
"Firenze in un giorno? Si può fare!" (Florence in a day? It can be done!)
A Perfect Day Trip from Rome to Florence – Starting from B&B Savoia
After a restful night at B&B Savoia in Rome, wake up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and a delicious Italian breakfast. Today, you’re escaping to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance—just a 1.5-hour train ride away.
🌅 Morning: Early Departure & Arrival in Florence
7:00 AM – Quick breakfast at B&B Savoia (espresso + cornetto) before heading to Roma Termini.
7:30 AM – Board a high-speed Frecciarossa train (book in advance for best fares).
9:00 AM – Arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella, steps away from Florence’s historic center.
🏛️ Late Morning: Renaissance Wonders
9:30 AM – Start at the Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)—marvel at Brunelleschi’s dome and Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise at the Baptistery. (Pro tip: Climb the dome for epic views!)
11:00 AM – Stroll to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air sculpture gallery, and visit the Uffizi Gallery (book tickets ahead to skip lines).
🍝 Midday: Tuscan Lunch & Gelato
1:00 PM – Lunch at a classic Florentine trattoria:
Bistecca alla Fiorentina (T-bone steak)
Pappa al pomodoro (tomato-bread soup)
A glass of Chianti Classico
2:30 PM – Gelato stop! Try Gelateria dei Neri (favorites: crema fiorentina & ricotta e fichi).
🌉 Afternoon: Ponte Vecchio & Oltrarno
3:00 PM – Walk across the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s iconic goldsmith bridge.
3:30 PM – Explore Oltrarno, the artisan district—visit workshops and Palazzo Pitti (optional).
5:00 PM – Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo for the best panoramic view of Florence.
🚆 Evening: Return to Rome
6:30 PM – Train back to Rome (last Frecciarossa departs ~9 PM).
8:00 PM – Arrive at B&B Savoia, relax with a nightcap, and relive the day’s Renaissance magic.
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