Discover the Beauty of Florence: A 5-Day Itinerary

Yara Ababneh

1 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Immerse yourself in the masterpieces of Michelangelo, explore historic palaces, and wander through enchanting gardens. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Florence

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$244

Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Iconic octagonal basilica with striking marble facade, known for its bronze doors & mosaic ceiling.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Celebrated red, green & white marble-clad Gothic tower with steps leading to a terrace & city views.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$56

4 - 5 min

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Iconic Renaissance cathedral dome designed in the 15th century by Filippo Brunelleschi.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

1 - 2 min

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Statues by Michelangelo & Donatello, plus bronze-gilded baptistery panels in a restoration center.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

5 - 8 min

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15th-century palace designed by Michelozzo for the Medici family, with art museum & famous chapel.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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Landmark Renaissance church, burial place of the Medici, with a library designed by Michelangelo.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

6 - 9 min

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Gourmet food hall on top floor of historic market, with Italian & international fare & events.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$ 10

Pedestrianized square lined with elegant cafes, also featuring a traditional merry-go-round.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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The city's heart, a square dominated by the 14th-century crenellated tower of the Palazzo Vecchio.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Octagonal fountain from the 16th century with a large statue of Neptune & other mythical figures.

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Gothic-style church dotted with chapels, home to a landmark fresco cycle on the life of St. Francis.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Delicate bridge with 3 arches, designed by Bartolomeo Ammanati & reconstructed after WWII.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$289

$ 15

Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$75

10 - 15 min

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15th-century Dominican church including famous frescoes by Gothic & early Renaissance masters.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

5 - 6 min

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Gallery complex in Renaissance royal palace housing vast Italian & European masters art collection.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$56

7 - 10 min

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Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$38

14 - 17 min

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Neo-Gothic Franciscan church known for its Giotto frescoes, plus tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$45

7 - 10 min

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Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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Historic plaza featuring the 18th-century Arc de Triomphe & the 13th-century San Gallo gate.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

Day 4

Day 5

Budget breakdown: $558 In total

Activities & Food:$533

Transport:$25