Welcome to Florence ! Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Florence at Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vechhio or similar.
After breakfast at the hotel. Make your own way to the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggia of Accademia delle Belle Arti. An assistant waits for you wearing blue clothing with Gray Line logos, where you’l meet your guide and begin your experience.
Today’s visit is a full immersion into Michelangelo’s genius — and the discovery of his most celebrated masterpiece, the David, together with other important works such as the Prigioni, San Matteo, and the Palestrina Pietà. The young Michelangelo sculpted the David from a single, enormous block of raw marble in just three years, shaping an extraordinary figure of absolute beauty. This magnificent nude, captured at the height of physical strength and vitality, became an icon of Renaissance perfection. The intense expression of power and courage reflected the spirit of the Florentine Republic at its peak, symbol of invincibility and faith.
At the end of the guided visit, you are welcome to remain inside the Gallery and continue exploring at your own pace.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Florence at Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vechhio or similar.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a full day private Siena and San Gimignano with wine tasting and lunch.
Through the typical Tuscan countryside hilly territory, we reach San Gimignano, a beautiful town, UNESCO world heritage, famous for the still intact medieval town planning with the numerous and beautiful towers hence the name "Manhattan of the Middle Ages". This town is also known for the "Vernaccia" wine, produced here. A stroll in the town center means discovering true jewels of art, among which Piazza della Cisterna, the Dome, Palazzo del Podestà and the Church of Sant' Agostino. We will have a wine tasting and lunch in one of the famous vineyards of the area, you will be guided through a tasting of different wines of the area and organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Continue to Siena, splendid medieval city, universally known for its artistic treasures that has been recognized by the UNESCO as a "heritage of the humanity". Once in Siena, we will see the famous Piazza del Campo, with its particular "shell" shape. Here are the Palazzo Comunale (1298) flanked by the tall Torre del Mangia (1325) and where every year the famous "Palio" takes place. You may use your free time to visit the splendid Cathedral, one of the highest artistic expressions of the Middle Ages, and admire the splendid buildings and suggestive churches along the narrow lively streets.
Overnight in Florence at Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio or similar.
Breakfast at the hotel, departure transfer. End of services.
Florence
Set just steps from Florence’s Ponte Vecchio, this charming 4-star hotel occupies the historic 13th-century Torre dei Rossi and offers an authentic blend of tradition and Tuscan hospitality. Guests can enjoy two panoramic terraces, a bar, meeting spaces, and cosy lounges, while elegant, well-equipped rooms provide a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city.
