Genius in Italy: Discover the Works of Da Vinci, Galileo & More

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The ideas of Italy’s finest scientists and visionaries come to life during this insightful exploration in Florence, where they lived, worked and influenced the future of the world.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Journey by fast train to Milan to admire “The Last Supper” — one of da Vinci’s greatest masterpieces — during a field trip to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
    • Admire the impressive dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, designed and built by architectural genius Filippo Brunelleschi
    • Trace the scientific advancements made during the life of astronomer Galileo Galilei through the more modern age of nuclear physicist Enrico Fermi

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    The ideas of Italy’s finest scientists and visionaries come to life during this insightful exploration in Florence, where they lived, worked and influenced the future of the world.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Florence D Hotel California Activity note: Hotel check in from 3.00 p.m. Afternoon: After arriving at the hotel, check in and get your room, then take some time to unpack, freshen up, and relax. Orientation...
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3 Brunelleschi’s Dome, Santa Maria del Fiore Museum, Free Time Florence B Hotel California Activity note: Walking up to 1.5 miles. The climb to the top of the dome of the Duomo (optional) is 463 steps; no elevator. Breakfast: At the hotel, the breakfast buffet...
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4 Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, Gnomon, Vespucci Ognissanti Florence B,L Hotel California Activity note: Walking up to 1.5 miles. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: During a field trip to Santa Maria del Fiore — the Duomo (cathedral) of Florence — we wi...
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5 Anchiano, Museo Leonardiano Vinci, Free Time Florence B,L Hotel California Activity note: The trip from Florence to Anchiano is about 30 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: Leonardo da Vinci is best known as the artist who ...
Day
6 Milan, Last Supper, Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Florence B,D Hotel California Activity note: Walking 600 feet to train station in Florence. From Milan train station, we will transfer to the Cenacolo and then we walk to the nearby Museo della Tecnologia. ...
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7 Istituto Geografico Militare, Galileo Galilei Science Museum Florence B,L Hotel California Activity note: Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We will visit the Istituto Geografico Militare (Miltary Geographical In...
Day
8 Pisa Florence B Hotel California Activity note: The drive to Pisa is about 55 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Walking approximately 4 miles throughout the day, opportunities to sit. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We will board our motorcoach and depa...
Day
9 Arcetri, Cimento Academy, Specola Museum Florence B,L Hotel California Activity note: Walking up to 3.5 miles throughout the day. Walking at all sites, opportunities to sit. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: Our next field trip by motorcoach is a few mi...
Day
10 Uffizi Gallery, Santa Croce Church Florence B,D Hotel California Activity note: Walking up to 3.5 miles throughout the day. Walking at all sites, opportunities to sit. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: With a local expert, we will visit the Uffizi Gall...
Day
11 Program Concludes In Flight B Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See the travel information section regarding transfers. Breakfast: Hotel buffet depending on departure time. This concludes our program. Morning: If you are returning home, safe...

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Price From $3,429
Price per day$312
Last Updated: 9/3/2021

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Meals Included
  • 16 Meals
  • 9 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 3 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
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