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Florence & Pisa
Only one hour to reach Florence by highway, drive
through countryside lush with vineyards and olive orchards. The
first step will be an overview of the town from Piazzale
Michelangelo, on the top of the hill. Next step Santa Croce Church,
then the driver will park in Piazza del Duomo to survey the superb
cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the second largest church in the
world. You are now in the middle of the walking area! Only five
minutes, walking in the best shopping area of the town, to reach
Piazza della Signoria, with Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Museums and,
back the corner, Ponte Vecchio, the famous 14th century covered
bridge, home of Florence's gold shops! Wander through the
fashionable boutiques or sample a bit of Tuscan cuisine. Remember
that the driver is always at your total disposal to show you every
other place you wish, as for example Academy Gallery for the
original statue of Michelangelo's David or Pitti Palace. For
timetables and prices of main museums and churches take a look at "TIPS".
On return a detour to Pisa parking in the middle of the famous "Field
of Miracles", this square is the site of Pisa's Duomo, Baptistery,
Campo Santo and, of course, the Campanile, better known as the
Leaning Tower.
And, at the end of the tour, a wonderful gift
for you...
Cantuccini and Vin Santo, typical biscuits of Tuscany region to
taste with our sweet wine, for you!
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