TUSCANY WINE TASTING TOURS, CHIANTI WINE TASTING TOURS,
MONTALCINO WINE TOURS
CAR AND VAN RENTAL WITH DRIVER IN TUSCANY
CUSTOM MADE TOURS IN TUSCANY & BEYOND
SIENA
Surrounded by olive groves and the vineyards of Chianti,
Siena is one of the most beautiful cities of Tuscany. Set on three hills, the city
is drawn together by winding alleyways and steep steps, whilst
the Piazza del Campo (where the famous horse-race
IL PALIO
takes place twice a year) stands at its heart, and
the Duomo (the magnificent Gothic Cathedral) and
St Maria della
Scala (the Old Hospital) serve as additional cultural landmarks. Famed for the "Palio", the annual historic horse-race that take
place on 2 July and 16 August, it is also home to one of the oldest Universities in Europe. In addition to the bustling daily life of the streets
and squares of the city, Siena offers many cultural events, concerts, cinema, theatre, beautiful shops selling lots of local specialties, nice
cafés and restaurants and a wide range of sporting activities.
Few geographical areas in the world can boast such a variety of environment as that, that surrounds Siena. To the north, we have the richness of
the Chianti landscape, woven with vineyards and olive-groves throughout the hills. Here also are to be found beautiful towns such
as
San Gimignano and
Monteriggioni with old walls, winding streets and incredible views. South of Siena, the Arbia valley leads to
the hill-top town of
Montalcino, home to the famous Brunello wine. And the area Le Crete stretches out, amazing visitors
with its harsh rock formations and unique landscape. Westwards we head towards the coast, to captivating coastline towns like
Castiglione della
, and nature reserves like the area called
Maremma. North-East of Siena we find
The Chianti area, with one of the most
beautiful countryside in Italy and famed for its wines, that are appreciated all over the world.
