tickitaly.com offer an ever-increasing range of Florence excursions, and on this page we attempt to summarise them for you. By excursions we mean day-trips, half-day trips, outings, visits ... places to go to from Florence, in other words ... if you are looking for tours and activities in Florence then you'll find them on this page.
1. A visit to Pisa and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
A fully escorted guided tour of the wonders of the 'Field of Miracles' (Piazza dei Miracoli) at Pisa. More specifically, the cathedral (duomo), baptistery (battistero) and, of course, the Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre Pendente). The tour is available in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian and will take around 5 and a half hours in total. The cost includes all transport and assistance, a local guide in Pisa as well as all entrance tickets.
2. A half day exploring the sights and tastes of Chianti.
Leaving from central Florence at 2.15 in the afternoon (runs Tuesdays and Thursdays) this tour lasts around 5 and a half hours. You'll enjoy a relaxing excursion into Tuscany and the classic Chianti area, with tastings - an excursion to stimulate your imagination and delight your senses.
3. A day trip to Pisa and Lucca.
This is a full day tour that heads off from Florence in the morning, first to explore Pisa and then Lucca, with a stop at a Lucca countryside farmhouse to taste some local wine and olive oil before heading back to Florence.
4. A day trip to Siena and San Gimignano.
This is a full day tour that heads off from Florence in the morning, first to explore San Gimignano and then on to Siena, with a stop at a Chianti countryside farmhouse to taste some local wine and typical produce en route. You'll see the picture-postcard countryside of Chianti and espy medieval villages and hilltop villas along the way.
5. A day trip to Siena, Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza.
This is a full day tour that heads off from Florence in the morning, first to explore Siena and then on to Montalcino, Montepulciano and last of all Pienza, before returning to Florence. Along the way there'll be wine tastings, cheese tastings and a chance to try the traditional dessert cakes of Siena.
6. A day trip to the Cinque Terre.
A full day's trip to the magical Cinque Terre, the 5 fishing ports perched on the cliffs of Liguria. You'll explore the villages and take a stroll along the 'Path of Love' to take in the amazing Meditteranean views.
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