
Day Trip from Rome to Siena: A Perfect Escape from B&B Savoia
Why Visit Siena?
Just a few hours from Rome, Siena is a medieval masterpiece—a UNESCO-listed hill town famous for its:
✔️ Iconic Piazza del Campo (site of the Palio horse race)
✔️ Striking black-and-white cathedral
✔️ Winding alleys lined with artisan shops
✔️ World-class Chianti wines
Your Easy Journey from B&B Savoia:
🚌 Morning: Comfortable Direct Bus
7:30 AM – Walk 10 mins to Rome Tiburtina Station
8:00 AM Bus – Board the direct SENA bus (€20, or €5 if booked early online at sena.it)
11:00 AM – Arrive at Piazza Gramsci, Siena’s center
🏰 Late Morning: Explore Siena
Piazza del Campo – Climb the Torre del Mangia for panoramic views
Duomo di Siena – Marvel at the zebra-striped columns (€5 entry)
Panforte tasting – Try this iconic fruitcake at Nannini Café
🍝 Lunch: Authentic Tuscan Flavors
Osteria Le Logge – Truffle pasta near the Campo (book ahead)
Budget tip: Grab a pici pasta (thick Tuscan noodles) at a market stall
🍷 Afternoon: Chianti & Hidden Gems
Wine window – Sample local Chianti at Enoteca Italiana (a 14th-century wine cellar)
Santa Maria della Scala – Fascinating medieval hospital museum (€9)
Secret viewpoint – Follow signs to "Panorama del Facciatone"
🚌 Evening: Return to Rome
6:00 PM Bus – Depart Siena (arrives Rome ~9:00 PM)
9:30 PM – Back at B&B Savoia
Why This Works:
✅ No wasted time – Direct transport, optimized route
✅ Local secrets – Beyond just the cathedral and Campo
✅ Flexible – Adjust times based on your pace
Need Help?
We’re happy to:
Print bus schedules
Reserve lunch spots
Loan guidebooks
"I did this commute for years—it’s the smoothest day trip from Rome!" – Sabina, B&B Savoia
Photo by Antonio Ristallo on Unsplash