School trips to Florence and Tuscany

Florence is the jewel of Tuscany with art, architecture and culture. Blessed with countless museums, galleries and Renaissance buildings, this tour in Italy is perfectly suited for art and history groups. Or bring your school choir to perform in one of Tuscany's beautiful churches on a music tour.

Key stage 3 - 16+

Year round

Overview Itinerary Included

Discover some of the worlds most famous art galleries and museums in Florence

The city of Florence, in the historic heart of Tuscany, has attracted artists and scholars since the 13th century. Blessed with countless museums, galleries, and Renaissance buildings and many piazzas this beautiful city is best explored on foot. Florence is home to some of the most famous galleries and museums in the world, and pupils will get to see the work of the iconic artists Michelangelo and Botticelli first hand. Our school trip to Florence gives your students the opportunity to absorb the art, architecture and history of the Renaissance period. Florence is ideal for combining with a visit to Tuscany as part of a Renaissance history tour or choir music tour encompassing Pisa, Siena and Lucca.

We can tailor your itinerary to your unique learning requirements, please contact us for a bespoke quote.

Day 1

Arrive
Leaning tower of Pisa

Day 2

Uffizi Museum
Palazzo Vecchio
Casa di Dante
Piazza della Signoria

Day 3

Full day to Siena or Assisi

Day 4

Ponte Vecchio
Palazzo Pitti
Santa Maria Novella
San Lorenzo
Il Duomo

Day 5

Shopping
Depart

Our European school trips include:

Board and lodging as specified in your itinerary
A detailed itinerary with pre-booked excursions
Your choice of return travel; coach travel, with ferry crossing, applicable tolls and taxes included, or return flights and overseas transfers
Free teacher to student ratio approx 1:8 (coach trips) / approx 1:10 (air groups)
24-hour emergency support
Comprehensive travel insurance
Assistance with inspection visits

Extras to budget for:

School to airport transfers and meals en route (if required)
Visa charges and supplements for small parties, single rooms and additional adults
Local tourist taxes which can only be paid in cash to the hotel
Entrances other than those specified in your itinerary
Hotel damage deposits