Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy

The Renaissance Treasures of Florence

Visit One of the City’s Great Art Institutions See Florence’s treasured works of art in its spectacular public architecture and at one of its renowned museums. Drive with your guide to the Uffizi Gallery, where you will see brilliant works by da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and others. Your guide will share insights about some of Michelangelo’s flawless sculptures and many other great works of art. Outside, glimpse the medieval Ponte Vecchio in the distance, the only Florentine bridge to survive World War II, then set out on foot to explore the city, passing the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi’s Dome and the Baptistery, adjacent to the Giotto’s Bell Tower. See the Palazzo Vecchio overlooking Piazza della Signoria and the sculptural masterworks in the Loggia dei Lanzi. After lunch, you will have free time to explore more on your own before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.