Florence - Galleria dell'Accademia (the David) - City Highlights
Choose this tour if you wish to:
Optimize your time and visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Enjoy a professional guided tour of the highlights
See the famous statue of David by Michelangelo in the Galleria dell'Accademia
Optimize your holiday with a wonderful day tour to the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence that lies on the River Arno. Of Etruscan- Roman origins, Florence flourished in the Middle Ages and was refined by the Renaissance Art and enriched by the Medici rule.
On arrival we will visit the Galleria dell'Accademia, to see the original David by Michelangelo, together with the Third "Pieta" and the Prisoners, also by Michelangelo.
You will then have lunch in a typical restaurant located in the beautiful Piazza Santa Croce.
After lunch we will visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with the magnificent dome by Brunelleschi, the Baptistry with the golden bronze doors by Ghiberti and Giotto's Belfry. Then a short walk to Piazza della Signoria with the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's Town Hall, the Loggia dei Lanzi with the Perseus by Cellini and the Fountain of Neptune.
You will then have a little free time to visit the church of Santa Croce (with the graves of Michelangelo, Galileo, Rossini, Machiavelli) or to to visit some typical shops, such as the ancient "School of Leather".
You will then board the coach for your departure for Rome and arrival at 8.30 pm approx.(depending on traffic)
Please view our overnight (2 days/1 night) tour option if you would enjoy more time in Florence!
NOTE: Cost of tour is charged 2 working days prior to tour date.
Cancellation Policy or No Show - Within 24 hours is 100% of tour cost
