Hotel Berchielli
Lungarno Acciaiuoli, 14 - 50123
Firenze
+39 055-264061

Overlooking the Arno River, just a short distance from the Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria, Hotel Berchielli – a recently renovated 4-star hotel – is one of the landmarks in Florentine hospitality. Offering views of Arno River and Ponte Vecchio, the 4-star Hotel Berchielli is centrally located in Florence, on the riverfront. It serves a varied breakfast buffet including many local products. The Uffizi Gallery is just 800 ft away and guests can reach Santa Maria Novella Train Station and Florence Cathedral by foot in around 10 minutes. Rooms at Berchielli are decorated in a classic style with antique furniture and historic details. Each one is air conditioned and soundproofed, and comes with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Guests can enjoy a coffee or a cocktail from the snack bar. There are many restaurants specializing in Tuscan cuisine surrounding the hotel.

All’Angelo Art Hotel
Calle de l'Angelo 403 San Marco 30124
Venezia
+39 041 520 9299

Set in a 17th-century building on the canal of Palazzo Ducale and 2 minutes’ walk from St. Mark’s Square, All’Angelo Art Hotel is in the heart of Venice. WiFi throughout is free. The spacious rooms at All’Angelo Art Hotel are elegantly furnished and come with a satellite flat-screen TV, a marble bathroom and air conditioning. Paintings by Matisse, Braque, Vedova and San Tommaso can be admired in public areas and in some rooms. A buffet breakfast is served daily and includes homemade cakes and pastries. Angelo Art Cafè wine bar provides high-quality wines served with traditional Venetian snacks, called cicchetti. The hotel also features a private landing for water taxis.

Please note that this tour includes a guided walking tours where you can expect to encounter hills, uneven surfaces, cobblestone streets, unpaved roads and stairs. Participants should be able to walk for extended periods, typically around 2-3 hours a day and stand for long periods during the guided tours.