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8 Days in Florence: Unveiling Renaissance Wonders

Chantal Balta

3 Jan 2024

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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Florence's rich history and artistic heritage. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in renowned galleries, and indulge in delectable cuisine. Join us as we explore the heart of the Renaissance!

Trip to Florence

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Bridges and Gardens - Ponte Vecchio & The Boboli Gardens

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$24

Ponte Vecchio

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

The Boboli Gardens

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$24

Day 2Majestic Palaces and Sacred Beauty - Pitti Palace & Basilica of Santa Croce

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$66

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$ 4

Pitti Palace

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

20 - 24 min

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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

Day 3Artistic Treasures Unveiled - Uffizi Gallery

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$62

Uffizi Gallery

16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$62

Day 4Architectural Marvels and Divine Art - Piazza del Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower & Opera del Duomo Museum

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$61

Piazza del Duomo

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Giotto's Bell Tower

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$36

4 - 5 min

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Opera del Duomo Museum

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 5Cathedral Splendor and Renaissance Grandeur - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore & Strozzi Palace

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$24

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Strozzi Palace

Renaissance palace with permanent display on its history, plus major temporary art exhibitions.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

Day 6The Seat of Power - Palazzo Vecchio

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$24

Palazzo Vecchio

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

Day 7Masterpieces and Sacred Serenity - Accademia Gallery & Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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$75

Accademia Gallery

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

10 - 15 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 8Medici Legacy and Inventive Genius - Cappelle Medicee & Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum

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$49

Cappelle Medicee

Domed landmark containing tombs of the Medici family, including the New Sacristy by Michelangelo.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum

Museum featuring invention models, designs & reproduced art of Leonardo da Vinci, plus a bookshop.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $389 In total

Activities & Food:$385

Transport:$4