In the Footsteps of Michelangelo, Private Tour

In the Footsteps of Michelangelo, Private Tour

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Italy with the "In the Footsteps of Michelangelo, Private Tour." This exclusive tour takes you through the enchanting cities of Florence and Rome, where you'll explore the timeless art and architectural masterpieces of Michelangelo. Begin in Florence, a city Mark Twain once described as a "city of dreams," and immerse yourself in its rich history, stunning art, and rustic Tuscan cuisine. Visit iconic sites such as Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and the Uffizi Gallery. Then, travel by high-speed train to Rome, where you'll discover the grandeur of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Enjoy the comfort of superior 4-star accommodations and the expertise of local guides, making this a truly unforgettable cultural experience. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Florence: a captivating Italy destination that Mark Twain once described as a "city of dreams"

  • Rome: one of the most important tourist destinations of the world, due to the incalculable immensity of its archaeological and art treasures

  • Guided tour in Florence including entrance fees to Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, Cappelle Medicee, Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery, Bargello Museum, and Ghiberti Pass

  • Walking tour of Florence including the entrance to the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (DUOMO)

  • Walking tour in Rome featuring Michelangelo's masterpieces such as the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri and the colossal Moses in the San Pietro in Vincoli church

  • Guided Vatican City tour including entrance fees to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar 4*

Arrive at Florence Airport and meet the driver. Drive to your hotel, check-in and spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight in Florence. 

Day 2 : Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast meet your guide at the hotel lobby and discover the highlights of the city visiting the Michelangelo masterpieces on your way. Florence's historical centre is small and thus perfect for exploring on foot! You will access important sites such as Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce and Cappelle Medicee, with especially famous frescoes by masters of Gothic and early Renaissance such as Michelangelo!

Overnight in Florence.

Day 3 : Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast meet your guide at the hotel lobby to discover more treasures of Florence in one day enjoying the Uffizi Gallery with a special and deep visit at the Michelangelo hall admiring the masterpieces of the “Tondo Doni” dated between 1505 and 1507. The tour will continue with the entrance at the Accademia Gallery where you will admire “the David”,  a statue of 5.17-metre created in marble between 1501 and 1504 by Michelangelo Buonarroti and considered the most splendid masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture.

Overnight in Florence.

Day 4 : Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast meet your guide for a walking tour of Florence which will include the entrance to the most important church of Florence, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (DUOMO). With an expert guide you will visit the treasures of this wonderful cathedral: from the fifteenth-century frescoes by Paolo Uccello to the lily-shaped apse; from the huge nave to the wonderful Vasari's work: the Last Judgment, painted on the majestic Brunelleschi's Dome. Here you will also discover the history between Michelangelo Buonarroti and this Cathedral which contains other masterpieces of the artist. 

Overnight in Florence.

Day 5 : Florence – Rome (90Min By High-Speed Train, Included)

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: Hotel Rinascimento or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

After your breakfast check out and meet your driver for a transfer to the train station where you will get on a high-speed train to Rome. Upon arrival check in to your hotel. In the afternoon meet our driver and guide for a walking tour of Michelangelo. Michelangelo Buonarroti was invited to Rome in 1496 for the first time. The artist was commissioned to produce statues, paint frescoes, and develop architectural plans for churches and piazzas around the city. Start your Roman tour with one of Michelangelo’s lesser-known masterpieces: the “Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri” church.  Built inside the ancient Baths of Diocletian dating back to 300 A.D. Then admire the colossal Moses, in the “San Pietro in Vincoli” church. During the tour you will also see some highlights as Campidoglio square, located on the Capitoline Hill and  “Santa Maria Sopra Minerva” church, where one of Michelangelo’s lesser-known sculptures, Christ Carrying the Cross, is housed.

Overnight in Rome.

Day 6 : Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: Hotel Rinascimento or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and private transfer by car to the Vatican City. Discover with our expert tour guide the highlights of the world-famous Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in one day! Explore the myriad of paintings, sculptures, and tapestries the Museums have to offer. Your expert guide will then lead you to the Sistine Chapel.  At last, your guide will escort you into St. Peter’s Basilica to provide an overview of this spectacular church.

Overnight in Rome.

Day 7 : Departure Rome

Location: Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel meet your driver and transfer to Rome Airport for your return flight.

What's Included

  • Tour Guide

    Operated with private English, Spanish, French, German or Italian-speaking local guides during visits of Florence and Rome (Day 2-6).

  • Accommodation

    6 night's accommodation in superior hotel categories: Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar in Florence (Day 1-4) and Hotel Rinascimento or similar in Rome (Day 5-6).

  • Meals

    6 Breakfasts.

  • Transport

    Arrival private transfer from Florence International Airport (Day 1), private car or minivan transportation throughout the tour, first-class train tickets from Florence to Rome (Day 5), and departure private transfer to Rome International Airport (Day 6).

  • Entrance Fees & Activities

    All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided tour in Florence including entrance fees to Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, Cappelle Medicee, Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery, Bargello Museum and Ghiberti Pass (Day 2, 3 and 4), guided tour in Rome (Day 5), guided Vatican City tour including entrance fees to Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel (Day 6). ...more ...less

  • Other

    Meet & Greet.

What's Not Included

  • City Tax

    City tax not included, payable on the spot.

  • Flights

    International or domestic flights are not included.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees are not included.

  • Drinks

    Drinks during meals are not included.

  • Optional Tours

    Optional tours (if any) are not included.

  • Unmentioned Visits

    Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.

  • Tips and Gratuities

    Tips and gratuities are not included.

  • Personal Expenditures

    Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.

  • Drinks and Fees

    Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any) are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

    are not included.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Italy. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

  • Only one bag per person allowed (any size) plus one hand luggage
  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  



  • Accommodation options

    ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS



    Day 1-4 Florence

  • Superior Hotel Category = Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar 4*

    Day 5-6 Rome

  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Rinascimento or similar 4*

    OPTIONAL EXTRA

    Pre-night in Florence

  • Superior Hotel Category = Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar 4*

    Post-night in Rome

  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Rinascimento or similar 4*



  • Mode of Transport

    Travel in style with private transfers from Florence International Airport, private car or minivan transportation throughout the tour, first-class train tickets from Florence to Rome, and a private transfer to Rome International Airport.

    Accommodation

    Enjoy 6 nights of superior accommodation, with 4 nights at the Grand Hotel Adriatico in Florence and 2 nights at the Hotel Rinascimento in Rome, both offering 4-star comfort and amenities.

    Accommodation options

    ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS



    Day 1-4 Florence

  • Superior Hotel Category = Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar 4*

    Day 5-6 Rome

  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Rinascimento or similar 4*

    OPTIONAL EXTRA

    Pre-night in Florence

  • Superior Hotel Category = Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar 4*

    Post-night in Rome

  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Rinascimento or similar 4*



  • Check out our Q&As

    • What type of guide will accompany us during the tour?

      The tour will be operated with private local guides who speak English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian during visits to Florence and Rome from Day 2 to Day 6.

    • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

      The tour includes 6 nights of accommodation. From Day 1 to Day 4, you will stay in a superior hotel category such as the Grand Hotel Adriatico or a similar 4-star hotel in Florence. From Day 5 to Day 6, you will stay in a superior hotel category such as the Hotel Rinascimento or a similar 4-star hotel in Rome. ...more ...less

    • Are meals included in the tour package?

      Yes, the tour package includes 6 breakfasts.

    • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

      The tour includes private transfers from Florence International Airport on Day 1 and to Rome International Airport on Day 6. Private car or minivan transportation is provided throughout the tour, and first-class train tickets from Florence to Rome are included on Day 5.

    • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?

      Yes, all entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included. This includes guided tours in Florence with entrance fees to Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, Cappelle Medicee, Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery, Bargello Museum, and Ghiberti Pass on Days 2, 3, and 4. It also includes a guided tour in Rome on Day 5 and a guided Vatican City tour with entrance fees to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel on Day 6. ...more ...less

    • Is there an option to extend the stay in Florence or Rome?

      Yes, there are optional extras for a pre-night stay in Florence at the Grand Hotel Adriatico or a similar 4-star hotel, and a post-night stay in Rome at the Hotel Rinascimento or a similar 4-star hotel.

    • What should I wear during the tour?

      Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for traveling in Italy. Visitors should avoid wearing sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

    • Are there any restrictions on luggage?

      Yes, only one bag per person is allowed (any size) plus one hand luggage.

    • What happens if there are changes in the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances?

      The tour operator reserves the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, or security reasons.

    • Do you offer any travel insurance?

      We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

    • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

      Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival

    • What documents will I receive before I travel?

      Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

    • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

      You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

    • What does the price include?

      What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

    • Are Visa fees included in the price?

      No, visa fees are not included

    • Is there any option for solo traveller?

      Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

    • Are flights included in the tour?

      No, they are not included

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    In the Footsteps of Michelangelo, Private Tour

    7 Days Starting in Florence, Italy and ending in Rome, Italy

    Visiting: Florence, Rome

    Tour operator:

    Tui Italia

    Tour code:

    744686

    Group Type:

    Private

    Guide Type:

    Fully Guided

    Physical rating:

    VERY_EASY

    Age range:

    10-

    Tour operated in:

    English , French , German , Spanish

    Trip Styles:

    Luxury

    Interests:

    Cultural, History

    From: $2873

    NB: Prices correct on 06-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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