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Discover the Beauty of Florence: A 4-Day Itinerary

Emre Karabulut

Emre Karabulut

7 Oct 2023

Embark on a journey through Florence, Tuscany, Italy with this exciting 4-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city.

Trip to Florence

Day 1
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$125

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Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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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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$25
3 - 4 min

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Brunelleschi's dome
Iconic Renaissance cathedral dome designed in the 15th century by Filippo Brunelleschi.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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The Baptistery of St. John
Iconic octagonal basilica with striking marble facade, known for its bronze doors & mosaic ceiling.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
6 - 9 min

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Basilica di San Lorenzo
Landmark Renaissance church, burial place of the Medici, with a library designed by Michelangelo.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Central Market
Gourmet food hall on top floor of historic market, with Italian & international fare & events.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Riccardi Medici Palace
15th-century palace designed by Michelozzo for the Medici family, with art museum & famous chapel.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$25
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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$138

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$ 4

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Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum
Museum featuring invention models, designs & reproduced art of Leonardo da Vinci, plus a bookshop.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
1 - 2 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
15th-century Dominican church including famous frescoes by Gothic & early Renaissance masters.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$93

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$ 7

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Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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House of Dante
House on the site of Dante's birthplace, with exhibits on his work & life in Florence in his era.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Fontana del Porcellino
Visitors rub the snout of this iconic bronze fountain of a boar to ensure their return to Florence.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Ponte Vecchio
Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Uffizi Gallery
16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$63
16 - 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$30
19 - 28 min

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Piazzale Michelangelo
19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio
Indoor marketplace featuring traditional vendors of fruit, vegetables & specialty foods since 1873.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$75

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$ 7

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Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Strozzi Palace
Renaissance palace with permanent display on its history, plus major temporary art exhibitions.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
6 - 9 min

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Ponte Santa Trinità
Delicate bridge with 3 arches, designed by Bartolomeo Ammanati & reconstructed after WWII.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Museo Galileo
Collection of artifacts from the 15th/16th centuries, with scientific instruments & personal items.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
2 - 3 min

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Palazzo Vecchio
Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$25
Piazza della Signoria
The city's heart, a square dominated by the 14th-century crenellated tower of the Palazzo Vecchio.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $447 In total

Activities & Food:$430
Transport:$17