Florence: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Florence?
- Most travelers spend 5 days in Florence
- Visiting Florence in 2 to 4 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 6 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Rome, Venice, and Milan
How Many Days to Spend in Florence
How Many Days to Spend in Tuscany
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Recommended Itineraries for Florence
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Florence, Explore | Florence |
| Day 2 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 3 | Tour of Tuscany & Wine Tasting | Florence |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Pisa & Lucca | Florence |
| Day 5 | Depart Florence |
Spend five days exploring the art and cuisine of Italy's Tuscany region. Discover Rennaissance art in Florence, browse bustling markets for fresh produce and cured meats, and stroll through narrow medieval streets to see the 1,000-year-old Ponte Vecchio bridge. Head to the Tuscan countryside to visit Siena, tour a typical Chianti winery, and see the medieval Monteriggioni fortress. End your visit with a trip to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and Lucca's historic city walls. Read more
Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Venice, Rome & Sorrento
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Venice, Explore | Venice |
| Day 2 | Free Day in Venice | Venice |
| Day 3 | Train to Florence, Explore | Florence |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 5 | Train to Rome, Explore | Rome |
| Day 6 | Free Day in Rome | Rome |
| Day 7 | Train to Naples, Private Transfer to Sorrento | Sorrento |
| Day 8 | Tour the Amalfi Coast or Pompeii | Sorrento |
| Day 9 | Depart Sorrento |
Hop between four iconic Italian destinations on this nine-day trip. Whisked between cities by comfortable high-speed trains, you can forget about the logistics and immerse yourself in the experience. Cruise the canals of Venice, marvel at Renaissance art in Florence, discover ancient history and modern culture in Rome, then change gears and end your grand tour soaking up the sun on the Amalfi Coast. With two days in each location, you can get oriented with a guided tour, then spend the next day exploring at your own pace. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Venice & Rome
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome, Travel to Venice | Venice |
| Day 2 | Venice Walking Tour | Venice |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Venice | Venice |
| Day 4 | Venice to Florence, Food Tour | Florence |
| Day 5 | Tour of Tuscany & Wine Tasting | Florence |
| Day 6 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 7 | Train to Rome, Colosseum & Forum Tour | Rome |
| Day 8 | Vatican Tour: Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica, Rome Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 9 | Free Day in Rome | Rome |
| Day 10 | Depart Rome |
Explore Italy's top cities and cultural sights on this 10-day trip. Start in colorful Venice to see the ornate Doge's Palace and take a ride on the Grand Canal. In Florence, see world-famous art by Renaissance masters like Michelangelo and Donatello, then go wine tasting in rural Tuscany. End your trip in Rome, where visits to the Sistine Chapel, bohemian Trastevere neighborhood, and mouth-watering pizza round out the perfect getaway. Read more
2-Week Itinerary Including Venice, Rome & the Amalfi Coast
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome, Travel to Venice | Venice |
| Day 2 | Venice Walking Tour & Afternoon Spritz Veneziano | Venice |
| Day 3 | Murano, Burano & Torcello Excursion | Venice |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Venice | Venice |
| Day 5 | Venice to Florence, Food Tour | Florence |
| Day 6 | Tour of Tuscany & Wine Tasting | Florence |
| Day 7 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 8 | Florence to Amalfi Coast, Positano Sunset Cruise | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 9 | Capri and Anacapri Day Tour | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 10 | Free Day on the Amalfi Coast | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 11 | Amalfi Coast to Rome, Afternoon Colosseum & Forum Tour | Rome |
| Day 12 | Vatican Tour: Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica, Rome Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 13 | Galleria Borghese, Free Afternoon in Rome | Rome |
| Day 14 | Depart Rome |
Spend two weeks delving into Italy's historical and cultural sites on this packed itinerary. Ride a gondola down Venice's Grand Canal and see art by Michelangelo and da Vinci in Florence. Explore Tuscany's medieval towns, then continue to the Amalfi Coast for ancient summer villas, limoncello, and seaside terraces. End in Rome to see the Vatican and explore eclectic neighborhoods. Read more
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