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This itinerary will be altered to
accommodate the performance, gallery opening times and the availability
of guides. However the essential content of the itinerary will remain the same.
B L D means that breakfast, lunch and/or dinner will be included that day.
Sun
28 Dec Transfer to Florence
B D
The pre-tour begins in Florence at our hotel inthe historical
centre. We have an orientation walk around the area near
our hotel, including Piazza della Signoria, the Straw Markets, and
Ponte Vecchio and a welcome dinner in a favourite spot near our hotel.
Mon
29 Dec Piazza Duomo & Medici Riccardi B
This morning we stroll to
the magnificent Piazza of the Duomo of Florence. as well as
the Medici-Riccardi chapel with its fresco cycle by Benozzo Gozzoli of
the Journey of the Magi. We are in the area near to the famous San
Lorenzo leather markets, so we will leave you here to explore.
Tue
30 Dec Bargello, Pitti B
There will be a guided visit of the Bargello sculpture museum containing
works by Michelangelo, Donatello and Verocchio. In the afternoon we
include the famous portrait gallery in the Pitti
Palace containing stunning works by Raphael, Titian, and Van Dyck.
Wed 31 Dec Santa Maria Novella &
New Year's Dinner B D
Santa Maria Novella has been recently renovated and reopened -
description to come. The afternoon is at leisure so we can catch up
on rest time and prepare for this evening's festivities - a feast
moving on into the new year.
Thu 01 Jan 2009
B
Day at leisure.
Fri 02 Jan
Fiesole, Medici Villas, Gardens & Performance
B
We drive out of the city to nearby Fiesole to visit Medici villas
and gardens. In the evening we attend a musical performance in the city. Exact
performance details are to be advised.
Sat 03 Jan
To be advised B D
Sun
04 Jan Transfer to Umbria for the
Art Cities
Winter Festivals itinerary B |
