Step directly into the life and legacy of Florence Nightingale on an extraordinary two-part, twin-city tour that takes you from the tranquil Rhineland village of Kaiserswerth to the exquisite city of Florence—both her namesake and birthplace. This unique Nightingale Nursing History Tour is guided by the expertise and passion of Dr. Maddie Blackburn OBE, a trained Nightingale nurse and trustee of the former Nightingale Fellowship. Immerse yourself in Europe’s rich nursing history, experiencing it firsthand alongside your professional peers.
Part 1: In the Footsteps of Florence: A Nightingale Nursing History Tour to Germany (3 May – 6 May 2026)
Begin your historical journey in Kaiserswerth, the home of the historic Kaiserswerther Diakonie. You will explore the site, including the Florence Nightingale Hospital. Discover the community whose discipline and dedication profoundly shaped Nightingale’s approach to care.
A Night in the Historic Mutterhaus
During this part of the tour, you will stay at the atmospheric Mutterhaus Hotel. This location was once the Kaiserswerth Sisterhood and Deaconess Institution, where Nightingale trained under its founder, Pastor Theodor Fliedner. The Germany tour concludes with leisure time in the charming city of Düsseldorf. From there, you will follow the scenic Rhine south, with a two-night stop in Basel, before continuing to the second part.
Part 2: In the Footsteps of Florence: A Nightingale Nursing History Tour to Florence (8 May – 13 May 2026)
In Florence, you will uncover the city’s Roman origins as you wander through medieval and Renaissance streets. The tour includes visits to iconic landmarks such as Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the Basilica di Santa Croce.
Commemorating Nightingale’s Birth
To commemorate Nightingale’s birth on 12 May, the itinerary includes a special visit to Villa Colombaia, the elegant villa where she was born in 1820. Furthermore, you will explore La Specola, a remarkable scientific museum home to the world’s largest collection of 18th-century anatomical wax models. The tour also includes a visit to the ornate pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella, one of the oldest pharmacies in the world.
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