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PRIVATE FLORENCE & TUSCANY TOURS

 

AVAILABLE FROM ROME OR FLORENCE

 

Tuscany sightseeing tour, Assisi tour, St. Francis of Assisi tour,

  • DAY TOUR TO ASSISI HOME OF ST. FRANCIS

  • DAY TRIP TO CORTONA--"UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN"

  • TOUR PISA AND THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA

  • VISIT SIENA

  • VISIT SAN GIMIGNANO

  • COOKING CLASS

  • VISIT CHIANTI WINERY

  • SAN GIMIGNANO MEDIEVAL TOWN OF TOWERS

  • DAY AT A TUSCAN SPA

  • GUIDED TOUR OF UFFIZI / ACCADEMIA

PRIVATE TOUR FLORENCE /TUSCANY

 

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or

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"FLORENCE AND PISA IN A DAY"

  • DOCKSIDE PICKUP & RETURN, ENGLISH-SPEAKING DRIVERS

  • SCENIC DRIVE INTO FLORENCE INCLUDING FAMOUS PIAZZA SAN MICHELANGELO SCENIC OVERLOOK

  • EXPRESS MUSEUM ENTRY TO UFFIZI, ACCADEMIA "David"

  • CLASSIC FLORENCE: DUOMO, BAPTISTRY, PONTE VECCHIO, PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA / VECCHIO, SANTA CROCE

  • DESIGNER OUTLET SHOPPING PRADA, GUCCI, D&G etc.

  • PISA & LEANING TOWER, TUSCANY

  • MEDIEVAL LUCCA, CATHEDRALS & SCULPTURES

  • LOCAL WINERY TOUR WITH LUNCH, TASTINGS

  • & more of Tuscany

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FLORENCE TICKET SERVICE: Including Uffizi Gallery tickets, Accademia David tickets

Uffizi museum tickets, accademia museum tickets, walking tours florence

     We will reserve tickets for you at the Florence museum /  or Florence attraction of your choice so that you don't waste time. During high season you may have to wait in the heat for several hours waiting for entrance to the top museums. With our service you walk right in. If you wish ticket reservations for:

  • Uffizi Gallery : best Italian art in the world including Botticelli, Caravaggio, Raphael, Leonardo, Michelangelo

  • Accademia: most notable for Michelangelo's David sculpture and his Prisoners series of sculptures

  • Bargello: contains Donatello's David, works by Michelangelo, and many Medici treasures

  • Medici Chapels:  tombs of the Medicis, chapel designed by Michelangelo includes his Night, Day, Dawn & Dusk statues

  • Pitti Palace: largest Raphael collection in world, also Tuscan collection of Romanticism, Impressionism & neoclassicism

  We make the reservations for you with the date and time you request. This service is 15 euros per ticket and it guarantees you access to the museum instantly. You must however specify the date and time (please provide your desired time and any flexibility you may have.)

Florence ticket reservation service

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PRIVATE FLORENCE WALKING TOURS
 (also available from Livorno port)

WITH INSTANT ADMISSION TO UFFIZI MUSEUM & ACCADEMIA MUSEUM (MICHELANGELO'S DAVID)

Florence Tours and Florence Sightseeing, Pisa Tours, Tuscany sightseeing    Your guide will take you on a stroll of Florence's historic center (where cars are not allowed.)  She can point out key sights of interest from Brunelleschi's Grand Duomo and the Baptistry with Ghiberti's Gates of  Paradise, Giotto's Bell Tower,  the Medici Chapel, the Piazza Signoria (with Michelangelo's original David sculpture), the Ponte Vecchio. 

You can select to visit the Uffizi or the Academy Museum or both. Your guide will reserve your tickets in advance to ensure that you get into the museum and that you don't have to wait in line. (Currently the wait can be 2-3 hours for each museum. ) Once inside your guide will show you the highlights of the museum.

DUE TO VERY HIGH DEMAND FOR THE MUSEUMS DURING THE TOURIST SEASON IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU BOOK ANY  TOUR THAT INCLUDES THE TOP MUSEUMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

OTHER WALKING TOUR OPTIONS:

Uffizi Museum Tour  No wait tour of the Uffizi and its great Renaissance art masters.
Ghosts of Historic Florence  Florence at night - Medici, murder, mysteries
Homes & Tombs of Great Florentine Artists  Michelangelo, Dante, Donatello, Santa Croce Church, original Gates of Paradise.
The Medici  Their palaces, chapels,  including the famous Magi chapel,
Michelangelo in Florence  This tour focus on his life & works of art throughout the city plus his home, tomb .

Optional Lunch : Your guide can arrange lunch at a popular local trattoria famous for its pastas and open hearth pizzas.
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Vatican Tours, private vatican toursSHOPPING TOURS FLORENCE

   Looking for great Italian designer clothes at outlet prices? We offer tours to factory outlets outside of Rome and Florence.  Get the best prices on your favorite Italian designers including Armani, Tod's,  La Perla,  Dolce & Gabbana,  Fendi,  Prada,  Ferragamo, Versace & many more.

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Vatican Tours, private vatican toursLA SPEZIA PORT TOURS INCLUDING CINQUE TERRE & PORTOFINO

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Luxury Coach Florence Tours & Tuscany Sightseeing Trips from Florence

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These tours below are with a full size 50 seater luxury air conditioned touring bus. The itinerary is set and cannot be customized.

 If you prefer to select your own itinerary and sights please contact us. This private touring option is available for individuals or any size groups

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*FLORENCE / TUSCANY/ SIENA / PISA DAY TOURS*

FLORENCE

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, entrance tickets, tour guide, and assistance of personnel.

Florence (EVERY MORNING HALF DAY TOUR)

Enjoy a tour of the art city's most famous sights. Among the highlights are: stop at Piazza Michelangelo for a spectacular view of the city, visit the Palazzo Pitti, and the Palatine Gallery featuring the great art of  Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, and Rubens. Then view the Boboli Gardens, visit the famous Grand Duomo (Cathedral) of Florence and see Brunelleschi's Great Cupola, Giotto's Tower, and the Baptistry of  St. John with the Gates of Paradise.  40.00

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Florence with lunch  (EVERY MORNING HALF DAY)

Take the Florence half day morning tour of the art city's most famous sights mentioned above including Giotto's Bell Tower and the famous Signora's palace. Then lunch in a traditional Florentine restaurant (beverage included.).  50.00 

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Florence (AFTERNOON HALF DAY TOUR)

Begin your tour with a trip to Fiesole, a tiny picturesque town on the one of the hills overlooking Florence, for a wonderful view of Florence's terra cotta roofs and the Arno River. Then return to the city center for a visit to the famed Santa Croce church. This is also notable for the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini. From there you visit the Gallery of the Academy, most famous for its original statue of Michelangelo's David.  40.00

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Florence By Night with Dinner, Music & Dancing
(includes transport, tour escort, aperitif, dinner, drinks and music)

An unforgettable evening with fine cuisine and music in a popular Florentine restaurant. After a short drive from the center of the city, we arrive at the grand overlook of  Piazzale Michelangelo, situated on a hill above Florence.  While enjoying one of the most famous views in the world, you will be served an apertif in an outdoor cafe during twilight. Then we go to a classic Florentine restaurant near a beautifully lit Monastery.  Musicians and singers welcome you. Dinner is served with Chianti, a renowned wine of this Tuscan region.  After dinner, there is more time for enjoying famous Italian songs and also dancing.  At the end of the evening we take a panorama tour of illuminated Florence city center.  69.00 euros per person

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Concert and Dinner in the heart of Florence
every day except Monday and Thursday

An Italian style evening dedicated to the discovery of Tuscan cuisine and the most celebrated Italian opera area and famous Neapolitan songs. Our guide will take you into an ancient and fascinating neighborhood in the old city center where the restaurant wine house.  Built in the characteristic "hollow" (an old wine cellar.) In this romantic atmosphere, under arches and vaults dating back to 1200 ad. Enjoy a candlelit typical Tuscan dinner served with Chianti, Florence's regional wine.  After dinner we move to an historic club where professional tenors and sopranos perform famous Italian operas of Rossini, Verde, and Puccini.  At intermission, we have tea, coffee, and wine with cake. 47.00 euros per person (children 23.50)

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Florence Cooking Tour & Wine Tasting

Two options that take place in ancient palaces in the city center. Discover the Tuscan and Florentine culture through its celebrated wine and food.

COOKING COURSE WITH DINNER

Enjoy a course in food art and culture with a skilled chef in the well equipped kitchen of an ancient palazzo.  Hear historic anecdotes about the origin of  favorite Florentine dishes and learn hw to cook a full typical Tuscany meal and select the most appropriate wines.  After the dishes are prepared at 7:00 pm the meal will be served along with a suitable wine.  58.00 euros per person
 (participants in the course can invite up to two guests to the dinner by paying 25.00 per guest)

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GUIDED WINE TASTING AFTERNOON

Spend an afternoon with an expert sommelier and learn the tasting techniques to appreciate a goblet of wine. Taste four wines from different origins,  vineyards,  cellars, and which glasses to use to bring out the taste.  The wine will be accompanied with regional Tuscan salami, bread, and focaccia.
 37.00 euros per person

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Afternoon tour to Chianti (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat)

A delightful trip to one of Tuscany's most famous wine growing areas. See the wineries, the olive groves set in a landscape dotted with Romanesque churches, farm houses, villas and castle of rare beauty.  This tour includes a site of particular historic and artistic interest in an ancient hamlet and to one of the most famous wine growing estates, complete with tastings of prestigious wines and local appetizers.   39.00 euros per person

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Afternoon tour to Chianti with Dinner (Tuesday and Friday))

Journey through the magical countryside of Tuscany to a magnificent castle. Visit the gardens and the splendid cellar with its famous barrels of the Chianti Classico wine.  Stop for a snack and wine tasting. Then visit one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the area.  For dinner a typical Tuscan meal with rich menu and fine Chianti wine in the unforgettable atmosphere of an ancient hill village.  70.00 euros per person

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Pisa (EVERY AFTERNOON HALF DAY)

Pisa Tours, Duomo and Leaning Tower of Pisa sightseeing tour

  Splendid tour through the picturesque Tuscan countryside toward the historic university city of Pisa famous for its architectural beauty. after driving along the Arno embankments the tour proceeds with a guided visit of Piazza dei Miracoli, the location of the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral (tour inside) an unequalled masterpiece of Romanesque art from the 11th century, the Baptistry and other monuments.  Then walk with the guide to the Piazza dei Cavalieri to see one of the most famous universities in the world. 39.00

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Siena and San Gimignano (EVERY MORNING FULL DAY)

Wonderful excursion through the Chianti countryside with its green hills, olive groves, and vineyards.  First stop is a visit to the unique and legendary San Gimignano at tiny city that has remained intact for centuries. Situated on a hilltop, the city is famous for its many towers (at one time nearly 100), frescoes and other art treasures. Then on to Siena. Free time to explore and have a lunch (not included in the price).  Then a guided visit to this magnificent medieval city including the famous Cathedral and the Metropolitan Opera Museum.  Before leaving, we visit what is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, the Piazza del Capo. On the return to Florence we see the medieval village of Monteriggioni, enclosed by its famous walls.  49.00

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*PRIVATE TOURS*

All of the above are available by private limo or luxury minivan. For larger groups we have a luxury motorcoach.  You can decide where you want to go and how to stay there.  You also have the flexibility to add several cities together.  For example see both Florence and Pisa in one day or tour the Tuscan countryside after visiting Florence.
 If you are interested in a private tour or a private guide,
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FLORENCE TRIPS FROM ROME

Florence with lunch (FULL DAY)

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, entrance tickets, tour guide, and assistance of personnel.

    Leave Rome and travel through the quintessential Italian regions Latium, Umbria and Tuscany.  Arrive in Florence late morning and enjoy a tour of the art city's most famous sights including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry, the Signoria Square and Palace.  You will visit the Academy museum which features original sculpture of Michelangelo's David. Lunch in a traditional Florentine restaurant. Time at leisure for shopping or strolling the famous covered bridge the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River.  Before leaving Florence drive to the panoramic terrace of Piazza Michelangelo for a last view of the Renaissance city.  Return to Rome at approximately 9:00 p.m.  140.00  (possibility of an overnight)

  Optional overnight in Florence.  Supplement for extra day including bed and breakfast:
 in 4 star hotel   100.00                     in 3 star hotel     72.00

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*TUSCANY SIGHTSEEING TOURS FROM ROME*

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, entrance tickets, tour guide, lunch and assistance of personnel.

Tuscany sightseeing tour, Assisi tour, St. Francis of Assisi tour,

Assisi & Tuscany:  Includes a visit to one of the most picturesque areas of Italy with its vineyards, olive trees and fortressed hilltop towns. The tour takes you through medieval towns such as Orvieto and Spoleto. There are cathedrals, palaces, fortresses and ancient walls along the route. Arriving at Assisi, the mystic town of St. Francis, visit, the St. Francis  Basilica with its early Renaissance masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. Stroll through the ancient town, shop, and enjoy the many artisan stores. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch.  86.00 

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The above Tuscany tours are also available as PRIVATE LIMO & TOUR SERVICE.      

*Art & Religious Cities Overnight Tours From Rome*

FOUR DAY ROUND TRIP FROM ROME:  Includes Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua and Venice. 

4 DAYS IN 4 STAR HOTELS

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, entrance tickets, tour guide, assistance of personnel service charges.

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Tour leaves Rome for a first stop in Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece basilica with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral square, Giotto's Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town.  See Donatello's masterpiece the Gattamelata."  From there it's a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The first day tour concludes with a visit to a Venetian glass factory to see the artisans at work.  Dinner and overnight in Venice.

On the last day, begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the morning is free. At midday, board the bus for the return trip to Rome.

Features: 

  • hotels with downtown location

  • daily continental breakfast

  • three dinners

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS (VAT TAX NOT INCLUDED)

Four Star hotel:  669.00           Three star hotel:   588.00

  in single    817.00                                             683.00 

triple room 636.00                                             553.00

   child with 2 adults 546.00                                                   470.00

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*GRAND ITALY ART TOUR FROM ROME*

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7 Day Roundtrip from Rome:  Includes Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Milan, Bologna, San Marino, and Perugia.

Tour leaves Rome for a first stop in Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece basilica with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral square, Giotto's Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town.  See Donatello's masterpiece the Gattamelata."  From there its a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The first day tour concludes with a visit to a Venetian glass factory to see the artisans at work.  Dinner and overnight in Venice.

The fourth day begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for shopping or visiting one of the popular islands such as the Lido.  Dinner and overnight again in Venice.

 The next morning, after a buffet breakfast, you proceed to enchanting Verona for a tour of Romeo and Juliet's city. Late afternoon, enjoy the scenic drive to Lake Como.  Dinner and overnight in this beautiful region.  

The next day take a tour of Milan sights, including its famous Grand Duomo cathedral.  In the afternoon drive to medieval Bologna, another great art city. Then on to the world's smallest and oldest independent republic, San Marino. This was originally founded as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and overnight.

On the last day, following buffet breakfast, depart for Perugia, the charming university town.  Visit the impressive Cathedral and the Palace.  Finally, return to Rome this evening.

The four star tour leaves every Tuesday from March to November.  The three star hotel tour leaves every Saturday and substitutes a visit to Lake Garda instead of Lake Como and an overnight in Milan instead of Lake Como.

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS (VAT TAX NOT INCLUDED)

 Four Star Hotel                                        Three / Four Star Hotel  

in double per person  1230.00                              999.00  in double per person         

in single   1472.00                                           in single 1130.00

in triple   1175.00                                   in triple  1033.00

child with 2 adults   985.00                   child with 2 adults  873.00

Some Features: 

  • hotels with downtown location

  • daily buffet breakfast

  • six dinners

  • sightseeing entrance fees an guides

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