The Gothic Art in Tuscany (7 days – 6 nights )
Introduction
Gothic Art
The Gothic Art Style spread in Italy from the Region of Île-de-France, where the first Gothic churches were built around the XII century.
The style is characterized by its grandeur and majesty and for its slender buildings. This verticality has a mystic significance, because
it forces people to see the buildings from the bottom to the top, as if they turned their glance to the Divine.
In Italy the most important centres of gothic art are concentrated in Tuscany and they are related to the figures of great artists such Giotto, Cimabue and
Duccio di Buoninsegna
Destination
Departure
18th - 24th April, 2022
Departure Time
Dress Code
Itinerary
Florence
Meet&Greet at Florence’s Airport.
Panoramic tour of the city.
Transfer to a 4**** Boutique Hotel in the centre of the city and check-in.
Free dinner.
Overnight.
Florence
After breakfast, visit of the city of Florence. The Cathedral is the third bigger church in the world, after San Pietro in Rome and St. Paul in London. The complex of the Duomo includes the symbol of the city and the Renaissance: the Brunelleschi’s Dome.
The Museo delle Opere Santa Maria del Fiore contains an enchanting collection of the masterpieces of the most important Italian artists.
Lunch in a typical “trattoria”, for a first touch with the Tuscan kitchen.
In the afternoon, the visit of the city continues. Free dinner and overnight.
Florence
After breakfast, visit of the Convent and San Marco Museum. The convent played a very important role in the religious history of the city but its importance is due to the figure of the artist Beato Angelico and his paintings.
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit of “Museo Nazionale Bargello”, which contains sculptures of the most important Italian artists, and of the Church of San Miniato al Monte called “The door of the sky”, because it’s located on the top of a long staircase that allows you to admire the whole city from above.
Free dinner and overnight.
Florence / Pisa / Florence
After breakfast, private transfer to Pisa.
Panoramic tour of the city and visit to the Cathedral and Baptistery. These monuments compose “Piazza del Duomo”, also called “Piazza dei Miracoli”, one of the most beautiful Italian (and international) places.
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
Visit to the Duomo’s Opera Museum.
Return by private transfer to Florence.
Free dinner and overnight.
Florence / Siena / Florence
After breakfast, private transfer to Siena.
Panoramic tour of the city and visit to the Cathedral and Campanile. The complex of the Duomo is an extraordinary example of architecture and art, signed by the most important Italian artists. A masterpiece is the marble floor of the Cathedral.
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit of San Domenico Basilica and the famous “Torre del Mangia”.
Return by transfer to Florence.
Free dinner and overnight.
Florence / Lucca / Florence
After breakfast, transfer to Lucca.
Visit of the Cathedral of S. Martino, centre of the Lucca spirituality and a fundamental stop of the Via Francigena, and of the Museum of Duomo’s Opera. Lunch in a typical restaurant.
In the afternoon, transfer to Barga and visit Duomo of St. Christopher, spectacular example of Romanesque art. Then, transfer to the Church of San Giorgio a Pieve de Brancoli, Romanesque “Pieve” consecrated by Pope Alexander II in 1062.
Return by transfer to Florence.
Dinner in a luxury restaurant in the centre of Florence. Overnight.
Florence - departure
Breakfast and check-out.
Free morning and free lunch.
Transfer to Florence Airport and end of the services
Details
accomodation
4* Superior Hotel in the centre of Florence
Check-in: 18 April, 2022
Check-out: 24 April 2022
Breakfast is included
Double Room – possibility to overnight in a Double Room for single occupancy
activities
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Meet&Greet at the airport;
- Local Guide for the entire duration of the tour;
- Private van;
- Ticket for “Opera di Santa Maria del Duomo”, Baptistery and “Opera Santa Croce” in Florence;
- Ticket for Brunelleschi’s Dome;
- Ticket for “Museo Nazionale Bargello”; Ticket for San Marco’s Museum;
- Ticket for the Complex of Duomo and Pisa’s tower;
- Ticket for the Monumental Complex of Duomo in Siena;
- Ticket for “Torre del Mangia” in Siena; Ticket for the Complex of Lucca’s Cathedral;
- 2 lunches in typical restaurant in Florence;
- Lunch in a typical restaurant in Pisa; Lunch in a typical restaurant in Siena; Lunch in a typical restaurant in Lucca; Dinner in an elegant restaurant in Florence;
- Overnight in a 4* Superior Hotel in Florence (6 nights) – BB treatment; Travelit’s gadgets and assistance 24/24
THE PACKAGE DOESN’T INCLUDE
Everything not mentioned in “the package includes”
ON REQUEST
- Tour Leader
- Flights to / from Italy
