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Florence & Tuscany

Europe / Italy

Florence & Tuscany

A wine-country escape through Florence & Tuscany, Italy — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.

Ideal stay
4–6 days
Best season
April
From
$2,540–$7,065 pp

The place

About this destination

A wine-country escape through Florence & Tuscany, Italy — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.

My experience

This is Rachana's own itinerary for Florence & Tuscany, Italy — the version she'd plan for a close friend. It threads together stays she rates like In Sienna pls walk around the entire town and Villages visited in the Chianti Region-, a day-by-day plan, and the meals worth booking ahead. Everything here is personally travelled and curated — no filler.
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Through the lens · 6 frames

Photo journal

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Where to sleep

Hotels worth booking

Hotel · 01

In Sienna pls walk around the entire town

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Hotel · 02

Villages visited in the Chianti Region-

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Hotel · 03

Radda in Chianti

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Hotel · 04

Gaolli in Chianti

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Hotel · 05

Castellina in Chianti

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Hotel · 06

Wineries Visited

Florence & Tuscany, Italy

Colle Bereto, Azienda Agricola Altiero, Antinori Family winery, IL Borro Winery

Hotel · 07

Il Podere di Toscana

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Hotel · 08

Torricelle Zucchi

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Hotel · 09

Piazza San Paolino

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Hotel · 10

Savoy

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Tables to book

Restaurants

Restaurant · 01

Il Boro Tuscan Cafe

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Restaurant · 02

Il Pizzaccherie

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Pizzeria

Restaurant · 03

Il Palazio

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Michelin Star

Restaurant · 04

Cibero

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Restaurant · 05

Borgo San Jacopo

Florence & Tuscany, Italy

Restaurant · 06

Cafe Gilli

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Restaurant · 07

Osteria Vini e Vechi Sapori

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Restaurant · 08

IIl Guscio

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Restaurant · 09

Buca Del Orafo

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Restaurant · 10

Essenzia

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Restaurant · 11

Via Della Scala

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17 R - Firenza

Restaurant · 12

Things to see in Florence-

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Restaurant · 13

Baboli Gardens

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Restaurant · 14

Palazzo Vecchio

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What to order

Local cuisine

Fresh pasta
Must try

Local speciality

Fresh pasta

Neapolitan pizza
Must try

Local speciality

Neapolitan pizza

Risotto
Must try

Local speciality

Risotto

Gelato
Must try

Local speciality

Gelato

Espresso & cornetto
Must try

Local speciality

Espresso & cornetto

Tiramisù
Must try

Local speciality

Tiramisù

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Logistics

Getting there & around

01 · High-speed rail

Fast, comfortable trains link the major cities centre-to-centre.

02 · Private transfers & walking

Historic centres are best on foot; private cars cover the gaps.

03 · Airport arrival

A private meet-and-greet transfer is arranged from the moment you land.

The numbers

Budget breakdown

Total · per person

$2,540–$7,065 pp

USD

Breakdown

Accommodation
$350–$900 / night
Food & dining
$63–$198 / day
Transportation
$42–$135 / day
Activities
$53–$180 / day