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Florence Art & Discovery Tour
4 Nights
DAY 1
Arrive into Florence by your preferred choice of transport. You’ll have time to settle in and explore the city on foot before dinner.
Day 2
You’ll start your tour with a visit to the Piazza Michelangelo to see the breathtaking views of Florence’s amazing domes and spires. Its then time to explore the city, starting with Brunelleschi’s awe-inspiring Duomo (cathedral). From here it’s a short stroll to the daunting Piazzale degli Uffizzi, home to the world renowned Uffizi Gallery (the holy grail of Renaissance art)! Spend a few hours in the masterpiece crammed hallowed rooms before finishing your tour at the Ponte Vecchio to see fantastic views of the Florentine hills.
Day 3
Today first stop is the Accademia Gallery to get a glimpse of Michelangelo’s monumental statue of "David". From here a short stroll leads you to the Cenacolo di Sant’Apollonia to see Castagno’s fresco of the "Last Supper". A visit to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum is a perfect pick me up for art weary students. Thanks to Dan Brown this great painter is popular once again and this museum offers an interactive insight into the machines that featured in the Da Vinci codes.
Day 4
Escape the crowds today with a walk to the Oltrano district where you’ll see the majestic Pitti Palace and stroll through the Boboli Gardens. The Palace is home to the city’s modern art gallery, the Silver museum (the infamous Medici family’s treasure) as well as the ceramic and costume museums.
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Other sites worth visiting

Half-day excursion
to Pisa or Siena

Half-day guided
walking tour of
Florence

Day 5
Time allowing, students may have the opportunity for last minute shopping before departing for the UK.
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