DESTINATION: FLORENCE 2019

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1 DESTINATION: FLORENCE 2019 TOUR DESCRIPTION FLORENCE WALK AND TALK TOUR DAYS OF DURATION PRICE OPERATION Daily 2hr.30mins "A walk of Florence is just what you need to be properly introduced to the city. This tour was created to be the smartest walking tour of the city center, at the best price. Listen to tantalizing gossip of Michelangelo, discover what Leonardo had in mind to revolutionize the town, and more astounding events that shocked the Florentines. Get a chance to have a taste of one of the most important and charming cities of UNESCO World Heritage fame. Discover its unique secular heritage and breathtaking beauty with an expert and fun tour guide exploring the historic and architectural evolution factors from the Roman foundation through medieval centuries and the glorious Renaissance period up to modern-time Florence. See famous sculptures, frescoes and paintings in the Duomo, Santa Trinità and Orsanmichele churches. Admire the Baptistery with its Gates of Paradise, Giotto s Bell Tower, Brunelleschi's Dome, Vasari's Corridor, Piazza della Signoria with the town hall Palazzo Vecchio, Medieval towers, Renaissance Palaces, famous shopping streets and other sights such as Oltrarno, the fourth and last district, known to be the neighborhood of arts and crafts. WANNA BE ITALIANO PRESTIGE COOKING CLASS WITH MARKET TOUR Daily 5hr.30mins "The first ever, original and most popular Cooking Class in Florence! Meet one of our famous and charismatic chefs and learn how to cook a nice Tuscan meal in the heart of Florence! First step: a little walk to the Central Market, grocery shopping! You will go shopping with the chefs at the central market, picking up the ingredients for your lunch. You will meet the butchers, the bakers, and the

2 farmers selling vegetables from their gardens. You will learn how to distinguish the highest quality ingredients. After this fun experience you will reach our fascinating home-like professional location, just a few steps from the central market, where you'll enjoy a delicious tasting of typical products and you will start putting your hands on the ingredients to create your own meal, driven by the expert guidance of our Chefs. Your menu may slightly vary depending on the season and the fresh ingredients available, but will usually be made of bruschetta, different kinds of fresh home-made pasta from scratch (i.e. tagliatelle and ravioli), sauces for the pasta, and a dessert. And then you will obviously eat the meal you prepared yourself, accompanied with two glasses of a selection of Chianti wine. A booklet with recipes will let you cook for your friends once you get back home. And finally get your Graduation Certificate! Vegetarians are more than welcome on this cooking class, as they will be able to cook vegetarian recipes. Please note that when the Central Market is closed (on Sundays and bank holidays) a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking school will substitute instead. TOUR HALF DAY TO PISA Daily 5hr.30mins When in Florence, why not consider a trip to PISA? Upon arrival, you will start your excursion with a walk alongside the medieval walls up to the old city gate, Porta Santa Maria. From here an extraordinary view will take your breath away: stand in awe before the unique panorama of Piazza dei Miracoli with its marble architecture and neat grass lawns. Your guide will accompany you on your visit to the precious interiors of the Cathedral, an unchallenged masterpiece of Romanesque art. Once outside admire the Baptistery, the Monumental Graveyard and, finally, the worldfamous LEANING TOWER, discovering all its secrets. Before heading back to Florence you

3 will have free time for an ice-cream and for the inevitable photo-memories. **Please note that the Cathedral of Pisa is now free and in the most crowded days it could not be possible to visit its interior due to a long queue. Tour of Piazza Cavalieri will be offered as an alternative. ** TOUR HALF DAY CHIANTI COLOURS AND FLAVOURS Don t miss the chance to explore the marvellous Chianti wine region and its rolling hills. Escape the noise and crowds of the city and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the worldfamous Tuscan countryside. Tuscany is renowned for its nature, small villages, vineyards and gentle hills. Your tour starts with a visit to a rustic WINE ESTATE, surrounded by vineyards, where you will be greeted by the owners and offered an appetizing snack based on crostini toscani, home-produced olive oil and a tasting of a delicate Vino Chianti. Visit the cellar and learn the secrets of wine processing. Then you will move on to GREVE IN CHIANTI which is without doubt one of the most famous and best known towns in the Chianti area. Here you will have time to explore the characteristic alleyways and the central square with its numerous Medieval buildings and its picturesque artisan shops. Your day is not over yet: in the heart of olive trees, gentle hills and vineyards you will be offered another rich wine tasting accompanied by typical regional products while the owners of the wine estate will teach you some easy steps to become a perfect sommelier! MORNING CITY TOUR & ACADEMY GALLERY This discovery tour begins from one of the most beautiful and romantic spots in the world: PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO, where you can take in the sights and historic panorama of Florence unfolding before you. Then plunge into the city itself: first stop, the ACCADEMIA GALLERY, famous for its David by Michelangelo, the unfinished works of art Prigioni, San Matteo, la Pietà di Palestrina and other masterpieces by Daily 5 hours Daily except Mondays Block out dates: 07 Apr, 01&05 May, 02 Jun, 07 Jul, 04 Aug, 01 Sep & 06 Oct 19. 3hr.15mins 54.34

4 the great artist. The tour ends with a stroll through the historic streets of the city to arrive at the PIAZZA DUOMO. Here you will learn the secrets of Giotto s Bell Tower, and discover the beauty of the Baptistery with its golden, bronze doors (including the famous Porta del Paradiso). Last but not least, there is the breath-taking Cathedral itself. PRESTIGE TOUR TUSCANY WINE AND OLIVE OIL TRAIL Daily 6hours "The Tuscany Wine and Olive Oil Trail was born to give travelers the opportunity to enjoy the greater Wine area of Tuscany called Chianti and in particular the Chianti Classico one, with a selection of special wineries and the knowledge of a sommelier on board that will lead the way in the world of Chianti Wines and Olive Oil. Chianti Classico is one of the most known wines of the world with its unmistakable logo of the Black Rooster who guarantees the authentic taste of Tuscan wine; enjoy our small-group wine tour travelling in peace with our professional English speaking driver and comfortable Minivan car. The area explored is outstanding; with its olive groves, cypresses and vineyards that produce some of the best wines in the world with a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and different varieties of red grapes blended differently by the producers. During the day you will learn the different characteristics of wine, you will get to know how distinguish the acidity, the taste, and flavour pairing with food. This glorious trail will give you the chance to get acquainted with the history of wine and the secret of how to keep long lasting traditions alive. This experience includes the visit of an olive oil mill in an ancient noble estate, where you will enjoy a guided tour of their spaces in a unique mix of ancient and modern setting, learning about the processes involved in producing olive oil. A taste of their gourmet olive oil will reveal all the incredible flavours that their passion and

5 work generate. After the olive oil experience you will discover two wineries and their cellars: a famous and glorious winery, with a spectacular cellar, and a fascinating small boutique winery. Both wineries boast international wine awards. The tour also includes the wine tastings at the wineries you will visit, a typical Tuscan meal (lunch or dinner depending if you choose the am or pm departure), many photo opportunities and the friendly feeling of a small and intimate group of wine lovers. Get to know the area of the great wines, get to know Tuscany, join the perfect experience for wine lovers. The Tuscany Wine and Olive Oil Trail! The tour is very enjoyable for everyone any age, however please note that Italy's law doesn't permit selling alcoholic beverage to teens under 18years. Therefore children under this age will be served non-alcoholic beverages. Please note that minimum number of passengers might apply for certain tours. Children rates on request. Thompsons standard terms & conditions apply.