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Santa Croce Church Tour with Wine Tasting in Florence

Name: Santa Croce Church Tour with Wine Tasting in Florence
Brand: Tabl
SKU: HXNT1N8
Price: 115.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

2 hours

Group

English

What you’ll do

-Visit the temple of the Italian Glories -See the burial place of several Florentine and Italian masters -Find frescoes by Giotto and a chapel designed by Brunelleschi -Taste different wines matched with traditional Tuscan products. -Enjoy the company of a charismatic guide and knowledgeable cellar staff who will educate and amuse you with local wine-making facts and stories. -Sample a selection of local cheeses cured meat and other types of Tuscan appetizers. If you have a special love for all that is Italian, this is a perfect tour for you. Learn about Florentine history, explore Michelangelo's life, and visit the final resting places of Rossini, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilee, and more on this tour, including a visit to Santa Croce Church, the principal Franciscan church in Florence. Furthermore, experience the tasting of different Tuscany wines with a knowledgeable wine expert while enjoying a platter of Tuscan Appetizers.

Itinerary

The tour starts from the main square, where the famous soccer game in medieval costumes, the Calcio Storico Florentino, takes place here every year in June. In this tour, you will learn a lot of history and also the life of Michelangelo. Your guide will describe in detail of all the immense artistic wealth in Santa Croce; frescoes (1380) by Gaddi in the Cappella Maggiore tell the story of "Santa Croce", and beautiful frescoes by Giotto in the Bardi and Peruzzi Chapels show scenes from the life of St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist.

On your way to the left of the entrance, you'll see the memorial of the 19th-century playwright Giovanni Battista Niccolini built as an inspiration for the Statue of Liberty. As you walk through the hallowed walls learn the art of Donatello and his crucifix, one of the jewels of the Renaissance, as well the art of Brunelleschi and the perfect architectural harmony of his Chapel of Fools.

The Church also bears the marks of history, including those left by the tragic flood of 1966 that damaged several paintings and destroyed the monumental cemetery, which was subsequently restored and is part of this tour. After visiting the interior, the exterior which is covered with a polychrome marble façade will be explained to you by the guide. Finally, the guide will tour you around the Bell Tower, Crypt and the 16 Chapels. You can also return to anything you might want to see again after the tour ends.

Have an unforgettable vacation and join this tour to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the tour staff before the wine tasting begins.

This tour is specifically organized to provide you with several wonderful opportunities to discover and learn the history behind wine production. With this one-hour and fifteen-minute wine-tasting tour, you will taste different Tuscan products, including delicious Tuscan appetizers with special wine-tasting and wine-pairing knowledge.

You will taste Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Reserve, and a White Wine product with a platter of appetizers consisting of Parmesan cheese, Italian olives, bruschetta, and cured meat including Salami and Prosciutto.

What’s included

Snacks

Radio system to hear the guide

Entrance tickets

Wine Tasting and Wine Paring Class

What’s not included

Any other meals or beverages not mentioned under inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

What’s not included

Any other meals or beverages not mentioned under inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

Notes

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

A refusal of entry due to inappropriate dress code, the tour will not be rescheduled or refunded.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run

Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled

There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

In case of intolerance or allergies, alert the us when booking and before the tour to avoid any inconvenience

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Cancellation policy

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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