Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy

Italy’s Art & Architecture

Tour Florence and the Academy of Fine Arts Explore the Renaissance treasures of Florence, including Michelangelo’s famous David , on an enlightening excursion. You will drive through the Tuscan countryside with your guide, who will lead you past the city’s major sights on a walking tour. Marvel at the magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi’s Dome and the nearby Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower. On the Piazza della Signoria, admire the Palazzo Vecchio, the former seat of Florentine might. You will also walk to the Arno River to see the medieval Ponte Vecchio, lined today with jewelry makers and other artisans. At the Accademia Gallery, one of the city’s most prestigious galleries, you will see some of Michelangelo’s flawless sculptures, including David , his most famous, and many other great Renaissance works of art. After your explorations, you will have free time to discover more of Florence on your own. * 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 walki