2 Days in Siena and Tuscan Hill Towns

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πŸ“ Siena, ItalyπŸ—“ 2 daysπŸ‘₯ Couples and history fans

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2Days
8Stops
2Meal tips
About Β£80-130 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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A medieval weekend in Siena: the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the striped cathedral and a countryside trip to San Gimignano. Best in spring and autumn.

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Day by day

Siena Cathedral with its iconic striped bell tower and dome on a sunny day.
1

Medieval Siena

09:30

Piazza del Campo

One of Italy's best squares, shaped like a shell.

πŸ“ Centro⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Climb the Torre del Mangia for views.
11:00

Siena Cathedral

A black-and-white striped Gothic cathedral with a marble floor.

πŸ“ Duomo⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€8-15
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πŸ’‘ Book a combined ticket.
14:00

Lunch

Pici pasta and Tuscan wine.

πŸ“ Centro⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€15-25
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πŸ’‘ Try Sienese panforte.
16:30

Fortezza Medicea

A park on old fortress walls.

πŸ“ Fortezza⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ A relaxed stroll.

🍽 Where to eat

dinnerWild boar ragΓΉTuscan Β· $$
Stunningly ornate interior of the iconic Siena Cathedral showcasing intricate frescoes and architecture.
2

San Gimignano

09:30

Bus to San Gimignano

A hill town with medieval towers.

πŸ“ San Gimignano⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€7
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πŸ’‘ Change at Poggibonsi.
11:00

Towers and Collegiate Church

Climb a tower for views of the Tuscan countryside.

πŸ“ San Gimignano⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~€10
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13:30

Lunch and gelato

World gelato champion shops are nearby.

πŸ“ San Gimignano⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€15
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πŸ’‘ Try saffron flavour.
16:00

Vernaccia wine tasting

Sample the local white wine.

πŸ“ San Gimignano⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€10
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πŸ’‘ Cheap and tasty.

🍽 Where to eat

breakfastCoffee and cantucciTuscan Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Bus to San Gimignano

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereFly to Florence or Pisa and take a bus or train.
πŸš† Getting aroundSiena's centre is walkable and hilly.
πŸ’· CurrencyEuro (€). Cards are widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguageItalian. English is common.

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