Florence, Italy 7 Day Itinerary

July 8, 2024

Florence, Italy: A 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival & Orientation

Check-in at your hotel (recommended: Hotel Brunelleschi or Palazzo Vecchietti)
Familiarize yourself with the city center. Start from Piazza del Duomo and explore the Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery.
Have lunch at Trattoria Sabatino, a local favorite.
In the afternoon, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David.
Enjoy dinner at All’Antico Vinaio, famous for its delicious sandwiches.
Tips: Download Citymapper or Google Maps for navigation. Florence is a pedestrian city with limited car access.

Day 2 - Art & History

Breakfast at Gusta Pizzeria & Wine Bar, known for its Tuscan delicacies.
Visit the Uffizi Gallery to see Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and other masterpieces.
Lunch at Café degli Esposti near the Uffizi.
In the afternoon, explore Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, and Ponte Vecchio.
Dinner at Trattoria Mario, serving traditional Florentine dishes.

Day 3 - Day Trip to Pisa & Lucca

Take a day trip to Pisa (45 minutes by train) and visit the Leaning Tower, Baptistery, and Cathedral Square.
Lunch in Pisa at Trattoria da Bruno.
Continue to Lucca (30 minutes by train), walk the city walls, and explore Piazza dell’Anfiteatro and Guinigi Tower.
Dinner back in Florence.

Day 4 - Medici Chapels & San Miniato al Monte

Breakfast at Rivoire, a historic pastry shop.
Visit the Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Market.
Lunch at Trattoria La Casalinga.
In the afternoon, hike up to San Miniato al Monte for stunning views of Florence.
Dinner at Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco.

Day 5 - Day Trip to Siena & Chianti Region

Take a day trip to Siena (1 hour 30 minutes by train) and explore Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, and the Duomo.
Lunch in Siena at Ristorante La Taverna di San Giorgio.
Visit the Chianti region, stopping at Castello Banfi and Castello Vincigliola for wine tastings.
Dinner back in Florence.

Day 6 - Markets & Shopping

Breakfast at Marioni, a traditional Florentine bakery.
Visit Mercato Centrale and San Frediano antique market.
Lunch at Il Cafetiere.
Spend the afternoon shopping for leather goods on Via Tornabuoni or vintage finds on Via de’ Tornabuoni.
Dinner at Enoteca Pinchiorri, one of Italy’s best restaurants.

Day 7 - Departure