Montebello Splendid Hotel Florence - Guided Tours
Take a guided tour of Florence & Tuscany in an air-conditioned luxury BA.SPI or SITA bus, with all the comforts!
Departure is from the piazza located at the Santa Maria Novella train station (Station Square c orner Unità Italiana Square, in front of Newspaper Box), at the time and date indicated.
English speaking guide on board the bus!
This is the ideal way to see the most beautiful towns and villages in Tuscany!
Ample time is allotted for free time to walk and take in the scenery (lunch not included).
EXCURSION TO SIENA AND SAN GIMIGNANO
An extremely interesting excursion through the countryside of the Chianti area among delightful hills, with an ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees.
A visit to San Gimignano (free), a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries; the city is situated on top of a hill and is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures.
On arrival in Siena, free time for lunch (not included). Then follows a guided visit of this magnificent mediaeval city.
It is possible to admire the Cathedral, with the Piccolomini Library, the Opera Metropolitana museum, the Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, the Town Hall. During the return journey, along the way it is possible to admire the old mediaeval village of Monteriggioni enclosed by its famous walls, still intact.
All year round every day (*)
(*) From 16th November to 15th March available only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO THE CHIANTI AREA
An excursion to one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany (*), known all over the world for its wine and its countryside of unequalled beauty, that alternates woods with vines and olive trees, where Romanesque Churches, farmhouses, Villas and Castles of rare beauty are to be found.
This tour includes a visit to a place of particular historic and artistic interest in an old village, and of one of the most renowned castle farms with a snack and tasting of its prestigious wines.
All year round on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Not available on August 15th.
All year round every day
(*) The excursions are carried out in different areas of the Chianti region; include snack and wine tasting.
AFTERNOON TOUR OF FLORENCE
Departure by coach for a brief excursion to Fiesole, a delightful town of Etruscan origin positioned on the hills that dominate Florence and the Arno Valley.
The tour continues to the historic centre for a visit to the Franciscan Church of Santa Croce where it is possible to admire the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini among others. The tour then arrives at the famous Uffizi Gallery (*) one of the most beautiful museums in the world, hosting masterpieces by Goya, Rubens, Rembrandt, Titian, Tintoretto... with special emphasis on the Renaissance masters Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael and Botticelli.
(*) On Monday closed and replaced with the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. On extra closure dates, replaced with the Archeological Site of the Roman Theatre of Fiesole and Piazza della Signoria.
EXCURSION TO PISA
A splendid excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside towards the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty.
A panoramic view of the beautiful riversides, then a visit of the Piazza dei Cavalieri, where the Scuola Normale resides, one of the most famous universities in the world.
The tour proceeds to Piazza dei Miracoli to find the celebrated Leaning Tower, the Cathedral (visit inside), an unequalled masterpiece of Romanesque art carried out between the 11th and 12th centuries, the Baptistery and other important monuments.
All year round every day (*)
(*) From 16th November to 15th March available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.
GUCCI-PRADA FACTORY OUTLET SHOPPING TOUR
Tuscany is the home to the Italian textile industry. And where there are factories, there are factory outlets.
The fashion houses which manufacture in Tuscany include Gucci, Fendi, Armani, Dolce e Gabbana, Jil Sander, Helmut Lang and Prada.
At The Mall Outlet Center you will find brands as gnona, Bottega Veneta, Emanuel Ungaro, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hogan, I Pinco Pallino, La Perla, Loro Piana, Marni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Tod's, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent.
The Gucci shop is fitted out like any other, with bamboo-handled bags, signature accessories, clothes and shoes, for both men and women. Gucci's outlet store is like a proper boutique, with its own boardwalk leading up to a terrace of shops. The Gucci Mall forms a triangle with Dolce e Gabbana along the road and Fendi is located just a few minutes drive further on.
The Prada outlet is about a half-hour's drive. The world of Prada, including the mainline collection, skincare, lingerie, sunglasses, shoes and bags. Also, stocks Miu Miu, Helmut Lang, Jil Sander and Church's Shoes. Courtesy and attention of the sales people here is a pleasant surprise. The spacious modern store is divided into men's and women's sections as well as another Prada line, Miu Miu, and stocks clothes and accessories from the past seasons.
Come join us for a day spent to shop at outlets of the best known "made in Italy" Fashions names! A day dedicated to people who love to shop and save from 30% to 50%. Fashion great name's items at outlet special price for the actual collection. All that you wish: from casual to elegance, from sportswear to evening dress, from bathing-costume to coat.
Tour includes transport, without guide.
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