Hi,
I'll be visiting Florence for 3 fulls days + arrival evening + morning of departure. I have purchased Rick's Florence Pocket guide and I was thinking in follow his 3-days itineray, but then I need some adjustments to it:
He recommends visiting the Uffizi Gallery on Day 2, which for me is Monday (not counting the Saturday, when I arrive), so it will be closed. How can I fit this visit in the other days, in a way that is easy and logical? I could just swap days 1 and 2, but then the Renaissance Walk would be in day 2, which is not very intuitive because it has some of the main views of the city.
How can I spend the afternoon/evening of my arrival? Being Saturday I imagine it will be especially crowded. For departure morning I think I will just wander around or make some lefting visit, but any other suggestion is welcome.
I would love to make a trip to Lucca, Siena or some other town nearby. Do you think I can fit it in my plan, or shoud I focus on Florence?
I will carry just a backpack, if that's help.
Thanks for your suggestions!