Florence (Firenze) — the heart of Tuscany and the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, the city where Leonardo and Michelangelo worked. Its entire historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: a magnificent cathedral, world-class galleries and narrow streets that have barely changed in centuries. Let's see how to reach Florence from Tbilisi and what to see there.
✈️ Flights from Tbilisi
- There's no direct flight to Florence Airport (FLR) from Tbilisi — the route requires a connection
- Turkish Airlines: TBS → Istanbul (IST) → FLR, about 7-8 h total
- Alternative: fly into Rome (FCO) or Milan and continue by train — Florence is 1.5-3 h away by high-speed rail
- Ticket price: $280-560 round trip, depending on the season
- Travel365's price calendar — find the cheapest dates
🛂 Visa — Schengen + ETIAS
Italy is a Schengen member. Georgian citizens with a biometric passport can enter visa-free under the 90/180-day rule.
Once ETIAS launches (second half of 2026), you'll need a €7 online authorization valid for 3 years. Details in the ETIAS 2026 article and the Schengen visa guide.
📅 The best season in Florence
- April-May: 15-23°C, blossoms, fewer crowds — the best time
- September-October: mild weather and the Tuscan grape harvest nearby
- June-August: 30°C+, hot and crowded; book tickets in advance
- November-March: 5-13°C, cool, but flights and hotels are cheapest
🎨 Top attractions
- ⛪ Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore) — Brunelleschi's dome, the city's symbol; the climb for the panorama is a must
- 🖼 Uffizi Gallery — Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" and Renaissance masterpieces; buy tickets in advance
- 🗿 Galleria dell'Accademia — Michelangelo's original "David"
- 🌉 Ponte Vecchio — the medieval bridge lined with shops over the Arno
- 🌳 Boboli Gardens — a Renaissance garden beside the Pitti Palace
- 🌅 Piazzale Michelangelo — the best panorama of the city, especially at sunset
Buy Uffizi and Accademia tickets online for sure — on-the-spot queues stretch to 2-3 hours in summer.
🍝 Food in Florence
- 🥩 Bistecca alla Fiorentina — the thick Tuscan steak, the city's calling card
- 🥪 Lampredotto — the local street food, a beef-tripe sandwich
- 🍷 Chianti — Tuscany's red wine, in a local trattoria
- 🍨 Gelato — real Italian ice cream; Florence is its birthplace
- 🫒 Ribollita — a thick Tuscan vegetable soup with bread
💶 Budget and conclusion
Florence is among Italy's pricier cities, but it's compact — almost everything is within walking distance. A 3* hotel is $90-160/night; dinner in a trattoria $20-35; a museum ticket $15-25. Budget alternatives — a hostel ($30-55) and lampredotto stands.
2-3 days is enough for the highlights, though a day trip into the Tuscan countryside is worth it too. Florence pairs perfectly with a Rome or Venice itinerary. To compare flights, use the Travel365 flight search.
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