A Weekend in Florence

Florence, better known as Firenze by the locals, is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy and possibly the world. Here you will find history, the Chianti region, and lots of leather. Florence is known for its importance in the renaissance art period and the architecture throughout the city. This is a must see destination when planning a trip to Italy!

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Where To Stay

Centro Storico

This part of the city is where I always stay since it the city Center. Here, you will be walkable to all the main attractions

Santa Croce

This part of the city is perfect for tourists and is named for the Basilica Di Santa Croce

Things To see

Piazza Della Signoria

Duomo

Piazzale Michelangelo

Baptistery

Basilica di Santa Croce

The David statue

Things To Do

Florence Walking Tour

One of my rules for travel is to always do a walking tour on your first day. This helps you get the lay of the land and you’ll probably even get some great recommendations by a local!

Hot Air Balloon Ride

Tuscany Hot Air Balloon Ride

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Chianti Wine Tour

There are plenty of Wine Tours available, so you have plenty of choices to pick for whatever works the best for you. The most common are large group tours, but if you want to spend a little extra money you could find smaller group tours. No matter which you choose, you will have beautiful views of the Tuscany hills and vineyards throughout the day and I’ve never met a winery I didn’t like. I found my bookings for the wine tour through Viator and GetYourGuide.

Piazzale Michelangelo

The best view in Florence is a just a short walk from the city center, but be prepared to be working off your gelato. In my opinion, best way to get to the Piazzale Michelangelo is to take a taxi or utilize the buses. This way you can enjoy the view without the uphill climb. Once you reach Piazzale Michelangelo you will find vendors and a panoramic view of the city.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Meredith Johnson

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Hello! My name is Meredith, but my friends call me Mere. I am a nurse based out of Charlotte, NC and I am extremely lucky to have an international airport only 15 minutes away. About 4 years ago I got the travel itch. This is around the same time that my friends started getting married, having kids, buying homes, and just all around acting like adults. In a time where everyone was intent on settling down I was intent on having a trip booked every 3 months. I have planned solo trips and planned trips for myself and friends. I believe there is a difference in a trip and a vacation, so it’s most important to me for the client to know which they would prefer. When I travel internationally I try to make the most of my time, so most of my guides will be more “trip” based. This includes traveling to different parts of a country and making the most of the time to see and experience new things. I am open to more leisurely vacations guides and would have no problem helping you make a guide that fits your wants. There’s nothing more satisfying than finally getting the trip plan written down, well maybe except getting off the plane at your final destination. I believe in doing the must do things in the places you must do them. If you are going to someplace new, you never k now when you will be back there again, so you might as well do everything possible to elevate your experience.

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