Easter vacation in Florence

The 4-star Calzaiuoli is located in the street of the same name. The location is central and one-of-a-kind: between the Cathedral and Palazzo Vecchio, a short distance from Ponte Vecchio.

Here it is possible to breathe the authentic Florentine atmosphere thanks to the proximity to some symbolic places of the city and the characteristics of the hotel itself.

The hotel blends comfort, style and elegance and offers guests different types of welcoming and comfortable rooms, floored in parquet and different in style and color palette.

Connecting rooms are also available for up to a maximum of 5 people and rooms with views of the city’s monuments.

You can book your stay easily and quickly from this website, choose the room you prefer and take advantage of the guaranteed best rate.

The package includes:

• One or more nights’ accommodation in a room or suite of your choice;
• Daily buffet breakfast;
• Easter lunch on Sunday, March 31 2024, 4-course menu, paired drinks included, at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Restaurant, which can be reached by foot with a short stroll through the streets of the historic center;
• Opening of the Big Chocolate Egg with surprise draw;
• Welcome gift in the room upon arrival.

 
Easter package validity: from Thursday, March 28th to Wednesday, April 3rd.

The Easter weekend at the Hotel Calzaiuoli is also a taste experience capable of satisfying the most demanding palates.

Upon awakening, guests will be pampered with a rich breakfast. Sweet and savory products of the highest quality are available, as well as foods for those who are intolerant or for those who follow specific medical, ethical and religious diets.

A journey through flavors that continues at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, just a few minutes’ walk away.

Easter lunch is served here, with a 4-course menu with proposals capable of blending classic and modern.

The traditional dishes of the holiday meet innovative and typical ideas of the spring period for a menu based on products of the land made with the highest quality ingredients, selected according to the seasons.

Easter lunch in Florence menu, Sunday, March 31 2024, 12:30 p.m.

- Asparagus with Egg Mimosa, Smoked Ham from San Marco ham factory, lime mayonnaise

- Fresh Pasta Ravioli with Porcini Mushrooms and Brie with Perigord Black Truffle Sauce

- Baked Pré-Salé Rack of Lamb (New Zealand) with Sautéed Artichokes with Parsley, Marjoram, Mint and Potato Ratte Mille-feuille flake pastry

Or

- Sliced Beef PGI, White Veal from the Apennines Falaschi selection, Cannellini Beans in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Roasted Potatoes

- Three Chocolate Ingot (80% Noalya - Gianduja - Creamy White) and English Sauce

- Typical traditional desserts with artisanal Colomba cake and hot creams

- Opening of the Big Easter Egg with surprise draw

Drinks:
Glass of Spumante C27 Sant'Orsola
Mineral water
Barco Reale Doc di Carmignano - Tenuta di Capezzana§
Espresso coffee

A stay at the Hotel Calzaiuoli is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the city and discover Florence during the Easter period.

The longer days and mild climate allow you to take long walks, spend time outdoors, attend events, and visit museums and monuments.

What to see and do in Florence at Easter?

Here are our recommendations:

• Visit to museums: the Easter weekend includes special openings of numerous museums and art galleries. We can admire the permanent collections but also the temporary exhibitions dedicated to great artists of the more or less recent past. Among the must-see museums are the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery, the Medici Chapels, the Bargello Museum, the Civic Museums, Palazzo Vecchio;
  
  
• Scoppio del Carro: it is the most awaited event in Florence. It has been held on Easter Day for over 350 years. In the course of the morning, a large tower (Brindellone), 2-3 storeys high and packed with fireworks, is hauled through the streets of Florence by a team of oxen. The procession includes flag-wavers, percussionists, representatives of the clergy and institutions. The cart, finally, reaches Piazza del Duomo, in front of the Cathedral. During the religious service, around 11:00 a.m., the archbishop launches a dove-shaped rocket from the altar. This runs through a long tightrope, from the inside of the church to the cart. The dove hits the Brindellone, triggering the fireworks on it, starting the fireworks display;
  
  
• Easter markets: many are the stalls located in different areas of the city, where you can find cosmetics, handicrafts, souvenirs, toys and so much more;
  
  
• In the open air in the gardens: Florence is a city having a wealth of gardens with extraordinary charm and characterized by colorful plants and particular trees. Among the most beautiful gardens are the Boboli Gardens, the Iris Gardens, the Bardini Gardens, the Tulip Park of Scandicci, the Medici Villa of Castello, the Medici Villa La Petraia, the Garden of Villa Gamberaia, the Rose Garden;
  
  
• In the open air having a picnic: Area Pettini, Horticultural Garden, Ancocella Park, Park of the Stibbert Museum, Poggio Valicaia Park, Renai Park, Neto Park, Fonte Santa Woods are some of the locations where you can experience one of the typical rituals of the spring period. Lovely places to have lunch or a snack.