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A 4-Day Adventure in Florence: Exploring the Beauty of Tuscany

Dunja Dunja

Dunja Dunja

7 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 4-day journey through Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Discover the enchanting Basilica di San Miniato, walk across the historic Ponte Vecchio, and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Pitti Palace. Explore the stunning Boboli Gardens, witness the captivating Piazza della Signoria, and marvel at the breathtaking views from Piazzale Michelangelo. Experience the tranquility of Giardino dell'Orticoltura, embrace the vibrant atmosphere of Piazza della Libertà, and indulge in the flavors of Central Market and Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio. Uncover the artistic treasures of Opera del Duomo Museum and bask in the magnificence of Piazza del Duomo. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Florence!

Trip to Florence

Day 1
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$38

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$ 4

Basilica di San Miniato
Hilltop, 11th-century church with a gleaming Romanesque facade, medieval interiors & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Ponte Vecchio
Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Pitti Palace
Gallery complex in Renaissance royal palace housing vast Italian & European masters art collection.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
Day 2
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$25

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$ 4

The Boboli Gardens
Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
15 - 22 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Piazzale Michelangelo
19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 7

Giardino dell'Orticoltura
Small botanical garden dating to the 1800s, with an antique greenhouse & a horticultural library.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Piazza della Libertà
Historic plaza featuring the 18th-century Arc de Triomphe & the 13th-century San Gallo gate.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Central Market
Gourmet food hall on top floor of historic market, with Italian & international fare & events.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio
Indoor marketplace featuring traditional vendors of fruit, vegetables & specialty foods since 1873.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$25

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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Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $101 In total

Activities & Food:$88
Transport:$14