Florence City Breaks 2013

The Palazzon Medici Riccardi, a renaissance palace that was once the seat of the ruling Medici family is now a museum that has a large collection of art, artefacts and objects from centuries past. Art and architecture tours are an excellent way to discover some parts of the city that you would otherwise overlook or not know about without an expert guide.

Florence is a city of romance, of art and of food. There is an impressive array of places to eat out in the city and you shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to sample some of the beautiful Tuscan cuisine. For drinks there are plenty of bars and clubs where you can have a drink and a dance into the early hours of the night.

Florence has all manner of accommodation available in its historic streets, old-style pensions, apartments and luxury hotels, something for all budgets and tastes. The Albani Firenze and the Cerretani Firenze are two excellent hotels in the centre of the city that are perfect for discovering the many charms of this historic and beautiful city.

The Uffizi Gallery is one of the world’s most famous art museums, home to spectacular and influential pieces of art from across the centuries; the best way to experience the museum is on one of the regular guided tours. If you love to shop then Florence won’t disappoint. Why not follow it up with a concert and dinner for the perfect day.

The city of Florence is the perfect place for romantic dining, and you can have every romantic cliché in the book if you so wish - the candles in wine bottles, musical serenades and shared plates of spaghetti. There are also plenty of great places to sip a delicious glass of Tuscan wine or a cup of coffee while you watch people pass in a busy plaza.

Florence is a wonderfully romantic city, filled with art, culture and beauty. There are hundreds of hotels that would be perfect for a romantic break, many of which have breath taking views of the city’s skyline. The Regency Hotel is a spectacular hotel, a beautiful 19th century villa in the centre of the city with stunning rooms and a gourmet restaurant; the ideal place for a romantic Florentine holiday.

The Tuscan countryside that surrounds the city has inspired artists and writers for thousands of years and there is no better way to see it that on a Tuscany sightseeing tour. If you want to discover the city itself and want to cram in as much as you can then take one of the Florence Bike Tours that regularly run all over the city.

The city of Florence is home to some of Italy’s finest restaurants and cafes and you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to grabbing a plate of pasta or a cup of coffee. The country surrounding the city is also home to some excellent places to eat, many of which will be less crowded than the popular places in the city.

For those wishing to explore the city and its surrounding areas the Villa la Vedetta is a wonderful choice of hotel. Situated outside the city the hotel runs a shuttle service to the city so guests can explore the historic majesty of Florence but it is also surrounded by beautiful Florentine countryside.