Description Leaving Rome, the coach goes north through three of the most beautiful Italian regions: Latium, Umbria and Tuscany.
Arrive in Florence at about 11:30 am and go to Piazzale Michelangelo, to admire a fantastic view on the city and on the famous Ponte Vecchio. Continue to the historical centre and free time at leisure.
After lunch at a local restaurant, guided visit on foot: Santa Croce Square with the homonimous Church, where Michelangelo and Galileo are buried.
Stop at a leather factory and visit the Museum of Accademia, with the famous statue of David by Michelangelo.
The walk continues to Piazza della Signoria, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, (visit) the beautiful dome by Brunelleschi, the Baptistry, and Giotto's Belltower. At approx 5:00pm departure to Rome with arrival at about 9:00pm. Return to hotels or nearest point.
Notes
Sightseeing Details: This tour is provided on a pre-reserved basis. Tours are confirmed upon receipt of payment and are non-refundable and non-changeable.
Meeting point: Hotel pick-ups are arranged at the time of tour confirmation; these take place between 6:30 am and 7:00 am
Ending point: Return to hotels or nearest central drop-off point.
March 1 - Nov 15: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, departing Vastours terminal at 7:15 am
Nov 16 - Feb 28: Tues, Thur, Sat, departing Vastours terminal at 7:15 am
Blackout dates: Tour closed Dec 25th and 1st Jan. No tours March 16, 2008 due to the Rome Marathon
Entrance fees: All entrances included. Lunch is included in tour price.
Child discount: Applies for ages 2-8; children under 2 are free.
Note: Tour guides are multi-lingual and the tour may be conducted in other languages as well as in English. Nonrefundable and nonchangeable once paid in full.
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