Florence. Visits and excursions HIGH SEASON 2018 ENGLISH

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1 HIGH SEASON 2018 ENGLISH Florence Visits and excursions Valid from 1st April to 31st October 2018 We feature tours in Florence or full day tours in the surroundings of Florence (Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca, 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. rrani Tours Ca since 1925 Th e Ita n D m li a 1 c

2 Why are Florence Tours unique and beloved by Travelers? Culture and Leisure HIGHLIGHTS 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. Expert Guides and Tour Escorts All of our tour guides are experts, profesional and friendly. Speaking Your Language Our best sellers tours are performed in one language only. Departures Always Guaranteed No minimum number of participants requested for most of our tours and activities. Fantastic Day Excursions Reach the surroundings of Florence and live the wonders of Italy in an easy and affordable way. 2 3

3 Useful information before booking our Tours All rates are per person. Cancellation policy: 100% penalty for cancellation within the 72 hours before tour date or no-show. CITY CENTRE TOURS 1C AM Florence & The Accademia 7 1C PM Florence & Uffizi Gallery 8 3C AM-PM All Florence - Accademia and Uffizi Galleries with lunch 9 5C PM Heart of Florence Walking Tour 10 9C AM Special Visit to the Terrace of the Florence Cathedral Exclusive Opening 11 13C AM Best of Renaissance and Medieval Florence walking tour 12 1A AM My Florence with Accademia & Uffizi Gallery 13 7A AM Accademia Tour 14 7A PM Uffizi Tour 15 15C PM Florence Duomo Monumental Complex Guided Tour NEW! 16 16C PM 17C -17CB AM 20C AM/PM TOUR INDEX Palazzo Vecchio and its battlements guided Tour at sunset with spectacular View from the Top NEW! 17 Florence Medici s Mile: walking along the path of the Medici Residences and of the Vasari Corridor NEW! 19 Electric Bike Tour of Florence and its Hills with typical tasting - small group NEW! 20 21C PM Dinner and Opera in the Heart of Florence - Typical Restaurant NEW! 21 18F PM VIP Small-Group: Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitivo on Arno River 22 COOKING CLASSES IN FLORENCE 11C PM Tuscan Cooking Class with Dinner in an old Palace in the Heart of Florence 25 12C PM Pizza, Ice-cream, Chocolate Cake and Sorbetto - Cooking course with Dinner 26 OUTSIDE FLORENCE 2C PM Pisa 29 6A AM Exclusive Pisa with Leaning Tower 30 3A AM Pisa & Lucca 31 4A AM Siena, San Gimignano & Monteriggioni NEW! 32 8A AM Cinque Terre with light lunch 33 14C AM Highlights of Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, Pisa - lunch with delicious local wines NEW! 34 19F AM VIP- Small group Tuscany grand Tour Best of Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, Pisa and Lucca 35 Be our client 36 Contact Us

4 City Centre Tours 1C AM Florence & the Accademia Have a walking guided tour of the best of city centre and don t miss to the unforgettable Accademia Gallery! 55 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 MEETING POINT TRANSPORT MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS (SKIP THE LINE) LOCAL GUIDE DAILY AT 9:00 AM MAY 1 ST AND FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 08:45 AM PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND GERMAN *ON MONDAYS THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY IS CLOSED - REPLACED WITH THE SAN MARCO MUSEUM OR THE MEDICI CHAPELS APPROXIMATELY 3.15 HOURS INSIDE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY 6 7

5 1C PM 3C AM-PM Florence & Uffizi Gallery Enjoy a panoramic tour of surrounding of Florence, have a short walking tour of the city center and discover the famous art collection of Uffizi Gallery with expert local guides! 67 All Florence Accademia and Uffizi Galleries with lunch 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. 133 (LUNCH NOT INCLUDED) 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 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) LOCAL GUIDE DAILY AT 2:30 PM MAY 1 ST AND 1 ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 2:15 PM PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE 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 OVER 15 PARTICIPANTS INSIDE THE MUSEUMS LUNCH WITH DRINKS DAILY AT 9:00 AM AND AT 2:30 PM MAY 1 ST AND FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND GERMAN APPROXIMATELY 3.15 HOURS INSIDE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY 8:45 AM PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE- AFTER LUNCH AT THE SAME PLACE AT 2:15 PM ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND GERMAN *ON MONDAYS THE UFFIZI GALLERY IS CLOSED - REPLACED WITH THE MUSEUM OF PALAZZO VECCHIO *ON MONDAYS THE ACCADEMIA AND UFFIZI GALLERIES ARE CLOSED - ACCADEMIA GALLERY REPLACED WITH THE SAN MARCO MUSEUM OR THE MEDICI CHAPELS; UFFIZI GALLERY REPLACED WITH THE MUSEUM OF PALAZZO VECCHIO APPROXIMATELY 3.15 HOURS INSIDE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY 8 9

6 5C PM 9C AM Heart of Florence Walking Tour CHILD 7-12 Special Visit to the Terrace of the Florence Cathedral - Exclusive Opening 53,50 29 CHILD 6-11 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. SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN S AGE UPON REQUEST The unique opportunity to discover an exceptional scenic spot, with direct access to climb the famous Dome. FREE 0-5 SMALL GROUP MAX 25 PARTICIPANTS SMALL GROUP MAX 20 PARTICIPANTS 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) CAMPANILE 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 TRANSPORT DAILY EXCEPT MONDAY AT 2:45 PM MAY 1 ST 2:35 PM IN FRONT OF THE LOGGIA DEL BIGALLO (PIAZZA DUOMO ON THE CORNER WITH VIA DE CALZAIUOLI) ENGLISH APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS IN PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA This exclusive tour begins with an evocative introduction movie, played in an ancient rectory private room, located in the Duomo Square, then, 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. 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 48 hours and allows you to visit on your own other monuments at the Duomo Complex (Baptistery, Crypt of St. Reparata, Giotto s bell tower). SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE FLORENCE CATHEDRAL ASSISTANCE INTRODUCTORY MOVIE TO THE HISTORY OF FLORENCE AND TO THE DUOMO COMPLEX GUIDE AUTHORIZED 48 HOURS ENTRANCE TICKETS FOR THE DUOMO COMPLEX PRIORITY ACCESS TO THE DOME TASTE OF CHIANTI WINE, CHEESE AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY AT 10:00 AM APRIL 1 ST, JUNE 24 TH AND AUGUST 15 TH 9:45 AM PIAZZA SAN GIOVANNI, 19 RED - IN FRONT OF THE BAR SCUDIERI CAFÉ ENGLISH APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS 10 11

7 13C AM 1A AM Best of Renaissance and Medieval Florence walking tour 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 CHILD 7-12 SHOW A DOCUMENT PROVING CHILDREN S AGE UPON REQUEST My Florence with Accademia & Uffizi Galleries Spend an unforgettable half-day visiting the highlights of Florence and its two most important museums! ,50 CHILD 7-12 SMALL GROUP MAX 25 PARTICIPANTS The most complete and thrilling guided walking tour starts from the peculiar Central Market zone, characterized by its workshops and multicoloured stalls, where the Medici Chapels, and Basilica di S. Lorenzo, the church of Medici s Family, are located. In a short time you can reach Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire the Cathedral and its dome by Brunelleschi, the bell-tower by Giotto, Saint John Baptistery with its Paradise Door. The tour continues by visiting the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice lived. Further on you can find Palazzo del Bargello. Not too far, there is Piazza della Signoria, a great open-air sculpture museum, overlooked by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Next to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museum all over the world. Then you proceed to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia (Straw market), where the famous Piglet Fountain is located. You walk along the street that leads to Ponte Vecchio, the jewels bridge. By crossing the bridge, you will reach the wonderful Pitti Palace where our tour ends. MEDICI CHAPELS BASILICA OF SAN LORENZO PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA PONTE VECCHIO AND PITTI PALACE ASSISTANCE AT THE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE DAILY AT 9:30 AM 9:15 AM PIAZZA SAN LORENZO, AT THE STATUE LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF THE SQUARE ENGLISH AND SPANISH FRENCH, GERMAN AND ITALIAN MIN. 4 PAX APPROXIMATELY 2.5 HOURS IN PIAZZA PITTI 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 LOCAL GUIDE DAILY AT 11:15 AM EXCEPT MONDAY MAY 1ST AND 1ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 11:00 AM ACCADEMY GALLERY S ENTRANCE FOR RESERVED TICKETS FROM TUESDAY TO SUNDAY: ENGLISH AND SPANISH TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY: FRENCH AND GERMAN APPROXIMATELY 4.45 HOURS ON THE UFFIZI S TERRACE 12 13

8 7A AM 7A PM Accademia Tour 41 Uffizi Gallery Tour 53 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 THE LINE! SKIP 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 LOCAL GUIDE DAILY AT 11:15 AM EXCEPT MONDAY MAY 1 ST AND 1 ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 11:00 AM ACCADEMIA GALLERY S ENTRANCE FOR RESERVED TICKETS FROM TUESDAY TO SUNDAY: ENGLISH AND SPANISH TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY: FRENCH AND GERMAN 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 LOCAL GUIDE DAILY AT 3:30 PM EXCEPT MONDAY MAY 1 ST AND FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 3:15 PM UFFIZI SQUARE GATE N 3 FROM TUESDAY TO SUNDAY: ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH AND GERMAN SATURDAY: ITALIAN TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY: PORTUGUESE (MIN. 2 PAX) APPROXIMATELY 1.15 HOURS INSIDE THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS INSIDE THE UFFIZI GALLERY 14 15

9 15C PM 16C PM Florence Duomo Monumental Complex Guided Tour - Priority access NEW! CHILD 6-11 Palazzo Vecchio and its battlements guided Tour at sunset with spectacular View from the Top NEW! 42 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. FREE 0-5 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! 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. PIAZZA DEL DUOMO ASSISTANCE AT THE GUIDE MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKET WITH ADVANCED BOOKING FEE (GUARANTEED ADMISSION AND SKIP THE GENERAL ENTRY LINE) 48H ENTRANCE TICKET FOR THE DUOMO COMPLEX MONUMENTS TASTE OF CHIANTI WINE, CHEESE AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR DAILY AT 12:00 AM EXCEPT SUNDAY AND 1 ST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH JUNE 24 TH AND AUGUST 15 TH 11:45 AM AT PIAZZA SAN GIOVANNI 19 RED, IN FRONT OF THE SCUDIERI CAFÈ ENGLISH APPROXIMATELY 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 GUIDE MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKET EARPHONES FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 PEOPLE WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 6:30 PM (FROM APRIL TO SEPTERMBER) 6:15 PM IN FRONT OF THE GUCCI CAFÈ, AT N.10, SIGNORIA SQUARE ENGLISH APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS 16 17

10 17C AM 17CB AM Florence Medici s Mile: walking along the path of the Medici Residences and of the Vasari Corridor NEW! CHILD 7-12 Florence Medici s Mile: walking along the path of the Medici Residence (visit inside) and the Vasari Corridor NEW! CHILD 7-18 The history, the richness and the secrets of the powerful dynasty which made possible the great Renaissance season Add to your Guided Walking Tour the entrance ticket 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. 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 CORRIOR PONTE VECCHIO PALAZZO PITTI (OUTSIDE) ASSISTANCE AT THE 2 HOURS OF GUIDED VISIT EARPHONES (MORE THAN 15 PARTICIPANTS) DAILY AT 9:30 AM 9:15 AM IN SAN LORENZO SQUARE AT THE STATUE LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE SQUARE ASSISTANCE WAITS FOR YOU WITH A YELLOW SIGN ENGLISH AND SPANISH (MIN 2 PAX) ITALIAN, GERMAN AND FRENCH (MIN 4 PAX) APPROXIMATELY 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 CORRIOR PONTE VECCHIO PALAZZO PITTI (INSIDE) ASSISTANCE AT THE 2 HOURS OF GUIDED WALKING TOUR EARPHONES (MORE THAN 15 PARTICIPANTS) PITTI PALACE MUSEUMS ENTRANCE TICKET AND BOOKING FEE DAILY AT 9:30AM EXCEPT MONDAY 9:15 AM IN SAN LORENZO SQUARE AT THE STATUE LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE SQUARE ASSISTANCE WAITS FOR YOU WITH A YELLOW SIGN 1 ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH APPROXIMATELY 3.5 HOURS 18 19

11 20C AM/PM 21C PM Electric Bike Tour of Florence and its Hills with typical tasting - small group NEW! 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 74 CHILD POLICY 0/2 YEARS OLD NOT ADMITTED* Dinner and Opera in the Heart of Florence - Typical Restaurant NEW! A romantic Italian Night: a tasty Dinner with a complete Opera performance in a charming setting CHILD CHILD 3-8 FREE 0-2 (DINNER NOT INCLUDED) 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 AM OR 3:30 PM 12 TH - 19 TH AUGUST 8:45 AM OR 3:15 PM AT VIA DE NERI, CORNER VIA DELLA MOSCA, IN FRONT OF TRATTORIA BENVENUTO (A FEW STEPS FROM UFFIZI MUSEUM) ENGLISH AND ITALIAN 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 MADAME BUTTERFLY TOSCA THE BARBER OF SEVILLA APRIL 17; 24 10; RIGOLETTO MAY 1; 12; 26 10; 17 3; JUNE 2; 9; 21 5; 19; JULY 3; 10; 17 5; 14; SEPTEMBER 1; 29 4; 13; 27 11; TYPICAL RESTAURANT IN THE CENTER OF FLORENCE OPERA SET IN AN ANGLICAN CHURCH 3 COURSES DINNER IN A TYPICAL RESTAURANT (WITH DRINKS) OPERA PERFORMANCE AS THE OPERA CALENDAR DINNER STARTS: FROM 07:00PM TO 07:15PM OPERA STARTS AT 08:30PM ALL AUGUST AT 07:00 PM CENTRAL LOCATION IN FLORENCE IMPORTANT: THE DETAILED MEETING POINTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED AT YOUR BOOKING MULTILINGUAL WELCOME TOUR ENDS ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3,5 HOURS DINNER + OPERA *NOT AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN OVER 22 KILOS OF WEIGHT (NOT TRANSPORTABLE) AND UNDER 1,50 CM OF HIGHT TOUR ENDS ENDS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS OCTOBER 9; 20 4; ; 23 6 IMPORTANT TO ARRIVE AT THE OPERA 10 MINUTES EARLIER 20 21

12 18F PM VIP Small-Group Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitivo on Arno River The most unique perspective on the city. A small-group romantic and relaxed boat ride followed by an exclusive aperitivo ,50 CHILD 6-12 FREE 0-5 SMALL GROUP MAX 12 PARTICIPANTS Enjoy a nice short walk through Piazza Signoria and under the Uffizi Gallery, seeing the Pontevecchio (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. PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA PONTEVECCHIO BARCHETTO ON THE ARNO RIVER GUIDED SHORT WALK OF THE CITY CENTER TO THE EMBARCADERO MINI CRUISE ON THE ARNO RIVER (APPROX. 50 MIN) APERITIVO IN A FASCINATING LOCATION ON THE RIVER BANK ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE FLORENCE CITY GUIDEBOOK DAILY AT 7:00 AM 6.45 PM VIA DE LAMBERTI, 1 ENGLISH * THE TOUR DEPARTURE MIGHT BE CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN; 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 22 23

13 Cooking Classes in Florence 11C PM Tuscan Cooking Class with Dinner in an old Palace in the Heart of Florence Learn how to cook a typical Tuscan meal! 68 PER PERSON CHILDREN UNDER 8 NOT ADMITTED SMALL GROUP MAX 12 PARTICIPANTS This is a small group course for food lovers that is held in an old Palace located in the city centre. With this course you can learn how to cook a classic Tuscan meal. 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 professional 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. OLD PALACE IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE ASSISTANCE AT THE MEETING POINT COURSE RECIPES DINNER WITH DRINKS MONDAY, TUESDAY (ONLY FROM MAY), WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AT 5:15 PM 5:05 PM PIAZZA SANTA TRINITÀ AT THE COLUMN ENGLISH SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, JAPANESE ON REQUEST AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY APPROXIMATELY 4.5 HOURS AFTER THE DINNER 24 25

14 12C PM Pizza, Ice-cream, Chocolate Cake and Sorbetto - Cooking lesson with Dinner Learn how to prepare the traditional Italian Pizza and a delicious Ice-Cream! 59 PER PERSON CHILDREN UNDER 8 NOT ADMITTED SMALL GROUP MAX 12 PARTICIPANTS Under the expert guidance of a professional Chef, you will learn how to prepare the traditional Italian Pizza, the vanilla Ice-Cream, the Chocolate cake and the famous Sorbetto, a frozen dessert with natural fruit juices. You will learn all activities involved in the creation and the working of the dough, following the traditional method for an Italian pizza. You will learn all the types of flour, the amount of the ingredients needed, how to manipulate the dough and the products used to make the sauce. You will discover the secrets for making the handmade ice-cream, a delicious Dessert with chocolate produced by the best Tuscan chocolate manufacturers and the fragrant Sorbetto, using only the freshest natural ingredients.you will end this fun cooking course, eating the dishes prepared accompanied by a good Tuscan wine in a friendly atmosphere. FLORENCE CITY CENTRE ASSISTANCE AT THE MEETING POINT COURSE RECIPES DINNER WITH DRINKS THURSDAY AT 6:15 PM 6:00 PM PIAZZA SANTA TRINITÀ AT THE COLUMN ENGLISH SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, JAPANESE ON REQUEST AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY TOUR AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS ENDS AFTER THE DINNER 26 27

15 Outside Florence 2C PM 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 FREE 0-3 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 LOCAL GUIDE DAILY AT 1:30 PM 1:15 PM PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN AND ITALIAN APPROXIMATELY 5.45 HOURS IN FLORENCE 28 29

16 6A AM 3A AM Exclusive Pisa with Leaning Tower Spend an unforgettable half-day getting a panoramic view of Pisa, reaching the city with no stress! 75 37,50 CHILD 4-12 FREE 0-3 Pisa & Lucca Optimize your time and visit two the most beautiful cities in the Tuscan countryside! CHILD 4-12 FREE 0-3 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 años not allowed. *IN CASE OF NO AVAILABILITY THE ENTRANCE TO THE CATHEDRAL WILL BE REPLACED BY THE VISIT TO PIAZZA DEI CAVALIERI PIAZZA DEI MIRACOLI LEANING TOWER (VISIT INSIDE) CATHEDRAL (INTERIOR) BAPTISTERY (EXTERIOR) TRANSPORT ASSISTANT LOCAL GUIDE IN PISA ENTRANCE TICKETS TO LEANING TOWER ENTRANCE TO THE CATHEDRAL* MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY AT 8:30 AM 8:15 AM INSIDE THE TRAIN STATION FIRENZE SANTA MARIA NOVELLA, AT THE PLATFORM 16 IN FRONT OF THE BAR REALE ENGLISH AND SPANISH: DAILY FRENCH: MONDAY GERMAN: WEDNESDAY PORTUGUESE: FRIDAY ITALIAN: SUNDAY APPROXIMATELY 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 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. *IN CASE OF NO AVAILABILITY THE ENTRANCE TO THE CATHEDRAL WILL BE REPLACED BY THE VISIT TO PIAZZA DEI CAVALIERI PIAZZA DEI MIRACOLI LEANING TOWER (EXTERIOR) CATHEDRAL (INTERIOR) BAPTISTERY (EXTERIOR) LUCCA CITY CENTRE TRANSPORT ASSISTANT ENTRANCE TICKETS TO THE PISA S CATHEDRAL* LOCAL GUIDE IN PISA AND LUCCA BUCCELLATO S CAKE TASTING IN LUCCA TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY AT 9:00 AM 8:45 AM INSIDE THE TRAIN STATION FIRENZE SANTA MARIA NOVELLA, AT THE PLATFORM 16 IN FRONT OF THE BAR REALE ENGLISH AND SPANISH: DAILY PORTUGUESE: TUESDAY FRENCH : THURSDAY GERMAN AND ITALIAN: SATURDAY APPROXIMATELY 8.5 HOURS IN FLORENCE 30 31

17 4A AM 8A AM Siena, San Gimignano & Monteriggioni NEW! A unique sensory experience with a special tasting tour in the Tuscan countryside! 63 31,50 CHILD 4-12 FREE 0-3 Cinque Terre full immersion with light lunch Vernazza, Monterosso, Manarola, Riomaggiore and La Spezia CHILD 4-12 FREE 0-3 ONE DAY TOUR ONE DAY TOUR Departing from Florence, our tour will start in 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, Palazzo Comunale (Municipal Building) and Piazza del Campo where the Palio race takes place every year. The visit will continue to San Gimignano, one of the most fascinating examples of medieval towns, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco: visit with a local guide. We ll continue then to Chianti area, well known worldwide for its wine and its countryside of unrivalled charm, where woods alternate with vineyards and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with Romanesque churches, farmhouses, villas and castles. Finally we ll stop in a farm house, where you ll taste some of the best Tuscan wines. SIENA SAN GIMIGNANO MONTERIGGIONI TRANSPORT TOUR ESCORT LOCAL GUIDE IN SIENA 3 COURSES LUNCH TASTING OF TIPICAL SENESE SWEETS WINE TASTING IN CHIANTI AREA DAILY AT 8:45 AM 8:30 AM INSIDE THE TRAIN STATION FIRENZE SANTA MARIA NOVELLA, AT THE PLATFORM 16 IN FRONT OF THE BAR REALE ENGLISH AND SPANISH GERMAN ONLY ON MONDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) FRENCH ONLY ON TUESDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) PORTUGUESE ONLY ON WEDNESDAY ITALIAN ONLY ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY APPROXIMATELY 11 HOURS IN FLORENCE 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. 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!!! The itinerary could be modified by act of force majeure. VERNAZZA MONTEROSSO MANAROLA RIOMAGGIORE LA SPEZIA TRANSPORT TOUR ESCORT BOAT OR TRAIN TICKETS TYPICAL LIGURIAN LIGHT LUNCH DAILY AT 7:00 AM 6:45 AM INSIDE THE TRAIN STATION FIRENZE SANTA MARIA NOVELLA, AT THE PLATFORM 16 IN FRONT OF THE BAR REALE ENGLISH AND SPANISH PORTUGUESE ONLY ON MONDAY GERMAN ONLY ON FRIDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) FRENCH ONLY ON SUNDAY (MIN. 2 PAX) ITALIAN ONLY ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY TOUR AFTER APPROXIMATELY 12.5 HOURS ENDS IN FLORENCE 32 33

18 14C AM 19F Highlights of Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, Pisa - lunch with delicious local wines NEW! VIP Small-Group Tuscany Grand Tour: Best of Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Chianti & Lucca A magnificent journey through the Middle Ages and Renaissance ,50 CHILD 6-12 FREE 0-12 FREE 0-5 ONE DAY TOUR 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 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 SIENA SAN GIMIGNANO CHIANTI PISA ASSISTANCE AT THE TRANSPORT TOUR ESCORT SIENA LOCAL GUIDE SIENA CATHEDRAL ENTRANCE FEE LUNCH WITH WINE TASTING DAILY AT 8:00 AM 7:45 AM PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO (MONTELUNGO SQUARE), IN FRONT OF THE YELLOW STREET SIGN GRAY LINE ENGLISH AND SPANISH GERMAN, ITALIAN AND FRENCH (MIN. 4 PAX) APPROXIMATELY 12 HOURS IN FLORENCE Starting from Florence, you will be taken to Siena by an English speaking driver and tour leader. A full day experience to discover Tuscany, with its different dimensions, landscapes, ancient towns, art masterpieces and food and wine traditions. A comfortable minivan with A/C will be your vessel through gorgeous Tuscan landscapes throughout the day. The journey continues to San Gimignano, renowned for its medieval skyscrapers, high walls and narrow streets that typify most people image of a Tuscan hill town; after some free time in San Gimignano, and a tasting of a refreshing Gelato (Italian ice-cream, included), you will reach a prestigious Chianti ancient winery. Relax with beautiful views from the window while you reach Pisa and explore its famous Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracle Square)- tower tickets are not included; The next stop will be Lucca, a fascinating walled town rich in history and art, where you will visit the main locations and then enjoy a relaxed aperitivo in the unique Piazza dell Anfiteatro (Amphitheatre Square). 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 PISA (MIRACLE SQUARE TOWER TICKETS NOT INCLUDED) LUCCA TRANSPORT TOUR ESCORT/DRIVER IN ENGLISH GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF SIENA LUNCH IN A CHIANTI WINERY WINERY GUIDED TOUR AND WINE TASTING LUCCA VISIT WITH APERITIVO DAILY AT 8:00 AM 7:45 AM VIA DE LAMBERTI, 1 ENGLISH 34 35

19 We provide you a large selection of products to discover Italy Expert in fit & group travel, Carrani tours is ready to provide the best solution possible to every target. Our staff will always be at your disposal, with professional approach and passion, to suggest you the best solutions. How to properly get in touch with us through our staff COMPANY Your clients will never be alone, we ll be your eyes and hands during the trip. President & Owner Paolo Delfini General Manager Chiara Gigliotti gigliotti.c@carrani.com 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. SALES, PRODUCT AND HOTELS CONTRACTS Sales Manager Product Manager Hotels Contracts Manager Zena Batocchi Letizia Cicconetti Simona Fulgenzi batocchi.z@carrani.com cicconetti.l@carrani.com fulgenzi.s@carrani.com Official partner of the Vatican Museums, Gray Line Worldwide, Julià Tours, Ferrovie dello Stato and Hard Rock Cafè, our company works every day for the best experience of each guests. INCOMING DEPARTMENT FIT Bookings Manager & Customer Care Rosanna Mandina Reservations mandina.r@carrani.com incoming@carrani.com PREMIUM TRAVELLER FIT Quotes quo@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. GROUPS DEPARTMENT Groups Manager Giusy Giovannetti giovannetti.g@carrani.com Reservations groups@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 pax arrival (at least 7 days before, maximum 15 days, depending on the service). ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA DEPARTMENT Accounting Manager Web & New Technologies Paolo Salvati Martin Tartara salvati.p@carrani.com tartara.m@carrani.com 36 37