We only had 2 days in Florence. Since we spent the first day at Pisa, the second day has to be shopping right?
The Mall is located in the countryside of Tuscany but it is actually quite easy to get around. To get to The Mall, you have to buy the tickets at the bus terminal ticketing office before joining the queue to board the bus. There is a schedule and the timings are very accurate. The tickets costs EUR10 per person (2 way). The bus ride took about an hour.
The biggest stores are Gucci and Prada. The prices are much cheaper than the boutiques but most of the items are not from the latest seasons.
There is also a VAT refund office and you can get your VAT refund immediately. However, you will still need to pass through the Customs at the airport, get the stamp and mail back the VAT form. You need to provide your credit card details. There is a penalty if you fail to send back the form. Do note that there is a minimum spending of EUR 155 in Italy in order to qualify for the VAT refund.
Important! Remember to bring your passport with you, have the shop fill out the necessary documents for VAT refund and keep the receipt.
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