FLORENCE DAY TRIP, ITALY

Experience a full day in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence. The capital of Tuscany’s region and home to the birthplace of Renaissance art. Enjoy this breathtaking city, with its cobblestone streets, cafes and gelateria’s, and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. We will enjoy a walking tour and take in the Piazzale Michelangelo and the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. We will visit the Galleria dell ’Accademia, famous for its sculptures by the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo, including his masterpiece, The Statue of David. Our visit to Florence will be topped off with a climb to the rooftop of Florence’s cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, the second-largest cathedral in Italy. Lastly, we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to Rome.

What to bring: Water, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen.
Duration: Full Day
Anticipated date: Thursday, July 7, 2022
Deadline to Register: Thursday, June 2, 2022
*Date subject to change. Spaces are limited. Based on availability.
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Experience a full day in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence. The capital of Tuscany’s region and home to the birthplace of Renaissance art. Enjoy this breathtaking city, with its cobblestone streets, cafes and gelateria’s, and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. We will enjoy a walking tour and take in the Piazzale Michelangelo and the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. We will visit the Galleria dell ’Accademia, famous for its sculptures by the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo, including his masterpiece, The Statue of David. Our visit to Florence will be topped off with a climb to the rooftop of Florence’s cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, the second-largest cathedral in Italy. Lastly, we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to Rome.

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