Siena Unveiled

Hendrik Dube

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day journey through the enchanting city of Siena, where ancient marvels meet modern charm. Discover hidden gems, immerse yourself in rich history, and indulge in authentic Italian cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Siena

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sculpture Wonders and Papal Views

$20

$ 4

Site-specific installations by contemporary artists from 5 continents on sprawling, wooded grounds.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

27 - 33 min

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Open-air Renaissance arcade erected in the 15th century by Pope Pius II to honor his family.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 2Surrender to the Beauty of Crete Senesi and Towering Heights

$50

$ 4

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

30 - 36 min

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87m-high square stone tower, built from 1325 to 1348, with a belfry dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Day 3Awe-Inspiring Duomo and Sacred Wonders

$55

$ 7

Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

5 - 6 min

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Restored baroque church famous for its Brancacci chapel lined with landmark Renaissance frescoes.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

68 - 82 min

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St Catherine's home, now a sanctuary, with art-filled oratory, church & Catherine's frescoed cell.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

Day 4Unleash Your Inner Explorer at Piazza del Campo and Museo Civico

$53

Medieval bricked square surrounded by elegant buildings, famous for hosting the Palio horse race.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

1 - 2 min

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

Day 5Journey to Assisi's Basilica and Marvel at Piccolomini Library

$35

$ 4

Landmark hillside Gothic church & site of Christian pilgrimage, decorated with noted medieval art.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

104 - 125 min

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Majestic, airy library within the Siena Duomo known for its soaring, vibrant Pinturicchio frescoes.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

Day 6Archaeological Treasures and Palazzo Pubblico

$45

$ 4

Archaeological Museum, and Sacred Art Palace Corboli

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

41 - 50 min

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13th century brick town hall with tower housing the civic museum & its fresco collection.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Day 7Step Back in Time at Laterina Gate and Museums of Curiosities

$35

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 12 min

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Natural history museum in an old monastery, with taxidermied animals, artifacts & a whale skeleton.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

6 - 9 min

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 8From Facciatone to Etruscan Necropolis: A Day of Fascination

$50

$ 4

Observation point atop an unfinished church facade, with views of centuries-old towers & piazzas.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

1 - 2 min

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13th-century structure famed for its facade & its marble stripes in symbolic black & white.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

22 - 27 min

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

Day 9Uncover Siena's Hidden Gems: Fontebranda and Art Masterpieces

$40

This working 13th-century fountain with Gothic arches & a crenellated roof is fed by aqueducts.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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9 - 14 min

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1933 museum showcasing archeological finds from local excavations dating back to the Bronze age.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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Gallery housing vast collection of Sienese masterpieces from the late medieval to Renaissance era.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

Day 10A Grand Finale: Opera delle Metropolitana and Fortezza Medicea

$50

Cathedral museum displaying marble statues, altar pieces & a restored medieval stained-glass window.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

8 - 11 min

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Severe Gothic cathedral with a frescoed chapel housing relics of St Catherine, including her head.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$18

10 - 15 min

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Built in 1563, the brick fort offers a park with hiking/biking trails, city views & an amphitheater.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $456 In total

Activities & Food:$433

Transport:$24