2019: Year of Leonardo Da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci Thematic Tours | Page 4

In the footsteps
of Leonardo
In the lands of Renaissance, a journey to discover the Great Genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Tracing the roots of the Renaissance genius
5 Days/4 Nights
Day 1: Florence
• Arrival in Florence by own means and meeting with the guide.
• Guided visit to Galleria Palatina and Museo degli Argenti at Palazzo Pitti: take the very same steps as the legendary
figure of Leonardo, discover traces of his work and live again the atmosphere of his youthful places.
• Guided visit to Museo del Bigallo to learn more about the major works of the leonardian school.
• Guided visit to Museo Stibbert where many items linked to Leonardo enrich the museum collection of armouries,
paintings, ceramics and costumes.
• Guided visit to Sala del Gran Consiglio at Palazzo della Signoria where Leonardo’s masterpieces will not be found since
they have been lost, but where can still find the following legend: it is told that Leonardo and Michelangelo were in
competion, in which everyone should achive a fresco on a wall of the Sala del Gran Consiglio, Leonardo’s Battaglia di
Anghiari, later covered by Vasari’s fresco and Michelangelo’s Battaglia di Cascina.
• Stops in the different locations where it is possible to admire the Cenacoli Fiorentini of Andrea del Castagno
(Sant’Apollonia), Perugino (Fuligno) and Domenico Ghirlandaio (Ognissanti): the paintings who inspired and influenced
Leonardo in the creation of his Last Supper. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 2: Vinci › Cerreto Guidi
• Transfer by own means from Florence to Vinci.
• Visit to the charming village and tour of the interesting Museo Leonardiano, one of the most appreciated museums in
Tuscany: here you can uncover his greatest works and discoveries.
• Visit to Leonardo Da Vinci’s native house, just outside the village, in the charming Tuscan landscape.
• Transfer to Cerreto Guidi to visit the amazing Villa Medicea and its impressive rooms.
• Visit to the center of Cerreto Guidi to live the beautiful atmosphere of the traditional Tuscan towns.
• Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 3: Florence › Milan (300 km)
• Guided visit to Galleria degli Uffizi: the tour will focus on Renaissance painting.
Starting from Masaccio and Paolo Uccello, Piero della Francesca and Filippo Lippi, we will spend more time in front of
Nascita di Venere and Primavera by Botticelli. The hall of Botticelli will allow an historical and cultural brief to introduce
the sancta sanctorum of the Gallery, known as Leonardo da Vinci hall.
• Guided visit to Leonardo Da Vinci hall: the genius of the italian master will be reflected inside his masterpieces
including L‘Annunciazione, il Battesimo di Gesù and the recently restored l’Adorazione dei Magi.
• Analysis of Tondo Doni by Michelangelo and Raffaello’s paintings, in order to catch the difference between these artists’
personalities.
• Tour of Florence from Ponte Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti in time to visit Giardino di Boboli, ending to San Miniato al Monte
Church to enjoy the beautiful Florence overview.
• Transfer to Milan by own means.
• Return to the hotel and overnight.
Milan
Vinci
Cerreto Guidi
Florence