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: Duomo di Siena (in Siena), Guardastelle Vineyard (in San Gimignano) and Castello di Verrazzano (in Greve in Chianti). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Santa Croce, and ponder the world of politics at Palazzo Vecchio.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Florence online vacation planner.

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 your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.