Trips to Florence for Agriculture Students

Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance which is surrounded by hills and set in a river valley, is home to a wealth of beautiful gardens for students of Agriculture to appreciate whilst on a study trip. The city also houses approximately a third of the world's most important works of art therefore is the ideal to inspire your students as they explore the city’s formidable galleries, treasure-crammed churches, sculptures, paintings and architecture which attest to its artistic and cultural past, adding great first-hand experience to your study tour.

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Sample itinerary

Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
1	Daytime flight from London airport & transfer to accommodation		Take the funicular to Montecatini Alto
2	Guided tour of Florence including the Cathedral, Bell Tower and Baptistery, Ponte Vecchio Bridge and Boboli Gardens	Uffizi Gallery & Galleria dell'Accademia	Enjoy an early evening stroll soaking up the Florentine atmosphere
3	Full day excursion to Pisa & Lucca		Quasar & bowling
4	Shopping & sightseeing in Bologna	Transfer to airport for return flight to London

Afternoon
Morning	Daytime flight from London airport & transfer to accommodation
Evening	Take the funicular to Montecatini Alto

Morning	Guided tour of Florence including the Cathedral, Bell Tower and Baptistery, Ponte Vecchio Bridge and Boboli Gardens
Afternoon	Uffizi Gallery & Galleria dell'Accademia
Evening	Enjoy an early evening stroll soaking up the Florentine atmosphere

Evening
Morning	Full day excursion to Pisa & Lucca
Afternoon	Full day excursion to Pisa & Lucca	Quasar & bowling

Evening	Transfer to airport for return flight to London
Morning	Shopping & sightseeing in Bologna
Afternoon	Transfer to airport for return flight to London

Price Shown includes

3 nights' bed & breakfast accommodation
Return flights and overseas airport transfers
Extensive group travel insurance
1 in 10 free place ratio

The visits shown in the sample itinerary above are not included in your quoted price unless indicated. If you would like to add any of these activities to your quote price, please get in touch.

Price shown is based on 30 paying passengers departing from a London airport on selected dates and is subject to availability.

On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

Airport assistance when you arrive back at your UK airport when you book a coach transfer to take you home Services of a StudyLink Destination Representative

Additional on-tour support available...

A choice of packed lunches for your group throughout your stay
Pre-booked meals at great group prices
Services of a Local Guide

Top visits for college groups in Florence

Duomo

Central Florence is dominated by the splendid Piazza del Duomo, and, at its centre, the Duomo, the city’s cathedral. Climb to the top of the dome for a fabulous bird’s-eye view of the city.

Coach excursion to Pisa or Lucca

Choose to visit Pisa and view the world-famous leaning tower or Lucca, renowned for the well-preserved Renaissance walls encircling its historic city centre and its cobblestone streets.

Medici Villas & Gardens

The Medici Villa gardens are a definite ‘must-see’ when on a study tour to Florence. The splendid garden has a magnificent range of citrus and other rare plants, antiques and Renaissance statues to inspire your students as they explore this beautiful setting.

Uffizi Gallery

One of the world’s finest art galleries which features all the great names of the Florentine Renaissance. Includes paintings by Piero della Francesca, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Giotto, Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio. There is a whole room dedicated to Michelangelo and the 16th century.

Basilica de Santa Maria Novella

Ranking second only to Santa Croce in the list of great Florentine churches, and housing some important frescoes such as Masaccio’s Trinita (1428), this church stands proud in motifs and scrolls made out of green and white marble.

Cappelle Medici

The Medici’s private chapels and mausoleum feature several of Michelangelo’s most outstanding pieces of Florentine funerary sculpture.

Piazza della Signoria

The original location of Michelangelo’s David. Sights include the Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and an outdoor gallery sheltering several outstanding pieces of sculpture.

Piazzale Michelangelo

For spectacular panoramic views of Florence and the Arno Valley, a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo is a must. Designed in 1869 by Florentine architect Giuseppe Poggi, Piazzale Michelangelo is a popular spot with locals and tourists.

Ponte Vecchio

Dating back to the 14th century, the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is a medieval bridge spanning the river Arno in Florence. It is one of the few remaining bridges with houses built upon. The Vasari corridor that runs over the houses connects the Uffizi with the Pitti Palace on the other side of the river. The unique Vecchio is one of the most photographed bridges in Europe.

The Boboli Gardens

The Boboli gardens are one of the greatest open-air museums in Florence. With centuries-old oak trees, sculptures and fountains, the Boboli gardens are a must visit.

Leaning Tower of Pisa

The freestanding bell tower of the cathedral in Pisa is world-famous for its unintended tilt. Construction of the tower started in 1173 and took over 200 years to complete - it began to lean almost from the outset! A must-see for any group and a great photo opportunity for your students.

Santa Maria del Fiore, Battistero & Campanile

Elegant architecture, exemplifying the roots of the Renaissance. The Baptistry building represents a direct link between the Golden Age and Rome. The bell tower, built by Giotto, is decorated with statues and reliefs. Other architects have picked up this theme from the campaniles, and doorways are magnificently Gothic-clad in green, red and white marble.