5 days in Florence Itinerary

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

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Castello di Verrazzano will appeal to history buffs. Get some cultural insight at Galleria dell'Accademia and Pitti Palace. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Florence: Siena Cathedral (in Siena) and Sovestro in Poggio Winery (in San Gimignano). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Uffizi Gallery, contemplate the long history of Palazzo Vecchio, get great views at Piazzale Michelangelo, and take an in-depth tour of Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Florence custom trip planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are Pisa International Airport and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 18°C.