A trip to Florence on the traces of Michelangelo is an immersion in Renaissance art, a path that reveals the genius of one of the greatest artists of all time. Start your journey through the places linked to his memory, from visiting the Casa Buonarroti, the artist’s home, which preserves drawings, models and works of youth, to the Church of Santa Croce that houses his tomb. Continue the tour by visiting the Galleria dell’Accademia, where the majestic David catches the eye with his perfection. Head to the Medici Chapels, a triumph of marble and hard stones, where Michelangelo’s sculptures tell stories of power and beauty. Visit the Basilica of San Lorenzo, where you will find the Biblioteca Laurenziana. Take some time to visit the Uffizi Gallery, located in the heart of Florence, one of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world that houses an extraordinary collection of paintings and sculptures, mainly from the Italian Renaissance. In addition to works by Michelangelo you can admire famous masterpieces such as some works by Botticelli as “The birth of Venus” and “The spring”, or Leonardo da Vinci as “The Annunciation”, as well as other brilliant artists like Raffaello Caravaggio. The visit to the Uffizi Gallery is an unforgettable experience for art lovers. Then continue to the Bargello Museum that will reveal other works by Michelangelo, such as Bacchus and Apollo A cultural trip to Florence on the traces of Michelangelo is an unforgettable experience, an opportunity to admire timeless masterpieces and immerse yourself in the history of an extraordinary era.
Itinerary
Day 01 :
Day 1 - Arrival in Firenze
Departure is an exciting time for many travellers. It marks the beginning of an adventure. Today you will start to be part of a community, which will give you a rewarding travel experience. You will have the chance to turn a simple trip into an opportunity for personal growth, cultural enrichment, Globest welcomes you in Florence. After your welcome at the airport, we will head to hotels in the Florence area, to present the rich and exciting program of the week. Typical dinner and overnight.
Day 02 :
Day 2 - Firenze: Museo Buonarroti, Museo Opera del Duomo
After breakfast, we will dedicate the whole day to discover this city, a true open-air museum full of architectural masterpieces and works of art unique in the world. An itinerary on the traces of the works of the greatest artistic genius of the Renaissance: Michelangelo Buonarroti that will allow us to admire, in addition to the David, other masterpieces exhibited in the city. We will visit places related to his memory, which will allow us to retrace the milestones of his artistic career: the church of Santa Croce that houses the tomb of Michelangelo; the Casa Buonarroti Museum, the residence that belonged to the artist’s family, a true temple dedicated to the memory and the work of genius where you can admire the youth masterpieces; the Museum of the Opera del Duomo where the famous Bandini Pietà is kept. Lunch on visit. In the late afternoon return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 03 :
Day 3 - Firenze: Galleria dell'Accademia, Cappelle Medicee, San Lorenzo
After breakfast, transfer by coach in the company of a local guide to Piazzale Michelangelo and then to the Galleria dell’Accademia district. After admiring the splendid panorama of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, visit the Accademia gallery. The Gallery today preserves, in addition to the David, and some of the most beautiful works of Michelangelo: the Prisons, San Matteo and the Pietà di Palestrina, also a magnificent collection of paintings, works by great masters. Lunch during the visit. In the afternoon, guided tour to discover the famous Medici Chapels, burial place of the Medici family and the Church of San Lorenzo, the parish church of the Medici family, rebuilt by Brunelleschi, starting from 1424, in the style of the first Renaissance. The greatest artists participated in its decoration (reservation fee and entrance fees included), After leaving the chapels, we will visit the Basilica of San Lorenzo. During the visit it will be possible to admire Palazzo Medici Riccardi (external), the first residence of the Medici family. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 04 :
Day 4 - Firenze: Galleria degli Uffizi, Museo del Bargello
After breakfast, morning dedicated to the guided tour of the Uffizi Galleries (admission and reservation included), one of the most famous museums in the world that houses an extraordinary collection of ancient sculptures and paintings coming mostly from the private collection of the Medici family. Today the halls are not only exhibited masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, with the best collection in the world of works of the Florentine Renaissance, but also masters of the German, Flemish, Dutch and French tradition. After lunch we will head to another important museum in Florence: the Bargello Museum. Dedicated to sculpture and decorative arts, the Museo Nazionale del Bargello houses the world’s most important collection of Italian Renaissance sculpture in the oldest public building in Florence. It preserves in its collections important works by Michelangelo, such as the Bacchus, the Apollo, the Tondo Pitti and the Bruto. Admission and reservation included. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 05 :
Day 5 - Departure from Firenze
On this day of return, nostalgia for the places visited and enthusiasm for returning home mix. We will accompany you to the airport to help you with boarding logistics. Today we close a chapter and open a new one, we will say goodbye, but you are part of our Community, you will carry with you the promise of new future adventures even more extraordinary. As you wait for your flight, reflect on the extraordinary experiences you will experience during your journey: from delicious dishes to natural wonders discovered along the way. You will be prepared to face the daily routine with new energy. Have a good trip home.
The Trip Cost Includes
Accommodation in 4 star hotel
Full board from dinner on the 1st day to breakfast on the last day
1/2L mineral water with meals
Transport by GT Bus
Cost of access to Florence by bus
Tax at the hotel
Audioguides during all the tours included in the programme
Guided tour of Florence (2x 3h) on day 2
Entrance to “Santa Croce” on day 2
Entrance to the “Casa Buonarroti Museum” on day 2
Entrance to the “Museo dell'Opera del Duomo” on day 2
Guided tour of Florence (2x 3h) on day 3
Admission and reservation right at the Accademia Gallery on day 3
Admission and reservation right to the Medici Chapels on day 3
Entrance to the church of San Lorenzo on day 3
Guided tour of Florence (2x 3h) on day 4
Admission and reservation right to the Uffizi Gallery on day 4
Admission and reservation right to the Bargello Museum on day 4
The Trip Cost Excludes
Air transport;
Drinks with meals (except mineral water included)
Visits except those mentioned
Anything not listed in the programme
Individual participation fee in Double Room (4 nights)
€ 1.110,00
Supplement Double Room for Single Use (4 nights)
€ 280,00
Reduction 3th bed in Standard Double Room (4 nights)
– € 40,00
Reduction 4th bed in Standard Double Room (4 nights)
– € 40,00
Where does the journey begin?
Our services start at the airport in Italy where you will land coming from your country. At the Arrivals Terminal you will meet our tour guide who will follow the group throughout the Tour and board a Gran Turismo Bus with your fellow travellers.
Will I have free time during the trip?
Each of our tours is designed to offer a balanced combination between guided tours with our guides or local guides and moments of absolute freedom to spend time in autonomy, Whether you want to relax or go shopping, it’s up to you. For any advice on what to do you can always ask our guide.
Are there age limits for travelling?
Our trips are not age-based or age-restricted. The only caution is for the little ones, whose minimum age recommended to participate from 12 years old in relation to the fact that the tour includes walking, bus travel and museum entrances.
I have any food intolerance how can I do?
If you have allergies and/or intolerances to particular types of food, it is absolutely necessary to report this after booking, indicating your details and your reservation number. Alternatively, you can contact your travel agency where you purchased the trip. The report will be promptly forwarded to the group’s companion and of course to the restaurateurs and hoteliers whose services are part of the trip. We stress that in any case and occasion it is the obligation of the traveler to personally verify the absence of any impediments or situations potentially harmful to his health or that may compromise the smooth running of the journey. We therefore disclaim any liability in the event of harmful events related to a food allergy or intolerance.
Can I take an animal on my journey?
We are sorry but, for practical and logistical reasons, we cannot accept animals on board our tours, even if small.
