Destination
Florence & Tuscany, Italy
Renaissance art, Brunelleschi's dome and bistecca alla fiorentina in the city, then vineyards, hill towns and cypress-lined roads an hour away.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- September, October: Grape harvest (vendemmia) and white truffle season in the countryside
- June: Calcio Storico matches and the feast of San Giovanni on 24 June
July, August: Oppressive heat in the city and queues at every museum
Where to stay 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
- Climb the Duomo at sunrise
- Taste Chianti Classico at a family winery
- Watch the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo
- Day trip to Siena and San Gimignano
- Cooking class in a Tuscan farmhouse
Good to know
| Airports | Florence Peretola (FLR), Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Kind of trip | culture, wine, food, history, road-trip |
Questions about Florence & Tuscany
When is the best time to visit Florence & Tuscany?
April, May, June, September and October. July, August: Oppressive heat in the city and queues at every museum
Do US citizens need a passport for Florence & Tuscany?
Yes. Florence & Tuscany is in Italy; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Florence & Tuscany on the ground?
Florence & Tuscany is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.