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In the Footsteps of Michelangelo: 7 days from Florence to Rome, Private Tour

from $2,920

Duration

7 days

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Very Easy

In the Footsteps of Michelangelo, Private Tour

Discover the soul of Michelangelo’s Italy — from the David in Florence to the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Walk in the footsteps of the master with expert guides, private tours, and a deep dive into the passion, faith, and beauty of the Renaissance. Experience the power and beauty of Michelangelo’s art from Florence to Rome. Stand before the David at the Accademia Gallery and feel the energy of Renaissance sculpture. Explore the Medici Chapels, the Uffizi, and the magnificent Florence Cathedral, where Michelangelo’s talent reshaped religious art. Then journey to Rome, the city that became his eternal stage — from the Moses and the Pietà to the awe-inspiring ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Guided by experts, you’ll uncover the story of a man whose genius still defines the meaning of artistic perfection.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Florence: a captivating Italian destination that Mark Twain once described as a “city of dreams.” With its abundance of timeless art, rustic Tuscan cuisine, incredible boutique shopping, and mesmerizing views at every turn, the city of Florence is nothing short of spectacular.

Rome: one of the most important tourist destinations in the world, due to the incalculable immensity of its archaeological and art treasures, as well as for the charm of its unique traditions, the beauty of its panoramic views, and the majesty of its magnificent "villas" (parks).

Inclusions

Operated with private English, Spanish, French, German or Italian-speaking local guides during visits of Florence and Rome (Day 2-6)
6 night’s accommodation
6 Breakfasts
Arrival private transfer from Florence International Airport (Day 1)
Private car or minivan transportation throughout the tour
First-class train tickets from Florence to Rome (Day 5)
Departure private transfer to Rome International Airport (Day 6)
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided tour in Florence incl. entrance fees to Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, Cappelle Medicee, Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery, Bargello Museum and Ghiberti Pass (Day 2, 3 and 4), guided tour in Rome (Day 5), guided Vatican City tour incl. entrance fees to Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel (Day 6)
Meet & Greet

Exclusions

City tax not included, payable on the spot
International or domestic flights
Visa fees
Drinks during meals
Optional tours (if any)
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Tips and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 ARRIVAL FLORENCE

Arrive at Florence Airport and meet the driver. Drive to your hotel, check-in and spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight in Florence.

Day 2 FLORENCE

Today after breakfast meet your guide at the hotel lobby and discover the highlights of the city visiting the Michelangelo masterpieces on your way. Florence's historical centre is small and thus perfect for exploring on foot! You will access important sites such as Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce and Cappelle Medicee, with especially famous frescoes by masters of Gothic and early Renaissance such as Michelangelo!

Overnight in Florence.

Day 3 FLORENCE

After breakfast meet your guide at the hotel lobby to discover more treasures of Florence in one day enjoying the Uffizi Gallery with a special and deep visit at the Michelangelo hall admiring the masterpieces of the “Tondo Doni” dated between 1505 and 1507. The tour will continue with the entrance at the Accademia Gallery where you will admire “the David”, a statue of 5.17-metre created in marble between 1501 and 1504 by Michelangelo Buonarroti and considered the most splendid masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture.

Overnight in Florence.

Day 4 FLORENCE

After breakfast meet your guide for a walking tour of Florence which will include the entrance to the most important church of Florence, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (DUOMO). With an expert guide you will visit the treasures of this wonderful cathedral: from the fifteenth-century frescoes by Paolo Uccello to the lily-shaped apse; from the huge nave to the wonderful Vasari's work: the Last Judgment, painted on the majestic Brunelleschi's Dome. Here you will also discover the history between Michelangelo Buonarroti and this Cathedral which contains other masterpieces of the artist.

Overnight in Florence.

Day 5 FLORENCE – ROME (90min by high-speed train, included)

After your breakfast check out and meet your driver for a transfer to the train station where you will get on a high-speed train to Rome. Upon arrival check in to your hotel. In the afternoon meet our driver and guide for a walking tour of Michelangelo. Michelangelo Buonarroti was invited to Rome in 1496 for the first time. The artist was commissioned to produce statues, paint frescoes, and develop architectural plans for churches and piazzas around the city. Start your Roman tour with one of Michelangelo’s lesser-known masterpieces: the “Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri” church. Built inside the ancient Baths of Diocletian dating back to 300 A.D. Then admire the colossal Moses, in the “San Pietro in Vincoli” church. During the tour you will also see some highlights as Campidoglio square, located on the Capitoline Hill and “Santa Maria Sopra Minerva” church, where one of Michelangelo’s lesser-known sculptures, Christ Carrying the Cross, is housed.

Overnight in Rome.

Day 6 ROME

Breakfast at the hotel and private transfer by car to the Vatican City. Discover with our expert tour guide the highlights of the world-famous Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in one day! Explore the myriad of paintings, sculptures, and tapestries the Museums have to offer. Your expert guide will then lead you to the Sistine Chapel. At last, your guide will escort you into St. Peter’s Basilica to provide an overview of this spectacular church.

Overnight in Rome.

Day 7 DEPARTURE ROME

After breakfast at the hotel meet your driver and transfer to Rome Airport for your return flight.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Please Note

Only one bag per person allowed (any size) plus one hand luggage
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 9 days before start

Non-refundable after 9 days before start

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3 Comments

Felix L. April 11, 2023
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Exploring Michelangelo’s masterpieces in Florence with our family was a captivating experience that deepened our appreciation for art. While the accommodations were comfortable and centrally located, we occasionally felt rushed between sites, especially when transitioning to Rome.
A. Gold January 28, 2024
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The private tour through Florence was an incredible deep dive into Michelangelo’s masterpieces, enhancing our appreciation for his artistry. While the accommodations were comfortable and well-located, we found some of the transitions between sites a bit rushed, which slightly detracted from our experience.
Wei Johnson May 26, 2024
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We loved our family adventure exploring Michelangelo’s masterpieces, especially the moment we stood in awe before the David in Florence. The only hiccup was the pace of the tour, which sometimes felt rushed for the kids, but the chance to immerse ourselves in art history made it all worthwhile.