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5 Days in Florence: A Journey Through Art and History

Marie Trinidad

Marie Trinidad

5 Oct 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Discover renowned landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Florence

Day 1
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$159

Central Market
Gourmet food hall on top floor of historic market, with Italian & international fare & events.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
7 - 10 min

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Accademia Gallery
Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$50
2 - 3 min

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Forno Pugi
Pugi è il forno storico fiorentino che da sempre si distingue per la qualità e la genuinità dei propri prodotti derivante da un'accurata lavorazione artigianale tramandata negli anni. Fin dal 1954 Pugi è sinonimo di schiacciata all’olio, prodotti tipici e stagionali.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
2 - 3 min

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Shake Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2
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$148

Piazza della Repubblica
Pedestrianized square lined with elegant cafes, also featuring a traditional merry-go-round.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$50
8 - 11 min

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Robiglio
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
4 - 5 min

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David of Michelangelo
Michelangelo’s famed Renaissance-era marble sculpture depicting the nude biblical character David.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$50
4 - 6 min

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Caffè del Verone
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 3
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$139

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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$38
4 - 6 min

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Fountain of Neptune
Octagonal fountain from the 16th century with a large statue of Neptune & other mythical figures.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Palazzo Vecchio
Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Il Panino del Chianti
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
1 - 2 min

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Ponte Vecchio
Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Caffè dell'Oro
Enjoy a selection of local dishes for lunch & dinner or the new all-day-dining menu by the Executive Chef Peter Brunel. Unbeatable view of the Ponte Vecchio.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 4
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$132

Piazzale Michelangelo
19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
19 - 28 min

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Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio
Indoor marketplace featuring traditional vendors of fruit, vegetables & specialty foods since 1873.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Monument to Dante Alighieri
Large white marble statue of the revered classical writer, built in 1865 by Enrico Pazzi.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$30
8 - 11 min

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Vinaino
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
2 - 3 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Gucci Caffè & Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 5
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$134

Uffizi Gallery
16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
15 - 22 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
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$25
6 - 9 min

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Pizzeria Totò Atto II
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Caffè Pitti
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22

Budget breakdown: $711 In total

Activities & Food:$711