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Early this morning you will be met by your English-speaking driver/guide who will take you to Tavarnelle where you will embark on your balloon ride over the Chianti.
Imagine the silence while floating effortlessly over cities, towns, landscapes
and castles. Imagine flowing with the breeze, changing direction with the wind. Your tour will be a
peaceful and fun experience where the pilot will be your guide and the wonders
of Tuscany will be yours, all from a unique and exciting vantage point! Your
ride will end with the traditional pouring of the champagne as you toast
together with your pilot the wonderful time you have spent together. You will then continue on to Florence with your driver.
Check into your next hotel.
4-Star Hotel: Degli Orafi
(or similar star rating hotel)
Other hotel options for Florence
You will be met at the hotel by your private English-speaking guide. The centre of Florence will be the spectacular frame for a tour dedicated to the city's glorious past
and also to its stimulating present life.
A four-hour pleasant, slowly paced
walking tour will introduce you to the most important monuments of Florence, including the
Cathedral with the famous Dome by Brunelleschi and the gold "Paradise"
door of the Baptistry, elegant palaces, fashionable shops, and the charming narrow streets.
Then visit Piazza Signoria, the political complex of Florence since
the 1300's when Florence was considered the richest city in Europe, Ponte
Vecchio, the bridge which attracts so much curiosity not only to its unique charming
appearance but also to the fabulous jewelry shops lining the bridge, the
impressive gothic church of Santa Croce - pantheon of famous Florentines such as
Michelangelo and Galileo, and then Florence's eternal masterpiece: Michelangelo's
David (plus a few of his other works) in the Academy of Fine Arts Museum.
Departure with your English-speaking driver/escort for a full day excursion to Pisa and Lucca.
Pisa has historically been an important Republic of the Sea, spreading its power as far as the isle of Corsica. Its decadence has been determined by both the rivalry with other cities belonging to the inland (Lucca and Florence) and most of all, by the clash with Genova, a "dangerous" rival in oriental trading.
Together with a local English-speaking guide you will visit its artistic estate in the Square of Miracles, where you can admire the Cathedral, the Baptistery and especially the bell tower, known all over the world as the "Leaning Tower." St. Martin Cathedral, St. Michael in Foro Church and St. Frediano Church are examples of the architecture typical of Pisa and Lucca.
Continue to Lucca also know as the city of Ilaria, the unfortunate bride is one of the more distinguished Italian cities housing invaluable historic and artistic treasures; St. Martin Cathedral, St. Michael in Foro Church or St. Frediano Church are examples of the architecture typical of Pisa and Lucca.
You will have time to visit Lucca on your own.
A typcial Tuscan lunch in a local restaurant will be included before returning to your accommodations.
A free day to relax and do your last minute shopping and sightseeing.
Our English-speaking representatives will pick you up upon check out from teh hotel this morning for your private transfer to the airport where you will catch your departing flight.
(Prices may vary with different seasons, weekend, holiday or trade fair date surcharges)
Per Person based on number of people travelling together
Based on 2 people
Euro € 4100 per person
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