Florence: Artful Eight Tour with Accademia and Uffizi Entry

Acquaint yourself with your guide and embark on an expedition to explore the eight masterpieces of Florence, which stand as enduring symbols of the Renaissance.

You should start your tour of the Accademia Gallery by viewing Michelangelo's amazing Prisoners; they appear to be "breaking out" of their stone and serve as an example of man's struggle between his physical and spiritual side.

After that, you will see Michelangelo's David - a stunning work of artistry that has come to represent Florence as well as represent man's creativity; it is both an impressive show of physical strength and beauty.

The next stop on your tour is the Duomo Complex where you will find both the spiritual and architectural hearts of Florence.

The complex houses Brunelleschi's Dome, Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower.

From the Duomo Complex, your next destination is Piazza della Signoria - an outdoor museum that houses the stunning Palazzo Vecchio as well as several beautiful sculpture depicting the story of power that was held in Florence.

After visiting the Uffizi Gallery, be sure to check out Botticelli's "Primavera," which is a miraculous painting where Nature and Myth meet with absolute equilibrium and expression of grace and rebirth, and also check out Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," known around the world for being the goddess of love emerging from the ocean, and it is one of the most celebrated works of art throughout history.

Once you have done this, examine how Leonardo's Annunciation creates a harmonious relationship between heaven and man through the use of light and perspective, which typify the work of the Leonardo's.

Finally, evaluate how Michelangelo's Doni Tondo, which exhibits vibrant color and dynamic movement, represents a marked shift in the Art of Mannerism and in contemporary artistic expression.

Conclude your visit to the Uffizi Gallery wit a guided tour of this wonderful museum.

After a complete guided tour, you can remain in the museum for additional time and enjoy all of the wonderful things to see at the Uffizi Gallery.