Florence Discovery & Wine Tasting
PRIVATE TOUR: Uncover the best of Florence on this 4-day private tour, with an included 4-hour walking tour and 'skip the line' tickets to the Galleria dell'Accademia. Enjoy further free time to explore at your own pace and take a day trip into the Chianti region for included wine tasting and a lunch of regional specialties.
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Tour overview
Itinerary
Day 1 Florence
Day 1 Florence
Welcome to Florence, 'Cradle of the Renaissance'. You will be collected at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to do as much or as little as you like!
Day 2 Exploring Florence & optional Uffizi Gallery
Day 2 Exploring Florence & optional Uffizi Gallery
This morning, you will be met by a local guide at the hotel and will embark on a 4-hour walking tour of Florence. Take in highlights of the city including Piazzale Michelangelo and the Ponte Vecchio. You will also enjoy 'skip the line' access to the famous Accademia Gallery. Here you will be able to admire legendary works, including Michelangelo's David, “I Prigioni”, “San Matteo” and “Pietà di Palestrina”.
If you would like to book an optional morning 'skip the line' tour of the Uffizi Gallery, then we can arrange this for you. Meet at 11:15 before heading inside, where with the help of an audio guide, you will be able to see numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others. Among the precious exhibition halls of the Gallery, the most renowned one contains the refined works by Botticelli, among which the absolute masterpieces: "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus". If you choose to book this morning tour of the Uffizi Gallery, then the Florence walking tour and Accademia Gallery visit will take place in the afternoon. You can book this add-on tour online, or by contacting our Reservations team.
Please note: The Accademia Gallery is closed on Mondays. For tours beginning on a Sunday, days 2 and 3 of this tour will be switched. All tour inclusions remain the same.
Day 3 Chianti wine tasting
Day 3 Chianti wine tasting
Florence - Chianti region - Florence. Today you will head out of Florence on a guided excursion to the Chianti wine region. You will be picked up after breakfast and taken through picturesque landscapes of olive groves and vineyards to one of the area's best vineyards. Enjoy an included wine tasting of the best regional wines, and sample the freshest, purest Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Then it is back to Florence, where the evening is at leisure.
Day 4 Florence
Day 4 Florence
Today our tour arrangements come to an end. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check-out and an included transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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Hotels
Located in the historic centre of Florence, the Cellai Boutique Hotel offers a charming and elegant escape in a beautifully restored 19th-century building. Each room and suite is uniquely decorated, featuring vintage furnishings, original artwork, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, blending classic Florentine style with modern comforts. Guests can enjoy a sumptuous breakfast buffet in the hotel's inviting dining area or relax in the cosy library, adorned with antique books and comfortable seating. The rooftop terrace provides a serene retreat with panoramic views of Florence's iconic skyline. The Cellai Boutique Hotel's prime location places guests within walking distance of Florence's major attractions, including the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David. The nearby Santa Maria Novella train station offers convenient access for exploring the city and the surrounding Tuscan countryside.
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