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In the footsteps
of Leonardo
In the lands of Renaissance, a journey to discover the Great Genius of Leonardo da Vinci
The Year of Leonardo: 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci
3 Days/2 Nights
Follow the footsteps of the grand master of the Renaissance and discover the places that marked
the life of Leonardo da Vinci. This is a unique Leonardo da Vinci experience, a tour of discovery
that takes to the roots of the genius master. Many important figures have marked the history
of Florence and the Renaissance, but none has come close to the magnitude of Leonardo da
Vinci. Painter, architect, engineer, scientist and many more qualifications: he has proven to
revolutionize the world as we know maybe more than anyone else. From Florence to Milan, from
his birthplace to the masterpiece the Last Supper, take your time to fall in love with one of the
greatest mind in human history.
The Year of Leonardo: Leonardo Da Vinci’s Tuscany
3 Days/2 Nights
A special tour for a special year in 2019 all the world is preparing to celebrate Leonardo da Vinci.
During the three days tour be ready to explore the most significant places in Milan connected to Leonardo. Retracing the history of the Renaissance, here’s a journey back to Leonardo Da Vinci birthplace and other
locations that have marked him, all in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany.
Day 1: Milan Day 1: Florence
• Arrival in Milan by own means.
• Guided Visit to Leonardo da Vinci’s the Last Supper* (“L’Ultima Cena”), located in its original place, on the wall of
refectory of the former Dominican convent Santa Maria delle Grazie.
• Guided Visit to the Vineyard of Leonardo Da Vinci, in front of Santa Maria Delle Grazie. A gift from Ludovico Sforza, Duke
of Milan, given to Leonardo in 1498, it’s one of the most significant places about Leonardo in Milan.
• Lunch or Dinner (according to the Last Supper entrance time) in the elegant restaurant “Orti di Leonardo”, walking
distance from the Vineyard and from the Last Supper (3 courses Menu with beverage).
• Guided visit to Museum of Science and Technology “Leonardo Da Vinci”, housed in the Olivetan monastery built in the
early 16th century.
• Return to the hotel and overnight. • 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: Milan
Day 2: Vinci › Cerreto Guidi
• Guided visit to the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, where the Atlantic Code, the greatest artistic and scientific treasure in the
Museum, is preserved: it includes 1119 original pages, with approximately 2000 drawings, notes, autobiographical notes
and studies on various disciplines by Leonardo Da Vinci.
• Guided visit to Milan’s Duomo, one of the most iconic symbol of the city.
• Return to the Hotel and overnight.
• Transfer by own means from Florence to Vinci, Leonardo’s birthplace.
• 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 by own means 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: Milan
• Breakfast, end of tour and departure.
*The exact time of the visit of the Last Supper will be known just two months before: the schedule of the tour may be
modified based on this reservation.
Day 3: Florence
• 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. End of tour and departure.
Milan
PROPOSAL INCLUDES
· 2 Nights in 4* Hotel in Milan on BB Board in double room
· 1 welcome drink in hotel in Milan upon arrival
· Entrance ticket to the Last Supper, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Vineyard of
Leonardo Da Vinci, Museo della Scienza e della
Tecnologia “Leonardo da Vinci” and Duomo
· 1 Lunch or Dinner (3 courses with beverage) at the “Orti di Leonardo”
restaurant
· Full day english speaking guide for the Last Supper, Vineyard of Leonardo
Da Vinci and for Museum of Science and Technology “Leonardo Da Vinci” (all
other languages on request)
· Half day english speaking guide for the Cathedral and for Pinacoteca
Ambrosiana
· Audioguides for 2 days (in case of group, the audioguide are obligatory in
most of museums)
· Special gift as memory of the experience (one each room)
· Phone assistance 24/7
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PROPOSAL INCLUDES
PROPOSAL NOT INCLUDES
· Transfer
· City tax to be paid on spot
· Everything not mentioned in the section “Proposal Includes”
OPTIONAL SERVICES:
· Bus Transfer
· Lunch and dinner reservations
· Roof Access in the Cathedral by lift or on foot
Tickets for Teatro Alla Scala / Auditorium Cariplo
Starting from € 239 per person
(Group rates)
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2 overnights in 4* hotel in Florence on BB board in double room
1 welcome drink in hotel in Florence upon arrival
Full Day guide service in Florence on 1st day and 3rd day
Guide service in the chosen language
Entrance Ticket to Galleria Palatina and Museo degli Argenti
Entrance Ticket to Museo del Bigallo and Museo Stibbert
Entrance Ticket to Palazzo della Signoria
Entrance Ticket to Museo Leonardiano, Native House, Villa Medicea
Entrance Ticket to Galleria degli Uffizi and Giardino di Boboli in Florence
Audioguides for 3 days (in case of group, the audioguide are obligatory in
most of museums)
· Special gift as memory of the experience (one each room)
· Phone assistance 24/7
PROPOSAL NOT INCLUDES
· Transfer · City tax to be paid on spot · Lunch and Dinner · Everything not
mentioned in “Proposal includes"
Vinci
Cerreto Guidi
Florence
OPTIONAL SERVICES:
· Bus Transfer
· Lunch and dinner reservations
· Half Day a/o Full Day guide service in Vinci-Cerreto on 2nd day
Tickets for Teatro del Maggio
Starting from € 260 per person
(Group rates)
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