Florence, Italy 2004

Day 1 - June 8 - Arrival at Florence Airport and transferred by coach to the Gran Hotel Minerva.

Day 2 - June 9 - Half day sightseeing tour of Florence on foot including the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio. (click for video)

Day 3 - June 10 - Half day sightseeing tour of Florence on foot including the Academy of Fine Arts, Palazzo Pitti, and Boboli Garden. (click for video)

Day 4 - June 11 - Full day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano by coach.  Lunch in Siena at Trattoria Papei. (click for video)

Day 5 - June 12 - Half day excursion by coach.  Visiting the Chianti region with a stop at Greve for a brief stroll.  Then the Vicchiomaggio Castle for a tour of the cellar, wine tasting, and dinner. (click for video)

Day 6 - June 13 - Choose from a half day trip to Prada and Gucci by coach, a half day trip to Lucca, or just relax and enjoy the Hotel Minerva and surrounding area.

Day 7 - June 14 - You will be transferred by coach to the Florence airport.

3 1/2 min video slideshow of the trip (click here)