Florence

Florence

Florence has done what few other cities could – retained the essence of its medieval lineage, romanticised with a touch of renaissance and finished with the treasures like the trademark Duomo, the gem-filled Uffizi Gallery, the turreted Piazza della Signoria and the Medici Chapels. This charming mix gives Florence a distinct character, one which has made it one of Italy’s ‘must sees’ for travellers.
Bring your walking shoes and prepare to be dazzled!
The perfect way to regroup after a tour of Florence is a quiet moment of reflection in the Bolboli Gardens in the rear of the Pitti Palace – a perfect example of formal Renaissance landscaping.

Sightseeing

Things to do in Florence

While the feast of art and sculpture make Florence the wonderful treasure chest that it is, you will find a that Florence is the centre of so much more. Our sightseeing programe here includes walking tours, food and wine tours, cooking courses and wine appreciation classes, excursions to the nearby countryside of Tuscany, the five villages of the Cinque Terre and many others. You will even find shopping tours to outlet stores featuring famous designer labels. For the art galleries – look at the many “Skip The Line” options that will help you get the most out of your valuable time.

Accommodation

Corona D’Italia 3* Supp

Via Nazionale, 14

Only steps from the Santa Maria Novella train station, Hotel Corona d`Italia boasts a privileged position in the heart of the San Lorenzo district, which for centuries has been the crossroads of the commercial and artistic cultures in Florence. Overlooking the Via dell`Ariento, the hotel is the ideal place to stay for those interested in the true traditions of Tuscan cuisine. Along the pedestrian street across from the Mercato Centrale (Central Market), is a host of grocers, butchers, fishmongers and florists. In this area you can find some of the well-stocked shops in Florence where even take-out food is available, including specialties such as roast pork, lampredotto (boiled beef intestines) and tripe. A few steps from the hotel is the San Lorenzo monument, official church and burial place of the Medici family, whose creators include Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Donatello and others. A short walk from the hotel takes you to the magnificent Duomo with the Giotto`s Bell Tower and the Battistero (Baptistery), where you can admire the marvelous frescoes of the Cappella dei Magi in the Palazzo Medici Ricciardi.

Palazzo Ognissanti 4*

Via Maso Finiguerra, 12r

This Palazzo Ognissanti hotel is between Maso Finiguerra and Borgo Ognissanti. To reach popular destinations from the Palazzo Ognissanti such as the Via Tornabuoni Market and Via Della Vigna Nuova takes minutes on foot. Guests can dine on Tuscan cuisine in the onsite restaurant, eat in the breakfast room, or relax in common areas.
The 44 guestrooms at the Palazzo Ognissanti Florence are soundproofed and come complete with mini-bar, satellite television, ADSL connection, DD phones, designed with soft yellow and cream fabrics, and some rooms have private balcony views.

Montebello SplendidD 5*

Via Garibaldi, 14

The elegant Montebello Splendid Hotel is located in the beautiful historic centre of Florence, close to the Santa Maria Novella railway station and minutes from the Arno River, which will lead you to the famous Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery. All the city’s most important sights and monuments lie within comfortable walking distance from the hotel.
60 luxuriously styled rooms and suites are decorated with antiques and original artworks and include beautiful marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi tub or shower.
All the rooms are recently renovated with high-tech electronics, such as bed-side controls for the window shutters and the do-not-disturb light on the door, that allow guests to control all the room amenities with the touch of a fingertip.