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Art & Design school trips to Florence
4 days from £339pp
Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, houses approximately 30% of the world’s most important works of art. In this cultural city you can visit fantastic galleries, take in elegant architecture, or even gain artistic inspiration from the view of Florence found at the top of the Duomo tower.
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Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...
Florence - 4 days from £339pp*
Travelling in February 2013. Price includes return flights (all taxes & charges included), airport transfers to & from accommodation, 3 nights' bed & breakfast accommodation at a 3* hotel, extensive group travel insurance and generous free place ratio of 1 in 10.
Add our most popular itinerary package below for £19pp*
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Our most popular visits in Florence for Art & Design school trips
Here are some of our most popular visits in Florence for Art & Design groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.
Galleries & Museums
Galleria dell’ Accademia
“ Europe’s first artistic academy and home to Michelangelo’s famous masterpieces”.
Gallery Focus: The academy features the famous marble David sculpture, created between 1501 and 1504. The Muscular Four Slaves can also be seen, and range from virtually finished to the barely blocked out. Also on offer is a superb range of Gothic and Renaissance paintings.
Gallerie degli Uffizi
“ One of the world’s finest art galleries which features all the great names of the Florentine Renaissance”.
Gallery Focus: 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.
Santa Maria del Fiore, Battistero & Campanile
“Elegant architecture, exemplifying the roots of the Renaissance”.
Gallery Focus: 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.
Museo del Bargello
“Italy’s greatest collection of Renaissance sculpture”.
Gallery Focus: Major collections within Florence’s first palace encompass Renaissance to Mannerist sculpture, including an array of majolica, tapestries, paintings and silverware.
Galleria d’Arte Moderna
(Gallery of Modern Art of the Pitti Palace)
“A beautiful collection of Tuscan paintings from 1784-1945”.
Gallery Focus: The gallery includes a superlative collection by the Macchiaioli group, often referred to as the Italian Impressionists.
More Art Visits
Giardino di Boboli
Basilica di Santa Croce …and many more!
More Florence Experiences
Ponte Vecchio
The famous bridge, built in 1345, and its huddle of old buildings are among the most familiar sights in Florence. The bridge now houses jewellers and goldsmiths.
Cappelle Medici
The Medici’s private chapels and mausoleum feature several of Michelangelo’s most outstanding pieces of Florentine funerary sculpture.
Torre Pendente (Leaning Tower of Pisa)
Begun in 1173 as a companion piece for the city’s Duomo and Baptistry, the tower began to lean almost from the outset. A must for any group visiting Florence.
Piazza della Signoria
The original location of Michelangelo’s David. Sights include the Palazzo Vecchio, the Gallerie degli Uffizi and an outdoor gallery sheltering several outstanding pieces of sculpture.
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.
Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.
This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.
Hotel Patrizia
A traditional, city centre hotel which occupies the 3rd and 4th floor of a residential building.
Hotel Patrizia
A simple, centrally-located hotel with a charming, helpful proprietor. Groups are assured a warm and friendly welcome. This accommodation offers value for money and a proven track record with student groups.
AddressVia Montebello 7 | Local Rating |
Capacity75 guests in 26 rooms. Please Note: Occasionally, depending on the size of your group, some rooms may be allocated at the Residence di Benedetta on Via Solferino 10, which is located approximately 200 metres from the Hotel Patrizia. The Residence is on the 2nd floor of a residential apartment block and there are 6 rooms, which can accommodate a maximum of 18 people. |
Location Information
Hotel Patrizia is located within easy walking distance of the‘Piazza Santa Maria Novella’, one of the city’s main squares, and the River Arno.
Accommodation Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Breakfast room
- Bar
- TV
- Lift
- Disabled facilities: The hotel has one room with a specially adapted bathroom for disabled guests. However, due to the situation of the hotel and the small lift this hotel is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Student Rooms
- 3-5 bedded rooms
- En-suite facilities
- TV
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Extra bathroom on each floor
- Balcony is some rooms
Staff Rooms
- Twins/singles
- En-suite facilities
- TV
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Extra bathroom on each floor
- Balcony is some rooms
Safety Guidance
The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require windows to have restricted opening. Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.
Local Tourist Tax (Italy)
Payable locally in accordance with star rating of the hotel as follows:
1* hotel – €1 per person per night
2* hotel – €2 per person per night
3* hotel – €3 per person per night
4* hotel – €4 per person per night, etc
N.B. Please note this is an average cost which can vary from region to region and is subject to change at short notice. Please check with your tour consultant who will be able to confirm the exact rate of tax within your final itinerary.
We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly.
Popular options include:
- Vecchia
- Firenze
- Chef Express
- Tira Barala
