Marvels of nature and art, of history and traditions.
Marvels of nature and art, of history and traditions.
03. Storia e natura della Toscana
$3,260.00
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YOUR TRIP
Days 10
Nights 8
Price (From) $3,260.00
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN FIRENZE
A first look at the city center and its wonders: Walking tour with our tour leader to San Miniato church and Piazzale Michelangelo for a wonderful panoramic view of Firenze.
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DAY 3: GALLERIA DELL’ACCADEMIA AND CITY TOUR
The city tour will start with a visit to the Piazza del Duomo, Battistero, Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile di Giotto and Palazzo Strozzi. The tour continues to the Galleria dell’Accademia to admire its masterpieces of Italian and European art from the 12th to 18th centuries, its impressive collection of Florentine and Tuscan painting, and Michelangelo’s magnificent David.
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DAY 4: SAN GIMIGNANO AND SIENA
Discover the Chianti area. The tour of Siena includes the historical center Piazza del Campo where all important events take place, such as the Palio di Siena (horse race), Chapel of Piazza, Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo and the Mangia Tower.
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DAY 5: FIRENZE
Historic and artistic itinerary among the most important vestiges of the Medieval time in Firenze. Visit the traditional florentine leather factory and Mercato di San Lorenzo.
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DAY 6: LUCCA
Historical itinerary in the city center: Piazza Napoleone (Piazza Grande), Palazzo Ducale, Duomo di San Martino. Full day trip to Lucca. Tour by bike.
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DAY 7: TRANSFER TO ELBA
On the way to Isola d’Elba, there will be a stop in Pisa. You will visit the Campo dei Miracoli, the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, the Battistero, and the Leaning Tower – one of the most famous places in the world!Transfer via private motor coach to Piombino to catch the ferry boat to Isola d’Elba.
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DAY 8: ISOLA D’ELBA
You will discover characteristic locations, natural beauty and the history of the island. A boat ride (dependent on weather conditions) around the southern coast of the island, for a view of the grottoes, beaches and abandoned ancient mines.
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DAY 9: ISOLA D’ELBA AND ITS LANDSCAPE
Trekking to Monte Capanne by “Cabinovia” for a panoramic view of Elba and the Tuscan archipelago. Visit Marciana Marina.
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN FIRENZE
A first look at the city center and its wonders: Walking tour with our tour leader to San Miniato church and Piazzale Michelangelo for a wonderful panoramic view of Firenze.
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DAY 3: GALLERIA DELL’ACCADEMIA AND CITY TOUR
The city tour will start with a visit to the Piazza del Duomo, Battistero, Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile di Giotto and Palazzo Strozzi. The tour continues to the Galleria dell’Accademia to admire its masterpieces of Italian and European art from the 12th to 18th centuries, its impressive collection of Florentine and Tuscan painting, and Michelangelo’s magnificent David.
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DAY 4: SAN GIMIGNANO AND SIENA
Discover the Chianti area. The tour of Siena includes the historical center Piazza del Campo where all important events take place, such as the Palio di Siena (horse race), Chapel of Piazza, Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo and the Mangia Tower.
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DAY 5: FIRENZE
Historic and artistic itinerary among the most important vestiges of the Medieval time in Firenze. Visit the traditional florentine leather factory and Mercato di San Lorenzo.
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DAY 6: LUCCA
Historical itinerary in the city center: Piazza Napoleone (Piazza Grande), Palazzo Ducale, Duomo di San Martino. Full day trip to Lucca. Tour by bike.
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DAY 7: TRANSFER TO ELBA
On the way to Isola d’Elba, there will be a stop in Pisa. You will visit the Campo dei Miracoli, the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, the Battistero, and the Leaning Tower – one of the most famous places in the world!Transfer via private motor coach to Piombino to catch the ferry boat to Isola d’Elba.
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DAY 8: ISOLA D’ELBA
You will discover characteristic locations, natural beauty and the history of the island. A boat ride (dependent on weather conditions) around the southern coast of the island, for a view of the grottoes, beaches and abandoned ancient mines.
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DAY 9: ISOLA D’ELBA AND ITS LANDSCAPE
Trekking to Monte Capanne by “Cabinovia” for a panoramic view of Elba and the Tuscan archipelago. Visit Marciana Marina.
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
PACKAGE PRICE INCLUSION
Transportation
– Flight New York – Italy – New York
– Departures from other cities will incurr additional add-on fee.
– Transfer from Airport to and from Hotel via private motorcoach
– Long distance transfer via private motorcoach
– Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking
Accomodation
– Nights: Three or four stars hotel.
(Supplement is $ 500 for single room, and $ 180 + $ 180 for double room).
– Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included).
Touring
– Entrance fees to museums specified in tour
– Specialized English local guides for entrance to specified museums. The guides are certified by the Association of Professional Guides
School visit
– School visits are free and offered on request
Security
– Accompanying Tour Leader for duration of the tour 24/7.
– Basic travel insurance
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single or double
– Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance
– Excess baggage fee
– Lunch and beverages other than water
– Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote.
– Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar
FLIGHT
Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher.