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Florence: A Journey Through Art and History

Zoja Kovacevic

Zoja Kovacevic

10 Oct 2023

Discover the rich cultural heritage of Florence in this 3-day itinerary. Visit iconic landmarks like the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Boboli Gardens and Piazzale Michelangelo. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Piazza della Signoria and Piazza del Duomo. Join us on this unforgettable adventure in the heart of Tuscany, Italy.

Day 1
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$44

Hotel Monna Lisa

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Hotel Monna Lisa
Palatial lodging offering upscale rooms with fine art & antiques, plus gardens & a quirky bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
15 - 22 min

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Uffizi Gallery
16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$31
11 - 16 min

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The Boboli Gardens
Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$13
4 - 6 min

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Ponte Vecchio
Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
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
Free
Hotel Monna Lisa
Palatial lodging offering upscale rooms with fine art & antiques, plus gardens & a quirky bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$47

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$ 4

Hotel Monna Lisa

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Hotel Monna Lisa
Palatial lodging offering upscale rooms with fine art & antiques, plus gardens & a quirky bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$15
9 - 11 min

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Piazzale Michelangelo
19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Palazzo Vecchio
Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$13
8 - 10 min

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Pitti Palace
Gallery complex in Renaissance royal palace housing vast Italian & European masters art collection.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$19
Central Market
Gourmet food hall on top floor of historic market, with Italian & international fare & events.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
Hotel Monna Lisa
Palatial lodging offering upscale rooms with fine art & antiques, plus gardens & a quirky bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$88

Hotel Monna Lisa

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Hotel Monna Lisa
Palatial lodging offering upscale rooms with fine art & antiques, plus gardens & a quirky bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

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David of Michelangelo
Michelangelo’s famed Renaissance-era marble sculpture depicting the nude biblical character David.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$25
10 - 15 min

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Accademia Gallery
Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$25
8 - 11 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
15th-century Dominican church including famous frescoes by Gothic & early Renaissance masters.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$13
4 - 5 min

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Piazza della Repubblica
Pedestrianized square lined with elegant cafes, also featuring a traditional merry-go-round.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$25
Hotel Monna Lisa
Palatial lodging offering upscale rooms with fine art & antiques, plus gardens & a quirky bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $181 In total

Activities & Food:$178
Transport:$4