On the banks of River Arno and in the midst of Tuscan hills lies the beautiful city of Florence. This capital of Italy’s Tuscany region is famed the world over for its Renaissance styled architecture, mesmerizing romanticism and finger-licking Italian delicacies. Did you know that Florence was found by Roman emperor Julius Caesar or that Opera was created here? Pick any of our exclusive Florence holiday packages for best holiday deals.
Though its weather is generally mild, the best time for a Florence holiday is from February to March and September to November. Take one of our many Florence holiday packages like Florence Fiesta, or Jewels in Florence's Crown and off you go exploring its beautiful vineyards and tasting wine, or taking a bike hike over the breath-taking Tuscan hills, depending on your holiday mood. Our Florence tour will take you exploring the city’s fascinating monuments, vibrant handicrafts, music scenes, paintings, theatres, markets and various festivals.
Being the birthplace of world-renowned fashion houses like Gucci and Cavalli, a Florence holiday is ideal for shopaholics. From small craft shops to stylish and expensive boutiques, and from food markets to antique shops, there is nothing you will not find on this exciting holiday. On ‘Wine And Dine In Florence’, our 4N/5D Florence tour, we’ll get you accustomed to the Italian food and wine culture of this historic city as well as the capital city of Rome.
This Tuscan capital is a small metropolis which has most of its tourist sites within easy walking distance from each other. Some of its streets are too narrow for buses to get through and only residents with permits are allowed to drive inside of Florence. Hence, buses and cars are not very popular means of getting around. You could walk around the city and see its many highlights, which is a very easy option. Or you could buy a Firenze Card which is a 3 day pass for Florence and allows free visit to about 30 museums and all the public transport systems.
A visit to Florence’s Historic centre is a must. It is the main tourist area of Florence and is home to many esteemed buildings built by princes and bankers during the 14th to 17th centuries, some of which are still there. Oltrarno, meaning ‘beyond the Arno’, is still inside the 14th century walls built around the city. The famous Boboli Gardens, Pitti Palace and Piazza Santo Spirito are located here. This area is also sought after for its bustling nightlife and amazing restaurants.
Also known as the 'cradle of Renaissance', Florence gave birth to some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance period like Giotto, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Dante to name just a few. Spend your holiday visiting the Uffizi gallery, an epitome of Renaissance art, or marveling at the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore aka Duomo, a 414-step masterpiece placed right in the heart of the city. Mesmerize yourself at the Galleria dell’Accademia, which contains a lot of splendid and remarkable works, especially Michelangelo’s monumental – David, or watch the jazz concert at held every evening at the Piazza Della Signoria in the summer months. We guarantee that with us, your holiday in Florence will be spent wondering how there’s so much to do here in so less time!