One day in Florence (sleep at the B&B Savoia)

Florence

"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.

 

 

Photo by Jonathan Körner on Unsplash

Breakfast

As B&B Savoia Guest you can help yourself in the morning with the easy breakfast we provide in the shared kitchen. Yoghurt, small pastry, biscuits, caffè, tea, more infusions.