PISA MORNING TOUR
Pisa is one of the most visited cities in Tuscany and it is famous for its Leaning Tower. The beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli is among the most beautiful monumental complexes in the world. The town's most prosperous period was undoubtedly the 12th century and this is witnessed by the urban shape of the old town centre with many buildings, squares and alleyways that run along the river Arno, which was for centuries the major communication route. It has always been an estuary town and was already an important naval base in Roman times intensifying trade in the Mediterranean. Pisa is also famous for one of the most prestigious higher learning institutions of Europe: the Scuola Normale Superiore. An authorised city guide will accompany you in the visit of the interior of the Cathedral and the exterior of the Leaning Tower and Monumental Cemetery. At the end of the tour you will also have free time to wander in the square and take plenty of pictures.
What makes this tour unique
- Guided tour of Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Chance to take the iconic picture with the Leaning Tower
The tour includes
- Travel by GT coach or minivan with air conditioning
- Expert multilingual tour leaders
- Guided tour of Pisa
- Entrance to Pisa Cathedral
Tour categories
- Tours
Difficulty
- Easy
Additional info
- EN, SP, IT, FR, POR are always guaranteed without minimum number
- DE, RUS, CH, JA require a minimum number of 4 participants
PRICE STARTING FROM EURO 45,00
SAN GIMIGNANO, SIENA & CHIANTI
The village of San Gimignano, the Chianti area and the Medieval town of Siena are situated in the heart of our beautiful Tuscany. They are all compelling stops for those who want to learn about the region history and traditions. The first stop will be San Gimignano, a magnificent example of a Medieval urban town; in fact it is a UNESCO world heritage site. Here you will have free time to visit the village and its splendid squares, palaces, churches and the magnificent towers. The tour continues to the splendid area of the Chianti Classico. We will stop by a typical Tuscan winery where you will visit the cellars and vineyards. Afterwards you will taste the wine produced, which will be accompanied by a delicious Tuscan lunch consisting of typical food such as pasta, cold meats, cheeses and local pastries. In the afternoon the tour continues with sightseeing in Siena. Here four official guides – an English one, a Spanish one, a French one and a Russian one will lead our tour to the city centre. You will have the chance to admire the magnificent Cathedral and the Town Hall in the Piazza del Campo, scenery of the world famous Palio horse race. The tour will end with the visit to the marvellous Monteriggioni medieval fortress.
What makes this tour unique
- Self guided tour of San Gimignano
- Visit to a famous wine estate
- Self guided tour of the Monteriggioni fortress
The tour includes
- Travel by GT coach or minivan with air conditioning
- Expert multilingual tour leaders
- Lunch consisting of typical Tuscan dishes
- Guided Tour of Siena
Tour categories
- Tours
Difficulty
- Easy
Additional info
- EN, SP, IT, FR, POR are always guaranteed without minimum number
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday RUS, CH, JA always guaranteed without minimum number
PRICE STARTING FROM EURO 55,00
CINQUE TERRE TOUR
You will spend an unforgettable day discovering the most impressive Ligurian landscapes. In this area, which has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, earth and sea blend and create a unique landscape. The area consists of eighteen kilometres of rocky coasts with caves, beaches, hiking paths and breathtaking views. The tour will take you through the Cinque Terre National Park by train. You will visit Manarola, a tiny urban jewel characterized by Genoese style ‘case-torri’; Vernazza, overlooked by the remains of a Medieval castle with a cylindrical tower; Riomaggiore, dating back to the 13th century, famous for its wine and its typical narrow streets and finally Monterosso, known as the ‘pearl of Cinque Terre’, an ancient fishing village with lovely beaches and lush vegetation on the rocks. After lunch you will have the chance to taste the local ‘Limoncino ligure’ in a quaint wine shop. In the afternoon you will have free time to walk around the village.
What makes this tour unique
- Visit 4 of the 5 villages: Manarola, Riomaggiore, Monterosso and Vernazza
The tour includes
- Travel by GT coach or minivan with air conditioning
- Expert multilingual tour leaders
- Limoncino ligure tasting
- Train and Ferry boat tickets
- Free time in Manarola, Riomaggiore, Monterosso, Vernazza
Tour categories
- Tours
Difficulty
- Easy
Additional info
- The itinerary may be changed due to acts of force majeure, such us strikes, bad weather etc.
- Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs
PRICE STARTING FROM EURO 90,00
TREASURES OF FLORENCE
The first part of the tour starts with a guided visit to the Accademia Gallery. You will learn why the David is the most recognizable symbol of Florence and what it used to represent in his time. How did the genius of Michelangelo meet the challenge of extracting the pathos of a being and fixing it forever in time in the Piet‡, or the famous Prisoners who still seem to struggle free from their marble blocks? You will have the answers to all your questions. Get the chance to have a close encounter with timeless works of art and get the inside story of the life and times of this consummate artist. After the guided tour you will have some free time to wonder around on your own and some free time to have lunch (not included). The second part of the tour starts in the early afternoon from the Hard Rock cafÈ near Piazza della Repubblica. You will enjoy an excellent and complete introductory tour dedicated to those who wants to know all the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the city's Roman origins to a 15th century palace, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the wonder of the architecture of Brunelleschi's Dome which overlooks the Baptistery's golden 'Gates of Paradise'. After the walking tour you will visit one of the most famous museums in the world: the Uffizi Gallery. Your knowledgeable guide will explain the works of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance: Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and many more. You will recognize and see original world-famous paintings that you have seen all your life - in books, magazines, and on TV close up. You can learn the secrets of the artists' craft, techniques and tools. Looking at the most famous artworks of the period, you can understand why Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance. The tour ends in the Uffizi Gallery where you will have the chance to stay longer in the Gallery and wonder around by your own.
What makes this tour unique
- Discover the heart of Florence
- Visit two of the most famous museums in the world
The tour includes
- Entrance to the Accademia Gallery and visit with monolingual guide (1 h)
- Guided tour of Florence with monolingual guide (1h45min)
- Entrance to the Uffizi Gallery Museum and visit with monolingual guide (2h)
Tour categories
- Tours
Difficulty
- Easy
Additional info
- Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs
PRICE STARTING FROM EURO 79,00
ELECTRIC BIKE TOUR FLORENCE
He countryside around Florence is full of surprises: antique villas, churches, monasteries, magnificent hills planted with olive trees and vineyards, breathtaking views. In these places the greatest Florentine master artists and scientists lived and worked: Michelangelo worked on the fortifications of San Miniato, Leonardo da Vinci painted the “Annunciation” now in the Uffizi Gallery, Galileo Galilei, the first modern scientist, lived in the Villa dell’Ombrellino and Villa Il Gioiello. Enrico Fermi, father of nuclear physics together with Albert Einstein, worked in the Astronomical Observatory of Arcetri placed on the homonymous hill. Our new electric bicycle and an experienced guide will allow you to discover the beauty of these places in comfort, without effort, under the shade of old cypress trees, where the air is clean and the time has stopped.
What makes this tour unique
- Guided tour of Florence
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
The tour includes
- Expert tour guide
- E-bike with the pedal-assist electric drive system
- Entrance to the Uffizi Gallery Museum and visit with monolingual guide (2h)
Tour categories
- Activity
Difficulty
- Easy
Additional info
- EN, IT requires a minimum of 2 participants
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