Monday, December 10, 2007

Holiday Shopping in Florence

Do you have a long list of people you still need to buy holiday gifts for? Looking for something unique for the person who "has it all"? Let our personal shopping guides help you!

After years of recommending the best shopping around, we now have a shopping tour with top tips for great shopping in Florence. Looking for leather? We point out the best buys… We also see Florence's best ceramics, paper, gifts, jewellery, clothes, linen and shoes. Save time and save money with our carefully selected reputable suppliers. We follow a strict policy of 'Integrity in Travel'; we do not accept commissions from shops, instead selected shops offer discounts to Walking Tours of Florence customers!

For more information and to book, visit our website at: http://www.italy.artviva.com/italytravel_best_tours_tour/florence_tuscany/shopping_florence

Experience the Magic of Florence during the Holiday Season!


Your own private guide will show you will some of the glorious historic sights of the city (Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo) as well as point out great places to do your holiday shopping! You’ll discover the hidden Christmas presepi (Italian Nativity scenes) decorating the small churches through-out the city and delight in the most famous Christmas procession frescoes located in the Medici Palace. A short break half-way through the tour will allow you to indulge in traditional roasted chestnuts and the tour will end at the winter Christmas markets in Piazza Santa Croce*


For more information and to book, visit our website at: http://www.italy.artviva.com/winter_tour_specials_2005

English Theater Performances in Florence

The English Language Theater presents "The Butterfingers Angel, Mary, Joseph, Herod the Nut and the Slaughter of the 12 Hit Carols in a Pear Tree" for Christmas. Performances will be at 16:00 and 21:00 at the Teatro di Cestello in Piazza Cestello on December 13-15. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 055 239 9949 or visit www.florencetheater.com.