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Orvieto and Siena, or spend time just in Siena?

We will have 4 days between our time in Rome and Florence, and are wondering if we should spend all 4 days in Siena, or split the time between Siena and Orvieto.
Would like any advice on this question.
Thanks!

Posted by
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Both are wonderful. I'm usually not a fan of one night stays, but with 4 nights I would do Siena 3 nights and Orvieto 1 night. Siena is bigger, has more sights to see, and is prettier to just walk around. I stayed in Siena for 4 nights and Orvieto for 2 nights. With 4 nights, I would do Siena 3 and Orvieto 1.

Posted by
8060 posts

I haven't been to Orvieto, but plan to do so. I have been to Siena, spent two nights there and that was enough. I would split time between the cities.

Posted by
7638 posts

I would split the time between the two. We have stayed in Siena a few times, and I think 2-3 days would be the max unless you’re planning day trips out to surrounding Tuscany towns or wine tours.

Posted by
545 posts

On our last trip we spent two nights in Orvieto and two in Siena and enjoyed both. Orvieto is more quiet but after busy Rome it was a lovely respite. I was glad to have a full day there to enjoy the town.

Posted by
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Thank you all for your responses. It is very helpful. We are leaning toward doing 2 nights in each town, but not sure yet : )