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10 Days in Florence: A Journey Through Art and History

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15 Nov 2023

Experience the beauty of Florence in this 10-day itinerary, exploring iconic landmarks such as the Boboli Gardens, Pitti Palace, and Ponte Vecchio. Immerse yourself in the rich history and art of the city, visiting renowned museums like the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery. Discover the breathtaking architecture of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of Piazza della Signoria. Join us on this unforgettable adventure in the heart of Tuscany, Italy.

Trip to Florence

Day 1
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$25

Hotel Calimala

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 23 min

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The Boboli Gardens
Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
16 - 23 min

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Loggia dei Lanzi
14th-century ceremonial building with wide arches, an open-air gallery of Renaissance sculpture.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Day 2
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$75

Hotel Calimala

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Pitti Palace
Gallery complex in Renaissance royal palace housing vast Italian & European masters art collection.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
1 - 2 min

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Palatine Gallery
Major artworks collected by the Medici dynasty displayed in sumptuous rooms in a Renaissance palace.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$38
Day 3
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$30

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$ 4

Hotel Calimala

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Piazzale Michelangelo
19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
13 - 20 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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$30
Day 4
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$25

Hotel Calimala

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Ponte Vecchio
Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Opera del Duomo Museum
Statues by Michelangelo & Donatello, plus bronze-gilded baptistery panels in a restoration center.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
Day 5
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$38

Hotel Calimala

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$38
5 - 8 min

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Salone dei Cinquecento, Hall of the Five Hundred
Imposing 15th-century royal council hall with later frescoes by painter & architect Giorgio Vasari.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Piazza della Signoria
The city's heart, a square dominated by the 14th-century crenellated tower of the Palazzo Vecchio.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 6
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$50

Hotel Calimala

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Palazzo Vecchio
Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
3 - 4 min

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Museo Galileo
Collection of artifacts from the 15th/16th centuries, with scientific instruments & personal items.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$25
Day 7
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$55

Hotel Calimala

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Bargello National Museum
Art museum with Renaissance sculptures including works by Michelangelo, set in 13th-century palace.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$30
9 - 14 min

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Laurentian Medici Library
16th-century library, designed by Michelangelo, with around 11,000 of the Medicis' manuscripts.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$25
Day 8
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$50

Hotel Calimala

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Accademia Gallery
Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$50
6 - 9 min

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Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 9
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$25

Hotel Calimala

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
15th-century Dominican church including famous frescoes by Gothic & early Renaissance masters.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$25
Day 10
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$63

Hotel Calimala

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Uffizi Gallery
16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$63

Budget breakdown: $439 In total

Activities & Food:$435
Transport:$4