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A 10-Day Adventure in Florence: Exploring Art, History, and Cuisine

Nicole Clendenin

Nicole Clendenin

19 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Immerse yourself in the rich art scene, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious Italian cuisine. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems of this enchanting city.

Day 1
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$181

Uffizi Gallery
16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$63
2 - 3 min

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Trattoria Roberto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$58
4 - 6 min

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Degusteria Italiana agli Uffizi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60
Day 2
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$173

Opera del Duomo Museum
Statues by Michelangelo & Donatello, plus bronze-gilded baptistery panels in a restoration center.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$25
8 - 12 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
17 - 26 min

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Piazzale Michelangelo
19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Hosteria del Bricco
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$60
5 - 8 min

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Zeb
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$58
Day 3
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$195

Giardino Bardini
Restored 17th-century villa set over 4 floors with 2 museums & art exhibitions, plus gardens.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$25
8 - 12 min

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Museo Galileo
Collection of artifacts from the 15th/16th centuries, with scientific instruments & personal items.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$25
10 - 15 min

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Brunelleschi's dome
Iconic Renaissance cathedral dome designed in the 15th century by Filippo Brunelleschi.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
$25
3 - 4 min

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Sasso di Dante
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$62
7 - 10 min

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Regina Bistecca
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$58
Day 4
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$168

National Archaeological Museum, Florence
Museum with Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan & Roman relics such as a rare chariot & bronze sculptures.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$25
8 - 11 min

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Riccardi Medici Palace
15th-century palace designed by Michelozzo for the Medici family, with art museum & famous chapel.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$25
4 - 5 min

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Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Regina Bistecca
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$58
3 - 4 min

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La Cantinetta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$60
Day 5
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$197

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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Basilica di San Lorenzo
Landmark Renaissance church, burial place of the Medici, with a library designed by Michelangelo.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$25
3 - 4 min

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Trattoria San Lorenzo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$60
4 - 5 min

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Ristorante Trattoria Osteria Cipolla Rossa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$62
Day 6
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$208

San Marco Museum
Art museum in 15th-century convent housing Renaissance frescoes & 16th-century painting collection.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$25
9 - 14 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
5 - 8 min

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Cappelle Medicee
Domed landmark containing tombs of the Medici family, including the New Sacristy by Michelangelo.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
1 - 2 min

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Ristorante Trattoria Osteria Cipolla Rossa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$62
3 - 4 min

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Trattoria Gozzi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$58
Day 7
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$145

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
$25
4 - 6 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
Free
3 - 4 min

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La Cantinetta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$60
1 - 2 min

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Osteria dell'Agnolo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60
Day 8
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$204

The Baptistery of St. John
Iconic octagonal basilica with striking marble facade, known for its bronze doors & mosaic ceiling.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$25
7 - 10 min

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Palazzo Vecchio
Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$25
4 - 6 min

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Bargello National Museum
Art museum with Renaissance sculptures including works by Michelangelo, set in 13th-century palace.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$30
1 - 2 min

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Gusto Leo
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$62
1 - 2 min

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Fishing Lab Alle Murate
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$62
Day 9
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$174

Ponte Vecchio
Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Strozzi Palace
Renaissance palace with permanent display on its history, plus major temporary art exhibitions.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
6 - 9 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
15th-century Dominican church including famous frescoes by Gothic & early Renaissance masters.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
4 - 6 min

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Osteria Pastella
Vicino alla Stazione di Santa Maria Novella. Cucina regionale, pane e pasta fresca fatti in casa. Tagliatelle flambè in crosta di Grana Padano
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$62
4 - 6 min

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Trattoria al Trebbio
La Trattoria al Trebbio a Firenze in via delle Belle Donne 49/R propone cucina tipica regionale con specialità a base di carne e prodotti enogastronomici locali freschi e genuini per garantire al cliente un prodotto di qualità e sicuro...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$62
Day 10
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$181

The Boboli Gardens
Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
10 - 15 min

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Pitti Palace
Gallery complex in Renaissance royal palace housing vast Italian & European masters art collection.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$38
2 - 3 min

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Carduccio - Il Salotto Bio
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$58
3 - 4 min

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Pizzeria Totò Atto II
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60

Budget breakdown: $1825 In total

Activities & Food:$1825