Florence's Finest: Accademia and Uffizi

Examine the masterpieces held in two of Florence’s superlative museums, the Galleria dell’Accademia and the Gallerie degli Uffizi, and partake in lunch at one of the city’s most exclusive hotels. You’ll learn Florence owes much of its splendor to the infamous Medicis, who when not busy scheming also cultivated some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. In the Galleria dell’Accademia, stand in awe before Michelangelo’s colossal David, carved from a single block of marble and observable from almost every angle due to its placement in a spacious vaulted recess. Study some of Italy’s most revered works of art in the 16th-century Gallerie degli Uffizi, where Italian masters including Cimabue, Giotto, Masaccio, Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo are well represented beside exquisite works by Flemish, Spanish, Venetian, French and German artists. Sit for a delectable lunch at either the Hotel Savoy or the Grand Hotel Baglioni, venues offering luxury and style in Florence’s heart. Appreciate time on your own to stroll or shop along Via dei Tornabuoni and Via della Vigna Nuova, where world-class boutiques from the likes of Armani, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and more await.

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Dress appropriately if you wish to enter a religious venue during free time; shoulders and knees must be covered.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.