BestPrivateTours.com - Florence Exploration-Shore Excursion

OVERVIEW

Florence is one of Italy’s top destinations with good reason. Known as the “Cradle of the Renaissance” it’s filled with art & architecture by some of that period’s most important personages. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been called “a museum without a roof” for the quantity of art found in its public spaces.

Your private shore excursion provides the services of an English-speaking driver and vehicle at your disposal for the duration of your visit to this amazing city. After meeting you at the port, your driver will provide expert advice to help you make the most of your trip.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Florence was once a powerful republic and banking center of such importance that its local currency, the Florin, came to be widely used throughout Europe. The arts and sciences flourished in Florence, largely due to the Medici family; giving rise to the Renaissance. Treasures by Michelangelo & other masters are still found here today.

Experience this storied city’s history and art first-hand. You’ll see many of its famous sites including the Ponte Vecchio and magnificent Duomo. You can also choose to visit one of its renowned museums like The Uffizi or Accademia; enjoy a stroll along the Arno River, which wends through the city; or shop for some of its famous wares: leather goods, gold jewelry and antiques, among others.