Italy launches a new picturesque train from Rome to this beautiful medieval city

The European Renaissance railway is charging ahead at full speed this fall, and if you happen to go to Italy, you don’t want to miss this:

There is a new picturesque, slow train in the scene, and guess, it comes directly from your most idyllic European outing fantasies. It travels from Rome all the way to a small town in the Tuscan countryside, steeped in ancient history and medieval charm.

Called the Siena ExpressIt connects the eternal city with Siena, in 70s inspired vintage carriagesAnd with tickets that start from as cheap as $ 34:

This fall from Rome to Siena with the Siena Express

The Siena Express runs from September 27, before he ends for the season on November 2.

Deviations from Rome (Termini Station) takes place on Saturday, at 7:42 AM, arriving in Siena at 12:27, while return travel are planned for Sunday, at 3:05 PM.

This is a picturesque, tourist service instead of one of the high speed of Italy Freciarossa Trains, so wear that in mind while booking: The Siena Express For those who like to travel at a more relaxed paceAdmiring the view of lush fields, rolling vineyards and pastoral villages.

More specifically, the Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO world heritage site crossed by Verdant Hills, before it along the Oberlolo Lagoon, one of Italy’s milestone nature reserves, and it also calls between a number of hidden gems in between.

These include Capalbio, a stone city on top of a hill, surrounded by walls and a breathtaking view of the province of Grosseto.

Grosseto itself is a magical place that the province mentions is a pristine Italian city that revolves around a main square from the Renaissance era. Naturally, The star of the show here is SienaWhile you enter the idyllic Tuscany:

Is Siena the most beautiful small town in Italy?

Located on a prominent hill that covers a radical panorama of family ownership wine and winding roads with cypress trees, with a radical panorama Siena feels like Tuscany in a nutshell:

The center is distinguished by the many medieval buildings, and the unusually large, fan -shaped main four -lace, Piazza del Campowhich houses 3 of the most important monuments of Tuscany: Siena’s Palazzo Pubblico and Gothic Town Hall, and the 14th-century Torre del Mangia.

This tower is probably the most iconic feature of Siena’s brick skyline, just as the Brunelleschi Duomo is the pride and joy of Florence, mainly because of the not too resolutive white crown.

If you are looking to let your mind bloated, Be sure to check out the Piccolomini library in the Siena cathedral: the Carefully painted, colorful frescoes On the ceiling are the work of the Perugian artist Pinturicchio.

Near the cathedral, the baptismal chapel of San Giovanni is still a must-see, with the Bronze Baptismal font. On the outskirts of the old city, Porta Camollia and Porta Romana are elegant city gates that have diligently guarded the entrance to Siena since the Middle Ages.

On board the Siena Express

More about the train itself, the renewed Siena Express ‘Gran Comfort’ carriages will contain, mentioned icons of train journeys from the 70s, with large panoramic windows to go with them.

In terms of pricesthey start For $ 34 for the Rome – Argentario section (stop in Tarquinia, Capalbio, Orbetello and Grosseto) and vary from $ 57 to $ 58 for the entire Rome -Siena route.

If you are traveling with children, you will be happy to know that those under 3 years old can travel for free (although they have to be added when booking a ticket for adults), and those aged 4-12 will receive a 50%discount.

Regarding the planned stops, we have:

• Rome Termini 07:42
• Tarquinia 9:03 – 9:05 AM
• Capalbio 09:25 – 09:27
• Orbetello 09:34 – 09:36
• Grosseto 9:55 – 10:40 AM
• Montepescali 10:49 – 10:51
• Monte Antico 11:18 – 11:25
• BuonConvento 11:49 – 11:51
• Monteroni d’Arbia 12:01 – 12:03
• Siena 12:27

Tickets can be purchased directly dedicated on trenitalia’s Treni Turisti website. In view of the fact that the route is only 6 weekends, and the availability of seats is more limited than in regular trains, we advise booking in advance If Siena is on your radar now.

Vinicius Costa

Vini, our senior leader at Travel Off Path, has more than 60+ countries under his belt (and currently weaving stories from Paris!), And a talent for converting the images-path experiences into informative stories with which you can pack your bags.