5 days in Florence Itinerary

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica San Miniato al Monte. Discover out-of-the-way places like Centro Storico and The Baptistery of St. John. Get out of town with these interesting Florence side-trips: Castello di Verrazzano (in Greve in Chianti), Duomo di Siena (in Siena) and Guardastelle Vineyard (in San Gimignano). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, and take in the views from Ponte Vecchio.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Florence attractions planning site.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Peretola Airport, Pisa International Airport and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. In September, daytime highs in Florence are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.