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1. Tuscan Evening, Florence

   by – Krista Taylor, Tour Manager, Europe A true Tuscan meal experience! We drive out into the Tuscan hills and experience what Italian food is all about. From cocktails and entertainment on arrival to antipasto, pasta pomodoro, spaghetti to tagliata and baked alaska. Throughout our meal we have an opera singer who performs numerous Italian songs and a chance for ... more »

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2. Space Electronic Disco, Florence

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe During the peak of summer its shoulder to shoulder clubbing chaos as locals and tourists alike cut some serious rug on the dance floor, sing like rock stars at the karaoke and mix it up in true cheesy and sleazy Space Discoteque style. Open every night of the week this two floor club usually has karaoke down... more »

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3. Chianti

   In a country famous for its vino (wine), Chianti is easily one of the most famous wines produced in Italy. This red wine gets it’s distinct flavour and taste from the sangiovese grapes that are grown on the hill sides of Tuscany. The Chianti wine takes it’s name for the region of Italy where it is produced – the Chianti region – just outside of the Tuscan Capital of Florence. Sienna, Pisa and... more »

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4. Galleria dell'Accademia

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe This museum in Florence, Italy is most famous for being the home of Michelangelo’s original sculpture of David. The Accademia is about a 5 minute walk from the Duomo in the center of Florence and seeing David, (perhaps the most famous of Michelangelo’s sculptures) is worth the price of admission. Although the replicas in the... more »

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5. Uffizi Gallery

   The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is unarguably the most outstanding collection of Renascence painting not only in Italy, but anywhere in the world. Just off the edge of the Piazza Signora in the middle of Florence, the halls of the old government of Tuscany are now filled with beautiful works from greats like Giotto, Simone, Fra Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Correggio, Raphael, Michelangel... more »

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6. Walking tour, Florence

   Almost every Contiki Tour visiting Florence includes an guided walking tour of the major sights of the city. The tours are conducted by an expert local guide in English and take you through the history and culture of this beautiful city. The tours usually take roughly an hour to and hour and a half and see the Plazzo Vecchio, the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo as well as many other ... more »

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7. Walters Silver and Gold, Florence

   Walters Silver and Gold is a Contiki Approved Shop gold, silver and jewelry store in Florence, Italy . by – Michael Thomas, Tour Manager, Europe Walters is a store we visit in Florence which sells really good value gold and silver. Most of it has been crafted by Walter himself. Florence is famous for its gold and silver craftsmanship and this shop g... more »

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