Day 5 : Florence: walking through Renaissance
After breakfast at the hotel, you take a short walk to the meeting point in Via Cavour 18 (black number), where you meet your guide.
Florence, the city of the Renaissance, is filled with architectural wonders and artistic masterpieces. On this guided walking tour, you admire with your own eyes the monuments and landmarks that have made the city one of the most visited destinations in the world.
The first stop is Piazza della Repubblica, one of Florence’s most elegant squares, famous for its historic cafés.
From there, you follow the guide through characteristic streets and alleys until reaching the Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, where you learn about the tradition of touching the nose of the bronze Porcellino (wild boar) statue for good luck. A short distance away stands the iconic Ponte Vecchio, celebrated for its unique medieval structure, its jewelry shops, and for being the only Florentine bridge spared during World War II bombings.The tour continues past the Accademia dei Georgofili and into Piazza degli Uffizi, before arriving at Piazza della Signoria, the heart of Florence, dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi, which displays original masterpieces such as Cellini’s Perseus and Giambologna’s Rape of the Sabine Women.The visit culminates in Piazza San Giovanni, home to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi’s Dome, as well as the Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower.
The rest of the day is at your disposal for personal exploration.
Free time for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.