10 Days in Florence
🌸 Complete Itinerary & Cost Guide
10 days in Florence lets you go beyond the highlights — take day trips, revisit favourites, and enjoy slow mornings. Here's a realistic day-by-day plan plus what it costs.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
This plan covers the essentials without burnout. Adjust based on opening hours, weather, and your stamina. Most days are 4–6 hours of activity with long meals and downtime built in.
Settle into your hotel, grab a light lunch, then ease into Florence with Uffizi Gallery (pre-book). Don't overbook day one — jet lag is real.
Duomo climb at sunrise. Pair it with a sit-down lunch nearby and an evening walk through a different neighbourhood.
Ponte Vecchio aperitivo. Take the morning slow and use the afternoon to explore a quieter district away from the tourist core.
Boboli Gardens. Pair with a long lunch — Try a real bistecca alla fiorentina at Trattoria Mario (cash only, no reservations).
Day trip to Siena or San Gimignano. This day usually involves a longer journey so start early.
For trips of 10+ days, take an external day trip (mentioned in the highlights) or revisit Uffizi Gallery (pre-book) at a slower pace.
For trips of 10+ days, take an external day trip (mentioned in the highlights) or revisit Duomo climb at sunrise at a slower pace.
For trips of 10+ days, take an external day trip (mentioned in the highlights) or revisit Ponte Vecchio aperitivo at a slower pace.
Use this day for whatever you didn't get to: a museum, a hammam, a long lazy lunch. The best memories come from unplanned hours.
Hit one final must-see (Day trip to Siena or San Gimignano), pick up souvenirs, and leave time for a relaxed lunch before your flight or onward train.
What does 10 days in Florence cost?
Estimates below are per person, including accommodation, food, local transport, and ~1 paid activity per day. Flights to Florence are not included — they vary wildly by origin.
Florence survival tips
Florence is fully walkable in 25 minutes end-to-end. No metro needed.
Try a real bistecca alla fiorentina at Trattoria Mario (cash only, no reservations).
Restaurants near the Duomo regularly add hidden cover charges. Always ask before sitting.
When to go
April, May, September, October are the best months for Florence — the climate is at its best and crowds haven't peaked. Avoid August (closures + heat).