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AM FLORENCE TOUR WITH ACADEMY
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 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 of 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 Accademia Museum* where you can admire the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist. Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum.
*The Accademia Museum is closed on Mondays. It will be replaced by the Bargello Museum or the Medici Chapels.
Duration approx. 3 hours 15 minutes.
Inclusions: Assistance at the meeting point, transport, Guide, museum entrance fee with booking (guaranteed admission and skip the general entry line), earphones for a minimum of 15 pax at the Museum.
Operating daily all year round at 9.30 am, except on January 1st and December 25th.
Pick-up point: Railway station Square, on the corner with Piazza dell’Unita’.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
PM FLORENCE TOUR WITH UFFIZI
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). A short walk through the historic streets of the heart of Florence brings you to the famous Piazza Signoria, where you can admire the imposing Palazzo Vecchio (exterior) and the beautiful Loggia del Lanzi. The tour continues with a guided tour of the famous Uffizi Gallery* where you can admire the superb paintings of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio.
The guided tour ends at the Uffizi Terrace where you can enjoy an amazing and exclusive view of the city’s most important monuments. Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum.
Duration approx. 3 hours 30 minutes.
Inclusions: Assistance at the meeting point, transport, Guide, museum entrance fee with booking (guaranteed admission and skip the general entry line), earphones for a minimum of 15 pax at the Museum.
*The Uffizi Gallery is closed on Mondays. It will be replaced by the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio.
Operating daily all year round at 2.30 pm, except on January 1st and December 25th.
Pick-up point: Railway station Square, on the corner with Piazza dell’Unita’.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
AM FLORENCE TOUR WITH ACADEMY AND LUNCH
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 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 of 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 Accademia Museum* where you can admire the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist. Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum.
*The Accademia Museum is closed on Mondays. It will be replaced by the Bargello Museum or the Medici Chapels.
Duration approx. 4 hours 15 minutes.
Inclusions: Assistance at the meeting point, transport, Guide, museum entrance fee with booking (guaranteed admission and skip the general entry line), earphones for a minimum of 15 pax at the Museum, Tuscan lunch with drinks in a historic restaurant in the old town.
Operating daily all year round at 9.30 am, except on January 1st and December 25th.
Pick-up point: Railway station Square, on the corner with Piazza dell’Unita’.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO & CHIANTI FULL DAY TOUR WITH WINE TASTING
Our trip starts with a pleasant excursion through the delightful hills of the Chianti countryside, offering an ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees. Along the way, from the wide panoramic windows of our bus, you will be able to admire the medieval hamlet of Monteriggioni, enclosed by its famous walls which remain standing to this day. Upon arrival in Siena, you will enjoy a guided tour of the old town beginning from the famous Basilica of San Domenico (inside visit), a treasure chest of Renaissance art built in the 13th century, dedicated to St. Catherine of Siena of which preserves a relic. You will walk along the narrow medieval streets of Siena, admiring its splendid palaces until you reach the magnificent Cathedral. The guided visit continues with a tour in a Museum and an Oratory of a Contrada** (exclusive opening), where you can experience the authentic atmosphere of the town. The guided tour of Siena ends in its most beautiful square, Piazza del Campo, of which the Palazzo Pubblico (town hall) is the focal point. Free time to continue the discovery of Siena and to have lunch (not included).
After this break, you will leave for San Gimignano, a tiny walled town located on a hill-top, intact through the centuries and famous for its numerous tall towers, frescoes and other valuable works of art. There, you are welcomed in a small and fascinating museum, inside a medieval palace. A local guide will introduce you to the history and traditions of this wonderful town through a faithful and evocative reconstruction of how it was in the XIV century. Moreover, you will be able to watch how skilled craftsmen produce handmade objects according to a long standing tradition of excellence. When the guided visit concludes, you will enjoy a delicious tasting of fragrant Sienese sweets and food of medieval tradition (focaccias, cantucci, ricciarelli, panforte,…) and famous local wines (Vernaccia Chianti, Spumante, …). Finally, you will have free time to discover this lovely town at your own pace.
** When the Museum and the Oratory of the Contrada are not accessible, they will be replaced by the interior visit of the Cathedral or another site of particular historic and cultural interest.
Duration approx. 10 hours.
Inclusions: Assistance at the meeting point, transport, tour escort, local guide in Siena for 2 hours, local guide in San Gimignano for Museum visit and 30 minutes walking tour, Contrada Museum and Oratorio in Siena entrance fees, San Gimignano Museum entrance fees, typical wine, food and sweets tasting.
Operating daily from March 16th to November 15th at 9.00 am.
Operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from November 16th to March 15th, except on January 1st and December 25th, at 9.00 am.
Pick-up point: Railway station Square, on the corner with Piazza dell’Unita’.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
Ps From January to March 31st 2014 the guided visit in Siena will include the visit of the historical center and the Cathedral.
PISA HALF DAY TOUR
Pisa is one of the most visited cities in Tuscany with its famous for its Leaning Tower and the beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli, which are the most beautiful monumental complexes in the world. The town’s most prosperous period was undoubtedly the 12th century. This is witnessed by the urban shape of the old town centre with many buildings, squares and alleyways that run along the river Arno, which was for centuries the major line of communication that swarmed with life. It has always been an estuary town and was already an important naval base in Roman times intensifying trade in the Mediterranean ever since the 11th century.
Pisa is also famous for one of the most prestigious higher learning institutions of Europe: the Scuola Normale Superiore. An authorised city guide will accompany you in the visit to
the exterior of the Leaning Tower and Monumental Cemetery. The Cathedral will be visited inside. Duration approx. 5 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach with tour escort + local guide in Pisa.
Operating on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from November 1st 2013 to March 31 2015 at 9.00 am.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
PISA HALF DAY TOUR WITH LEANING TOWER
Pisa is one of the most visited cities in Tuscany with its famous for its Leaning Tower and the beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli, which are the most beautiful monumental complexes in the world. The town’s most prosperous period was undoubtedly the 12th century. This is witnessed by the urban shape of the old town centre with many buildings, squares and alleyways that run along the river Arno, which was for centuries the major line of communication that swarmed with life. It has always been an estuary town and was already an important naval base in Roman times intensifying trade in the Mediterranean ever since the 11th century.
Pisa is also famous for one of the most prestigious higher learning institutions of Europe: the Scuola Normale Superiore. An authorised city guide will accompany you in the visit to the Monumental Cemetery, the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower. A breathtaking view will open in front of you after climbing the 296 steps of the tower, a unique perspective of the city for your photos. Children under the age of 8 years are not allowed to climb the Tower.
Inclusions: GT coach with tour escort + local guide in Pisa + reservation and entrance fees to the Leaning Tower.
Operating on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from November 1st 2013 to March 31 2015 at 9.00 am.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
CHIANTI HALF DAY TOUR
Visit the beautiful region of Chianti with us and immerse yourselves in the picturesque Tuscan scenery that you have always imagined.
During the tour you will see the characteristic fortress of Monteriggioni and Castellina in Chianti. In Monteriggioni you will fnd some shops specialized in typical Tuscan products, as well as elegant cafés where you can stop and enjoy a coffee or a gelato.
The tour continues with a visit to a charming wine estate where you will take part in a guided tour of the wine cellars in order to gain insight into the various stages of wine production and in a tasting of the various wines that the winery produces, accompanied by samples of sliced cold meats, bruschetta and salami.
Afterwards, the tour includes a second tasting of olive oil and wine in another typical cellar.
Duration approx. 5 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach or minivan with multilingual tour escort + two wine tastings and olive oil tasting.
Operating daily from November 1st 2013 to March 31 2015 at 2.30 pm.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
CHIANTI & SIENA WITH DINNER FULL DAY TOUR
Tour dedicated to the discovery of the Chianti region and its unique landscapes with wine tasting and typical products of Tuscany, before plunging into the beautiful Siena with dinner in the wonderful Piazza del Palio having pizza and ice cream.
During the tour you will see the characteristic fortress of Monteriggioni and Castellina in Chianti. In Monteriggioni you will find some shops specialized in typical Tuscan products, as well as elegant cafés where you can stop and enjoy a coffee. The tour continues with a visit to a charming wine estate where you will take part in a guided tour of the wine cellars in order to gain insight into the various stages of wine production and in a tasting of the various wines that the winery produces, accompanied by samples of sliced cold meats, bruschetta and salami. The tour also includes a second tasting of olive oil and wine in another typical cellar.
Then we will go to Siena, the city of the Palio. Here we will see its important monuments, palazzos and piazzas, including Piazza del Campo, where the Palio di Siena horse race is run, and Piazza del Duomo, where we will see both the exterior and the interior of the magnificent Cathedral.
At sunset, in the beautiful and unique Piazza del Campo, the tour ends with an exclusive dinner outdoors with pizza and ice cream, comfortably seated in the reserved tables in a restaurant under the Torre del Mangia.
Duration approx. 7 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach or minivan with multilingual tour escort + wine and olive oil tasting with snacks + dinner in Piazza del Campo in Siena.
Operating daily from April 1st to October 31st 2014 at 2.30 pm.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
SIENA, MONTALCINO AND VAL D'ORCIA FULL DAY TOUR
A day amidst art, culture, wine and delicious food... Do you fancy an unforgettable experience in the most impressive places in Tuscany? Join us and visit wonderful cities, taste the best wines, cheeses and typical products in one single day.
The tour begins in Siena where you will see the magic of the Gothic architectural style of the cathedral known as Duomo and Palazzo Comunale, in Piazza del Campo, the theatre of an amazing and unique horse race, The Palio. You will have the pleasure to taste the most typical sweets in Siena, namely Panforte and Ricciarelli.
The tour continues with a visit of a cellar in Montalcino where you will taste a sampling of wines produced with a delicious snack consisting of local products. In the afternoon, one of our brilliant tour leaders will show you around Montalcino, where you will visit the typical village and its fortress. Then you will visit Pienza and Montepulciano, two artistic jewels, representing the landscape of Val d’Orcia. Pienza is a perfect combination of architectural beauty and harmony. Most of the numerous lanes bearing impressive names overlook the breathtaking landscape of Val d’Orcia. Unique tastes, smells and flavours support this natural and artistic heritage. Pienza's most renowned tradition is in fact the typical Pecorino cheese, which we are going to taste in a typical shop. The tour ends with the visit to Montepulciano where the stateliness of its Renaissance buildings and the refined beauty of its churches intertwined with the ancient tradition of its wine, Nobile di Montepulciano, symbol of the city as well as delight of your palate. You will taste it in a local winery. Duration approx. 11 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach or minivan with multilingual escort + local guide in Siena + Brunello di Montalcino wine tasting + Nobile di Montepulciano wine tasting + Pecorino cheese tasting.
Operating on Saturdays only from April 1st 2014 to March 31st 2015 at 9.30 am.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
PISA AND LUCCA FULL DAY TOUR
Lucca and Pisa are two of the most important historical towns in Tuscany and are not-to-be-missed sights for tourists visiting the region.
In this tour you will immerse yourself in the history and traditions of the two Tuscan cities that are close in proximity, yet very different in personality. A charming Tuscan landscape will be the frame to your day, spent relaxingly in company of our authorised guides. Lucca is to be found along the road that leads to the coast from Florence. It is a distinctive city of art and Renaissance style surrounded by walls interrupted by beautiful gates and ramparts.
The day starts with a pleasant free walk along a section of the town walls to enjoy a beautiful view over the roofs, alleys, house-towers, churches and marvellous noble palazzos.
Then the tour continues with the visit to Piazza Anfiteatro, Guinigi Tower, St. Martin’s Cathedral and the typical Street of Antiques shops in the old town centre. After that you will be driven to Pisa, where you will have free time for lunch on arrival. Our guide will show you the most important squares and monuments in Pisa: the famous Piazza dei Miracoli with the Leaning Tower (exterior only), the Cemetery and the Cathedral (visit to the interior).
Free time available. The tour continues with a visit to a typical local winery, where you will taste a sampling of local wines.
Duration approx. 11 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach or minivan with multilingual escort + local guide in Pisa + entrance fees to the Cathedral in Pisa + wine tasting.
Operating on Wednesdays and Fridays from November 1st 2013 to March 31st 2014 at 9.15 am.
Operating on Wednesdays,Fridays and Sundays from April 1st 2014 to March 31st 2015 at 8.15 am.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
PISA AND LUCCA FULL DAY TOUR WITH THE LEANING TOWER
Lucca and Pisa are two of the most important historical towns in Tuscany and are not-to-be-missed sights for tourists visiting the region.
In this tour you will immerse yourself in the history and traditions of the two Tuscan cities that are close in proximity, yet very different in personality. A charming Tuscan landscape will be the frame to your day, spent relaxingly in company of our authorised guides. Lucca is to be found along the road that leads to the coast from Florence. It is a distinctive city of art and Renaissance style surrounded by walls interrupted by beautiful gates and ramparts.
The day starts with a pleasant free walk along a section of the town walls to enjoy a beautiful view over the roofs, alleys, house-towers, churches and marvellous noble palazzos.
Then the tour continues with the visit to Piazza Anfiteatro, Guinigi Tower, St. Martin’s Cathedral and the typical Street of Antiques shops in the old town centre. After that you will be driven to Pisa, where you will have free time for lunch on arrival. Our guide will show you the most important squares and monuments in Pisa: the famous Piazza dei Miracoli with the Leaning Tower (interior visit-children under the age of 8 years are not allowed to climb the Tower), the Cemetery and the Cathedral (visit to the interior).
Free time available. The tour continues with a visit to a typical local winery, where you will taste a sampling of local wines.
Duration approx. 11 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach or minivan with multilingual escort + local guide in Pisa + entrance fees to the Cathedral in Pisa + reservation and entrance fees to the Leaning Tower + wine tasting.
Operating on Wednesdays and Fridays from November 1st 2013 to March 31st 2014 at 9.15 am.
Operating on Wednesdays,Fridays and Sundays from April 1st 2014 to March 31st 2015 at 8.15 am.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
TUSCANY IN A DAY FULL DAY TOUR
Four cities & typical lunch included
Would you like to see the best and most beautiful areas of Tuscany in one wonderful, memorable day? Come with us on our tour, and spend a magical day, made all the more delightful by a traditional Tuscan lunch.
The excursion begins with a visit to Pisa and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower (exterior only). The tour continues with a brief stop in Vinci, a small village of medieval origins, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, the genius known throughout the world for its inventions. Here you can visit the Leonardo Museum with one of the largest and most original collections of machines and models of Leonardo engineer, architect and scientist.
Lunch at a characteristic winery or restaurant, where we will enjoy tasting renowned local wines. After lunch, the wonders continue with a visit to San Gimignano, the splendid Medieval town declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, following the panoramic roads of the Chianti region, we will come to Siena, the city of the Palio. Here we will meet a local guide who will take us on a tour of the city, highlighting important monuments, palazzos and piazzas, including Piazza del Campo, where the Palio di Siena horse race is run, and Piazza del Duomo, where we will see both the exterior and the interior of the magnificent Cathedral. After some free time in Siena, you will be driven back to Florence.
Duration approx. 12 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach or minivan with multilingual escort + wine tasting + lunch + local guide in Siena + entrance fees to the Cathedral in Siena.
Operating daily from April 1st to October 31st 2014 at 7.45 am.
Operating on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from November 1st 2014 to March 31st 2015 at 7.45 am.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time
THE BEST PLACES IN TUSCANY FULL DAY TOUR
Live the most exciting tour of Tuscany. A whole day dedicated to the discovery of breathtaking landscapes, famous cities and small villages, with tastings of typical products, lunch and dinner included.
The excursion begins with a visit to Pisa and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower (exterior only). The tour continues with a brief stop in Vinci, a small village of medieval origins, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, the genius known throughout the world for its inventions. Here you can visit the Leonardo Museum with one of the largest and most original collections of machines and models of Leonardo engineer, architect and scientist.
Lunch at a characteristic winery or restaurant, where we will enjoy tasting renowned local wines. After lunch, the wonders continue with a visit to San Gimignano, the splendid Medieval town declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, following the panoramic roads of the Chianti region, we will come to Siena, the city of the Palio. Here we will meet a local guide who will take us on a tour of the city, highlighting important monuments, palazzos and piazzas, including Piazza del Campo, where the Palio di Siena horse race is run, and Piazza del Duomo, where we will see both the exterior and the interior of the magnificent Cathedral.
At sunset, in the beautiful and unique Piazza del Campo, the tour ends with an exclusive dinner outdoors with pizza and ice cream, comfortably seated in the reserved tables in a restaurant under the Torre del Mangia.
Duration approx. 14 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach or minivan with multilingual escort + wine tasting + lunch + local guide in Siena + entrance fees to the Cathedral in Siena + dinner in Piazza del Campo in Siena.
Operating daily from April 1st to October 31st 2014 at 7.45 am.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
CINQUE TERRE FULL DAY TOUR
You will experience an unforgettable day discovering the most impressive Ligurian landscapes. This is an area, declared World Heritage by UNESCO, where earth and sea fuse to create a unique and unforgettable landscape. The area consists of eighteen kilometres of rocky coasts made of caves, beaches and paths with breathtaking landscapes. The visit of the area will be done by boat and by train. Tourists will visit the village of Manarola, a tiny urban jewel full of typical Genoese style ‘case-torri’, the village of Vernazza, overlooked by the remains of a castle and a Medieval cylindrical tower from the XI century, the village of Riomaggiore, a XIII century village famous for its wine where we will walk through its characteristic paths, the village of Corniglia, the only village of the Cinque Terre not in contact with the sea, rising on top of a rock promontory, the village of Monterosso, known as “the pearl of the Cinque Terre”, an ancient fishing village which will catch our attention with the beauty of its beaches and the rich vegetation on the rocks. Here an optional delicious three-course fish-based lunch will be served in a typical restaurant perched on a cliff with a beautiful view of the bay. Afterwards we will taste the local ‘limoncino ligure’ liqueur in a typical wine shop in the city centre. In the afternoon we will have free time to swim or to visit the centre of the village.
Duration approx. 12 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach or minivan with multilingual escort + boat and train tickets in the Cinque Terre + Limoncino liqueur tasting.
Please note that the boat passage is subject to the weather conditions.
Operating on Mondays and Thursdays from November 1st 2013 to March 31st 2014 at 8.00 am.
Operating daily form April 1st to October 31st 2014 at 7.45 am.
Operating on Mondays and Thursdays from November 1st 2014 to March 31st 2015 at 7.45 am.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
PORTOFINO AND SAN FRUTTUOSO FULL DAY TOUR
The splendid bay of Portofino is like a jewel set in the lush greenery of the Promontory. With its tall, colourful houses huddled in a semicircle around the Piazzetta, or town square, Portofino, once a typical Ligurian fishing village, is now one of the world’s most acclaimed resorts. An exclusive destination attracting international tourism, its atmosphere still offers a taste of bygone days with the timeless traditions connected to the sea and the painstaking artisan crafts which embody the colors and scents of Liguria.
Upon arrival you will be offered a tasty appetizer in the small square overlooking the little port.
A visit to the Church of San Giorgio or Brown Castle, a stroll down to the lighthouse or a hike along any of the numerous pathways over the mountain down to the village of San Fruttuoso offer delightful sensations, enhanced by the views of spectacular nature drenched in Mediterranean sunshine.
Subsequently the boat arrives in San Fruttuoso, a small fishing village located in a splendid bay at the foot of Mount Portofino, reachable only by sea or on foot, following the trails of Portofino Park. The extraordinary spot is dominated by the Abbey of San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte. This splendid monument, now part of the heritage of FAI - the Italian Environment Found - has extremely old origins, dating back to the 8th century. The Abbey is surrounded by a small beach, a church, the tower of the Doria and a few fishermen's cottages reflecting in emerald blue sea, on a dark green background of pine trees. Here we have free time for a nice relaxing swim in the limpid and crystalline waters or sunbathing on the beach. An underwater statue of Christ, known as the Christ of the Depths, protector of divers, stands at the bottom of the Bay.
Duration approx. 12 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach or minivan with multilingual escort + appetizer in Portofino square + boat tickets to San Fruttuoso.
Please note that the boat passage is subject to the weather conditions.
Operating daily from April 1st to October 31st 2014 at 7.45 am.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
FERRARI FULL DAY TOUR
An alternative tour to become familiar with an unusual combination of three Italian brands, Ferrari, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese. Don’t miss the Ferrari Museum in Maranello with cars, images and trophies that have marked the history of the brand.
Thrill to the roar of a Ferrari engine and see the well-known “Galleria del Vento” (Wind Tunnel) designed by Renzo Piano, Italy’s most famous living architect. The gallery is used to test the aerodynamics and high speed performance characteristics of the “Pranching Horse” cars.
On request, and if available, you can also book the exclusive shuttle guided tour inside the Fiorano track and the Viale Enzo Ferrari to live the whole Ferrari Experience.
The tour continues with a visit to a renowned balsamic vinegar producer close to Maranello, where you will be shown the ageing process of the best balsamic vinegar of Modena and you will taste the specialities of the estate. Lunch consisting of typical regional dishes will be served in a characteristic restaurant nearby.
The tour ends with the visit to a cheese factory (tasting included) where the inimitable Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced.
Duration approx. 11 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach or minivan with multilingual escort + entrance fees to the Ferrari Museum + lunch + balsamic vinegar tasting + Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting.
Operating on Mondays and Thursdays from April 1st to October 31st 2014 at 8.15 am.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
ASSISI, CORTONA AND PERUGIA FULL DAY TOUR
From a religious pilgrimage site to a famous film setting: join our tour through the rolling green hills of Tuscany and Umbria and discover the artistic jewels of Assisi, Cortona and Perugia. Cortona, a delightful hilltop town of ancient origins bursting with architectural treasures and offering spectacular views over the surrounding landscape. You will immerse yourself in the setting of the famous movie “Under the Tuscan Sun”, which was filmed in Cortona in 2003.
Assisi, San Francesco’s birthplace, stands on the top of a hill overlooking a picturesque valley surrounded by gentle slopes and vineyards. Following San Francesco and Santa Chiara’s footsteps, you will be guided along winding streets and alleyways to the historical and artistic treasures of this Medieval town. In the superb Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi, gazing Giotto’s frescoes of San Francesco’s life, you will learn the history of this important spiritual centre. There will be some free time to stroll around and relax in the enchanting atmosphere of this Umbrian jewel. Then you will visit the Santa Maria degli Angeli Church, belonging to the Franciscan Order.
The tour ends in Perugia with the opportunity to stroll through the old town in search of "sources and fountains", "beautiful views", "Etruscan walls and doors", "parks and gardens" through trails that wind between the five historic districts of the city: Porta Sole, Porta Sant'Angelo, Porta Santa Susanna, Eburnea Gate and Porta San Pietro.
The city, founded by the Etruscans, is rich in history and monuments, including La Fontana Maggiore is one of the main monuments of the city and the whole medieval sculpture, or the Etruscan Arch of Augustus is the largest monument Etruscan remains, is the gateway of the Etruscan walls (IV-III century BC), the Palazzo dei Priori and the Rocca Paolina.
Duration approx. 12 hours.
Inclusions: GT coach or minivan with multilingual escort + local guide in Assisi + entrance fees to St Francis Basilica, Church of Santa Chiara and Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Operating on Wednesdays and Fridays from April 1st to October 31st 2014 at 7.45 am.
Pick-up point : Outside Santa Maria Novella railway station, below the black clock situated on top of the main building.
Clients must be at the tour departure point not later than 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
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