Afternoon in Arezzo
In Arezzo La Vita è Bella
The medieval center of Arezzo is rich with splendid monuments, churches, palaces and museums. The Basilica of San Francesco is perhaps the most famous church in the city. Inside it preserves the cycle of frescoes of the Legend of the True Cross by Piero della Francesca, a Renaissance masterpiece of inestimable value. Other historical highlights include; the Medici Fortress, the Roman Amphitheater and the Church of San Francesco, home to the wooden Crucifix of Cimabue, the Cathedral, and Piazza Grande, one of the most beautiful squares in Tuscany.
Home to many famous people such as Giorgio Vasari, Piero della Francesca, Guido Monaco, Francesco Redi and Petrarca, in 1997 Arezzo was put ‘back’ on the map by Roberto Benigni’s famous Oscar-winning film Life is Beautiful (actor/director). Arezzo, essentially Benigni’s home town, was featured significantly in the film and there are placards throughout marking the locations of famous scenes.
Un tour alla scoperta della città di Arezzo
Andiamo alla scoperta del centro medioevale di Arezzo che conserva splendidi monumenti, chiese, palazzi e musei. La Basilica di San Francesco è forse la chiesa più famosa della città. Al suo interno conserva il ciclo di affreschi della Leggenda della Vera Croce di Piero della Francesca, capolavoro rinascimentale di inestimabile valore. E poi la Fortezza Medicea, l’Anfiteatro romano e la Chiesa di San Francesco, dove troviamo il Crocifisso ligneo di Cimabue, il suo Duomo, la sua Piazza grande, una delle piazze più belle della Toscana.
La città di Arezzo è famosa in quanto location del famoso Film vincitore dell’oscar La Vita è Bella ed anche perchè qui sono nati tanti personaggi famosi come Giorgio Vasari, Piero della Francesca, Guido Monaco, Francesco Redi e Petrarca.
Tempo a disposizione per acquisto dei caratteristici prodotti locali della città.
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- 20 days prior to the departure date 100% refund. For example, if your trip departs on the 30th, 20 days prior to the departure date would be the 10th; day of departure is not included. You will not be financially responsible for any cost when canceling during this period.
- 7 days prior to the departure date 50% refund. Any booking or payment made with less than 20 days remaining before the trip are subject to the same regulations. For example, if your trip departs on the 30th, 7-19 days prior to the departure date, not including day of actual departure, is the 11th-23rd; you will be financially responsible for 50% of trip cost.
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Cancellation policy for day trips and local experiences:
Days trips and local experiences such as cooking classes can be cancelled up until 48 hours prior to departure or start of the activity. In this case your tour fee will be refund minus the bank fees, expenses and in some cases taxes that FlorenceForFun incurred for your transcation.
Tours or activities cancelled within 48 hours of departure are not eligible for a refund.
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When, for any reason, FlorenceForFun cancels the excursion, the customer has the right to claim reimbursement, only of the sum paid. FlorenceForFun claims the right to cancel a trip for any reason up to 12 hours prior the departure.
In case of acts of force majeure (strikes, road conditions, weather…) FlorenceForFun may modify the itinerary with alternative solutions maintaining the duration and quality of the service.
INCLUDES:
- Round trip transport from Florence to Arezzo
- Together visit the historic center and sights of Arezzo
- Tour leader (English & Italian)
OTHER EXPENSES:
- Lunch, snacks, drinks, souvenirs, etc
- Entrance to museums and tourist attractions
In front of the pharmacy inside S.M.Novella train station at 1:45pm.
Tour Guide: Federico
Cell: +393287290847