
Day Trip from Rome to Arezzo: A Charming Escape from B&B Savoia
Why Visit Arezzo?
Just 1.5 hours from Rome, this hidden Tuscan gem offers:
✔️ A stunning Piazza Grande (filming location of Life is Beautiful)
✔️ Medieval & Renaissance art (including Piero della Francesca frescoes)
✔️ Famous antiques market (first Sunday of each month)
✔️ Delicious Tuscan cuisine at local prices
Your Seamless Journey from B&B Savoia:
🚆 Morning: Scenic Train Ride
7:30 AM – Walk 10 mins to Rome Tiburtina Station
8:00 AM Train – Take the direct Regionale train (€10-15 one way, no reservation needed)
9:30 AM – Arrive at Arezzo Station, just 15 mins from the historic center
🏰 Late Morning: Discover Arezzo
Piazza Grande – Admire the sloping square’s medieval architecture
Basilica di San Francesco – See Piero della Francesca’s Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle (€8 entry)
Medici Fortress – Panoramic views over the Tuscan countryside
🍝 Lunch: Authentic Tuscan Flavors
Antica Osteria l’Agania – Try their legendary pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar pasta)
Budget tip: Grab a rosticciana sandwich (pork ribs on focaccia) at Pasticceria Salvi
🛍️ Afternoon: Shopping & Strolling
Antiques browsing – Explore Via dei Pileati’s artisan workshops (famous for gold jewelry)
Casa Vasari – Visit the 16th-century home of artist Giorgio Vasari (€4 entry)
Coffee break – Sip espresso at Caffè dei Costanti, a historic literary café
🚆 Evening: Return to Rome
6:30 PM Train – Depart Arezzo (arrives Rome ~8:00 PM)
8:30 PM – Back at B&B Savoia
Why This Works:
✅ Faster than Siena – More time to explore
✅ Less touristy – Authentic Tuscan atmosphere
✅ Art lover’s paradise – World-class frescoes
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