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SLICE OF TUSCANY, LLCFLORENCE EXPERIENCESFlorence Highlights Walking TourGet to know the Renaissance city with a guide who will introduce you to the heart of thecity and show you the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Baptistry,Piazza della Repubblica and more. You can customize your experience with a guidedvisit to one or more of the following sites including the Gallery Accademia to seeMichelangelo’s David, the Uffizi Gallery (home to Florence’s largest paintingcollection), Palazzo Vecchio, Medici Chapel, Central Market, the Pitti Palace & BoboliGardens, Santa Croce Church, Farmacia Santa Maria Novella, the Bargello Museum andothers.Duration:Min 2 hours, max 6 hours;Cost:150 euros for 3 hours, plus 50 euros per each additional hourOther guides are required for historical/art tours of specific museums.Sally guides only for Accademia and a few outdoor sites and sites notrequiring a ticket.All tours can be customized according to your preferences and can include eating anddrinking, visiting monuments, shopping, visiting sites, etc.People:Min 1 per, max 8 pplTicket Price Per Person for Top Florence Sites*Accademia12 euros8:15–18:50 Tu-F; closed MondaysUffizi12 euros8:15–18:50 Tu-F; closed MondaysBargello7 euros8:15 – 17:00 M-Sun; closed 2nd and 4th MonSanta Croce6 euros9:30 – 17:30 M-Sat; 14:00 – 17:30 SunBaptistry6 euros9:00 – 18:50 M-Sat; 9:00 – 13:00 SunGalileo Museum 9 euros9:30 – 18:00 M-Sun; 9:30 – 13:00 TuesdaysBoboli Gardens 7 euros8:15 – 17:30/18:30 depending on the monthPalazzo Vecchio 10 euros9:00 opens M-Sun, closing time varies depending on monthMedici Chapel 6 euros8:15-16:50 M-Sun; closed 2nd & 4th Sun; 1st 3rd 5th Mon*Fees may vary by 2/3 euros depending on reservation in advance or on-site purchaseChildren under 18 free at most museums; often reduced prices for people over 65Ticket reservations for most museums can be made for you with or without a guide.Copyright Slice of Tuscany, LLC 2015 www.sliceoftuscany.com sally@sliceoftuscany.com1

Firenze Cards are available for purchase online or at ticket offices around Florence.The Firenze Card allows you free admission to many major Florence museums withno waiting in lines. Cost is 72 euros per person and is good for up to 72 hours. This isa great way to explore museums on your own, and at your own pace. Find details, alist of participating museums, and ticket office locations on the website:www.firenzecard.itHidden Passages Tour in Palazzo Vecchio with ArchitectPalazzo Vecchio is the most important communal building inFlorence with incredible architecture and a rich history. Thebuilding was originally home to the governing body ofFlorence, eventually housed some Medici, and is still theofficial office of the Mayor of Florence. Explore the grandbuilding and its secret passages with a private guide who is aPalazzo expert as well as architect. He can give you the trueinsider information on the history, architecture and secretsof the gorgeous building.Duration:2-3 hoursCost:170 euros,12 euros per reserved ticketMichelangelo’s David & Sculpting with the ArtistVisit the Accademia with a guide to see Michelangelo’s David up close, followedimmediately by an opportunity to work with a sculptor in his studio to create yourown little piece of David. The sculpture studio is one of the oldest working studios inFlorence where you will work with the artist, a 4th generation sculptor coming froma long line of famous Florentine artists who still produces pieces for commissions allover the world. You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy this experience. It’s a uniqueway to experience the best of Florence’s art scene all in a few hours, and take homeyour own masterpiece.Duration:4-5 hoursCost:95 euros per personSculpting with the artist can be done with or without a visit to the David beforehand. Without themuseum visit, cost is 65 euros per person and lasts approximately 3 hours.Off the Beaten Path Art TourIf you’re looking for a different take on the Florence art scene, enjoy a privatelyguided tour of Florence’s “botteghe” (small studios and workshops) where currentartists and artisans are producing painting, sculpture and even artisan goods inwood, iron and bronze. Walk the back streets and explore some of the hidden gemsof Santo Spirito, Florence’s artist neighborhood. See Florence’s art today beingproduced at the hands of local talented artists.Duration:3 hoursCost:160 eurosCopyright Slice of Tuscany, LLC 2015 www.sliceoftuscany.com sally@sliceoftuscany.com2

Day Trips / Guided Tours of Tuscan TownsTaking the trains or renting a car to get to nearby towns such as Lucca, Siena,Cortona, Pisa or Assisi is very easy. Once you get there, we can set you up with alocal guide for an in-depth tour of as much or as little as you want to see. Byproviding your own transportation, you can save money, have an adventure, andstill get a personalized tour of the town when you arrive.Prices start at 150 EUR for a min of a 3-hour tour for groups of 2-6 people. Pricesmay vary in towns according to local guide’s rates.Full-Day Tuscan Wine Tour & Lunch with Expert Guide and DriverMy friend is one of the most knowledgeable wine guides I have ever met and had thepleasure to work with. He is an American who has been living in Florence for over15 years and gives both private and small group wine tours into Tuscany. His tourstake you to beautiful cantinas plus an agriturismo for lunch. Pick up and drop off inFlorence.Small Group Tour:Private Custom Tour:Montalcino Tour:125 per person all included150 per person and up depending on tour200 per person and up*They can accommodate groups from 2 – 24 people and customize ANY experiencetaking you to the best cantinas throughout Tuscany including Montalcino,Montepulciano and Chianti, plus incorporate visits to hilltop towns or other sites ofinterest along the way.Private Wine Tasting with Sommelier in Gorgeous CantinaYou don’t have to leave Florence in order to enjoy a truly unique wine tasting in aprivate cantina. With my friend and wine professional, Paolo, experience a winetasting unlike any other in a gorgeous, hidden cantina just off the Arno River. Paolo’spassion for wine is evident as you sit in a gorgeous setting and taste some of Italy’stop wines.Duration:1.5 hoursCost:100 euros per personFull-Day Private Chianti/Tuscany Tour with Driver and GuideTake a day away from Florence and get into the countryside to see Siena or SanGimignano, gorgeous hilltop Tuscan towns, plus a visit to two wineries for tastingsand a stop for a typical lunch. Enjoy a guided experience with Sally plus a driver forthe day.Duration:8 hoursCost:550 euros for driver and accompaniment, lunch not includedPeople:min 2, max 6Copyright Slice of Tuscany, LLC 2015 www.sliceoftuscany.com sally@sliceoftuscany.com3

Taste Florence Food TourGet a Taste of Florence on a walking food tour of the city center. Taste the best thatFlorence and Tuscany has to offer with an expert guide who guides you through citymarkets, specialty shops, a beautiful wine cantina and some of the city’s best gelato.Cost:70 per person small group tour90 euros per person and up for a private tourCooking Class in Italian Home with my Mamma ItalianaCook in a real Italian home with a real Italian Mamma andBabbo. Gets hands on with one of THE best cooks I’ve evermet – my personal Mamma Italiana. Giovanna is anincredible cook and just a joy to share time in the kitchenwith. Her English is limited, so I would need to be there totranslate – and pour the wine!Duration:3-5 hoursCost:175 euros total 2 ppl; 210 euros total 4 pplCooking Class in StudioOn a hidden street in the heart of Florence’s best foodneighborhood is a gorgeous new food studio and kitchenjust opened by my friends Giorgio and Paolo. It’s a beautifulspace where you can enjoy private cooking lessons withGiorgio enjoying hands-on experience and wine throughoutthe course. Enjoy lunch or dinner.Duration:4 hoursCost:120 euros per personShopping GuideLooking for the best leather goods or Italian tailored suits in Florence? Have a localguide take you to the best shops where you can find exactly what you’re looking forand at some of the best “local” prices. Outside of Florence, you can pay a visit to TheMall, a high-fashion designer outlet just 20 minutes outside of Florence with brandslike Prada, Gucci, Ferragamo and Armani.Cost:40 euros per hour for guide (both for Florence and The Mall)Transportation:approx. 75 euros each way to The MallMarket Tour & Cooking ClassEnjoy any of the cooking classes in Florence with a visit to the farmers marketbefore class to choose your fresh ingredients and see how Florentines shop.Duration:1 hoursCost:add 50 euros total to the above cooking experiencesCopyright Slice of Tuscany, LLC 2015 www.sliceoftuscany.com sally@sliceoftuscany.com4

Cooking Class in Tuscan Countryside with a ChefI work closely with several chefs throughoutTuscany who conduct cooking classes in theirkitchens or in your villa rental. Rosanna andAlessio, plus others, are professional cooks andall around great people who host classes inEnglish for couples or small groups.Duration:4 hoursCost:100 euros per person and up, min 2 pplTuscany Winery & Architecture TourStarting and ending in Florence, enjoy a guided day tour of Tuscan cantinas focusingon the architecture of very special locations hand-picked by Stefano, architect andyour guide for the day. With a driver and Stefano, enjoy visits to 2-3 cantinas forwine tastings and lunch discussing the unique architecture of the cantinas chosen byStefano for your trip.Duration:8 hoursCost:550 euros for driver and accompaniment, lunch not includedPeople:min 2, max 6Wine Making & Lunch in Tuscany for the DayBe wine maker for the day as you visit a lovely Tuscan winery where you will enjoya guided tour of the villa, then along with their expert wine maker, blend your ownspecial wine. After blending, the villa with age your wine in their barrels, theneventually bottle and label the wines with your custom design and ship them to youin the U.S. Enjoy lunch and wine in this experience lasting 4-5 hours. You can alsochoose to do a cooking class as the villa upon special request.Duration:6-7 hours total with transportation to and fromOptional:self-guided, self-transportation : freeGuided, driver : 450 eurosWine Making:600 euros total for wine making, bottling and shipping(great value!)Pizza Making & Wine Tasting for a DayJust outside of Florence, in the hills overlooking the city,you’ll find a hidden villa where you can enjoy fresh air anda wine and olive oil tasting from the villa’s own production.Then, along with their expert pizza maker, have a blast andmake your own pizzas in the traditional Italian way in theiroutdoor pizza oven. A great way to spend an afternoon orevening in the “countryside” and just a stone’s throw fromFlorence’s city center.Duration:3-5 hoursCost:75 euros per person, min 4-6 pplTransportation:bus or taxiCopyright Slice of Tuscany, LLC 2015 www.sliceoftuscany.com sally@sliceoftuscany.com5