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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Siena Through Our Eyes

Photographed during our own travels and research, these images follow the journey through Siena, from the first view of the landscape to the small details that give the place its character.

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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

Whole journeys, planned end to end

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 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

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

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

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 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

Hotels

Rooms we would happily sleep in again

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Hotel

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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Villas

Private homes with stories of their own

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Villa

Villa in Siena for 7 people

4 Beds 7

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Villa in Siena for 8 People

4 Beds 8

Balcony +10 more

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2.5 Beds 5

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Apartment

La Dimora del Gazebo

3 Beds 2 Baths 6

Air Conditioning +16 more

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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

Castiglion Fiorentino

Viareggio

Volterra

Arezzo

Bagno Vignoni

Barga

Carrara

Castiglion Fiorentino

Chianciano Terme

Chianti

Cortona

Elba Island

Fiesole

Florence

La Verna

Livorno

Lucca

Maremma

Montalcino

Montecatini

Montepulciano

Monteriggioni

Monticchiello

Pienza

Pietrasanta

Pisa

Porto Santo Stefano

San Gimignano

San Miniato

Saturnia

Siena

Terme di San Filippo

Val D'Orcia

Viareggio

3 Beds 7

Air Conditioning +10 more

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The Road to Siena

Most of our guests arrive by private car, with a driver who knows these roads and where it is worth stopping along the way. These are the journeys we arrange most often.

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