The 'Cradle of the Renaissance' – not a bad strapline for a city, and one that Florence richly deserves. The Tuscan capital has long drawn British visitors to its culture filled streets. With its magnificent Duomo, Uffizi gallery and the Ponte Vecchio, Florence is quite simply one of the world's finest open air museums. There are also plenty of contemporary sights to enjoy on a holiday to this magnificent city, including some excellent restaurants and some of Italy's coolest new hotels. It all adds up to a perfect Big Short Break destination, or as part of a longer itinerary taking in the other highlights of Tuscany.
We know the city and the region intimately, so can recommend the best way to explore, and the finest places to eat and drink that are – mercifully – tourist-free. One of our highlights has to be the sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo - it's the best spot in town for a beautiful panoramic view of the city.

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Florence Holiday Ideas

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Tuscany,Florence

Tuscany,Florence

Architectural Wonders & Fabulous Food: A Luxury Family Trip to Tuscany

Experience the highlights of Florence on a guided walking tour of the city.

5 days, from £ 1,500 to £ 2,395

Tuscany,Florence

Tuscany,Florence

The Treasures of Tuscany: Exploring Historic Cities & Hilltop Towns

Wander through the open air museum that is Florence's city centre

7 days, from £ 2,005 to £ 3,200

Umbria,Florence

Umbria,Florence

Food, Fun & Culture in Italy: A Family Trip to Florence & Umbria

Get cooking with a family cookery class in Florence

8 days, from £ 2,520 to £ 4,020

Florence,Rome,The Amalfi Coast

Florence,Rome,The Amalfi Coast

Lakeside Luxury, Cultural Cities and Coastal Charm: An Italian Train Tour

Take a boat ride out onto Lake Como and admire the stunning mountainous scenery

12 days, from £ 3,275 to £ 5,225

Florence,Tuscany,Umbria,Rome

Florence,Tuscany,Umbria,Rome

Historic Cities, Fabulous Food & Art Tours: Central Italy Train Holiday

Soak up the sea breeze in Nice

14 days, from £ 3,300 to £ 5,270

Italy - Milan - Rome - Sicily - Florence - Bologna - Verona

Italy - Milan - Rome - Sicily - Florence - Bologna - Verona

An Epic Italian Rail Journey from Northern Italy to Sicily

Travel through Italy’s landscapes as you city-hop from north to south and back up again by train.

25 days, from £ 5,670 to £ 7,500

Malta,Venice,Florence,Peloponnese,Rome

Malta,Venice,Florence,Peloponnese,Rome

Art, Architecture & Ancient Cities: A Cultural Sabbatical Through Europe

Experience Italy by train as you travel from city to city exploring the country's rich cultural heritage

41 days, from £ 9,735 to £ 15,545

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