Cultural Tourism
Florence, Italy
Our Class Trip To Florence, Italy
I have taken on the responsibility of planning a field trip for myself along with the 8 amazing students who chose to participate in my survey. These 8 students include Abdullah, Alina, Usman, Wania, Wujud, Yalda, and Mahmoud. I have also done my own survey so that is why there are 9 records. They will be accompanying me, a total of 9 people, on our trip to Florence, Italy.
Our Trip Destination: Florence, Italy.
"Through these old streets, I wander dreamily; around me, Florence sweeps her busy tide of life."
Some Scenery From Our Rather Beautiful Destination
If You Desire, You Can Also Watch Some of The Following Videos To Learn More About Florence
Florence in 4K
Florence Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Language
There may be some issues when it comes to us being able to communicate with locals there and I have taken that into consideration. Although people in Florence have a mix of Tuscan dialect and other local languages, it would be beneficial to be able to speak or understand key phrases in Italian considering that the Italian language was derived from the Tuscan Language. Click the button below to download an Italian translator app.
Hold Your Horses...
Before leaving, we are going to have to make sure that all of us have everything that we need to be able to attend our trip safely and comfortably. Check the slideshow below to make sure that you have everything listed in it. Make sure to also keep your own unique needs as an individual in mind, as we all are different.
Day 1: June 1, 2021
Day 2: June 2, 2021
The Grand Hotel Minerva
Day 3: June 3, 2021
Day 3
Breakfast
We will try to start our day at 8:00 AM. As we already discussed that breakfast is going to be served in the hotel; we will be having breakfast until around 9:00 AM. Everyone will be expected to be out of their rooms and ready to leave the hotel for the day by 10:00 AM.
What To Bring
For today, you are suggested to bring a small backpack, water bottle, camera/phone, a small notepad and pen, and some snacks from the hotel if you feel you may get hungry.
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
The first attraction we will be visiting is the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. It is a 15th century church that is considered one of the first great basilicas in Florence, and its principal Dominican church.
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
It is very close to our hotel so we will be walking there after we depart at 10:00 AM. We will stay there and explore and admire its beautiful interior and exterior until 12:30 PM. Feel free to take pictures and write down any observations, feelings etc.
Lunch
At 12:30 PM, we will wrap up our trip to Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and make our way to lunch. We will walk a short distance to Ristorante Sabatini. We will be having lunch here and there will be vegetarian options for anyone who desires. We will end our lunch break at 2:00 PM.
Museum of Santa Maria Novella
After we end lunch at 2:00 PM, we will walk to the Museum of Santa Maria Novella. We will stay at this monumental and interesting attraction until 5:00 PM and will make our way to one more destination before dinner.
Piazza Della Repubblica
After we wrap up at the museum, we will be taking the public bus to quite a popular historical landmark of Florence. Piazza Della Repubblica is a square always full of pedestrians and is lined with cafes. It also includes a very charming merry-go-round. We will stay and explore the area until 8:00 PM. Everyone is allowed to visit any of the surrounding areas or get food/drinks during this period. A perfect opportunity to taste local foods!
Dinner, Ristorante Quinoa
After finishing up at Piazza Della Repubblica by 8:00 PM, we will walk to Ristorante Quinoa and have dinner there. We will then walk our way back to our hotel. On our way back we can roam around and see the scene of downtown Florence at night.
Day 4: June 4, 2020
Day 4
Breakfast
We will try to start our day at 8:00 AM. As we already discussed that breakfast is going to be served in the hotel; we will be having breakfast until around 9:00 AM. Everyone will be expected to be out of their rooms and ready to leave the hotel for the day by 10:00 AM.
What To Bring
For today, you are suggested to bring a small backpack, water bottle, camera/phone, a small notepad and pen, and some snacks from the hotel if you feel you may get hungry.
Crypt of Santa Reparata
Our first destination for today will be a historical landmark. We will walk East through downtown Florence all the way to the Crypt of Santa Reparata. It is a small crypt underneath a church that has many mosaics and tombs of notable figures. We will explore this attraction until 12:30 PM and then leave for lunch.
Lunch, Eataly Firenze
After wrapping up at the crypt, we will walk a short distance North until we reach a restaurant named Eataly Firenze where we will have lunch. Lunch will end officially at 2:00 PM.
Loggia del Bigallo
After we are done with lunch, we will visit Loggia del Bigallo, a museum a short distance away. We will stay here till around 5:00 PM.
Free 2 Hours
After we finish at the museum, everyone will be given the opportunity to go off in groups of 3-4 to explore the iconic bustling area surrounding the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. By 7:00 PM, everyone will be expected to be back in front of the Museum.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Our last stop for today as well as for the entire trip before we leave is going to be the iconic landmark that is known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This 13th-century cathedral is famous for its tall Giotto tower and red-tiled dome. We will be exploring its vast interior and perimeter; it is the center of the city and the cities life seems to revolve around its presence. We will stay here for the rest of the evening and roam around this area of the city .
Day 5: June 5th
Unfortunately, our trip has come to an end and we will have to leave for the airport today. We will have to back to the Firenze(SMN) Bus Station and make it to the airport by 11:00 AM in order to catch our flight. I hope everyone had a wonderful time and learned something new and foreign to what they would in their regular life.
