I'd like to visit Orvieta & Sienna and wonder if these are good side trips from Florence, or if I should plan on an overnight at either or both. I have a little flexibility with my schedule...or should I add a third night to Venice? Can anyone help me with this wonderful predicament?

I have done both from Florence. Orvieto is an easy daytrip via train, while Siena is easier to access via bus and would probably be a longer day. <BR><BR>While it would be nice to stay a night in either, not knowing your complete itinerary, I'd probably opt for the third night in Venice!

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Hi Rosie,<BR> You wrote<BR>&gt;I'd like to visit Orvieta &amp; Sienna and wonder if these are good side trips from Florence...&lt;<BR><BR>Visit Siena as a daytrip from Florence.<BR><BR>Take SITA bus No 350 at Via S. Caterina across the street from FSMN Station 8:50, 9:50, 10:50, <BR>From Florence to Siena, you can take the non-stop bus, Siena Rapido, or Diretta<BR>

Are you a fan of big cities or small towns. I was glad I spent a night in Orvieto (I got their from Rome). It's small, but it's filled with lots of day trippers. Near sunset they all left and Orvieto took on a quite calm. After a nice dinner at the Tipica Trattoria Etrusca, I wandered through back streets, looked out over the valley, and enjoyed the peacefulness of Umbria. <BR><BR>There are more outdoor cafes open at night in Siena, and even more night life in Venice.

Hmm, should have had a cappucino before posting with poor spelling and punctuation. <BR><BR>Corrected: Are you a fan of big cities or small towns? I was glad I spent a night in Orvieto (I got there from Rome). <BR><BR>