Renaissance Italy

Morning:

To kick off Day 2 of your Renaissance Italy tour, visit the Uffizi Gallery and get a guided tour from an art historian expert. They’ll teach students the significance of Renaissance works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Da Vinci, Gentileschi, and many more!  

Then, walk over the Ponte Vecchio. This bridge is so aesthetically stunning that the retreating Nazi army decided against destroying it in 1944. 

Afternoon:

After lunch, it’s time to explore the ornate Boboli Gardens at leisure, doing your best impression of a Medici noble. Be sure to find the perfect spot for that group picture with Brunelleschi’s towering dome in the background. Get a good look, because you’ll be climbing it tomorrow! 

Morning:

Right in the heart of Florence, you’ll hear experts discuss the central Cathedral of Florence‘s architecture and the majestic mosaic ceilings of St John’s Baptistery. Then, follow your guide into the Opera del Duomo Museum to see the Baptistery’s original brass doors – and important works by Donatello and Michelangelo. 

Next, hotfoot it to the Galleria dell’Accademia to see Michelangelo’s Statue of David up close and in the proverbial flesh! 

Afternoon:

Make sure you fill up at the fashionable Central Mercato, because you have quite the climb ahead. Follow the 463 steps up to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome for unrivalled views across Florence and far beyond. 

Dinner:

This evening, you and your students will enjoy a farewell to Florence dinner and trip awards/end-of-trip quiz. Are there Tuscan traditions you haven’t tried yet? If so, now’s your chance! 

Morning:

Today, the end of your Renaissance Italy tour has arrived. There’s time for one last walk through the cobbled streets of medieval Florence as you take a coach to the airport and fly home, ready to tell everyone about your learning adventure! 

Optional Alternatives/Extras:

Because all of our learning adventures are fully customisable to your trip’s needs, here are just a few alternatives and extras that we can include in your Renaissance Italy tour:

• Galileo Museum 
• Dante’s House 
• Michelangelo’s House  
• Medici Tour (e.g Medici Chapels, Palazzo Vecchio and Basilica San Lorenzo) 

For more options on Italy adventures, view our full list of Italy tours here.