7 Days in Florence: Unveiling Renaissance Treasures

Marko Mijajlovic

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Florence's rich history and artistic heritage. Discover masterpieces in world-renowned museums, stroll through enchanting gardens, and marvel at breathtaking architecture. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the birthplace of the Renaissance.

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Day 1Renaissance Gems at Bargello National Museum and Palazzo Vecchio

$54

Art museum with Renaissance sculptures including works by Michelangelo, set in 13th-century palace.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

Day 2Awe-Inspiring Duomo Complex and Iconic Ponte Vecchio

$61

Statues by Michelangelo & Donatello, plus bronze-gilded baptistery panels in a restoration center.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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Celebrated red, green & white marble-clad Gothic tower with steps leading to a terrace & city views.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

1 - 2 min

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Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Serenity and Splendor at the Boboli Gardens and Pitti Palace

$60

Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

10 - 15 min

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Gallery complex in Renaissance royal palace housing vast Italian & European masters art collection.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$36

Day 4Palatine Gallery's Artistic Treasures and Santa Croce's Spiritual Grandeur

$66

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Major artworks collected by the Medici dynasty displayed in sumptuous rooms in a Renaissance palace.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$36

15 - 18 min

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Neo-Gothic Franciscan church known for its Giotto frescoes, plus tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

Day 5Uffizi Gallery's Artistic Masterpieces and Panoramic Views from Piazzale Michelangelo

$62

16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$62

16 - 24 min

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19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Admiring Michelangelo's David at Accademia Gallery and Exploring San Lorenzo's Magnificence

$75

Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

6 - 9 min

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Landmark Renaissance church, burial place of the Medici, with a library designed by Michelangelo.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 7Immerse in History at San Marco Museum, Marvel at Santa Maria del Fiore, and Discover Cappelle Medicee

$49

Art museum in 15th-century convent housing Renaissance frescoes & 16th-century painting collection.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$24

8 - 11 min

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Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Domed landmark containing tombs of the Medici family, including the New Sacristy by Michelangelo.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $431 In total

Activities & Food:$427

Transport:$4