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Day in Chanti - Nature and winetasting! 8 hours

Ciao people, get ready to have an unforgettable day in Tuscany!

Tuscany provides unforgettable experiences, from through bucolic landscapes to unique aromas, abbeys, medieval villages, cities and castles, typical, authentic cuisine and world-famous wine.

In the heart of Tuscany lies the Chianti region, an area located between Florence and Siena. This wide strip of land is dedicated to agriculture, mainly the production of oil, wine and many different kinds of artisanal craftsmanship.

This itinerary offers you a full day to delight in the stunning scenery of this land. You’ll find yourself in the heart of Tuscan vineyards where our farmer will welcome you and explain the importance of the region’s wine and the entire winemaking process, visiting the different phases of the grape’s cycle from cultivation to the fermentation room and wooden barrels storing wine inside cells. At the end of this brief course, you’ll want to try this delicious wine, no doubt! Of course, a wine tasting will accompany your tasting of typical Tuscan appetizers… yum! We will stop by a medieval abbey, we also will stop by a picturesque square in a small city of Chianti to admire the Tuscan artisanal craftmanship, stop to eat in a traditional restaurant and finish the day in a medieval castell, today a beautiful winery, and of course, doing another winetasting!

You will also know how locals produce precious Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, also known as “green gold.” All the products can be purchased directly from the farm.

Not to miss will be a stroll through the ancient villages of Tuscany to see the original architecture preserved by the many generations that once lived here, buildings dating to centuries ago. Walking in the streets you’ll feel the atmosphere of Tuscany’s age-old medieval life.

In Chianti there are several options for an enchanting stay, as the list of attractions is endless and can be catered specifically to your interests. Among the many options you can also visit artisanal cheese factories, terracotta pottery manufacturers, monasteries, abbeys or take mini-classes to try Tuscan cuisine, where you can help make the delicacies yourself!

Generally, the tour takes off from Florence but we can manager to get start from another city or hotel of Tuscany.

The tour can be for an individual visitor or group.

Don’t hesitate to contact me, message me by mail or telefone (+39 388 8393327 also whatsApp) or e-mail (info@beautifultoscana.com e beautifultoscana@gmail.com) or even by instagram if this itinerary is what you looking for and come with me!

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I hope to cheers a glass of wine with you in Chianti, very soon!

Maria Dutra

Visiting Museuns - Florence

Ciao people, I want to you come with me to visit the museums of Florence!

Since Florence was home to many illustrious artists and characters of the past, the city holds an exclusive original collection of the works produced by these incredible historic figures. Their lasting legacy is diffused throughout the city in its museums, churches and palaces.

This itinerary is catered to those who want to visit select museums to get a close look at the art of the great Florentine artists that once thrived in Florence – Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Galileo and many others – and listen the interesting stories related to their masterpieces of Italian art.

Florence has an immense selection of museums and you’ll be free to choose the museum according to your specific interests. As a suggestion, here you’ll find an accurate list of the most visited museums in Florence with a brief description of their history and artistic heritage. In the list I also suggest the museums best suited for children, where they can interact with the objects displayed and engage in a number of kid-friendly activities. (List of museums)

The museums in Florence are designed in such a way to display artworks in a clear and engaging manner, where visitors can experience more intimate contact with the work and observe pictorial details or an artist’s sculptural techniques up close. The museums will be visited according to their opening hours (please note that most museums are closed on Mondays).

Keep in mind that churches throughout Italy enforce a strict dress code for their visitors: guests should be prepared to cover their shoulders, lap, back and legs; men should keep in mind to remove their hats.

The tour can be for an individual visitor or group.

Time: it depends how many and wich Museums you want to visit.

Remember that we can always adapt the itinerary to what you need.

I really hope to see you soon!

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Florence 360° - 5 hours

Ciao people, welcome to Firenze and get ready to an amazing local experience!

Walking around Florence is sure to be a déjà-vu experience!

Florence is an open-air museum; walking around will be like stepping back in time to relive the rich history of ancient civilizations, whose traces of daily life can be felt in all dimensions of the city. From the Roman, medieval and barbaric ages to Renaissance times, our city boasts unique architectural beauties, ancient sculptures and extravagant tabernacles on every street corner – you’ll be surprised by the rich history behind every sculpture… these masterpieces are much more than simple decorations!

This beautiful itinerary through the historic center of Florence will help visitors understand why Florence played such a dominant role in European history and why its legacy can still be felt around the world today.

During our stroll, we will stop by main attractions in the city such as squares, palaces, courtyards, inside the main cathedral and others churches, plus a cenacolo which cares an important fresco of the Last Supper. Throughout the tour, you will hear thrilling tales of medieval life and of the wealthy Florentines families that left us the city’s rich artistic patrimony. We will follow the steps of Saint Francis to arrive to the most famous Franciscan church in the word (where Michelangelo was buried), and will cross the medieval bridge Ponte Vecchio – famous for medieval goldsmith workshops – to hear the tragic but riveting stories about the River Arno's floods that traversed the city while touching on the importance of this waterway for Tuscany’s economy.

At the Duomo, you will listen to the fascinating and mysterious tales behind the construction of this impressive monument and about the fresco cycles housed inside.

In the Political center - Piazza della Signoria - where stands Michelangelo’s David, you will hear about the exciting history behind this world-famous masterpiece and why it was the point of dispute between him and Leonardo da Vinci.

The entire itinerary will be on foot with some breaks, throughout our path we will have many places where you can sit down to listen and admire the place. You also will have a “mandatory” break to try a delicious Florentine delicacy – authentic, artisanal gelato offered by me!

The tour can be for an individual visitor or group.

Remember that we can always adapt the itinerary to what you need. See my other Services.

I hope to see you soon in here!

Maria Dutra

Bella Florence - 3 hours

Ciao people, welcome to Firenze!

When in Florence, you’ll experience innumerable déjà vu!!!

Florence is open-air museum; walking around will be like stepping back in time to relive the rich history of ancient civilizations, whose traces of life can be felt all around the city.

This itinerary is catered to those who want a quick visit to Florence without losing the must-see sights and the peculiarities of this magnificent city.

I will lead you to see the most important places that formed Florentine history since its Roman foundation in the first century BCE, crossing the beautiful medieval streets where Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Machiavelli once lived, stopping in squares that witnessed city feasts and tournaments, without missing more intriguing aspects of its history (like tragic fires during the Inquisition) sumptuous churches and more…

In front of the Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral, known as the Duomo, you will hear the intriguing stories about the construction of the structure and will stop to admire the bronze Baptistery doors, named the Gates of Paradise by Michelangelo. There will be a special stop at Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in the city, which has housed Florence’s goldsmiths and their workshops since the 16th century.

The walk around the city will be both fun and dynamic… Florence is alive with ancient history, with many interesting tales to be told about its bizarre medieval habits and history until today. This beautiful itinerary through the historic center of Florence will unveil why this city played such an important role in European history and why its artistic legacy persists around the world today.

The tour can be for an individual visitor or group.

Remember that we can always adapt the itinerary to what you need. See my other Services.

I hope to see you soon!

Maria Dutra

Florence and Museum - 6 hours

Ciao people!

Did you know that the world’s first museum was born in Florence? Or that Florence holds 40% of Italy’s artistic heritage in its museums and streets?

Florence itself is an open-air museum: in the streets you can admire many ancient works of art, yet the majority of the city’s original pieces are found inside the museums, reason why the city houses such a rich museum network. The museums in Florence are designed in such a way to display artworks in a clear and engaging manner, where visitors can experience more intimate contact with the work and observe pictorial details or an artist’s sculptural techniques up close.

This itinerary is catered to those who want to get to know Florence through the city and its museums.

The tour engages closely with the art of great Florentine artists that once called this city home – Leonardo, Michelangelo, Botticelli – and is a chance to hear the fascinating stories behind their incredible works of art.

The tour is divided into two sections with the luch break: Tour in the historic center of Florence, stopping by the most important points such as the cathedral, known as the Duomo, and a visit to museum of your choice. Given the numerous options, the visit to the museum can be tailored according to your specific interests. (See the museums in here).

The most visited museums in Florence and I large suggest you are the Accademia (Accademy of fine Arts of Florence - where you’ll find the David and others work of art by Michelangelo), the Uffizi Gallery (Museum dedicated to the Renaissance paints, housing work of arts by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and many others) and the Santa Croce Basilica (where you can visit the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and many others).

The tour can be for a individual visitor or group.

Remember that we can always adapt the itinerary to what you need. See my other Services.

I hope to see you soon here in Florence!

Maria Dutra