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 The Baptistery of St. John. Discover out-of-the-way places like Centro Storico and Guardastelle Vineyard. Get out of town with these interesting Florence side-trips: Duomo di Siena (in Siena) and Castello di Verrazzano (in Greve in Chianti). There's much more to do: take some stellar pictures from Basilica San Miniato al Monte, pause for some photo ops at Loggia dei Lanzi, explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, and see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace.

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If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Peretola Airport, Pisa International Airport and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel back home.