Here is a detailed 7-day itinerary for visiting Florence, Italy, including historical monuments, gardens, nature, shopping, and gastronomy, with options for nearly free accommodation and dining.

 

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**Day 1: Discover Florence’s Heart**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Nencioni**, known for its delicious pastries.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Visit **The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo)**, **Giotto’s Campanile**, and the **Baptistery of St. John**.
- **12:30 - 14:00**: Lunch at **Trattoria ZaZa**, offering traditional Tuscan dishes.
- **14:30 - 17:00**: Explore the **Uffizi Gallery** and admire masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Walk across the **Ponte Vecchio** and explore the **Oltrarno District**.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Osteria Santo Spirito**, known for its local cuisine.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Gelato at **Gelateria La Carraia**.

**Accommodation in Florence**:
- **Hotel David** - Affordable, with good reviews and close to the city center.
- **Plus Florence Hostel** - Budget-friendly with good facilities and a social atmosphere.

**Day 2: Art and Architecture**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Rivoire**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Visit the **Accademia Gallery** to see Michelangelo’s **David** and other Renaissance works.
- **12:30 - 14:00**: Lunch at **Trattoria Mario**, a popular spot for Tuscan fare.
- **14:30 - 17:00**: Explore the **Basilica of Santa Croce** and its famous tombs, including those of Galileo and Michelangelo.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Visit the **Basilica of San Lorenzo** and **Medici Chapels**.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Trattoria Cammillo**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Gelato at **Grom**.

**Day 3: Gardens and Nature**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Caffè Gilli**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Visit the **Boboli Gardens** and **Pitti Palace**.
- **12:30 - 14:00**: Lunch at **La Ménagère**.
- **14:30 - 17:00**: Explore the **Rose Garden (Giardino delle Rose)** and enjoy panoramic views from **Piazzale Michelangelo**.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Relax at the **Bardini Gardens**.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Osteria Vini e Vecchi Sapori**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Gelato at **Vivoli**.

**Day 4: Day Trip to Pisa**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Nencioni**.
- **08:30 - 09:30**: Take a train to **Pisa**.
- **10:00 - 12:00**: Visit the **Leaning Tower of Pisa**, **Cathedral**, and **Baptistery** in the **Piazza dei Miracoli**.
- **12:30 - 14:00**: Lunch at **Osteria dei Cavalieri**.
- **14:30 - 16:00**: Explore the **Pisa Botanical Garden**.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Return to Florence.
- **18:30 - 20:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante Il Latini**.
- **20:30 - 22:00**: Gelato at **La Carraia**.

**Day 5: Florence’s Hidden Gems**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Sant’Ambrogio**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Explore the **Santa Maria Novella** Church and its beautiful frescoes.
- **12:30 - 14:00**: Lunch at **Trattoria Il Vezzo**.
- **14:30 - 17:00**: Visit the **Stibbert Museum**, known for its impressive collection of armor and weaponry.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Stroll through the **Sant’Ambrogio Market** for local delicacies.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante La Giostra**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Gelato at **Gelateria Perché No!**.

**Day 6: Tuscany’s Wine Country**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Rivoire**.
- **08:30 - 09:30**: Take a day trip to the **Chianti region**.
- **10:00 - 12:00**: Visit a local **vineyard** and enjoy a wine tasting.
- **12:30 - 14:00**: Lunch at a **local trattoria** in Chianti.
- **14:30 - 17:00**: Explore the charming towns of **Greve in Chianti** and **Radda in Chianti**.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Return to Florence.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Il Profeta**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Gelato at **Grom**.

**Day 7: Leisure Day**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Caffè Giacosa**.
- **08:30 - 11:00**: Take a relaxing morning walk through **Piazza della Repubblica** and **Via de' Tornabuoni** for some shopping.
- **11:30 - 13:00**: Visit the **Mercato Centrale** for a vibrant food experience.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Mercato Centrale**’s food stalls.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Free time to explore more of Florence at your own pace or revisit favorite spots.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Relax at **Giardino dell'Orticoltura**.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Farewell dinner at **Buca Lapi**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Final gelato at **Gelateria dei Neri**.

Enjoy your week in Florence, soaking in the city's rich art, history, and culinary delights!

 

 

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