Florence & Tuscany from Lyon, 23 – 25 Oct: £599 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $208 per person, $254 below the highest fare we saw
- Hotel Lorena: 8.4 from 2,020 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 66–69°F with a 20–25% chance of drizzle
The catch: The $416 fare is a one-stop, 11h 15m overnight trip landing Saturday at 8:30 AM, and the flight home leaves Sunday at 6:45 AM.
Worth it if one packed Saturday in Florence suits you; skip it if you want a slower weekend or would rather pay for the nonstop.
Worth it if one full day in Florence is enough for you. The whole trip is $795 for two: the VY flights at $416, Hotel Lorena at $331 and $48 paid at the property, taxes and fees included. It's Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, on a one-stop VY itinerary that leaves Lyon Friday at 10:35 PM, lands Saturday at 8:30 AM and flies home Sunday at 6:45 AM.
The total, before you go
£599 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £314 |
| Hotel Lorena, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £249 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £36 |
| The total, before you go | £599 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£191 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Vueling, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£157 per person, return
£314 for two, taxes and fees included · Vueling · 1 stop · 11h 15m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 10:35 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 8:30 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 6:45 AM – Sun, Oct 25, 8:05 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling | £157 | 1 stop | 11h 15m |
| V7 | £195 | nonstop | 2h 40m |
| Vueling | £204 | 1 stop | 13h |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 04:57 CEST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $208 per person, this fare is $254 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, out of 12 offers we checked that ran from $208 to $462. The one nonstop we found, on V7, is $259 per person, or $517 for two. It leaves Friday at 7:45 AM and gives you all of Friday. Late October is grape harvest and white truffle season in the Tuscan countryside. The forecast shows highs of 68°F Friday, 69°F Saturday and 66°F Sunday, a 20–25% chance of drizzle and fog on Sunday morning. That's walking weather for the Accademia, the Duomo and a sunset over the city. All three hotels we picked have free cancellation, so you can hold a room while you decide. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A fast city weekend of art, food and long walks: Brunelleschi's dome, the David and bistecca alla fiorentina at dinner. It suits a couple or two friends who like a full day on their feet and don't mind an early alarm on Sunday. You only get one full day on the ground, so the vineyards and hill towns an hour away are more of a taste than a plan.
Weather in Florence & Tuscany, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 66–69°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 68 °F | 55 °F | 25% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 69 °F | 49 °F | 20% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 66 °F | 45 °F | — |
Where to stay in Florence & Tuscany
Hotel Lorena is our best-value pick and the one in the total. It's $331 for the 2 nights ($166 a night) plus $48 paid at the property, rated 8.4 from 2,020 reviews, in San Lorenzo. Heads-up: the room is a Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom. B&B Home in Florence is $340 ($170 a night, plus $52 at the property) and scores 9.0 from 837 reviews. It's in Oltrarno / Santo Spirito, across the Arno, where you'll find artisan workshops and local trattorias. Porta alla Croce Guest House is the top rated at 9.6 from 397 reviews and $352 ($176 a night, plus $53 at the property), with a private bathroom, in Campo Di Marte. All three are room only and have free cancellation.
Hotel Lorena
£249 for 2 nights, two guests · £125 a night
See roomsPorta alla Croce Guest House
£265 for 2 nights, two guests · £133 a night
See roomsB&B Home in Florence
£256 for 2 nights, two guests · £128 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Florence & Tuscany for these dates
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Where in Florence & Tuscany
- Duomo / Centro Storico: Every Renaissance landmark within a few minutes' walk.
- Oltrarno / Santo Spirito: Artisan workshops and local trattorias across the Arno.
- Santa Croce: Lively squares, the leather market and good-value hotels.
- Chianti countryside: Agriturismo stays among vineyards, a 45-minute drive from the city.
- Val d'Orcia (Pienza / Montepulciano): The postcard cypress-lined hills and wine towns.
What to do in Florence & Tuscany
- Stand in front of Michelangelo's David at the Accademia on Saturday, after the 8:30 AM landing
- Watch the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo on Saturday evening
- Taste Chianti Classico at a family winery during harvest season
- Swap the city for a cooking class in a Tuscan farmhouse if you want countryside
- Keep the day trip to Siena and San Gimignano for a longer visit
Also worth it
- Climb the Duomo at sunrise
Tours and tickets in Florence & Tuscany
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Lyon | Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Florence & Tuscany | Florence Peretola (FLR), Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) |
| Flight time | 11h 15m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 344 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Florence & Tuscany costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £314 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hotel Lorena) | £249 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £955 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Lyon to Florence & Tuscany
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £157 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £148 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: an ID card is enough: travellers from France enter Florence & Tuscany with a national ID card, no passport needed.
- Currency: euro (EUR).
- Grape harvest (vendemmia) and white truffle season in the countryside
- Documents: a national ID card is enough for this Lyon to Florence trip, and a passport works too
- Italy uses the euro, and there is no time difference with Lyon
- The outbound is one stop and 11h 15m into Florence Peretola (FLR); Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) is the other airport
- Not in the $795: a checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money, which we'd plan at $520 for two
- All three hotels are room only, so no breakfast is included, and all have free cancellation
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if one full day works for you. You land Saturday at 8:30 AM and fly home Sunday at 6:45 AM. At $208 per person, the fare is $254 below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$795, all in: $416 for the flights ($208 per person), $331 for 2 nights at Hotel Lorena and $48 paid at the property. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. The V7 nonstop is $259 per person, or $517 for two. It leaves Friday at 7:45 AM and lands at 9:05 AM, so you get all of Friday in Florence.
What is the weather like?
Highs are 68°F Friday, 69°F Saturday and 66°F Sunday, with lows down to 45°F. The chance of drizzle is 25% Friday and 20% Saturday, and fog is forecast for Sunday. Pack a light layer.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's a short taste. With the one-stop fare, you spend Friday night traveling, so you won't really use the first hotel night. Saturday is your day for the David, a long walk and the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo.
Do I need a passport?
A national ID card is enough for this trip from Lyon to Florence, and a passport works too. Italy uses the euro, and the clocks are the same as in Lyon.
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Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.
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