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2 nights in Florence

Florence, Italy trip

Thu, May 14 → Sat, May 162 peoplebalanced pace
3 days · 16 events
Day 01Thu, May 14Arrive and settle in.
  1. 2:00 PM
    Arrival
    Arrival at Florence Airport (FLR)
    Fly in from Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Allow time for baggage and ground transfer into the city center.
  2. 3:30 PM
    Hotel
    Check in & freshen up
    Settle into your accommodation in the historic center. Drop bags, freshen up, and recharge before heading out.
  3. 1
    5:30 PM
    Activity
    Evening stroll through the Historic Center
    Wander the streets around Piazza della Repubblica, past the Baptistery of San Giovanni, and along the Arno riverbank to ease into Florence at a gentle pace.
  4. 2
    7:30 PM
    Meal
    Dinner in the Historic Center
    A relaxed, restorative dinner close to your lodging — no need to venture far on night one.
    Buca MarioTrattoria MarioOsteria dell'EnotecaIl Latini
Day 02Fri, May 15Explore Florence's heart.
  1. —
    Hotel
    Morning at the Hotel
    Start the day rested and ready to explore Florence's Renaissance core.
  2. 1
    8:30 AM
    Meal
    Breakfast in the Duomo District
    Fuel up near the cathedral before the crowds arrive.
    Caffè GilliPasticceria NuvoliCaffè DonniniBar Perseo
  3. 2
    9:30 AM
    Activity
    Duomo & Campanile
    Climb Giotto's Campanile for panoramic rooftop views, then admire Brunelleschi's dome up close. Book timed entry in advance.
  4. 3
    11:30 AM
    Activity
    Piazza della Signoria & Palazzo Vecchio
    Stroll Florence's open-air sculpture gallery and explore the medieval town hall. Peek into the Loggia dei Lanzi for free.
  5. 4
    1:00 PM
    Meal
    Lunch in the Oltrarno
    Cross the Ponte Vecchio and settle in for a leisurely lunch on the artisan south bank.
    Trattoria dell'OrtoBuca dell'Orafo
  6. 5
    2:30 PM
    Activity
    Uffizi Gallery
    Two hours among Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus', da Vinci, and Raphael. Pre-book skip-the-line tickets.
  7. 6
    7:30 PM
    Meal
    Dinner near Santa Croce
    Dine in the lively neighborhood surrounding Florence's Franciscan basilica.
    Osteria de' BenciBuca Santa CroceTrattoria da RuggeroRistorante Enoteca Pinchiorri
Day 03Sat, May 16Final moments and depart.
  1. —
    Hotel
    Hotel Check-Out
    Pack up and check out, leaving luggage with the concierge if needed before heading to the airport.
  2. 1
    8:00 AM
    Meal
    Breakfast in the Oltrarno
    Explore Florence's artisan left-bank neighborhood for a light morning meal and a final espresso.
    Caffè degli ArtigianiBrac CaffèTrattoria SabatinoIl Latini Café
  3. 2
    9:30 AM
    Activity
    Morning stroll through Oltrarno
    Wander the Piazza Santo Spirito and browse the neighbourhood's artisan workshops and boutiques — a quieter, locals' side of Florence not covered in earlier days.
  4. 11:00 AM
    Transfer
    Transfer to Florence Airport (FLR)
    Head to Amerigo Vespucci Airport for your return connection to Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Allow extra time for check-in and security.
  5. 12:00 PM
    Departure
    Depart Florence for Chicago (ORD)
    Fly out of Florence, bound for home.

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