Excursion Siena on your own with a guide tour at Porto Santo Stefano

Experience the medieval beauty and charm of Siena on-foot during this picturesque, full-day sightseeing tour.

Porto Santo Stefano, Siena, Skyline, Palaces, Towers, Landmarks

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately two-hour drive to Siena. Often described as the best-preserved medieval city in Italy, beautiful Siena is a medieval ensemble of palaces and towers cast in warm, pastel-colored bricks. The pride of the city is its skyline, which is dominated by the Gothic Cathedral and taut needle of the Torre del Mangia. However, the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo likely captures the most attention and fame, as it has been featured in films, photographs, and advertising campaigns.

City Centre, Contrade, Symbols on Banners and Walls of Buildings

Upon arrival in Siena, leave the coach for the approximately 0.5-mile (about 0.8-kilometre) walk to the city centre. Upon arrival, you may begin your guided walking tour or opt to explore the city at your leisure. Although it looks much as it did in the early-14th century, Siena is no museum. Its medieval Contrade, 17 neighborhoods into which the city has been historically divided, are a vibrant part of modern life. Along the way, you may see symbols of the Contrade; the turtle (tartuca), goose (oca), porcupine (istrice), and tower (torre) are emblazoned on banners and engraved on the walls of building.

San Domenico Church, Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, Free Time, Shopping, Maremma Region

The guided tour features a pleasant stroll through the medieval streets of Siena. Starting from San Domenico Church, walk to the Cathedral and iconic Piazza del Campo, where the famous Palio Horse Race takes place twice a year. Following the walking tour, ample time is made available for independent exploration, lunch and shopping. At the appointed time and place, meet your guide for the approximately 0.5-mile (about 0.8-kilometre) walk back to the coach. Your tour concludes with an approximately two-hour drive back to the pier via the well-preserved natural landscape of the lovely Maremma region.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Porto Santo Stefano, Siena, Skyline, Torre del Mangia, Piazza del Campo, City Centre, Contrade, San Domenico Church, Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, Maremma Region

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately one mile (about 1.6 kilometres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces and over inclines, uphill/downhill streets, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. Walking in Siena is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility, guests who utilise a wheelchair, and guests prone to motion sickness. The driving time between the pier and Siena is approximately two hours in each direction. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, bottled water, and Euro currency or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Proper attire is required to enter the cathedral; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. Most shops in Italy close from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The tour sequence may vary.