One day in Arezzo (sleep at the B&B Savoia)

Arezzo

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


 Photo: https://unsplash.com/photos/people-walking-on-street-near-brown-concrete-building-during-daytime-JFRMCCGZ_MA

Breakfast

Caffettiera Napoletana

A complimentary continental breakfast is provided each morning for our guests in the shared kitchen.

Our breakfast offering includes:

  • Tea, Coffee, and Herbal Infusions (including Chamomile)
  • Yoghurt and Fresh Seasonal Fruit
  • Biscuits and Pastries
  • Eggs (available upon request)

Additional Requests?
Should you require any further items, please do let us know. We would be delighted to accommodate you, though please note that some special requests may incur a supplementary charge.