Originally Posted by
highpeaklad
Don't forget Florence has its own airport FLR
Correct, but no non-stops from JFK to FLR. My suggestion was intented to get the OP more time on the ground, and perhaps add a 3rd city to the trip.
Personal preference; I'd rather spend time on a train, than connecting to another flight. ...just a more civil mode of travel. Others may have the opposite thoughts.
Not right or wrong, just my opinion.