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Tuscany Tours in Florence - A Starting Point
Now that you have decided to start your Tuscany tours in Florence, take along with you a pair of reliable walking shoes, enough money, and plenty of time.This city can be quite expensive, yet Florence always delivers value. It is a compact city, best enjoyed up close, and can be toured in a day or two using the city's bus system.
| Attractions & Hotels | When To Visit: The best time for a Tuscany tours in Florence is during the months of April to June and in September and October, when the weather is usually good, prices are lower and there are fewer tourists - if you come in July or August, | | |
Florence is uncomfortably hot and bursting to the seams with tourists. Early winter, in December, can also be surprisingly pleasant, with crisp air and sunny days and far, far fewer people clogging up the piazzas.
Some Information to Consider Before Starting Your Tuscany Tours in Florence:- Before starting your tour of Florence, and upon your arrival, visit the Florence Tourist Information Office located in the vicinity of the airport or train station and pick up a free city map and a list of Florence museums opening time and prices. This will save you a lot of disappointments and time during your tour. You might want to go to the ATAF bus station and pick up a free bus map and a couple of tickets for your travel in the city, should your feet give up.
- Have enough cash or credit card. A Tuscany tours in Florence is not for the budget-constrained traveler. Unlike Rome, practically every sight here will cost you.
- Expect the crowds. This city is heaving with tourists especially in summer.
| | How do you go to Florence? Florence is an important railway and highway gateway to any city in Italy. If you are going to this city, you can come by car, train, or plane. If you are coming from abroad, inquire from your airline for a direct flight to Florence. - By car: From Rome (274 Km) or Naples (472 Km) highway A1 will conveniently get you to your destination; exit at Firenze Sud. From Milan (305 Km) the same highway A1 will bring you to Florence going by Bologna (110 Km). From Venice (261 km) and from the Northeast take A13 Padova-Bologna and continue on A1 up to
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Florence. Those coming from the Tyrrhenian coast, from Genoa, Pisa or Lucca, must take A11 Pisa-Firenze.Going to Florence by car is your chance to enjoy the Tuscan countryside and appreciate the beautiful landscape that is just picture perfect. By train: Florence is situated on the Milan-Rome line, with frequent and rapid connections both ways. From Venice there are two direct connections, otherwise you have to change in Bologna. Florence is connected to Pisa by many direct trains; those coming from Genoa or from the Tyrrhenian coast must usually change in Pisa. For times please consult the Trenitalia site or call the green number 89 20 21.By plane: Florence Airport Amerigo Vespucci (FLR) connects with all major Italian airports and 13 European destinations: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Bucharest, Frankfurt, Geneva, London Gatwick, Madrid, Monaco, Paris, Timisoara, Tirana and Vienna. Pisa's international Airport Galileo Galilei (PSA) is the most important in Tuscany: it links the city with major Italian and European destinations. The airport of Pisa is connected to Pisa Central Station by many routes, among which there are eight direct trains from the airport of Florence.Your Tuscany tours in Florence will take you to some of the most beautiful monuments in Italy and a vast collection of art unrivaled anywhere in the world.
Your one day Tuscany tours in Florence starts
at the Florence Duomo. Have an exciting vacation.
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