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Florence Vacations:
City of Masterpieces
Welcome to Firenzi. Culturally rich and visually delightful, this little city in the heart of Tuscany is one of the top must-see destinations. Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence delights with cobblestoned streets, soaring architecture, crowded piazzas and hushed, reverent galleries home to the works of Da Vinci, Botticcelli and Michelangelo. You can shop at A-list fashion houses, indulge in Tuscan wine, people-watch in the shade of the Duomo, or catch a Ponte Vecchio sunset.
Florence at a Glance
Currency: Euro (€)
Tipping Customs: Though not expected, you could give 10-15% at restaurants, if service charge is not included
Language: Italian
Popular Drink: Tuscan Wine
Must Eat: Bistecca Fiorentina – Florentine steak
Power Up: Type G (3-prong plug), 230 V
Weather: Transitional Mediterranean, with relatively mild winters, and hot and sunny summers.
Best Time to Visit: Any time of the year. Overall, April-June and September-October are the most popular seasons.
Top Things to Do in
Florence
Hike through Cinque Terre
Explore picturesque cliff-side villages and their citrus and olive farms with a hiking guide. Be camera-ready for breathtaking views.
Make Time for David
Carved out of a single block of marble, Michelangelo's statue of David is truly iconic. See it in the "flesh" at the Accademia Gallery in Florence.
Tour the Duomo
Discover the Duomo and see the city from a breathtaking point of view: the Duomo terraces and Brunelleschi's magnificent Dome.
Go on a food trip
Revel in some of Italy's finest wines, olive oils, chocolates, cheeses, pastas, and balsamic vinegars with a day trip to the sunny Tuscan countryside.
See Florence on wheels
Rent a Vespa in Florence to explore the city, then motor out to the nearby vineyards and villages to experience true Italian culture.
