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7 Days in Tuscany, Venice, and Murano - Authentic Food and Beautiful Art

  1. Day 1: Florence
    9 minutes (1.5 miles) from Santa Maria Novella Train Station

    In the morning, visit the Galleria dell'Accademia to see Michelangelo's David and other Renaissance masterpieces. Have lunch at Mercato Centrale for traditional Tuscan cuisine. Spend the afternoon exploring the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most famous art museums in the world. In the evening, grab dinner at Osteria delle Tre Panche for authentic Florentine cuisine.

  2. Day 2: Siena
    1 hour 30 minutes (46 miles) from Florence

    In the morning, visit the Piazza del Campo and the Siena Cathedral. Have lunch at La Taverna di San Giuseppe for traditional Tuscan cuisine. In the afternoon, explore the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena, which houses some of the greatest works of art from the Sienese school. In the evening, head to the Contrada della Lupa to try some of the best gelato in Siena.

  3. Day 3: San Gimignano and Volterra
    1 hour 20 minutes (43 miles) from Siena

    In the morning, visit San Gimignano and spend time exploring the historic town center and the Torre Grossa. Have lunch at Ristorante Dorandò for traditional Tuscan cuisine. In the afternoon, explore the Etruscan Museum in Volterra, which houses artifacts from the ancient Etruscan civilization. In the evening, head back to San Gimignano for dinner at La Mangiatoia for authentic Tuscan cuisine.

  4. Day 4: Pisa and Lucca
    1 hour 20 minutes (51 miles) from San Gimignano

    In the morning, visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli. Have lunch at Trattoria Da Leo for traditional Tuscan cuisine. In the afternoon, explore the historic city center of Lucca, including the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and the Torre Guinigi. In the evening, head back to Pisa for dinner at Il Montino for authentic Tuscan cuisine.

  5. Day 5: Venice
    3 hours 45 minutes (168 miles) from Pisa

    In the morning, take a water taxi to St. Mark's Square and explore the Doge's Palace and the Basilica di San Marco. Have lunch at Osteria al Bacareto for traditional Venetian cuisine. In the afternoon, explore the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, which houses modern art from the 20th century. In the evening, take a gondola ride through the canals of Venice and enjoy dinner at Ristorante Da Ivo for authentic Venetian cuisine.

  6. Day 6: Murano
    30 minutes (4 miles) from Venice

    In the morning, take a water taxi to Murano and visit the Murano Glass Museum to learn about the history of glassmaking on the island. Have lunch at Ristorante ai Piantaleoni for traditional Venetian cuisine. In the afternoon, visit one of the many glass factories on Murano to see the artisans at work. In the evening, head back to Venice for dinner at Osteria alle Testiere for authentic Venetian cuisine.

  7. Day 7: Gladiator Filming Locations
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Piazza San Marco, Venice

    In the morning, visit the Amphitheater of El Jem, which was used as the Colosseum in the film Gladiator. Have lunch at La Cantina del Gallo Nero for traditional Tuscan cuisine. In the afternoon, visit the historic city center of Arezzo, which was used as the location for the battle scenes in Gladiator. In the evening, head back to Florence for dinner at Osteria di Giovanni for authentic Tuscan cuisine.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the Chianti wine region for a wine tasting experience. You could also take a side trip to Cinque Terre to see the colorful houses perched on the cliffs overlooking the sea. To maximize your fun, try taking a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Tuscan dishes. Another suggestion is to take a bike tour through the Tuscan countryside to see the beautiful landscapes up close.

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