Visit to Portofino, San Fruttuoso and Florecne - Special offer

Informazioni generali

Destinazione
Firenze, Italia

Il programma nel dettaglio

The splendid bay of Portofino is like a jewel set in the lush greenery of the Promontory. With its tall, colourful houses huddled in a semicircle around the Piazzetta, or town square, Portofino, once a typical Ligurian fishing village, is now one of the world’s most acclaimed resorts. An exclusive destination attracting international tourism, its atmosphere still offers a taste of bygone days with the timeless traditions connected to the sea and the painstaking artisan crafts which embody the colors and scents of Liguria.
Upon arrival you will be offered a tasty appetizer in the small square overlooking the little port.


A visit to the Church of San Giorgio or Brown Castle, a stroll down to the lighthouse or a hike along any of the numerous pathways over the mountain down to the village of San Fruttuoso offer delightful sensations, enhanced by the views of spectacular nature drenched in Mediterranean sunshine.


Subsequently the boat arrives in San Fruttuoso, a small fishing village located in a splendid bay at the foot of Mount Portofino, reachable only by sea or on foot, following the trails of Portofino Park. The extraordinary spot is dominated by the Abbey of San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte. This splendid monument, now part of the heritage of FAI - the Italian Environment Found - has extremely old origins, dating back to the 8th century. Around the abbey develop a small beach, a church, the tower of the Doria and a few fishermen's cottages that are reflected in emerald blue sea, on a dark green background of pine trees. Here we have free time for a nice relaxing bath in the limpid and crystalline water or sunbathing on the beach.
An underwater statue of Christ, known as the Christ of the Depths, protector of divers, stands at the bottom of the Bay.




Would you like to see the best and most beautiful areas of Tuscany in one wonderful, memorable day? Come with us on our tour, and spend a magical day, made all the more delightful by a traditional Tuscan lunch. The excursion begins with a visit to PISA and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower. The tour continues with a brief stop in Vinci, a small village of medieval origins, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, the genius known throughout the world for its inventions. Here you can visit the Leonardo Museum with one of the largest and most original collections of machines and models of Leonardo engineer, architect and scientist.


Lunch at a characteristic winery or restaurant, where we will enjoy tasting renowned local wines. After lunch, the wonders continue with a visit to SAN GIMIGNANO, the splendid Medieval town declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, following the panoramic roads of the Chianti region, we will come to SIENA, the city of the Palio. Here we will meet a local guide who will take us on a tour of the city, highlighting important monuments, palazzos and piazzas, including Piazza del Campo, where the Palio di Siena horse race is run, and Piazza del Duomo, where we will see both the exterior and the interior of the magnificent Cathedral.After some free time in Siena, you will be driven back to Florence.



Florence walking tour:



Have you ever wondered why Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance? An excellent and complete introductory tour dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the city's Roman origins to a 15th century palace, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the amazing Brunelleschi's Dome which overlooks the Baptistery's golden “Gates of Paradise”. Allow yourself a close encounter with this fascinating city, understanding and appreciating the background and context, its importance in history, thanks to the professionalism of our expert guides.





Meeting/pick-up point: For Portofino e San Fruttuoso Tour/ Tuscany tour: Piazza della Stazione, 1. For Walking Tour: Via Camillo Benso Cavour, 21/r.

Start/opening time: At 7.45am.