Venice is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in the world. See all of its most important sites in this fun and comprehensive tour of the city of the canals.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Explore the world famous calli and the sestieri in Santa Croce and San Polo
* Walk inside the stunning basilica on San Marco square
* Enjoy a romantic tour in a gondola
We begin our tour by wandering through the calli and the old districts known as sestieri in Sant Croce and San Polo. Here you will see the salt flats of the rich bygone Republic of Venice before proceeding to Rialto, the first settlement, with its characteristic market. Visit the oldest church in Venice and cross the famous Rialto Bridge to reach our next destination: the district of San Marco. This place is the true hub of Venetian commerce, tourism and society. Set eyes upon the splendid Byzantine Basilica and, once inside, gape in awe at the pure gold tiles that compose its mosaics. Other highlights are the Renaissance Clock Tower and the Gothic Palazzo Ducale, behind which is the renowned Bridge of Sighs.
After the tour, you have free time to eat in one of the many delicious Venetian restaurants and even to enjoy a romantic afternoon floating along the canals in a traditional gondola. This tour is the perfect way to get to know this magical city.
Nativity scenes are an essential part of Italian Christmas tradition. At Christmas time, many different representations of the nativity are exhibited inside churches and places of worship, to delight kids and adults, during this magical period.
Take part to a fascinating Private walking tour that will give you the opportunity to discover the most important nativity scenes of Florence city center, surrounded by the magical Christmas atmosphere.
Led by a local professional guide, the tour will start from the imposing Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, stunning architectural jewel dominating the whole old town. Here, you will admire not one, but two nativity scenes: one on the Cathedral parvis, with life-size terracotta statues and one inside the church. Here you will be able to admire as well absolute masterpieces as Paolo Uccello’s Clock and be enthralled by the marvelous Vasari’s frescoes decorating the Dome - representing the Last Judgement - and the wonderful glass windows.
From here you will reach the marvelous Santa Croce Cathedral, stunning example of Italian Gothic style and pantheon of leading characters of Florentine and Italian history, such as Michelangelo, Leon Battista Alberti and Galileo Galilei. In the church are kept wonderful works of art by artists as Giotto, Donatello, Della Robbia and Lorenzo Ghiberti, among which the famous crucifix by Cimabue.
During the visit you will admire an original glass nativity and access to the charming fourteenth-century cloister, introducing to the Pazzi Chapel, wonderful masterpiece by Filippo Brunelleschi.
You will move then to the renowned Via del Corso, in the heart of the medieval district, where to have a pleasant stop at a historical Florentine Café to have a little rest and enjoy a delicious Espresso (or Tea or Hot Chocolate or Cappuccino).
After the rest, an additional stop in a historical church, where to appreciate another traditional nativity scene, will conclude this fascinating walking tour into Christmas magic.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve by spending an unforgettable evening in classical Italian style! Your night will start with a delicious 4-course Tuscan dinner, served in the charming atmosphere of a typical Florentine restaurant, located in the enchanting Oltrarno district. After dinner, a few steps away, talented singers will be waiting for you in an original and intimate setting (an Anglican church), to perform the most beautiful arias from the Operas of Puccini, Verdi, Rossini and other renowned Italian composers, in addition to world-famous Neapolitan songs.
You will be completely captivated by this excellent performance and the magical location surrounding you!
At the end of the concert then, you will reach the river Arno to welcome the New Year, drinking Champagne in front of the illuminated Ponte Vecchio: one of the most breath-taking views in the world, enriched by the colorful fireworks and the unique atmosphere of the city during this special night!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Florence is an unforgettable experience!
You’ll be captivated by the charming atmosphere of this town: no other place in the world can combine so successfully such a diverse heritage of classical antiquities, medieval buildings and Renaissance palaces. Choose to enjoy the most magical night of the year attending the Golden Opera, a gala event that joins three acts from the most important Italian repertoire: Rigoletto, Traviata, Boheme.
You will be captured by the marvelous costumes of the singers and by the scenes, where opera singers coming from the most important Italian theatres will perform in a refined setting. After the show you will enjoy a delicious 4-course Tuscan dinner in a characteristic Florentine restaurant, located a few steps away from the concert location.
The dinner will end with the traditional midnight toast: the best way to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in a friendly and joyous atmosphere!
La “Procesión de los Magos” era un majestuoso desfile, asistido por miembros masculinos de la familia Medici, que atravesaba el centro de la ciudad de Florencia durante las fiestas navideñas.
Este original tour privado te permitirá experimentar la atmósfera encantadora de Florencia durante la época de Navidad, volviendo sobre los pasos de una de las representaciones más espectaculares del Renacimiento y visitando algunos de los rincones más fascinantes de la ciudad vieja.
El tour empieza en el interior de la famosa Cappella dei Magi, situada en el magnífico Palazzo Medici Riccardi. Aquí, con la ayuda de un guía local profesional, admirarás y recibirás una explicación fascinante de la “Procesión de los Magos”, un maravilloso ciclo de frescos de Benozzo Gozzoli (entre 1459 y 1461) para celebrar la supremacía de la familia Medici.
A la izquierda del Palazzo Medici Riccardi, podrás recorrer el mismo itinerario que siguió la prestigiosa cabalgata en el pasado. Empezarás en la Piazza San Marco, hasta llegar a la maravillosa Plaza de la Catedral, el centro religioso de la ciudad, donde podrás admirar (visita exterior) la imponente Catedral Santa María del Fiore, el hermoso Baptisterio de San Juan y el Campanario de Giotto.
Desde aquí, llegarás a un histórico café para un descanso en el que podrás disfrutar de un delicioso café, té, chocolate caliente o Cappuccino. Tras la pausa, te dirigirás finalmente a la espectacular Plaza de la Señoría, un excepcional museo al aire libre dominado por el imponente Palazzo Vecchio, el palacio real de la familia Medici, donde terminó el desfile original, con la representación de la masacre de los inocentes, por Herodes.
Follow roads that appear suspended between the sky and the sea and discover the charming fishing villages, pastel coloured houses, olive trees, bell towers and the dramatic landscape of the Ligurian coastline.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Visit Riomaggiore with its colourful tower-houses
* Walk along the Via dell’Amore
* Enjoy a boat ride from Vernazza to Portovenere
From Florence we drive along the Tyrrhenian coast to reach the beautiful villages of Cinque Terre. Catch sight of the white marble quarries of the Apuan Alps along the way before arriving into the beautiful Riomaggiore, characterised by medieval colored tower-houses, steps, alleys and small squares, nestled between two steep hilly terraces. Stroll along the romantic Via dell’Amore to Manarola, surrounded by vines, olive trees and fragrant Mediterranean maqui.
Continue to Vernazza, known as one of the most beautiful hamlets in Italy, perched on the cliff top stretching out to the sea with a small port set against lush green hills. Admire the houses and lose yourself in its maze of lanes, before heading out to Portovenere by boat. Enjoy an hour’s ride admiring the arches of the rugged coast on our way. A gemstone rich in history and art, Portovenere is an ideal place to wander along the seaside and admire its ancient landmarks. Visit the Gothic Church of San Pietro and see medieval sculptures before returning to Florence filled with the hazy romance of the Ligurian Coast.
Meet your private driver at your hotel and through this journey on a chauffeured vehicle, you’ll discover one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany, known all over the world for its excellent wine and its countryside of unrivalled charm, where woods alternate with vineyards and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with Romanesque churches, farmhouses, villas and castles of rare beauty.
This private tour includes a visit to a site of particular historic and artistic interest in an ancient hamlet and to one of the most famous wine-growing estates, complete with a snack and tasting of its prestigious wines.
When you reach the castle surrounded by vineyards, you will receive the traditional welcome reserved by all Tuscans to their guests and will be taken to a private tour the historical cellars of the castle. You will find out some of the secrets of wine making and, sitting comfortably at tables laid with wineglasses, you will be introduced to a variety of prestigious wines by your private guide of the Castle."
Descubre los monumentos más emblemáticos de una ciudad que presume de una belleza única en el mundo con un tour a pie. Disfruta de un completo recorrido por las obras artísticas, culturales y arquitectónicas que vieron la luz en su momento de máximo esplendor.
DESTACAMOS:
* Explora la Florencia medieval y renacentista
* Conoce el contexto cultural de la ciudad de la mano de un guía experto
* Visita la catedral, el Palacio Bargello, la Piazza della Signoria, el Ponte Vecchio y mucho más
Reúnete con tu guía privado y experto en el hotel para dar comienzo a una emocionante ruta a pie que te mostrará lo mejor de Florencia. Visita la zona del Mercado Central, un lugar realmente auténtico, caracterizado por sus talleres y puestos multicolores, y admira los hermosos monumentos de los alrededores, como la Capilla de los Médici y la Basílica de San Lorenzo.
Acompañado de tu guía, llegarás hasta la Piazza del Duomo, donde podrás contemplar el exterior e interior de la catedral y la cúpula de Brunelleschi, la torre-campanario de Giotto y el Baptisterio de San Juan, con su Puerta del Paraíso, una destacada obra del Renacimiento. El tour continúa por los barrios medievales que acogieron a importantes pensadores como Dante Alighieri.
Más tarde visitarás el Palacio Bargello, que en el pasado funcionó como prisión y hoy es sede de un museo nacional. No muy lejos de esta maravilla se encuentra la Piazza della Signoria, un auténtico museo al aire libre en el que sobresale el Palazzo Vecchio. A escasos metros, se erige uno de los museos más importantes del mundo: la Galería Uffizi. Desde aquí, tu guía te conducirá al pintoresco Mercato della Paglia (mercado de artesanía), donde verás la famosa fuente Piglet.
El recorrido finaliza con un paseo por las calles que desembocan en el Ponte Vecchio, conocido también como el puente de las joyas. Cruzando el puente, llegarás al maravilloso Palacio Pitti, utilizado como base militar por Napoleón en el s.XIX.
Meet your private driver at your hotel for an enjoyable tour to the outlets of the most prestigious designer labels of the Italian Fashion, renowned throughout the world as expression of style, refinement, and luxury.
The outlets will allow you to buy with solid 30% to 50% discounts. During a comfortable trip on luxury, air-conditioned private vehicles, you will enjoy the beautiful landscape offered by the Arno Valley.
The private tour has three stops offering you the chance to visit the best of luxury fashion outlets:
- the Prada Space Outlet, in Levanella, with the widest range of clothing, shoes and accessories of the same famous brand; - the famous The Mall, with prestigious brand names like Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Ferragamo,Valentino, Zegna, Bottega Veneta, Sergio Rossi, Loro Piana and many others. Finally, a few steps from The Mall, you can also visit the new Prada Leccio Outlet the pleasant Cafè in the Center offers the chance of a snack (not included);
- the Dolce and Gabbana Outlet with all the discounted proposals of this famous fashion brand.
In the same fashion district, you can find additional prestigious Italian product shops, where it is possible to stop and buy at discounted prices, as long as the total duration of the tour doesn’t change.
Find out all about the quaint and cliff villages that beam their beauty all around. It’s not hard to see why they have been awarded the UNESCO heritage status.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Climb and twist your way along the cliffs at Via dell’Amore
* Discover the hidden gem of the cove town of Vernazza
* Unwind on the beautiful boat ride that floats along the coast
Make your way around the winding roads that are cushioned by the cliffs. The curious pastel cottages, ornate bell towers, marvellous Mediterranean marquis and abundance of olive trees pave the way giving you something to gaze out at on the journey. The amazing Apuan Alps provide the most beautiful background as well. You will pop along to the quaint town of Cinque Terre which stands out thanks to its terrific medieval tower houses and its steep hill terracing design.
It’s from there that we set out on the romantic and serene stroll from Via dell’Amore to Manaola. We carry on and end up uncovering the hidden gem of Vernazza which is known from far and wide for its beauty. On top of seeing it up close and personal, you’ll get to admire it from afar on the peaceful boat ride that cruises between Vernazza and Portovenere. For an hour you’ll float along to the pretty little towns that you have become acquainted with.
Hop-off the boat and land in the rich-in-history and picturesque Portovenere. Kiss goodbye to the stresses of modern life as you take a much needed seaside saunter by the mini boutiques which are bursting at the seams with a bunch of local bits and bobs. Go along to the Gothic Church of San Pietro which dates all the way back to 1198. It’s teemed with typical white and black bands, perched on top of the promontory and built on the remains of a Roman temple which is dedicated to the goddess of love herself: Venus. Last but not least, check out the magnificent medieval sculptures of the Collegiate of San Lorenzo which came about in 1130 and the imposing Castello Doria which looks out over the hamlet.
For those with an interest in art, history & architecture, the Florence Duomo is unmissable, and with this comprehensive tour we will completely immerse you in it’s breathtaking story! You won’t just visit the Duomo; from the museum to the baptistery to the crypt, you’ll get a 360 degree view of how this architectural marvel and its beautiful works of art came into being; all with the help of one of our expert, English speaking guides.
You’ll start at the recently re-opened Duomo Museum (Museo dell’Opera del Duomo), a vast, but carefully curates storehouse that holds many of the greatest treasures associated with the Duomo. These include the original ‘Gates of Paradise’ Baptistery door (the one you see on the baptistery today is actually a copy), Michelangelo’s other Pietá which the great artist designed for his own tomb, Donatello’s eerily realistic sculpture the Penitent Magdalene, beautiful scale models of Brunelleschi’s world-changing dome, and the entire original facade of the church, reconstructed for the first time since its demolition in the 19th century.
You’ll visit the baptistery, one of the oldest buildings in Florence, and learn about the influence it has on Italian architecture as a whole. After checking out the replicas of the famous bronze relief doors by Alfonso Pisano and Lorenzo Ghiberti (remember you saw the originals in the museum) you’ll go past the tourist crowds for an intimate look inside the iconic building. Under the beautiful mosaic-covered dome you’ll see where generations of famous Florentines like Dante and the Medici family were baptized during the heydays of the great city.
Finally you’ll head to the Duomo itself to experience its jaw-dropping interior. You’ll also descend into the crypt, which most tourists never see, and pay your respects at the tomb of Filippo Brunelleschi, the man whose architectural genius is behind the giant dome.
But you’re not quite done. At the end of the tour your guide will give you all-inclusive tickets to climb to the top of the dome and the Bell Tower, which offers the finest views in all of Florence. Because the lines are often long your guide will not accompany you but you will have 24 hours to use the ticket. If you don’t want to wait in the often long afternoon lines, bring it back early the next morning to experience Florence’s most popular site.
With our expert, English-speaking guides and small groups of no more than 15 people, our tours are designed to give you an intimate and personalized experience. Anyone can see the Florence Duomo - our Complete Florence Duomo Tour with Museum, Crypt & Dome Climb will immerse you in in the church’s incredible story and help you appreciate the ways that it has changed the course of history.
Enjoy this extraordinary experience: challenge yourself by preparing, with the traditional technique, two different types of Tiramisù, the most irresistible dessert! Prepare the Tiramisù with the classic recipe and with a fragrant and summery one, made of strawberries. This fun activity will then allow you to prepare your own Tiramisù to delight friends and family once you go back home and to continue enjoying "the taste of Italy”! But that's not all: while you wait for your Tiramisù to get cold in order to be tasted, the professional chef who guides you will also teach you how to prepare a delicious and original "Millefoglie", stuffed with fresh “ricotta” cheese...simply amazing and easy to prepare! Enjoy the final tasting of the delights prepared together with a small group of "sweet lovers", passionate of the Italian cuisine like you.
Visita dos de los pueblos medievales con más encanto de la Toscana: Volterra y San Gimignano. Pasea por sus calles adoquinadas, murallas milenarias, monumentos, etc. En cada uno de los rincones de estas dos joyas se respira historia.
DESTACAMOS:
* Aprecia la extraordinaria riqueza cultural de Volterra con un tour guiado
* Incluye entrada al Museo del Alabastro, cata de vinos y degustación de quesos regionales
* Tiempo libre para explorar San Gimignano, un pintoresco pueblo declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO
Por su cautivadora belleza, Volterra es considerado a menudo uno de los pueblos más mágicos de la Toscana. La forma del municipio evidencia su origen etrusco; los visitantes de hoy todavía pueden ver una buena parte de los muros que rodean la ciudad, que datan del s.IV a.C. Descubre el encanto de esta joya medieval acompañado de un guía experto que te conducirá por las calles del centro histórico, donde podrás apreciar la extraordinaria riqueza cultural de la zona.
El tour continúa con una visita al Museo del Alabastro para ver la piedra que hizo famoso el municipio en todo el mundo. Seguidamente podrás relajarte mientras disfrutas de una degustación de quesos típicos de la región en una tienda especializada situada en el corazón de la ciudad.
Dirígete por la tarde a San Gimignano, un pequeño pueblo amurallado declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Aquí dispondrás de tiempo libre para pasear por los pintorescos callejones y apreciar el extraordinario ambiente y paisajes de la campiña toscana. Antes de abandonar San Gimignano harás una parada en una bodega de una finca cercana, donde disfrutarás de una cata de vinos de producción local. En el camino de vuelta a Florencia harás otra parada para visitar una fortaleza medieval de la región de Chianti.
Following an expert, the secrets for making handmade ice cream using quality ingredients and putting in practice the principal ideas will be revealed to the participants.The participants learn the activities involved in pizza making, the creation and the working of the dough.They have the chance to learn all the types of flour, the amount of ingredients, the manipulation of the dough, and the products used for making the sauce.Following the lesson, the participants partake in the sampling of the pizza, ice cream, and sorbet.
Elige un tour alternativo para familiarizarte con tres de las marcas más conocidas de Italia: Ferrari, el vinagre balsámico de Módena y el exquisito queso Parmigiano-Reggiano.
DESTACAMOS:
* Entrada al Museo Ferrari
* Almuerzo tradicional a base de productos regionales
* Prueba el vinagre balsámico en las instalaciones de un famoso productor de vinagre
* Visita a una quesería con degustación
Haz realidad uno de tus sueños más recurrentes. Visita el Museo Ferrari en Maranello y contempla los coches, las imágenes y trofeos que han marcado la historia de la escudería. Siente emoción con el rugido de un motor Ferrari y accede al exterior de la famosa “Galleria del Vento”, diseñada por el arquitecto vivo más famoso de Italia, Renzo Piano. La galería se utiliza para las pruebas aerodinámicas y de rendimiento de los coches del “Cavallino Rampante”.
Continúa el recorrido con una visita a un conocido productor de vinagre balsámico situado cerca de Maranello, donde tendrás la oportunidad de conocer el proceso de envejecimiento del mejor vinagre balsámico de Módena y degustar especialidades de la finca. El almuerzo, compuesto de platos típicos regionales, se servirá en un restaurante de la zona.
El tour finaliza con una visita a una quesería (degustación incluida) donde se produce el inimitable Parmigiano – Reggiano, y a la colección de coches Maserati.