Siena, Tuscany

Experience the Palio Race in Siena Italy with Italy Vacation Specialists

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Discover Siena: Private Tours, Experiences & Custom Travel

Siena is reknowned, both nationally and internationally, for the Palio horse race contested by the 17 contrada which divide this small city. But Siena is also unique thanks to its maze of narrow streets, its numerous towers and elegant town houses, the immense Piazza del Campo and the Cathedral which dominate the heart of the Medieval city encircled by impressive walls.

Those living in Siena enjoy an incredibly high quality of life. It is also the first city in Italy to close its center to traffic. As far as culture is concerned, Siena has been a city of great artistic significance since ancient times with internationally acclaimed institutions such as theChigiana Musical Academy, the Accademia dei Fisiocritici and Accademia degli Intronati, as well as the University for Foreigners.

Sites not to be missed: the Church of St Domenico, the Church of St Francesco, theDiocesan Museum of Sacred Art and Palazzo Salimbeni which houses important frescoes. The surrounding countryside is superbly peaceful with vineyards, olive groves,medieval hamlets and castles. The gastronomic traditions have gained international fame with the sweet Panpepato, Ricciarelli and Cavallucci being exported throughout the world.

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Magnificent Palio Experience, Siena

Siena Town hall, Italy

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Historic marketplace in Siena, Tuscany, Italy, 07-10-2018

Night view of Siena Cathedral Santa Maria Assunta (Duomo di Siena) in Siena, Tuscany, italy. Italian

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Multi-Day Holidays Tours

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Florence, Tuscany and the Italian Riviera

A classic introduction to the must-see sites of Tuscany and Cinque Terre. From the wine-growing lands of Chianti and Val d'Orcia to the Renaissance splendour and the museums of Florence, the tour ends in the incredible natural beauty of the Italian...

Private

10 Days / 9 Nights

Tuscany Mini-Stay

A brief retreat to Tuscany promises a delightful blend of Renaissance art, rolling vineyards, and charming medieval towns. This mini holiday in Tuscany provides a perfect taste of the region's art, culture, and culinary delights in just a few memorab...

Private

3 Days / 2 Nights

Private & Small Group Tours in Siena

Days out with people who know the way

Private Tour of Tuscany's Chianti Region, including Siena

Chianti, located in Tuscany, is famous for its medieval towns and red wines. A private tour allows you to customize your itinerary for a unique experience. Explore the region's beauty whether you're a wine connoisseur, history buff or just want to se...

Private

7 hours

Truffle Hunting & Cooking Class in the Heart of Tuscany

If you're spending your holidays in Tuscany, or even just passing through, do not miss the opportunity to learn more about one of the most mysterious ingredients of Italian cuisine: The Truffle! Have fun hunting in the woods with the truffle-dogs, t...

Semi-Private

5 hours

San Gimignano Morning Tour with Full Tuscan Lunch and Multiple Wine Tastings

North west of Siena, on the hills of Val d'Elsa, stands the medieval town of San Gimignano. Defined as the town "with a hundred towers", owing to the presence of these impressive buildings symbolising power and wealth, till the thirteenth century the...

Small Group

8 hours

Tuscany: Siena & San Gimignano from Florence or Livorno

This tour of Tuscany begins in either Livorno or Florence and includes a visit to two of Tuscany's most beautiful towns Siena and San Gimignano which are right in the heart of the beautiful Tuscan countryside inside the Chianti wine territory. Over t...

Private

8 hours

Private Tour of Siena

Explore the art and history of one of Tuscany's most charming towns with the help of a knowledgeable local guide who will bring the medieval streets to life.

Private

3 hours

Hotels

Rooms we would happily sleep in again

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Hotel Santa Caterina

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Santa Caterina Hotel in Siena, housed in a renovated 18th-century patrician villa, is a small and co...

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Villa Cicolina

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Located just outside the stunning medieval town of Montepulciano, Villa Cicolina it ideally situated...

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Villa in Siena for 7 people

4 Beds 7

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Villa in Siena for 8 People

4 Beds 8

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La Dimora del Gazebo

3 Beds 2 Baths 6

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Panoramic view of the city in Siena in Italy, Tuscany

SIENA, ITALY - OCTOBER 27, 2018 interior of Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption

Siena, Italy 2016-05-02 Duomo di Siena Church

Siena, Italy 2016-05-02 Siena streets. The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a Wo

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Terme di San Filippo - San Filippo Natura Hot Springs, Tuscany

Val D'Orcia

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Bagno Vignoni

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Castiglion Fiorentino

Chianciano Terme

Chianti

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Elba Island

Fiesole

Florence

Livorno

Lucca

Maremma

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Montecatini

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Monteriggioni

Monticchiello

Pienza

Pietrasanta

Pisa

Porto Santo Stefano

San Gimignano

San Miniato

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Terme di San Filippo - San Filippo Natura Hot Springs, Tuscany

Val D'Orcia

Viareggio

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Italy Vacation Specialists provides licensed private transfer services throughout Italy, including Siena and surrounding areas. With over 20 years of experience, our professional English-speaking drivers offer both Business Class and Luxury Class vehicles for airport transfers, city-to-city rides, and full-day chauffeur services. All vehicles are fully insured, well-maintained, and operated by vetted local drivers who know the roads, traffic patterns, and best routes across the region.

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