Florence
"Florence, the most beautiful of the cities devised by man" – that's how Elizabeth Barrett Browning described the city which she lived, wrote, and gave birth. Firenze, as it is known to its residents, is also called the "cradle of the Renaissance" for here began the flowering of painting, diplomacy, science by observation, and even educational reform. Thus, its museums, palaces and churches house many of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. These sites include the Accademia, the Bargello, the Cathedral, the Pitti Palace, the Uffizi. The library of San Lorenzo shows Michelangelo's architectural genius. A stroll through Florence is truly a walk through history. Too, the "fine Italian hand" still produces some of the most beautiful fashions, including prized shoes, handbags and other leather goods. A paradise for shoppers and for foodies who come to taste real Tuscan cooking at its source.
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'Chapters of Culture' MICHELANGELO: Emblem and Enigma
Michelangelo is the Renaissance made flesh, an icon of an era.
We will explore the public and the private Michelangelo, the man and the mystique. Enjoy this remarkable look at a genius whose legacy and lessons, like the rippling sinews of his figures, live today fresh as ever.
This tour is available as Half and Full day
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GARDENS Tour in Florence
On the hills surrounding Florence.
Our company invites you to join a professional guide specialized in botanic and garden design for a wonderful stroll through the many beautiful gardens hidden in and around Florence. Discover how fashion, topography, and prestige combined to create oases of great natural beauty and architectural harmony throughout the ages.
Available as Half and Full day
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Catered dinners
Should you wish to celebrate a special occasion – a birthday, anniversary, etc – or simply enjoy a lovely meal, Vitaly will arrange for one of our chefs to orchestrate a delicious feast. The chef will freshly prepare and cook the entire meal at your residence and will take care of you from start to finish.
We will be pleased to give you details about prices and the different chefs and menus available upon request.
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'Chapters of Culture' DANTE: Chronicle of a (re)birth foretold
Dante Alighieri is Florence’s most beloved expatriate and father of the Italian language.
To contemplate Dante is to grasp a master craftsman who recounts in prima persona the spiritual and societal turmoil that will soon burst and bloom into the Renaissance.
Available as Half and Full day tour.
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'Chapters of Culture' LORENZO DEI MEDICI: Magnificent or Malevolent
First man of the first family of Florence, prince and provider, Lorenzo dei Medici incarnated the incredible economic prowess and cultural curiosity that drove the Renaissance.
We will step inside Lorenzo’s realm, a world of bankers and builders, of merchants and mercenaries, an era holy and heretical, daring and dangerous… this is the magnificent and malevolent world of Lorenzo… this is the Renaissance.
Available as Half and Full day
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Drifting on the waters of the Arno
Florence is a river city, inextricably bound throughout its history to the ebb and flow of the Arno. This is a unique and special tour that allows you, while comfortably seated on the “barchetto” (a traditional Florentine river boat similar to a gondola), to gain a new perspective on some of the most beautiful and historically important buildings in Florence. Our highly specialized guide will illustrate the role that the Arno has played in the birth and rise of the city and many more stories that bring to life the relationship between the city and its waterway.
After the cruise, relax riverside as you enjoy a coffee or drinks at the famous “Canottieri” Club: the rowing school of Florence, situated right underneath the Uffizi!
This tour is particularly suited for children as well. It’s a fun and unusual way of taking in the cultural beauties that Florence has to offer.
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Masterpiece Museums: UFFIZI & ACCADEMIA
Florence’s museums house masterpieces of painting and sculpture that bring the Renaissance to life. We suggest a tour of the Uffizi gallery, including major works by Botticelli and one of the Galleria dell’Accademia, home of the world famous David of Michelangelo.
With no doubt the most famous museums in Florence, not to be missed!
Available as a Full day tour.
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Discovering the "DREAMING WORLD" of the best Artisans of Florence
Florence has a rich tradition of artisans who create masterpieces with techniques and workshops carefully handed down through generations. Our very own specialized craftsman will guide you through an itinerary which brings to life these arts and crafts, still a solid and extremely valuable asset in Florence. While strolling along beautiful, hidden side streets you will visit stunning workshops.
The best artisans working leather brands in the world, the historical Florentine jewellers family, the Florentine master's silversmith precious masterpieces.This is a unique tour that shows you a side of the real Florence that few foreigners get to see and will make you appreciate even more the concept of -custom-made-!
Available as half day
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