Make your own way to the meeting point. Travel to Lucca, and enjoy a walking tour through the historical centre, including: Piazza Anfiteatro, Torre Guinigi and San Marino Church. Continue to Pisa, where you will have free time, followed by a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, and view the Leaning Tower of Pisa (external), Baptistery (external) and the interior of the Cathedral, ending the walking tour at Piazza dei Cavalieri, and returning to Florence.

Make your own way to the meeting point. Visit the Viale dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo, and proceed by coach through the old city centre including: outside Duomo complex, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, Cathedral and the Accademia Gallery, which houses the famous David by Michaelangelo. In the afternoon, make your way to the Uffizi Gallery for your guided tour, viewing works by: Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue and Masaccio.

Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, make your own way to the meeting point, for your guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery with works by: Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue and Masaccio. An exclusive opening of the Vasari Corridor, which is rarely opened to the public, dates back to 1564 when the Grand Duke of Florence, Cosimo I de Medici ordered his favourite architect, Giorgio Vasari, to build a path that would allow him and the royal family to move freely from their residence to the government offices. The corridor is lined with masterpieces from the Uffizi Gallery's unparalleled collection of Italian grand masters.

Make your own way to the meeting point. Travel to San Gimignano and enjoy a city tour of this medieval town and WHS, renowned for its towers and also the wines. Continue to Siena and visit the interior of the Cathedral and the Palazzo Comunale in Piazza del Campo. In the afternoon, travel to the Chianti Region and taste some of the renowned local wines. Evening return to Florence.

You will be met at your hotel and transferred to Florence Airport.

Experience an unforgettable Renaissance evening in the magnificent setting of the ancient halls of a noble residence. Absorb the atmosphere of a 15C banquet enhanced by the sound of a harp and flute, a soprano and dances of the period. From the waiters to the jester are all in beautiful Renaissance costumes. You can also learn some 15C dance steps. At the end of the evening, you will receive a personalised parchment with the emblem of the palace for your participation in this magical "Ancient Night at Court".

Starting from the Central Markets we visit: the Medici Chapels, the Basilica of St Lorenzo, Piazza del Duomo and its dome by Brunelleschi, the Bell Tower by Giotto, the Baptistery with its bronze Door.  We continue to the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice lived.  Continue to Palazzo del Bargello, Piazza della Signoria, then, proceed to the Straw Market, across the Ponte Vecchio to reach the Pitti Palace where the tour ends. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Experience the exciting discovery of the underground paths of Palazzo Vecchio (accessible only for small groups). You will ascend the narrow passages of the medieval stairway and discover an unexpected path beyond a door hidden by a painting, admire the precious coffered ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento, explore the Medici Palace from a different and intriguing prospect.  Complete the experience with a Florentine lunch at a characteristic and historic restaurant.

Your unique Florence experience comes to an end after breakfast.

Travel through the undulating Tuscan countryside to Siena. View Piazza del Campo, where the famous "Palio" takes place, the Palazzo Comunale (1298) flanked by the tall Torre del Mangia (1325). Time at leisure to stroll the narrow lively streets, visit the splendid Cathedral. Panoramic drive through to the walled Monteriggioni, discover this fortified 13C hamlet. Lunch on typical products and guided tasting of fine Chianti and Vernaccia wines. Continue to San Gimignano, with its numerous towers. In Pisa we visit Piazza dei Miracoli with the Leaning Tower, the magnificent Baptistery, the Cathedral, and the monumental Graveyard. Evening return to your hotel in Florence.

Wear a comfortable shoes to discover the city from another angle!  We start from the Central Market to visit: the Medici Chapels, the Basilica di St Lorenzo, Piazza del Duomo, the Dome by Brunelleschi, the Bell Tower by Giotto, the Paradise Door at the Baptistery.  Then to the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice lived, on to Palazzo del Bargello, Piazza della Signoria, the Straw Market, across the Ponte Vecchio to reach the Pitti Palace where the tour ends.

Travel past the white marble quarries of the Apuan Alps, to Riomaggiore, in the Cinque Terre, characterized by medieval coloured tower houses, steps, alleys and small squares, terraced between two steep hills. Walk along the ‘Via dell’Amore’, to Manarola and then to Vernazza. Panoramic views as you travel by boat to Portovenere (a favourite of Byron and Shelley). Visit San Pietro (1198) perched on the promontory and built on the remains of a Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Venus, admire the medieval sculptures of the Collegiate of San Lorenzo (1130) and the imposing Castello Doria overlooking the hamlet. Your unique experience comes to an end late evening in Florence

Visit one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany, known all over the world for its wine, countryside and charm.  Tour includes a visit to a famous wine growing estate complete with a snack and tasting of its prestigious wines.

Experience the exciting discovery of the underground paths of Palazzo Vecchio (not usually accessible to the public). You will ascend the narrow passages of the medieval stairway leading to hidden path, admire the precious coffered ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento, explore the Medici Palace from a different prospect. Complete the experience with a Florentine lunch at a characteristic restaurant.

Travel through the picturesque countryside to the university city of Pisa, guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and visit the Cathedral, an unrivalled masterpiece of Romanesque art constructed between the 11C and 12C. Free time or join your tour escort on a pleasant walk to Piazza dei Cavalieri and view the ancient university: Scuola Normale.

Your unique experiences come to an end after breakfast.