Florence In Depth and Siena
Stay in Oltrarno to explore the old town, museums and artisan quarter at a leisurely pace, plus a day trip to Siena and Monteriggioni.
Compared with the first-visit route, this one adds two more days. The Uffizi and the Bargello, and the Medici Chapels, are scheduled separately. One full day is set aside for the Brancacci Chapel, Piazza Santo Spirito and San Miniato al Monte on the south bank, and a half day goes up to Fiesole for city views. On day four, a bus heads to Siena, and the return trip passes through the walled town of Monteriggioni. The pace is relaxed, suited to travelers who want to avoid crowds and see more of local life.
Day by day
Day 1 · San Lorenzo and the Cathedral
Florence & Tuscany（Medici Chapels & Basilica of San Lorenzo、Mercato Centrale、Florence Cathedral (Duomo)）
Take the T2 tram from the airport to the city center, about 20 minutes. After checking in at Oltrarno, walk across the river to explore.
Stay: Oltrarno
Day 2 · Uffizi, Bargello and Santa Croce
Florence & Tuscany（Uffizi Gallery、Piazza della Signoria、Bargello National Museum、Basilica of Santa Croce）
Spend the day on foot in the old town on the north bank. The Uffizi to the Bargello takes about 5 minutes on foot, and it is another 10 minutes east to Santa Croce.
The Uffizi is closed on Mondays. Bargello opening days vary, so check the official website before setting out.
Stay: Oltrarno
Day 3 · Oltrarno Artisan Quarter
Florence & Tuscany（Santa Maria del Carmine (Brancacci Chapel)、Oltrarno & Basilica of Santo Spirito、Palazzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens、Ponte Vecchio、San Miniato al Monte、Piazzale Michelangelo）
Walk on the south bank: Brancacci Chapel, Piazza Santo Spirito, Pitti Palace, then Ponte Vecchio. In the evening, climb the uphill road.
Brancacci Chapel visits require advance booking, as slots are limited.
Stay: Oltrarno
Day 4 · Siena and Monteriggioni
Florence & Tuscany（Siena、Monteriggioni）
Take the express bus from the long-distance bus station to Siena, about 75 minutes. On the return, you can stop in Monteriggioni, or hire a car to link the two towns, and head back to Florence in the evening.
Buses to Siena stop closer to the old town than trains. Crowds peak in July and mid-August for the Palio horse race.
Stay: Oltrarno
Day 5 · Half Day in Fiesole and Departure
Florence & Tuscany（Fiesole、Galleria dell'Accademia）
Take bus No. 7 from Piazza San Marco, about 25 minutes, up to Fiesole. In the afternoon, return to the city and head to the station.
The Accademia Gallery is on the way to the station. Book an afternoon time slot in advance.