ItalyCities and culture · Slow travel
Florence, art and Oltrarno · 4 days
A focused city stay balancing major museums, Oltrarno workshops and gardens, with real breaks between visits.
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Destination
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Florence
Pace, season and who it suits
Pace One base · One main booking a day
Season Spring and autumn for walking; indoor breaks during summer heat
Who it suits Art lovers who prefer one hotel base
Separate Uffizi and Accademia visits
Craft streets across the Arno
Half a day for gardens and views
01 Day 1
Florence
Begin around the cathedral
Explore the cathedral area, Piazza della Signoria and Arno; add a climb only if suitable and available.
02 Day 2
Florence
A full morning for the Uffizi
Focus on a selection of works at the Uffizi, then spend the afternoon by the river and in Santa Croce.
03 Day 3
Oltrarno
Life across the Arno
Explore Santo Spirito and workshop streets, choosing Palazzo Pitti or Boboli Gardens according to interest.
04 Day 4
Florence
Sculpture, coffee and departure
Visit the Accademia if booked, then enjoy free time; move the visit earlier if departing in the morning.
DATES, COMPANIONS AND STOPS
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- Getting around comfortably
- Check luggage access and restricted traffic zones, breaking up longer walks over paving.
- Confirm this before departure
- Museum, dome and bell-tower visits have separate booking conditions; avoid stacking every climb into one day.
Itinerary and preparation
The itinerary can adapt to your dates, companions and interests. Bookings, transport and services are confirmed for the actual plan.
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