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Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance is an incredible place for students to enhance their art knowledge and language skills. Surrounded by hills of cypress trees, olive groves and vineyards, Italy’s “City of Stone” is easy to adore; from its famous Tuscan wines to its gold buildings and terracotta roofs. Visits to the Galleria dell’Accademia - home to Michelangelo’s David - the Gallerie degli Uffizi and the Duomo are mandatory. But there’s much more to do in Firenze, like hiking up to Piazza Michelangelo, exploring nearby villages or bargain shopping at the famed leather market.
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Includes:
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- Return air travel inclusive of taxes
- Airport transfer Italy
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Cost of group passport
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
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Day 1
Morning or afternoon flight from the UK.
Transfer from Pisa Airport to the Hotel.
Local familiarisation on foot
Day 2
Morning visit to Uffizi Galleria and followed by a visit to Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace). During lunch hours, group to visit the area around the famous Ponte Vecchio for lunch and shopping. In the afternoon, visit to the Palatine and Modern Art Galleries at the Palazzo Pitti. If time allows, visit to the magnificent Gardens of Boboli.
Day 3
Morning visit to Galleria dell’ Accademia followed by a visit to the Medici Chapels at San Lorenzo Basilica. In the afternoon, group to visit the Piazza del Duomo and Florence Cathedral.
Day 4
Morning visit to Davanzati Museum and if time allows, group to visit one of Florence Markets (depending on day of the week).
Transfer from the Hotel to Pisa Airport for return to UK. Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.
Morning or afternoon flight from the UK.
Transfer from Pisa Airport to the Hotel.
Local familiarisation on foot
Day 2
Morning visit to Uffizi Galleria and followed by a visit to Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace). During lunch hours, group to visit the area around the famous Ponte Vecchio for lunch and shopping. In the afternoon, visit to the Palatine and Modern Art Galleries at the Palazzo Pitti. If time allows, visit to the magnificent Gardens of Boboli.
Day 3
Morning visit to Galleria dell’ Accademia followed by a visit to the Medici Chapels at San Lorenzo Basilica. In the afternoon, group to visit the Piazza del Duomo and Florence Cathedral.
Day 4
Morning visit to Davanzati Museum and if time allows, group to visit one of Florence Markets (depending on day of the week).
Transfer from the Hotel to Pisa Airport for return to UK. Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.
