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Florence Art & Discovery Tour
4 NightsDAY 1
Arrive into Florence by your preferred choice of transport. Youll have time to settle in and explore the city on foot before dinner.Day 2
Youll start your tour with a visit to the Piazza Michelangelo to see the breathtaking views of Florences amazing domes and spires. Its then time to explore the city, starting with Brunelleschis awe-inspiring Duomo (cathedral). From here its 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 Michelangelos monumental statue of "David". From here a short stroll leads you to the Cenacolo di SantApollonia to see Castagnos 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 youll see the majestic Pitti Palace and stroll through the Boboli Gardens. The Palace is home to the citys modern art gallery, the Silver museum (the infamous Medici familys treasure) as well as the ceramic and costume museums. .
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FlorenceDay 5
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