8 days in Florence Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Florence: Bologna (Compianto sul Cristo Morto, Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano, &more) and Siena (Via di Citta, Battistero di San Giovanni, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Academy Of Florence Art Gallery, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, and take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Florence road trip website.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Peretola Airport, Pisa International Airport and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in March, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can travel back home.