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Sites Visited: Michelangelo’s David and Slaves in the Accademia Ponte Vecchio Florence Duomo Baptistery Doors and Gates of Pradise Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio (from outside) Orsanmichele Church (from outside) Piazza della Repubblica Inclusions: Guided Florence walking tour Skip the line tickets to Florence Accademia (David) Tickets to Florence Duomo Small groups of max 15 Expert Walks of Italy tour guide Headsets Exclusions: Gratuities Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory. Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure. Note: Please advise that the Cathedral of Florence is subject to closure during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. If this occurs during your visit, the tour will run an alternative itinerary that includes and explanation of the Cathedral from the outside and extra highlights of the city center. We are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Please remember that the Duomo (Cathedral) is a holy place and attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. Unfortunately the tour is unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
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If you only have one day to see the wonders of the Amalfi Coast, the Pompeii Tour from Rome with Amalfi Cost Drive is the perfect all-in-one day trip for you. It’s a beautiful combination of history, archeology, stunning views, world-class food, and even a little shopping.
You will be picked up in central Rome in an air-conditioned mini-bus, the most comfortable way to navigate the jaw-dropping cliff drive that awaits us. When the tour arrive in Pompeii, you will skip the lines and be met by an expert, English-speaking guides who have dedicated their lives to studying Pompeii. As they walk you through the shops, temples, public baths, and houses that made up the thriving city, they’ll recount the fascinating stories of life in the ancient city; and how it was decimated by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
The tour will also visit the famous plaster death casts of unfortunate people caught in the eruption and, if appropriate for the group, an ancient brothel. After Pompeii, it’s back into the bus for one of the most unforgettable drives of your life down the hairpin turns and panoramic vistas of the Amalfi coast. It won’t take long for you to see why this is considered Italy’s most scenic drive (although certainly not the easiest to navigate - you’ll be glad you have a driver!). Along the way your guide will enrich the journey with some background on the area’s history and culture, teaching you what life is like at the foot of the world’s most dangerous volcano. After your guide gives you background on the history and culture of the area, you’ll arrive in the lovely Positano.
Following in the footsteps of literary greats like Shelley, Goethe and Steinbeck, you’ll be free to explore this little town on foot, sampling its incredible seafood, browsing the fashionable boutiques, or ordering bespoke, handmade sandals. Trying to see the sights of the Amalfi Coast on your own is a notorious hassle with lines, traffic, and all those hair-pin turns. This tour takes out the stress and distills it into an unforgettable day trip of culture, history, and archaeology. In a group or 15 people or fewer, you will have intimate access to your expert tour guide who will not only ensure that you get where you want to go, but also make the coast come alive with the stories of its past.
In good weather it is possible (and enjoyable) to swim on Positano beach. It is recommend to bring a bathing suit and towel if this interests you.
In the winter months the tour might replace Positano with Sorrento as more shops and restaurants are open there during this time.
Important Information:
If you are traveling with luggage and would like to use this as a transfer to Positano, please contact us before booking this service. Please note that lunch is not included in this service. You will have free time to eat at Positano and your guide will be happy to recommend places to eat a full sit-down meal or to grab something quick while shopping.
Please note that the order of sites visited is subject to changes.
¡A la gente le encanta nuestro recorrido único por San Antonio! Empezamos en la plaza Alamo, el lugar desde el cual tomaremos dirección norte hacia el Museo de Arte de San Antonio, el complejo Pearl Brewery Complex, y mucho más. Durante todo el trayecto, tendrá la libertad de subir y bajar a lo largo de nuestras 18 paradas. Los autobuses pasan aproximadamente cada 20 – 30 minutos. Nuestras paradas incluyen: The Alamo Fue casa de misionarios españoles como Valero, y fue donde tuvo lugar la Batalla del Alamo en el 1836. The Pearl Brewery Un destino cultural y culinario al lado de las orillas del río. San Antonio Museum of Art Alberga la colección de arte más grande y más completa de los antiguos Egipcios, Griegos, Romanos y Asiáticos en el suroeste de los Estados Unidos. VFW Post 76 Mensajes de los veteranos más antiguos de la Guerra. Augie’s BBQ Restaurant Buenas barbacoas en el corazón de San Antonio. Riverwalk/Museum Reach Parada en el hotel Wyndham Garden Riverwalk donde podrá explorar la belleza del Museum Reach. Tobin Center Alberga artes escénicas, conciertos de música y actos teatrales en la ciudad de San Antonio (el autobús para directamente delante del hotel El Tropicano). The Scottish Rite Cathedral Completada en el 1924 y con un coste de 1,5 millones de dólares, una construcción de 6 pisos de estilo clásico. Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building Edificio federal y oficina de correos situado en la plaza Alamo (el autobús para al otro lado del hotel Emily Morgan). Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum Una experiencia de inmersión en Texas. Explore el Museo de los Cuernos, el Museo de la ciudad y el Museo de los Guardabosques, Riverwalk/River Cruise Ride Visite la Iglesia Católica de Santa María, el teatro Majestic, Aztec y Empire. San Fernando Cathedral/Spanish Governor’s Palace Fundada en el 1731, es la comunidad religiosa en funcionamiento más antigua de Texas. El Palacio del Governador Español fue construido a principios del siglo XIIX. Market Square/La Planza del Mercado Tanto los turistas como los habitantes de la zona aman visitar El Mercado para disfrutar de una auténtica comida mejicana, música y tesoros escondidos, Situado en “Zona Cultura”. King William Historic District El complejo Blue Star Arts, Guenther House, el barrio King William District y la zona sur. Un área conocida por su diversidad cultural, galerías de arte, restaurantes y casas Victorianas. Villa Finale Visitor Center Stop Museos y jardines de Walter Mathis (el autobús para delante de Friendly Spot). Yanaguana Garden Exposicion de arte pública + parque infantil Tower of the Americas/La Villita La torre de 750 pies de altura ofrece a los clientes las vistas más espectaculares de la ciudad de Álamo. Disfrute de estas magníficas vistas panorámicas. La Villita es el pueblo históricamente artístico de la zona y uno de los primeros barrios de San Antonio. The Shops at Rivercenter Mall Tiendas, almacenes, la película “Alamo The Price Of Freedom” en el cine IMAX, restaurantes, bares, teatros y Rivercenter Lagoon.
Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition is the world's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Housed beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, the exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations. Visitors to the exhibition can discover how shows were produced in the theatres of Shakespeare's time, from writing and rehearsals to music, dance and performance. There are opportunities to learn about the traditional crafts and techniques used during the process of rebuilding the Globe; to find out how special effects were produced in Shakespeare's time, to listen to recordings from some of the most memorable Shakespearean performances ever, or join the cast and add your own voice to a scene recorded by Globe actors; to create your own Shakespearean phrases in the word jungle; to watch a sword-fighting display and browse the costume collection, where you can learn about the extraordinary methods used in creating clothes 400 years ago. A visit to the Exhibition includes a guided tour of the theatre where expert guide-storytellers provide fascinating half hour tours of the auditorium, taking visitors on a journey through time back to Elizabethan London as well as the reconstruction process of the 1980's-90's and how the wooden 'o' works today as an imaginative and experimental theatrical space. An exhibition visit and theatre tour lasts about one and a half hours. Information sheets are available in English, large print, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Polish, Romanian, Chinese and Japanese. NB: There is no access to the theatre during matinee performances. Visitors will be taken to the nearby archaeological site of the Rose Theatre, Bankside's first playhouse.
Batobus Batobus hop-on hop off services takes you to the heart of Paris, to reach the various quarters of the capital. With 9 stops on the route, Batobus shows you a different view of Paris and is an original way of getting about in Paris. Hop-off hop-on points: Tour Eiffel: Port de la Bourdonnais.At the foot of the 1,710 steps of a great Parisian landmark. Musée d'Orsay: Quai de Solférino. Next to the museum, a stop leading to the world of the Impressionists. St-Germain-des-Prés: Quai Malaquais. Near the Institut de France, the Paris of artists and intellectuals. Notre-Dame: Quai de Montebello. The architectural harmony of the cathedral and the carefree student atmosphere of the Latin Quarter. Jardin des Plantes / Cité de la Mode: station was moved to the foot of the Cité de la Mode, just 10 minutes walk from its original location. Hotel de Ville: Close to Pont d'Arcole. The City Hall stop leads to the richness and contrasts of the Marais district and the Pompidou Centre. Louvre: Between Pont Royal and Pont du Carrousel. Reveals a quarter where history and history of art are one. Champs-Elysées: Close to Pont Alexandre III. Mythical Paris-the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais and Avenue Montaigne. Beaugrenelle: located in the 15th arrondissement, open daily from 10am to 20:45. A district placed under the sign of relaxation and shopping. Louvre Museum The Louvre Museum is unquestionably one of the finest art galleries in the world. Home to thousands of classic and modern masterpieces, the Louvre is the jewel in the crown of French culture, a towering testament to European civilisation and history. Its quality and importance is highlighted through its popularity as the Louvre is the globes most-visited museum. To walk through the Louvre Museum is to walk through the history of France and into the minds of kings and revolutionaries. The reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV saw major expansion and a linking of the palaces and halls, which make up the museum today The Louvre Museum contains over 35,000 pieces of artwork across numerous departments including Near Eastern Antiquities, Egyptian Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities, Islamic Art, Sculptures, Decorative Arts, Paintings, Prints and Drawings. Masterpieces by great artists such as Da Vinci and Delacroix are part of the permanent collection of this prestigious gallery. Surrounding this iconic pyramid building are the Carrousel gardens. These beautiful formal gardens are among the finest in the world and the perfect setting to discuss and reflect on the wonders of the gallery itself.
Finding Hobbiton! In 1998, Sir Peter Jackson’s team of location scouts were searching for the iconic rolling hills and lush green pastures of Hobbiton™. An aerial search led them to the Alexander farm, a stunning 1,250 acre sheep farm in the heart of the Waikato. They noted the area’s striking similarity to The Shire™, as described by JRR Tolkien, and quickly realised that the Hobbits™ had found a home. In one particular part of the farm, a magnificent pine tree towered over a nearby lake, adjacent to a rising hill. Bag End now sits atop that hill, overlooking the Party Tree, as that pine would later be known. The surrounding areas were untouched; no power lines, no buildings and no roads in sight. This meant that Sir Peter Jackson could leave the 20th century behind, and fully submerge himself in the fantasy world of Middle-earth™. In March 1999 the crew began the nine month quest to bring the ideas for Hobbiton to fruition; help was provided by the New Zealand Army, and soon 39 temporary Hobbit Holes™ were scattered across the 12 acre plot used for the set. Secrecy was key, and strict security measures were put in place by the production company throughout construction and filming. Filming commenced in December 1999, and it took around three months to get a wrap on The Shire. After an initial attempt at demolition, 17 bare plywood facades remained. These shells would serve as the catalyst that propelled Hobbiton forward into the public eye, with guided tours commencing in 2002. In 2009, Sir Peter Jackson returned to film The Hobbit trilogy, and he left behind the beautiful movie set you’ll see today; 44 permanently reconstructed Hobbit Holes, in the same fantastic detail seen in the movies. In 2012 The Green Dragon™ Inn was opened as the finale to the journey. Guests now finish their Hobbiton Movie Set experience with a refreshing beverage from the Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ Range. There’s an abundance of movie magic nestled inside the fully operational farm.