Number Of Travelers:
2
Travel Duration:
8 days
Reason For Travel:
Birthday Trip
Set in picturesque northeastern Tuscany, on the banks of the Arno River, Florence is one of the most beautiful and enticing cities in the world. In addition to showcasing iconic masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David, the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s packed with extraordinary art, architecture and historic monuments.
The surrounding Tuscany region is famously known for its Chianti wine region, which offers a breathtaking panorama of scenic landscapes and Tuscan towns that have inspired travelers to roam these roads for centuries. Here, you can treat your taste buds to a full-bodied glass of Chianti, or admire the medieval skyline and 13th-century squares and churches of San Gimignano. A trip worth taking is to Siena, where you can climb the Piazza del Campo tower for a stunning view of the city and countryside, or simply stroll the cobblestone streets to get a sense of daily life.
Trip Highlights:
Landmarks
- Siena Cathedral
- Medieval Castle of Monteriggioni
- Piazza del Campo
- Duomo di Siena
- Piazza della Cisterna
- Gelateria Dondoli
Excursions
- Cooking Class
- Wine Tasting
- Town Hopping
- Artisan Food & Wine Pairing with Somalia
Key Cities
- Florence
- Gavorrano
- Siena
- San Gimignano
- Monteriggioni
Florentia — literally “florid city” — was the name given by the Romans to this settlement founded in the I century A.D. along the Arno river, at the foot of Fiesole, an Etruscan city whose ruins are visible on the hill which dominates the city.
The flowering of Florence in art, culture and international trade began in the 13th century and it reached its peak in the 15th century under the reign of the Medici family, who ruled over the city for more than three centuries.
Everywhere you turn in Florence, you find extraordinary works of art and architecture, which attract almost 8 million tourists every year — from the Palazzo Vecchio to the world-famous Uffizi Gallery to the Cathedral with its magnificent dome and the tower designed by Giotto. Along the river Arno, the Ponte Vecchio with its jewelry shops is a must for all those who pass through the city, as well as the splendid Boboli gardens across the river.
Florence is also an international wine and gastronomic center, Chianti is its most famous local product together with the celebrated Fiorentina steak on the bone.
