS INSIDE THE UFFIZI GALLERY A remarkable valuable experience at a promotional price. An expert local guide will be with you all day to show the city. This is the best way to know a place thanks to the comments of who lives the city every day and knows it like no one else. The history, the art and the culture of Florence explained in a fascinating way through the unforgettable panoramas of Piazzale Michelangelo and Fiesole and by visiting the city, the old town and the famous Accademia and Uffizi Galleries. The tour includes lunch with drinks in a historical restaurant in the most ancient part of the town, to which you will be escorted by our assistant. PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE ACCADEMIA GALLERY (ORIGINAL DAVID OF MICHELANGELO) FIESOLE SANTA CROCE (EXTERNAL VISIT) UFFIZI GALLERY ASSISTANCE AT THE TRANSPORT MUSEUMS ENTRANCE TICKETS (SKIP THE LINE) EARPHONES ARE PROVIDED FOR GROUPS OF MINIMUM 15 PARTICIPANTS FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE TOUR LUNCH WITH DRINKS DAILY EXCEPT MONDAYS AT 8:45 AND AT 2:30 MAY 1 ST AND ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 8:30 PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE - AFTER LUNCH AT THE SE PLACE AT 2:15 ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) 9.15 HOURS INSIDE THE UFFIZI GALLERY Florence HS 19 8 Florence HS 19 9

6 5C Heart of Florence Walking Tour CHILD 7-12 YEARS OLD 9C Special Visit to the Terrace of the Florence Cathedral - Exclusive Opening 63,50 34,50 CHILD 6-11 YEARS OLD Guided visit of the imposing Cathedral with its dome by Brunelleschi, the bell-tower by Giotto and the Baptistery of St. John with its fabulous Door of Paradise. FREE 0-6 YEARS OLD SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN S AGE UPON REQUEST The unique opportunity to discover an exceptional scenic spot with direct access, during the guided visit, to the famous Dome. FREE 0-5 YEARS OLD SMALL GROUP <25 PEOPLE! SMALL GROUP <20 PEOPLE! EXCLUSIVE OPENING Admire with our guide the marvellous Duomo complex with monuments completely covered in polychrome marbles: the Cathedral with the great Duomo by Brunelleschi, the Baptistery, the Campanile by Giotto. We proceed on to the imposing and singular stone building of the Church of Orsanmichele in which the wonderful tabernacle of Orcagna, a masterpiece of the Florentine Gothic Art, is located. Then you will reach the lively Mercato della Paglia with the famous piglet, discover the spectacular beauty of Piazza della Signoria with the sculptural masterpieces of Loggia dei Lanzi and the imposing Palazzo Vecchio with the crenellated tower of Arnolfo, one of the most famous symbols of the city. DUOMO (OUTSIDE) CPANILE BY GIOTTO (OUTSIDE) BAPTISTERY (OUTSIDE) CHURCH OF ORSANMICHELE (OUTSIDE) MERCATO DELLA PAGLIA PONTE VECCHIO PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA PALAZZO VECCHIO (OUTSIDE) LOGGIA DE LANZI ASSISTANCE AT THE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE DAILY EXCEPT MONDAYS AT 2:45 MAY 1 ST 2:35 IN FRONT OF THE LOGGIA DEL BIGALLO (PIAZZA DUOMO ON THE COR- NER WITH VIA DE CALZAIUOLI) ENGLISH (MIN. 2 PAX) 1.5 HOURS IN PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA This exclusive tour begins with a guided visit of the interiors of the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and its panoramic north terrace, an exclusive place from where, during the guided tour, those who wish, will have a priority access to the famous Brunelleschi s Dome. Avoiding the line you will enter, accompanied by a licensed english speaking guide, inside Santa Maria del Fiore, where you will discover the superb works of art preserved there, as Paolo Uccello s clock, Vasari s frescos and Bandinelli s marble choir. Then, you will have the chance to get to one of the exclusive terraces of the Cathedral, where to enjoy your first-row position on the magnificent scenery surrounding you, dominated by the amazing Brunelleschi s Dome. From this breath-taking location, you will experience the incredible sensation of being able to touch part of the city center and admire the wonderful hills surrounding it. At the end of the guided tour, you can continue your visit on your own, directly from the north terrace, without any additional queue, using your ticket to climb even higher, up to the magnificent Dome, where you can enjoy a spectacular 360 view of Florence, from its highest location. At the end of your visit, a few steps from the Cathedral square, you will be offered a delicious taste of Chianti wine and tidbits of cheese with balsamic vinegar. Your ticket is valid 72 hours and allows you to visit on your own, ended the visit, all the monuments of the Duomo Complex (Baptistery, Crypt of St. Reparata and Giotto s bell tower, except for the Brunelleschi s Dome). SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE FLORENCE CATHEDRAL ASSISTANCE INTRODUCTORY MOVIE TO THE HISTO- RY OF FLORENCE AND TO THE DUOMO COMPLEX (SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) GUIDE AUTHORIZED 72 HOURS ENTRANCE TICKETS FOR THE DUOMO COMPLEX MONUMENTS (EXCEPT FOR THE BRUNELLESCHI S DOME) PRIORITY ACCESS TO THE DOME TASTE OF CHIANTI WINE, CHEESE AND BALSIC VINEGAR DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS AT 10:30 APRIL 18 TH /19 TH /21 ST, JUNE 24 TH AND AUGUST 15 TH 10:15 PIAZZA SAN GIOVANNI, 19 RED - IN FRONT OF THE BAR SCUDIERI CAFÉ ENGLISH (MIN. 2 PAX) 1 HOUR PLUS THE TIME FOR THE TASTING IMPORTANT NOTES: From April 2019, due to the unavailability of the Opera del Duomo dedicated space, the video projection will be suspended until further notice. Florence HS Florence HS 19 11

7 13C Best of Renaissance and Medieval Florence walking tour CHILD 7-12 YEARS OLD 1A My Florence with Accademia & Uffizi Galleries ,50 CHILD 6-12 YEARS OLD Morning guided walking tour of medieval and renaissance Florence: Medici Chapels, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Dome complex, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and Pitti Palace. FREE 0-6 YEARS OLD SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN S AGE UPON REQUEST Spend an unforgettable half-day visiting the highlights of Florence and its two most important museums! FREE 0-5 YEARS OLD SMALL GROUP <25 PEOPLE! SKIP THE LINE! The most complete and thrilling guided walking tour starts from San Lorenzo square, where you can find the Medici Chapels and the Basilica of S. Lorenzo, the church of the Medici family, where we visit the elegant cloister, designed by Brunelleschi, the architect of the famous Dome, a green oasis of peace in the heart of the Medici district. We admire the beauty of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and in no time we reach Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire the impressive Cathedral with the Cupola del Brunelleschi, Giotto s bell tower and the Baptistery of S. John with the Gates of Paradise. Then we proceed to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia (Straw Market), where is the famous Fontana del Porcellino. Not too far away, there is the elegant Piazza della Signoria, a great outdoor sculpture museum, dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Next to it the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museums in the world. All along the trail between Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace you will follows from the outside the famous Vasari Corridor which was commissioned on the occasion of the wedding between Francis I and Joan of Austria and built in the record time of only 5 months by Giorgio Vasari, a precious jewel that serve the purpose of giving the ruling family of Florence a safe passage between the seat of government and their home. Walking along the Arno River you will pass through the Ponte Vecchio, the famous jewels bridge and by crossing the Old bridge (Ponte Vecchio), you will reach the wonderful Pitti Palace. The tour continues visiting the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri (the great Poet of the Divine Comedy ) and Beatrice lived and where you also find the beautiful Badia Fiorentina with the characteristic hexagonal tower and the austere Bargello Palace. MEDICI CHAPELS BASILICA OF SAN LORENZO PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA PONTE VECCHIO PITTI PALACE ASSISTANCE AT THE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE DAILY AT 9:30 9:15 PIAZZA SAN LORENZO AT THE STATUE LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF THE SQUARE ENGLISH AND SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) FRENCH, GERMAN AND ITALIAN (MIN. 4 PAX) PORTUGUESE (MIN. 2 PAX) SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 2.5 HOURS With our tour you will visit the most famous museums in Florence and the most important spots of the city: in the morning the fascinating Academy Gallery with some of the most famous sculptures of Michelangelo as the Prisoners, the St. Matthew and, especially, the renowned David. At the end of the visit you will have free time for lunch until 1:30 pm when we ll meet for the second part of the tour in Repubblica Square in front of Hard Rock Cafè. We ll continue our walking through the most interesting places of Florence: Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia dei Lanzi, Repubblica Square, the Cathedral with the Brunelleschi s Dome, the Baptistery with its famous Gates of Paradise. At the end of our walking tour we will enter inside the Uffizi Gallery to visit its beautiful collections of painting from the Italian Renaissance. The tour will finish on the Uffizi s terrace to admire the beautiful view on Ponte Vecchio and the typical goldsmiths shops. ACCADEMIA GALLERY (ORIGINAL DAVID OF MICHELANGELO) PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA CATHEDRAL BAPTISTERY & PARADISE DOOR PONTE VECCHIO UFFIZI GALLERY ENTRANCE TICKETS DAILY EXCEPT MONDAYS AT 11:15 MAY 1 ST AND ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 11:00 ACCADEMY GALLERY S ENTRANCE FOR RESERVED TICKETS ENGLISH AND SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) - DAILY EXCEPT MONDAYS FRENCH AND GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) - TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS 4.45 HOURS ON THE UFFIZI S TERRACE Florence HS Florence HS 19 13

8 7A Accademia Tour 43 7A Uffizi Gallery Tour 53 PERSON FREE 0-5 YEARS OLD FREE 0-5 YEARS OLD A special tour to discover the masterpieces of Accademia Gallery, skipping long entrance lines. Take a relaxing afternoon tour of the Uffizi Gallery, skipping long entrance lines. SKIP SKIP THE LINE! THE LINE! A total immersion in the Accademia Gallery and in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned work, the David, and other important works such as I Prigioni and San Matteo and the Palestrina Pietà. We admire the famous David an imposing sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the renaissance model. ACCADEMIA GALLERY (ORIGINAL DAVID OF MICHELANGELO) ENTRANCE TICKETS DAILY EXCEPT MONDAYS AT 11:15 MAY 1 ST AND ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 11:00 ACCADEMY GALLERY S ENTRANCE FOR RESERVED TICKETS ENGLISH AND SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) - DAILY EXCEPT MONDAYS FRENCH AND GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) - TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS 1.15 HOURS INSIDE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY Guided tour of the famous Galleria of the Uffizi where you can admire the superb paintings of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue and Masaccio. UFFIZI GALLERY ENTRANCE TICKETS DAILY EXCEPT MONDAYS AT 3:30 MAY 1 ST AND ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 3:15 UFFIZI SQUARE GATE N 3 ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH AND GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) - DAILY EX- CEPT MONDAYS PORTUGUESE (MIN. 2 PAX) - TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS ITALIAN (MIN. 2 PAX) - SATURDAYS 2 HOURS INSIDE THE UFFIZI GALLERY Florence HS Florence HS 19 15

9 15C Florence Duomo Monumental Complex Guided Tour - Priority Access The complete visit of the Great Museum of the Cathedral, an unforgettable tour of the monuments of Piazza del Duomo, a museum complex like none other in the world, steeped in the art, history and faith that made this city great. 48,50 13 CHILD 6-11 YEARS OLD FREE 0-5 YEARS OLD SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN S AGE UPON REQUEST 16C Palazzo Vecchio and its Battlements Guided Tour at Sunset with spectacular View from the Top The discovery of Renaissance treasures and Medici s history and secrets inside their Palace, followed by an amazing visit of the town, walking around the crenellated parapet which crowns the building! 48,50 FREE 0-6 YEARS OLD SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN S AGE UPON REQUEST SMALL GROUP <20 PEOPLE! The tour of the Grande Museo del Duomo (Great Museum of the Cathedral) is a single great itinerary that will take you through more than 1500 years of history, embracing all the monuments on the world-famous Piazza del Duomo: from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, to the Brunelleschi s Dome, Giotto s Bell Tower, the St. John s Baptistery and the Museum of the Works of the Cathedral. A unique chance to enjoy a truly exceptional cultural experience in the heart of Medieval and Renaissance Florence, a tour of marvels among the monuments of a square that is a concentration of art unlike any in the world. Your art historian guide will first take you to the Baptistery dedicated to St. John, the Patron Saint of Florence. The Baptistery is one of the oldest buildings in Florence (XI century) and home to the glittering golden mosaics that decorate the dome and a spectacular Matroneo (Women s Gallery). The outer façade is covered in Carrara and Prato marble and is enriched with the beautiful bronze doors, including a copy of the two known as the Gates of Paradise (we ll see the originals inside the Opera del Duomo Museum - Museum of the Works of the Cathedral - during the tour). As we leave the Baptistery, the tour proceeds with the elegant Giotto s Bell Tower, covered in multi-coloured marble and graced with a base decorated with a fabulous figurative cycle. The guide will reveal then the secrets of the celebrated majestic Brunelleschi s Dome, the largest masonry construction ever built, one of the city s icons. Inside the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and the third largest church in the world, you can admire the beautiful frescoes by Vasari and Zuccari adorning the inside of the Dome, one of the world s most important stained glass window cycles created by the greatest artists of the early Renaissance and magnificent works by Baccio Bandinelli, Benedetto da Maiano, Luca Della Robbia, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Andrea Del Castagno and many others. The tour will continue with a visit to the spectacular Opera del Duomo Museum. The greatest treasures from the monuments of the great Cathedral Complex are all carefully housed in this incredible Museum, in an amazing scenic setting. We ll see a life-size reconstruction of the Cathedral as it was in the times of Dante Alighieri, as well as the sculptures of Arnolfo di Cambio, Donatello and Nanni di Banco. We ll see the original doors of the Baptistery, including the gilded Gates to Paradise done by Lorenzo Ghiberti. We ll be moved as we gaze upon the Pietà del Duomo sculpted by Michelangelo and the Penitent Magdalene by Donatello. We ll admire the beauty of the Altar of St. John, a stupendous silver masterpiece, and the other magnificent works of art done by the greatest medieval and renaissance artists of Florence. Those who desire, may climb up to the Museum panoramic terrace to admire the grandiose Dome to a close distance. A few steps from the Cathedral square, you will be offered a delicious taste of Chianti wine and tidbits of cheese with balsamic vinegar. IMPORTANT NOTES: Your ticket to the monuments of the Duomo is also valid for access to Santa Reparata Crypt and the Giotto Bell Tower to enjoy the most incredible views of the city, to be used within 72 hours from the issue PIAZZA DEL DUOMO ASSISTANCE AT THE 72 HOURS ENTRANCE TICKETS FOR THE DUOMO COMPLEX MONUMENTS (EXCEPT FOR THE BRUNELLESCHI S DOME) TASTE OF CHIANTI WINE, CHEESE AND BALSIC VINEGAR DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS AT 12:00 APRIL 18 TH /19 TH /21 ST, JUNE 24 TH, AUGUST 15 TH AND ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 11:45 PIAZZA SAN GIOVANNI, 19 RED - IN FRONT OF THE BAR SCUDIERI CAFÉ ENGLISH 1.5 HOURS Palazzo Vecchio, which stands majestically on Florence skyline, is one of the most recognized symbols of the city. Built during the Middle-Ages, it still preserves the austere architecture of the fourteenth century, with its crenellated top that surrounds the imposing Arnolfo s Tower which, with its 95 meters high, is the highest viewpoint of the city, after Brunelleschi s Dome. The indoor parts of the building, beautifully renovated in the 500 when the Palace became the house of Medici, are instead typically Renaissance and hold priceless treasures and works of art. In the sumptuous halls and the private apartments of the family, worked the greatest artists of the period. Visit the palace means to stroll among the wonders of Renaissance and retrace its history, discovering also the secrets and tales linked to the powerful Medici family. The elegant courtyard by Michelozzo, welcomes you at the beginning of a visit that will enable you to admire the famous and beautiful Hall of the 500, the charming and intimate study of Francesco I de Medici, the beautiful private apartments of Eleonora of Toledo and Cosimo I de Medici and the sumptuous and stunning boardrooms, in an incredible series of frescoes, paintings, decorations and statues of the greatest Renaissance artists as Michelangelo, Donatello, Verrocchio, Vasari, Ghirlandaio and Bronzino, just to mention some of them. After this incredible full immersion in the art masterpieces, you will access with your guide to the top of the building, on the ancient battlemented patrol path, which offers a spectacular walk around the top of the palace where to enjoy an original tour of the city from the height of 40 meters! The spectacular sight of Florence monuments at sunset will remain in the best memories of your stay in Florence! The most enterprising and tireless of you, will continue the climb up to the top of Arnolfo s Tower, to end the tour with a stunning aerial view of the whole city and its hills. PALAZZO VECCHIO ASSISTANCE AT THE MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS EARPHONES ARE PROVIDED FOR GROUPS OF MINIMUM 15 PARTICIPANTS WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 6:30 FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER 6:15 IN FRONT OF THE GUCCI CAFÈ (PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA, 10) ENGLISH (MIN. 2 PAX) 1.5 HOURS Florence HS Florence HS 19 17

10 17C Florence Medici s Mile: walking along the path of the Medici Residences and of the Vasari Corridor CHILD 7-12 YEARS OLD 17CB Florence Medici s Mile with entrance tickets to Pitti Palace with its Museums CHILD 7-18 YEARS OLD The history, the richness and the secrets of the powerful dynasty which made possible the great Renaissance season. FREE 0-6 YEARS OLD Add to your guided walking tour the entrance tickets to the last magnificent Medici s Residence: Pitti Palace. With your ticket you will be able to visit on your own Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, the Museum of Fashion and Costume, Treasure of the Grand Dukes. FREE 0-6 YEARS OLD COMPULSORY TO SHOW AT THE TICKET OFFICE A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN S AGE This fascinating walk winds along an enchanting itinerary of a mile, which crosses for the whole duration a UNESCO World Heritage area: a mile with the highest concentration in the world of wonderful monuments and open-air works of art! Led by a professional local guide, it will be possible to discover the most important sights of the city, retracing the fascinating history of the Medici dynasty, the family which put its power and wealth at the service of the patronage and art, laying so the foundations of Renaissance. You will learn stories and anecdotes of intrigues, power struggles, secrets and betrayals, but also tales of incredible foresight, which made possible to leave to the city and to the whole world, a priceless artistic and cultural heritage. You will be able to admire the palaces, the monuments, the streets and the squares where the members of the Medici family lived and used their political and economic power over the city. You will walk along the same narrow streets where they walked, touch the stones used to build their residences and see the same monuments that they were used to see every day: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, their first residence in San Lorenzo district, where you can find as well their Church and mausoleum: Medici Chapels. A few steps away you will reach then, the magnificent Cathedral, with its imposing Brunelleschi s Dome and the stunning Palazzo Vecchio, their second residence, which dominates the marvelous Piazza della Signoria. Further on you will follow from the outside the whole path of the Vasari Corridor, the spectacular elevated passageway which connects the two banks of the river Arno, passing along the enchanting Ponte Vecchio and crossing houses and Santa Felicita Church: a secret and comfortable corridor used by the Medici Grand Dukes of Tuscany, to move between the Palazzo Pitti, their third residence, and their offices located inside the Palazzo Vecchio, without being seen by the citizens. The majestic Pitti Palace, which hides the marvelous Boboli Gardens, is the last Florentine residence of the Medici and is also the last stage of your incredible journey into the art and history of a city unique in the world. PALAZZO MEDICI RICCIARDI (OUTSIDE) DUOMO CATHEDRAL (OUTSIDE) PALAZZO VECCHIO (OUTSIDE) PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA (OUTSIDE) VASARI CORRIDOR PONTE VECCHIO PALAZZO PITTI (OUTSIDE) ASSISTANCE AT THE EARPHONES ARE PROVIDED FOR GROUPS OF MINIMUM 15 PARTICIPANTS DAILY AT 9:30 9:15 PIAZZA SAN LORENZO AT THE STATUE LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF THE SQUARE ENGLISH AND SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) ITALIAN, FRENCH AND GERMAN (MIN.4 PAX) PORTUGUESE (MIN. 2 PAX) - SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 2 HOURS This fascinating walk winds along an enchanting itinerary of a mile, which crosses for the whole duration a UNESCO World Heritage area: a mile with the highest concentration in the world of wonderful monuments and open-air works of art! Led by a professional local guide, it will be possible to discover the most important sights of the city, retracing the fascinating history of the Medici dynasty, the family which put its power and wealth at the service of the patronage and art, laying so the foundations of Renaissance. You will learn stories and anecdotes of intrigues, power struggles, secrets and betrayals, but also tales of incredible foresight, which made possible to leave to the city and to the whole world, a priceless artistic and cultural heritage. You will be able to admire the palaces, the monuments, the streets and the squares where the members of the Medici family lived and used their political and economic power over the city. You will walk along the same narrow streets where they walked, touch the stones used to build their residences and see the same monuments that they were used to see every day: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, their first residence in San Lorenzo district, where you can find as well their Church and mausoleum: Medici Chapels. A few steps away you will reach then, the magnificent Cathedral, with its imposing Brunelleschi s Dome and the stunning Palazzo Vecchio, their second residence, which dominates the marvelous Piazza della Signoria. Further on you will follow from the outside the whole path of the Vasari Corridor, the spectacular elevated passageway which connects the two banks of the river Arno, passing along the enchanting Ponte Vecchio and crossing houses and Santa Felicita Church: a secret and comfortable corridor used by the Medici Grand Dukes of Tuscany, to move between the Palazzo Pitti, their third residence, and their offices located inside the Palazzo Vecchio, without being seen by the citizens. The majestic Pitti Palace, which hides the marvelous Boboli Gardens, is the last Florentine residence of the Medici and is also the last stage of your incredible journey into the art and history of a city unique in the world. PALAZZO MEDICI RICCIARDI (OUTSIDE) DUOMO CATHEDRAL (OUTSIDE) PALAZZO VECCHIO (OUTSIDE) PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA (OUTSIDE) VASARI CORRIDOR PONTE VECCHIO PALAZZO PITTI (INSIDE) ASSISTANCE AT THE EARPHONES ARE PROVIDED FOR GROUPS OF MINIMUM 15 PARTICIPANTS FOR THE GUIDED WALKING TOUR PITTI PALACE MUSEUMS ENTRANCE TICKETS WITH BOOKING FEES AT 1:30 (YOU HAVE TO REACH THE PITTI PALACE TICKET OFFICE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE ENTRANCE TIME) FROM TUESDAYS TO SUNDAYS AT 9:30 9:15 PIAZZA SAN LORENZO AT THE STATUE LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF THE SQUARE MAY 1 ST AND ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH TOUR WITH THE ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS, AT 1:30 FREE TIME TO VISIT BY YOUR OWN PITTI PALACE AND ITS MUSEUMS Florence HS Florence HS 19 19

11 20C - Electric Bike Tour of Florence and its Hills with typical tasting - Small Group The new smart and easy way to discover the entire City and the hills of Fiesole, Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte. An adventure between art, landscapes and Tuscan flavors. 78,50 NOT AVAILABLE FOR INFANT 0/2 YEARS OLD FREE OF CHARGE FOR CHILDREN 3/8 YEARS OLD IF CARRIED ON THE REAR SEAT (MAX WEIGHT 22 KILOS), TASTING NOT INCLUDED NOT AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN OVER 22 KILOS OF WEIGHT (NOT TRANSPORTABLE) AND UNDER 1,50 CM OF HEIGHT 21C Dinner and Opera in the Heart of Florence - Typical Restaurant A romantic Italian night: a tasty Dinner with a complete Opera performance in a charming setting CHILD 3-12 YEARS OLD FREE 0-2 YEARS OLD (DINNER NOT INCLUDED) SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN S AGE UPON REQUEST SMALL GROUP MIN. 2 - MAX. 8 PEOPLE! Admire Florence and its magnificent hills in an active and original way and be surprised using this new electric bike that allows you to see a lot with little effort! Anyone who knows how to ride a bike, though not in tip-top shape, can embark on this wonderful adventure with the help of the new technology! This slow-tour along bike lanes and safe streets is the ideal way to enjoy the best of the city and the countryside around Florence, with its stunning scenery and breathtaking views that will allow you to capture exceptional photos. A native Florentine tour leader will guide you on one of the most spectacular and charming hill tours available, where you will experience unparalleled views of the Tuscan countryside. A short ride takes us to Fiesole hill, along ancient and peaceful hill roads to arrive at a delightful farm on the outskirts of the city that produces organic products. Here you can stop to visit the farm and admire the harmonious rural landscape and the splendid Renaissance cloister and, if you like, enjoy a snack (not included) in the characteristic shop selling local products. Then we will proceed along the route that leads to the famous terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo, where you can stop to enjoy the unforgettable panorama that encompasses the entire city. Climbing once again, you can admire the magnificent Romanesque basilica of San Miniato al Monte, and then descend into the heart of the city along a short scenic route that leads to the Lungarni riverside streets. We will stop off at a cosy wine bar featuring the wines and food products of the Chianti region, where you will be offered a delicious tasting. Then we ll proceed to the historic centre, passing through characteristic streets and splendid piazzas, where all the emblematic monuments of the city will pass before you, like in a film, with plenty of opportunity to immortalise them during our photo-taking stops: Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Piazza della Signoria, the Cathedral with the Brunelleschi Dome, Giotto s Campanile, the Baptistery with the Porta del Paradiso, the Basilica di Santa Croce and much more. FIESOLE PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO LUNGARNI PONTE VECCHIO PITTI PALACE (OUTSIDE) PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA DUOMO CATHEDRAL (OUTSIDE) BAPTISTERY (OUTSIDE) TOUR LEADER ELECTRIC BIKE RENT WINE TASTING WITH SNACKS 50 CL BOTTLE OF WATER HELMET REAR SEAT FOR CHILDREN (FREE OF CHARGE) RAIN VEST DAILY AT 9:00 AND AT 3:30 FROM AUGUST 11 TH TO AUGUST 18 TH VIA DE NERI CORNER WITH VIA DELLA MOSCA IN FRONT OF THE TRATTORIA BENVENUTO (LOCATED A FEW STEPS FROM UFFIZI GALLERY) ENGLISH AND ITALIAN (MIN. 2 PAX - MAX. 8 PAX) An evening in true genuine Italian style, dedicated to the discovery of the Tuscan cuisine and one of the most famous Operas. You will enjoy your dinner in the ancient and fascinating neighborhood Oltrarno, in the old city center where the restaurant is located. In the suggestive atmosphere of this typical Florentine tavern, a Tuscan dinner is served with a good Chianti wine. A few steps from the Restaurant, in an intimate and old setting (the Anglican church), you ll enjoy a very special and unforgettable evening. Let the music transport you while, talented singers in costume, perform one of the most beautiful Opera (La Bohème - La Traviata - Carmen - Marriage of Figaro - Madama Butterfly)*, slightly adapted to suit the intimate setting and accompanied by our virtuoso pianist. Our booking is for front row seats to fully enjoy this complete and fascinating show: you have never been so close to opera singers! OPERA CALENDAR LA BOHEME LA TRAVIATA CARMEN THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO MADE BUTTERFLY TOSCA THE BARBER OF SEVILLA APRIL 4/11/16 2/9/ RIGOLETTO MAY 11/25 9/16/30 2/ JUNE 1/8/20 4/18/ JULY 2/9/13 4/ SEPTEMBER 3/28 12/26 10/ /24 19 OCTOBER 8/19 3/17/ /22 5 TYPICAL RESTAURANT IN THE CENTER OF FLORENCE OPERA SET IN AN ANGLICAN CHURCH 3 COURSES DINNER IN A TYPICAL RESTAURANT SET MENÙ WITH DRINKS OPERA PERFORMANCE AS PER THE OPERA S CALENDAR DINNER STARTS FROM 7:00 TO 7:15 OPERA STARTS AT 8:30 APRIL 19 TH AND FROM AUGUST 1 ST TO AUGUST 31 ST 6:45 IN A CENTRAL LOCATION OF FLORENCE, THE INFORMATION OF THE WILL BE COMMUNICATED AT THE TIME OF THE BOOKING MULTILINGUAL WELCOME 3.5 HOURS 4 HOURS Florence HS Florence HS 19 21

12 18F VIP Small Group Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitivo on Arno River CHILD 6-12 YEARS OLD FREE 0-5 YEARS OLD ONLY AVAILABLE FROM 1 ST MAY TO 30 TH SEPTEMBER 2019 The most charming experience in Florence. The most unique perspective on the city. A small group romantic and relaxed boat ride followed by an exclusive aperitivo. VIP SMALL GROUP <12 PEOPLE! APERITIF Enjoy a nice short walk through Piazza della Signoria and under the Uffizi Gallery, seeing the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) from the bank, all the way through to the embarcadero. Get aboard the barchetto, one of the very few traditional wooden boats left in Florence, conducted by a barcaiolo, a true florentine tradition holder that will guide the boat with his long-reaching pole. After this romantic boat ride, an aperitivo in a fascinating location on the river will be served, letting you enjoy the whole sunset from one of the most exclusive places on the riverbanks, as you savour a cool Prosecco wine. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THE RAIN POLICY: The tour departure might be cancelled due to rain. We will do our best to proceed with the tour. However rain or adverse weather conditions could prevent us from being able to offer an enjoyable and fully safe experience. In case we cancel the tour (and only in this case), guest options are: 1) Rain check to be used the following day or at any other time, subject to availability. The Rain check is a voucher given to client. The voucher is transferable and may be sold or given to others to use at a future date and lasts up to 1 year from date. It has a value that can be possible used in any other tour provided by our company. 2) 100% refund for tour cancellation. Please note that clients safety and comfort are of utmost priority. In any case, clients should show up at the meeting point at the scheduled time, or contact the office in advance. No-shows will not be refunded. PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA PONTE VECCHIO BARCHETTO ON THE ARNO RIVER GUIDED SHORT WALK OF THE CITY CENTER TO THE EMBARCADERO MINI CRUISE ON THE ARNO RIVER (APPROX. 50 MINUTES) APERITIVO IN A FASCINATING LOCATION ON THE RIVER BANK ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE FLORENCE CITY GUIDEBOOK DAILY AT 7:00 6:45 PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA (NEXT TO THE SHOP APPLE STORE UNDER THE LOGGIAS, CORNER WITH VIA PELLICCERIA) ENGLISH 1.15 HOURS Florence HS Florence HS 19 23

13 Cooking Classes in Florence 11C Tuscan Cooking Class with dinner in the Heart of Florence Learn how to cook a typical Tuscan meal! 69 PERSON CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD NOT ADMITTED SMALL GROUP <15 PEOPLE! This is a small group course for food lovers that is held in the ancient city centre. This is how one can find out about Tuscan and Florentine culture by being taught some of its celebrated food & wine traditions. On this course you can learn to cook a classic Tuscan meal, prepared with seasonal and organic ingredients. In a top class cookery school you will be able to make a four-course meal (starter, first course, second course and dessert) under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef. The course will be followed by dinner with the dishes you have prepared, accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly atmosphere. IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE ASSISTANCE AT THE COURSE RECIPES DINNER WITH DRINKS MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT 4:50 FROM AUGUST 4 TH TO AUGUST 11 TH 4:40 VIA CAVOUR ON THE CORNER WITH VIA VENEZIA, SIDEWALK OPPOSITE TO THE COFFEE BAR ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, PORTUGUESE AND ITALIAN (MIN. 2 PAX) 4 HOURS AFTER THE DINNER Florence HS Florence HS 19 25

14 22C Shopping at the Florence ancient market and Cooking Class with lunch 75 PERSON CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD NOT ADMITTED Choose at the market fresh products and seasonal vegetables and then cook a delicious meal! SMALL GROUP <15 PEOPLE! On this course you can learn to cook a typical everyday Tuscan meal, starting off by choosing the ingredients in season. Under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef, you will visit the Florence historic market, where you will select the organic ingredients that you will then use to prepare a four-course meal (starter, first course, second course and dessert) in a top class cookery school. The course will be followed by lunch with the dishes you have prepared, accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly atmosphere. FLORENCE HISTORIC MARKET COOKING CLASS ASSISTANCE AT THE COURSE RECIPES LUNCH WITH DRINKS MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT 9:50 APRIL 25 TH, MAY 1 ST, JUNE 2 ND /24 TH, AUGUST FROM 4 TH TO 11 TH AND 15 TH 9:40 PIAZZA SAN LORENZO AT THE STATUE LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE SQUARE ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, PORTUGUESE AND ITALIAN (MIN. 2 PAX) 5 HOURS ENDS AFTER THE LUNCH Florence HS Florence HS 19 27

15 Outside Florence 2C Pisa A splendid excursion in the picturesque Tuscan countryside and around the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty ,50 CHILD 4-12 YEARS OLD FREE 0-3 YEARS OLD SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN S AGE UPON REQUEST When in Pisa the visit starts with a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with its celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other important monuments. This is followed by a visit to the interior of the Cathedral, an unrivaled masterpiece of romanesque art constructed between the XI and XII centuries. Free time at your disposal. Those who are interested can take a pleasant walk with our tour escort and reach Piazza dei Cavalieri where you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world. PIAZZA DEI MIRACOLI LEANING TOWER (EXTERIOR) CATHEDRAL & BAPTISTERY PIAZZA DEI CAVALIERI SCUOLA NORMALE TRANSPORT ASSISTANT ENTRANCE TICKETS TO THE CATHEDRAL DAILY AT 1:30 1:15 PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN AND ITALIAN (MIN. 2 PAX) 5.45 HOURS IN FLORENCE Florence HS Florence HS 19 29

16 6A Exclusive Pisa with Leaning Tower 75 37,50 CHILD 4-12 YEARS OLD 3A Pisa & Lucca CHILD 4-12 YEARS OLD FREE 0-3 YEARS OLD FREE 0-3 YEARS OLD Spend an unforgettable half-day getting a panoramic view of Pisa, reaching the city with no stress! Optimize your time and visit two the most beautiful cities in the Tuscan countryside! ONE DAY TOUR A splendid excursion to the city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. The tour includes a morning visit to the fascinating Piazza dei Miracoli with the celebrated Leaning Tower (interior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other beautiful monuments. Our guide will then accompany you in the visit of the Cathedral (interior) to let you admire its artistic treasures. Free time at your disposal. Departure back to Florence in the early afternoon. ADDITIONAL INFO: For entrance to the Leaning Tower, children under 8 years old are not allowed PIAZZA DEI MIRACOLI LEANING TOWER (INTERIOR) CATHEDRAL (INTERIOR) BAPTISTERY (INTERIOR) TRANSPORT ASSISTANT IN PISA ENTRANCE TICKETS TO THE LEANING TOWER ENTRANCE TICKETS TO THE CATHEDRAL (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)* MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SUNDAYS AT 8:00 7:45 PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO ENGLISH AND SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) - DAILY FRENCH (MIN. 2 PAX) - MONDAYS GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) - WEDNESDAYS PORTUGUESE (MIN. 2 PAX) - FRIDAYS ITALIAN (MIN. 2 PAX) - SUNDAYS 5.5 HOURS IN FLORENCE A full day tour to discover the well known Pisa with its Piazza dei Miracoli and the picturesque Lucca. When in Pisa, a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the famous Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and the interior of the majestic Cathedral. Free time before departure to Lucca. In Lucca, our guide we will lead you to a pleasant walk into the enchanting historical centre where you will have the chance to admire the Anfiteatro Square, the Guinigi Tower, San Martino Dome and the typical antique dealers street. Tour will end with a pleasant stop in a local pastry shop where you ll taste the well known Buccellato, typical sweet of Lucca. Return to Florence in the late afternoon. PIAZZA DEI MIRACOLI LEANING TOWER (EXTERIOR) CATHEDRAL (INTERIOR) BAPTISTERY (EXTERIOR) LUCCA CITY CENTRE TRANSPORT ASSISTANT ENTRANCE TICKETS TO THE PISA S CATHEDRAL (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)* IN PISA AND LUCCA BUCCELLATO S CAKE TASTING IN LUCCA TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 9:00 8:45 PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO ENGLISH AND SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) - DAILY FRENCH (MIN. 2 PAX) - THURSDAYS GERMAN AND ITALIAN (MIN. 2 PAX) - SATURDAYS PORTUGUESE (MIN. 2 PAX) - TUESDAYS 8.5 HOURS IN FLORENCE *In case of no availability the entrance to the Cathedral will be replaced by the visit to Piazza dei Cavalieri *In case of no availability the entrance to the Cathedral will be replaced by the visit to Piazza dei Cavalieri Florence HS Florence HS 19 31

17 4A Siena, San Gimignano & Monteriggioni 63 31,50 CHILD 4-12 YEARS OLD 8A Cinque Terre with light lunch ,50 CHILD 4-12 YEARS OLD Experience this tour between taste and history with a wonderful day in the Tuscan countryside. We will admire the most suggestive corners of Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti area and you will try with us the unique flavor of traditional sweets and local wines. FREE 0-3 YEARS OLD A whole, intense, unforgettable day dedicated to discover one of the most enchanting landscapes in the World. Four little villages, suspended between sea and land, hanging from sheer cliffs surrounded by hills and vineyards. FREE 0-3 YEARS OLD SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN S AGE UPON REQUEST LIGHT ONE DAY TOUR LUNCH ONE DAY TOUR LUNCH You will start from Florence to reach Monteriggioni, in the heart of Tuscany and well known for its wine and its countryside of unrivalled charm, with a turnover of vineyards and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with Romanesque churches, farmhouses, villas and castles. We ll continue to Siena, where our local and expert guide will lead you through its steep medieval streets, admiring the splendid palaces until we will reach the Cathedral (exterior), Palazzo Comunale (Municipal Building) and Piazza del Campo where the Palio race takes place every year. Time for lunch with local products buffet with 3 courses menù. Our Pastry chef will show you how to make typical senese sweets and tasting of Panforte, Cantuccini and Ricciarelli. Free time for shopping. We will continue to San Gimignano, one of the most fascinating examples of medieval towns, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. The tour escort will lead you in the heart of the village and you will have free time to discover the beautiful squares, buildings, churches and suggestive alleyways and to shop. We will continue to a wine cellar in Chianti area, where we will have a tasting of some of the best Tuscan wines with a little snack of sliced cold meats, bruschetta and cheese. Return to Florence in the late afternoon. SIENA SAN GIMIGNANO MONTERIGGIONI TRANSPORT TOUR ESCORT IN SIENA 3 COURSES LUNCH TASTING OF TYPICAL SENESE SWEETS WINE TASTING IN A WINE CELLAR IN A CHIANTI AREA DAILY AT 8:30 8:15 PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO ENGLISH AND SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) - DAILY FRENCH (MIN. 2 PAX) - TUESDAYS GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) - MONDAYS PORTUGUESE (MIN. 2 PAX) - WEDNESDAYS ITALIAN (MIN. 2 PAX) - SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 11 HOURS IN FLORENCE Upon arrival in Manarola we ll have free time to discover the little village. Later a local train will take us to the second village, Riomaggiore, for a pleasant stop to admire its beauties. We will proceed by boat to Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre, where you will be overcome by enchanting beaches and luxuriant vegetation that surrounds the little village. Here you will have free time to plunge into the crystal sea and eat a typical Ligurian light lunch (included). We ll continue to Vernazza where we will admire the intricate layout of this village with its carruggi (narrow lanes) and steep stairways. After the visit in Vernazza we will reach La Spezia where our bus is waiting for us to come back to Florence. In addition to comfortable clothes, we recommend to have with you a swimwear and a hat to protect you against the sun!!! MANAROLA RIOMAGGIORE MONTEROSSO VERNAZZA LA SPEZIA TRANSPORT TOUR ESCORT BOAT AND/OR TRAIN TICKETS TYPICAL LIGURIAN LIGHT LUNCH DAILY AT 7:00 6:45 PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO ENGLISH AND SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) - DAILY FRENCH (MIN. 2 PAX) - SUNDAYS GERMAN (MIN. 2 PAX) - FRIDAYS PORTUGUESE (MIN. 2 PAX) - MONDAYS ITALIAN (MIN. 2 PAX) - SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 12.5 HOURS IN FLORENCE The itinerary could be modified by act of force majeure and the boat service could be replaced by another service in case of bad weather. Florence HS Florence HS 19 33

18 14C Highlights of Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, Pisa & lunch with delicious local wines Enjoy the rich history and the art of the most spellbinding sights in Tuscany in a single memorable day including lunch in a typical Wine Estate! CHILD YEARS OLD 42,50 CHILD 4-12 YEARS OLD FREE 0-3 YEARS OLD SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN S AGE UPON REQUEST 19F VIP Small Group Tuscany Grand Tour - Best of Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti and Pisa A full day experience to discover Tuscany, with its different dimensions, landscapes, ancient towns, art masterpieces and food and wine traditions. A magnificent journey through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, exploring marvellous towns such as Siena and San Gimignano, gazing in awe at the world-renowned Pisa Leaning Tower, savouring typical Tuscan food on a delicious lunch and tasting some great Chianti wines at a prestigious boutique winery! ,50 CHILD 6-12 YEARS OLD FREE 0-5 YEARS OLD LUNCH VIP SMALL GROUP <16 PEOPLE! LUNCH Depart for Siena, driving through the lovely Chianti vineyards, getting there while the town is still immersed in early morning drowsiness; the perfect time of day to wander around the pedestrian-friendly heart of this beautiful hilltop town, drenched in history. Upon arrival in Siena our local guide will take you on a guided walking tour along the small medieval streets and squares, passing the oldest bank in the world, and the Piazza del Campo - site of the famous 600-year-old Palio horse-race, to the spectacular Cathedral. During your free time, stroll through Siena at your own pace. A short journey then takes us to a family run wine-farm in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Here we shall have a delicious, traditional Tuscan lunch served with typical wines from our region. After lunch, departure for San Gimignano, Unesco World Heritage, famous for the still intact mediaeval town planning. It is often nicknamed the Manhattan of the Middle Ages because its famous tall, narrow towers create a skyline that looks a bit like a modern city. Here you have free time to explore the town centre, the charming craftsmen s shops along the cobbled stone streets and small squares. From San Gimignano, we drive past hilltop hamlets, or little churches, scattered over some of the most beautiful and enchanting countryside. We finally wind down the hillsides towards the coast, to Pisa, our last destination for the day. Getting off the coach, we reach the Field of Miracles, a green grass field dominated by the dazzling white buildings of the Cathedral or Duomo, the Tower and the Baptistery - exquisite examples of Pisan Romanesque architecture: the Leaning Tower is almost 56 meters tall (about 183 ft). It leans at about 4 degrees, making it one of the most famous and iconic buildings in the world. You are in one of the most renowned places in the world: revel in it, take creative photographs or wander off down the local streets. Please note that the order of the visits may change. *Portuguese, German, French and Italian can be confirmed also on the other days during the week but with a minimum of 6 participants SIENA SAN GIMIGNANO CHIANTI AREA PISA ASSISTANCE AT THE TRANSPORT TOUR ESCORT SIENA SIENA CATHEDRAL ENTRANCE FEES LUNCH WITH WINE TASTING DAILY AT 7:45 7:30 PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE ENGLISH AND SPANISH (MIN. 2 PAX) - DAILY PORTUGUESE* (MIN. 2 PAX) - SATURDAYS GERMAN* (MIN. 2 PAX) - THURSDAYS FRENCH* (MIN. 2 PAX) - WEDNESDAYS ITALIAN* (MIN. 2 PAX) - SUNDAYS 12 HOURS IN FLORENCE Starting from Florence, you will be taken to Siena by an English speaking driver and tour leader. Here you will enjoy a guided walking tour of the ancient town that will let you discover also Piazza del Campo, the main central square where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year, as well as exploring quieter backstreets and learning everything about the Contrade, the 17 medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio. During the visit in Siena you will also have the opportunity to have a surprise tasting of a typical product. The journey continues to San Gimignano, renowned for its medieval skyscrapers, high walls and narrow streets that typify most people s image of a Tuscan hill town. San Gimignano is unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form an unforgettable skyline. After some free time in San Gimignano, you will reach a prestigious Chianti boutique winery. This will be the ideal setting for a relaxed break during the day, letting you savour a delicious Tuscan lunch and taste some great Chianti wines, while learning about wine production and visiting their cellars. A stop in the square of the medieval town of Impruneta will let you discover the ancient art of terracotta, being this the capital of this material and its multiple uses, both in art and in construction, nowadays like centuries ago (Brunelleschi s Dome terracotta tiles come from here). Relax with beautiful views from the window while you reach Pisa and explore its famous Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracle Square), a magnificent space with the incredible cathedral and Baptistery, all dominated by the world-renowned Leaning Tower and its unique and dramatic elegance (please note that the tower tickets are not included as the usually long lines to climb the tower would not make this visit possible: clients will have the chance to buy them directly in Pisa if they want and the line is short). The final drive will take you back to Florence, leaving you with your eyes, mind and heart filled by the infinite discoveries of this incredible journey: the Tuscany Grand Tour. SIENA SAN GIMIGNANO CHIANTI AREA PISA TRANSPORT BY COMFORTABLE MINIVAN FROM FLORENCE W/ENGLISH SPEAKING DRIVER/TOUR LEADER GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF SIENA WITH PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE TYPICAL TUSCAN LUNCH IN A FASCINATING CHIANTI BOUTIQUE WINERY WINERY GUIDED TOUR AND WINE TASTING LEARNING ABOUT WINE PRODUCTION VISIT OF PISA WITH FOCUS ON MIRACLE SQUARE AND LEANING TOWER (LEANING TOWER TICKETS NOT INCLUDED) DAILY AT 8:00 JULY 2 ND AND AUGUST 16 TH 7:45 PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA (NEXT TO THE SHOP APPLE STORE UNDER THE LOGGIAS, CORNER WITH VIA PELLICCERIA) Florence HS Florence HS ENGLISH 12 HOURS IN FLORENCE

19 Discover Italy with us At Carrani Tours, we work every day to provide the best solutions for both your FITs and group travelers, with all our passion and experience Get in touch with us Carrani Tours history When Benedetto De Angelis founded Carrani Tours in 1925, he thought about a structured service of transports and guided tours in Rome, and obtained the first license as Roman bus operator for tourists in the Eternal City. Now, Carrani Tours is not only the first bus family company in Rome, but also one of the main DMC active in the entire Italy. Official partner of the Vatican Museums, Gray Line Worldwide, Julià Tours and Ferrovie dello Stato our company works every day for the best experience of each guests. COMPANY SALES, PRODUCT AND HOTELS CONTRACTS President & Owner General Manager Sales Manager Product Manager Hotels Contracts Manager Paolo Delfini Chiara Gigliotti Zena Batocchi Letizia Cicconetti Simona Fulgenzi gigliotti.c@carrani.com batocchi.z@carrani.com cicconetti.l@carrani.com fulgenzi.s@carrani.com INCOMING DEPARTMENT FIT Bookings Manager & Customer Care Rosanna Mandina Reservations mandina.r@carrani.com incoming@carrani.com Our Services includes: Ticketing: trains, boats, museums, attractions; Customized itineraries for groups & individuals; Italy city sightseeing; Private luxury cars; Gourmet tours, sports packages; Hotels, villas an so on. PREMIUM TRAVELLERS FIT Quotes quo@carrani.com Working policy: In order to avoid problems with your fit reservations, we would like to remind you our policy regarding bookings and cancellations: Complaints have to be received by mail or fax within 60 days from date of the last service provided by Carrani, so we could reply in the most accurate way. Please take note that, every time you send us an /fax requesting our services, we will always reply in writting. If you request a particular htl that it is not available, we will confirm a similar option (to the requested one). In case of cancellation, we will send an /fax as confirmation of the cancellation. If you do not receive this confirmation it would means that for us the booking is still operative. So if our provider charges us no show penalites, we will charge you the same penalties. We inform all clients that rates do not includes the city tax in Florence, Rome, Venice. This tax will be paid directly form clients at the reception hotel desk at the arrival or at the check out according to the local city board procedure. We remind you that tax will change according to hotel category. Please kindly inform travellers before departure. All services must be paid before the participants arrival (at least 7 days before, maximum 15 days, depending on the service). GROUPS DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA DEPARTMENT Accounting Manager Web & New Technologies Reservations Florence HS Florence HS Groups Manager Giusi Giovannetti Paolo Salvati Martin Tartara giovannetti.g@carrani.com groups@carrani.com salvati.p@carrani.com tartara.m@carrani.com

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