The Path of Genius

Rome - Pisa - Florence - Rome

An intense and extraordinarily beautiful itinerary for those who wish, in just one day, to discover Italy’s greatest symbols — from Ancient Rome, through a medieval miracle, to the cradle of the Renaissance.

Morning — departure from Rome

Early departure from Rome in comfortable transport.

During the journey — a brief historical introduction to the regions of Lazio and Tuscany, and how Italy was shaped from Antiquity through the era of the city-states.

PISA — The City of Miracles and Science

A short but memorable stop in Pisa, a city that in the Middle Ages was a powerful maritime republic and an important scientific center.

Visits include:

• Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of medieval Italy
• The Leaning Tower of Pisa — the famous tilted bell tower, an architectural “mistake” that became a universal masterpiece
• Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta — an outstanding example of Pisan Romanesque architecture
• The Baptistery — the largest in Italy, renowned for its extraordinary acoustics

Here you will discover why Pisa was once more influential than Florence during the Middle Ages, and how engineering imperfections can become legends.

Lunch

Lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant along the route — your first introduction to the region’s gastronomy.

FLORENCE — The Cradle of the Renaissance

Transfer to Florence, the city where the Renaissance was born and where the perception of humanity, art, and beauty was forever transformed.

Visits include:

• Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral — with Brunelleschi’s monumental dome, a revolution in 15th-century engineering
• Giotto’s Bell Tower — a symbol of harmony and proportion
• Baptistery of San Giovanni with its famous Gates of Paradise
• Piazza della Signoria — the political heart of Medici Florence
• Palazzo Vecchio — residence of the city’s rulers
• Ponte Vecchio — Florence’s oldest bridge, famous for its jewelry shops

Here you will understand why Florence became Europe’s intellectual and artistic capital, and how the Medici family shaped the course of history.

Afternoon — return to Rome

Departure back to Rome.

During the journey — time to relax and absorb a day filled with architecture, history, and authentic Italian character.