8 days in Florence Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Florence: Bologna (Palazzo del Podesta, Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano, &more), Pisa (Le Navi Antiche di Pisa, Leaning Tower of Pisa, &more) and Siena (San Francesco, Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Florence trip itinerary tool.

If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major aiports are Peretola Airport, Pisa International Airport and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. In January in Florence, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 3°C at night.