History of Nursing Tour to Florence

This nursing study tour, run in conjunction with the In the Footsteps of Florence: A Nightingale Nursing History Tour to Germany, is designed to commemorate the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth with a visit to the historic city that is both her namesake and her birthplace. Explore the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence on a five-night tour, which includes two dinners to enjoy the cuisine of Florence.

Discover the Roman origins of Florence and wander its medieval and Renassiance streets through to Piazza della Signoria. See the famous Duomo and the Basilica di Santa Croce, where Galileo is buried. Commemorate Nightingale’s birth on 12^th May with a visit to Villa Colombaia, the elegant villa where she was born in 1820 to a wealthy family during a lengthy tour of Europe. Visit La Specola, one of the oldest scientific museums in Europe, it can be traced back to the Medici family and contains the world's largest collection of eighteenth-century anatomical wax works. Continue to the ornate pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella – one of the oldest pharmacies in the world.

Tour the Museum of the Duomo, which is attached to the 600-year old cathedral and includes some masterpieces of Italian art history. See the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery with the gates that Michelangelo described as the "Gates of Paradise"; and the Crypt of Santa Reparata. Climb the 400 steps to reach the top of Giotto’s Bell Tower for incredible views.

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Price (sharing a room)

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Price (room to yourself)

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Reference:

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At a glance

What you need to know

Type of tour

Cultural

Profession

Medical History

Nights

Countries

Tour grade

Moderate

Remaining places

Dates and places

Itinerary at a glance

Florence

Friday

May

Upon arrival at Florence airport, private transfer to your accommodation in the city centre. Check in and time at leisure. In the evening, gather for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Florence

Saturday

May

Tour of Florence. In Piazza della Repubblica, learn of the city's beginnings as a Roman settlement. From narrow streets emerge onto the open Piazza della Signoria, the political centre of the city from Middle Ages. See the Basilica di Santa Croce, where Galileo is buried. Visit the Great Museum of the Duomo, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery and the Crypt of Santa Reparata.

Florence

Sunday

May

Visit La Specola Museum containing the world's largest collection of eighteenth-century anatomical wax works. Time at leisure for lunch, then walk to the amazing Boboli Gardens. The Medici family established the layout of the gardens, creating the Italian garden style that would become a model for many European courts.

Florence

Monday

May

Walk to the ornate pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella for a visit. Continue walking to the Museum degli Innocenti, once an orphanage and now hosting important artworks. Afternoon at leisure to further explore the city.

Florence

Tuesday

May

In the morning private transfer to Villa la Colombaia to discover Nightingale’s birthplace. Lunch and afternoon at leisure to continue to explore the city independently. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant tonight.

Florence

Wednesday

May

Transfer to the airport for return flight.