FLORENCE,  CRADLE OF THE RENAISSANCE  AND  PISA

Full day Tour  from  Rome

Departure from Rome to the Northern province of Tuscany for a full-day tour to the “Cradle of the Renaissance”, crossing the green valley of the Tiber River to the slopes of the Apennines, passing the vineyards of Chianti before your arrival in Pisa. You will see “Piazza dei Miracoli” with its famous Leaning Tower (external visit) and you will visit  the Baptistery and the “Duomo”, all monuments in shining white marble. At 12 pm departure toward Florence, the legendary city of artists and architects from the 14th to 17th centuries. Stop for lunch. At 2:30 pm meet with your professional guide for a walking tour of Florence. Once in the city center, you can breathe the atmosphere of medieval streets and craftsmen’s workshops and see masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo, including the famous David located inside at the “Accademia”. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its beautiful dome projected by Brunelleschi and admire the Baptistery as well as Giotto’s Bell Tower. The tour ends with a breathtaking view from “Piazzale Michelangelo”, a superb panoramic view of the Tuscan capital, including “Ponte Vecchio”, Arno River and the “Duomo”. At the 4:30pm departure to Rome.

Departure days: Daily except Mondays and Religious Holidays
Tour starts: 7.00 am
Pick-up: 6.30 – 6.45 am
Season validity: all season

Included:
– Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
– Pick up and drop-off at hotel (inside Aurelian Walls)
– 2 hours official guide in Florence
– Accademia Gallery entrance fee skip the line
– Visit (external) of the Piazza dei Miracoli and its main monuments: the Baptistery, the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower
– English speaking tour assistant for the whole trip

Not included:
– The Leaning Tower entrance fee (visit from outside)
– Lunch
– Tips