Mika & Brett
Things To Do
Piazza del Duomo
Visit the famous Cathedral Duomo and climb the bell tower for a spectacular view of Florence. You will need to buy tickets to climb the tower. Follow the link above if you want to plan ahead!
Explore Siena
Day trip from Florence: Siena is the arch-rival of Florence as the 2nd largest city in Tuscany. It’s about a 1 hour trip by car or bus and about a 2 hour train ride.
Explore San Gimignano
Day trip from Florence: San Gimignano is a somewhat hidden gem of Tuscany. Get away from the crowds and check out this cool medieval hill town. It is located about an hour car or bus ride or a 2 hour train ride from Florence
Take a couple days to visit the Cinque Terre
You know that picture everyone takes of the Italian coast with all those colorful houses? That’s here! The Cinque Terre refers to 5 cities along the Italian Riviera (Monterosa, Vernazza, Corniglia, Maharola, and Riomaggione). You can make this a day trip but most travel guides recommend spending a few days exploring this area. It is about a 2-3 hour trip by car, bus, or train.
Pretend you’re a master sommelier in Chianti
Because WINE.... The Chianti wine region is located about 45 minutes outside of Florence. Plan a vineyard tour throughout the region and take in the beautiful sites and tastes of Italy!
Pisa
If you just have to get that insta-worthy pic of you holding up the Leaning Tower head to Pisa. Located about an hour and half car, bus, or train ride from Florence.