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10 Days in Europa: A Journey through Florence and Tuscany

yamaira hoyos

20 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the captivating cities of Florence and Tuscany in Italy. Immerse yourself in the rich history, art, and culture as you explore iconic landmarks, visit world-renowned museums, and wander through charming streets. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Europa!

Trip to Europa

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$55

Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio

Indoor marketplace featuring traditional vendors of fruit, vegetables & specialty foods since 1873.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Loggia dei Lanzi

14th-century ceremonial building with wide arches, an open-air gallery of Renaissance sculpture.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 2

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$33

Piazzale Michelangelo

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

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Giardino Bardini

Restored 17th-century villa set over 4 floors with 2 museums & art exhibitions, plus gardens.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Fontana del Porcellino

Visitors rub the snout of this iconic bronze fountain of a boar to ensure their return to Florence.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$13

Day 3

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$50

Opera del Duomo Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Bargello National Museum

Art museum with Renaissance sculptures including works by Michelangelo, set in 13th-century palace.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

Day 4

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$78

Museo degli Innocenti

15th-century orphanage-turned-museum housing historical works by well-known artists & a cafe.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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Accademia Gallery

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$45

7 - 10 min

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The Baptistery of St. John

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 5

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$58

Basilica di San Lorenzo

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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Piazza del Duomo

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Strozzi Palace

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 6

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$63

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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$38

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 7

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$75

Giotto's Bell Tower

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Mercato del Porcellino

A 16th-century loggia, originally a covered luxury-goods market, with statues & a famed fountain.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Palazzo Vecchio

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

Day 8

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$75

Uffizi Gallery

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Ponte Vecchio

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 9

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$43

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$ 4

Museo Galileo

Collection of artifacts from the 15th/16th centuries, with scientific instruments & personal items.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Florence Charterhouse

Hilltop monastery with guided tours of frescoed cloisters, monks' cells & the refectory.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 10

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$63

The Boboli Gardens

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Pitti Palace

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $594 In total

Activities & Food:$590

Transport:$4