The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Campanile in Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy · 5 days itinerary

Florence in 5 Days

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This five-day itinerary covers Florence's main museums, churches and squares plus a day trip to Siena. Days are grouped by area to limit walking between sites. The sequence starts in the Duomo and Uffizi districts, moves north to the Accademia and San Lorenzo, crosses to the Oltrarno, then covers Santa Croce before the Siena excursion.

5 daysIncludes SienaUffizi GalleryPitti PalaceBoboli GardensBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

The Duomo and the Uffizi

  1. 8:30DuomoSight
  2. 10:30DuomoSight
  3. 12:00Florence BaptisteryDuomoSight
  4. 14:30CentroSight
  5. 15:30CentroSight
Day 2

David and the Medici

  1. 8:30Galleria dell'AccademiaSan MarcoSight
  2. 11:00San LorenzoSight
  3. 13:00San LorenzoSight
  4. 15:30San LorenzoSight
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Day 3

The Oltrarno

  1. 9:30CentroWalk
  2. 10:30OltrarnoSight
  3. 13:30OltrarnoWalk
  4. 17:30OltrarnoSight
Day 4

Santa Croce and the Bargello

  1. 10:00Santa CroceSight
  2. 12:00CentroSight
  3. 15:00CentroSight
Day 5

Siena

  1. 9:00SienaDay trip
  2. 11:00SienaSight
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Florence questions

Is 5 days enough for Florence?

Five days covers the main sites plus one day trip. Book Uffizi and Accademia tickets online two weeks ahead for timed entry.

Do I need to book Duomo tickets in advance?

Yes. Buy skip-the-line tickets for the cathedral complex and dome climb before arrival. Allow two hours total including the ascent.

How do I reach Siena from Florence for a day trip?

Trains depart hourly from Santa Maria Novella station and take 90 minutes. Purchase round-trip tickets the day before at the station counter.

Should I buy a Florence museum pass?

A pass saves money only after three or more paid sites. Compare current individual ticket prices for the Uffizi, Accademia, and Pitti Palace before purchase.

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