Day 01 : FLORENCE
Upon arrival at Florence, make your own way to the Hotel of your choice. Check-in at the Hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02 : FLORENCE
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast enjoy Grand City Tour of Florence. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03 : FLORENCE
Day free for at leisure for shopping & other independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04 : FLORENCE
In the afternoon check out and proceed for your onward journey.
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Florence Attractions

Duomo
One of the most famous landmarks of Florence. This immense Cathedral took almost 150 years to complete. The large dome was one of the greatest engineering feats of its day, and symbolizes Florence at its greatest.

Ponte Vecchio
Spanning the Arno this is the oldest bridge in Florence.

Galleria dell' Accademia
Founded in 1784 by the Grand Duke Pietro Leopold to introduce Academy students to artwork from every period. In the present day it is most famous for housing Michelangelo's 'David' and other noted Renaissance works of art.

Palazzo degli Uffizi
One of Europe's leading art galleries. Established in 1591, it became one of the world's first public galleries. It now houses many Renaissance masterpieces. The Uffizi has within its collection work by amongst others; Botticelli (‘The Birth of Venus)', Uccello, Caravaggio, and Leonardo da Vinci.

Battistero
A wonderful example of Italian Romanesque-style architecture, but it is the Baptistry's great bronze doors for which this building is justly famous. The east door by Lorenzo Gliberti,was named 'The Gate of Paradise' by Michelangelo.

Palazzo Medici-Riccardi
This magnificent palace has hosted royalty, artists and philosophers throughout its five hundred years. The austere construction is built in the style of classic Florentine Renaissance architecture.

Piazza del Signoria
The cultural centre of Florence, and in a sense a large open-air gallery thronged with great statues.

Cathedral Museum
Houses some of the finest examples of Renaissance art found anywhere in the world, including work by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo da Vinci amongst others.

Bargello
Originally a jail this building now accommodates the National Museum, part of which houses one of the most impressive collections of Renaissance sculpture anywhere in the world.

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Florence Travel Tips

When to Visit - Arts and Events

As in every Italian town and city, Florentines take part in the daily ritual of 'la passaggiata', the evening stroll when, dressed in their finest, they like to see and be seen. Fireworks play a large part in Florentine celebrations, beginning with the 'Scoppio del Carro' (Explosion of the Cart) during midday mass on Easter Sunday when a cart full of fireworks is detonated by a dove-shaped rocket in front of the Duomo. In June the 'Calcio Storico', a football tournament held in one of Florence' main piazzas with competitors dressed in sixteenth-century costume, is followed by a magnificent firework's display above the city.

Florence Dining

Pasta and excellent local produce such as tomatoes and olive oil, added to rich Italian cheeses, all combine to create the wonderful and delightful flavours associated with Italy. However, dining in Florence needn't be restricted to merely a hundred and one varieties of pasta! For an excellent choice in both regional and international cuisine, try one of these recommended restaurants.

Florence Tipping Advice

Expect to tip five percent to waiters in restaurants, as well as a standard service charge. Taxi drivers should get between five and ten percent whereas chambermaids and bellboys should get up to 1,000 ITL. Smaller tips to any other staff are sure to be appreciated, as tipping is widely practised in Italy.

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TOUR COST :

HOTEL Rate ( Per person on TWIN sharing basis )
Martelli (2*) EUR 141.00
Rex (3*) EUR 174.00
Rivoli (4*) EUR 229.00
Savoy Florence (5*) EUR 565.00

PRICE INCLUDES:
1) 03 Nights accommodation at the Hotel of your choice.
2) Daily Breakfast.
3) Half day City Tour.
4) All applicable taxes.

OPTIONAL TOURS
Excursion to Pisa EUR 45 per person.
Excursion to Siena and San Gimgnano EUR 59.00 per person

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Have a great trip! This itinerary and supplementary information has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it may be subject to change, and DOES NOT form part of a contract between the client and AirCruise.

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