Top Siena Holidays - page 2

Just 2 km from the old town of medieval Siena, in the stunning hilly Tuscan countryside, the exclusive wine tour with tasting ‘Land, Climate and Taste’ will introduce you to the local food and wine and to the fascinating world of sustainable wines. A journey through the secrets of viticulture in the age of climate change. Designed for all those who love fine wine and food, this intimate experience is for a maximum of 8 people and is led by one of the winery's owners. The winery tour will be followed by a guided sensory tasting session to capture and break down the different organoleptic profiles that participate in the complexity of our vintage and private reserve wines. Finally, you will enjoy a full lunch with the right food and wine pairings that will delight your palate and nourish your soul.

This experience is led by Paolo Nenci, one of Italy’s first “digital farmers”, followed by thousands of people online for his innovative approach to wine and agriculture. The winery was awarded in Dubai in November 2024 for excellence in extra virgin olive oil, a recognition of quality and craftsmanship. You will also taste wines produced with traditional methods, including the historic Vin Santo made with a fermentation mother dating back to 1820. An authentic, award-winning experience in the Tuscan countryside near Montepulciano, far from mass tourism.

Explore Chianti’s backroads and beautiful vistas while traveling in a private 4WD on this tour with hotel pickup. Soak up the scenery while a driver handles the country roads, stopping at off-the-beaten-track cellars and cantinas to taste several Chianti Classico wines along with Tuscan olive oil, honey, and other specialty products. Balance out all that wine with a traditional Tuscan lunch at a scenic family estate.

This private tour is designed to offer an authentic experience with maximum comfort and local insight. It starts directly from your hotel in a fully licensed Mercedes van with air conditioning for a smooth and relaxing ride. Accompanied by a professional driver-guide-certified sommelier, fluent in English and Italian born and raised in the Montalcino area. Travel through the stunning Val d’Orcia admired worldwide for its rolling hills and iconic landscapes. The highlight of the tour is an exclusive visit to a family-owned, organic Brunello winery, where you will walk through the vineyards, tour the cellars, and enjoy a guided tasting of selected red wines, including the celebrated Brunello di Montalcino, accompanied by a tasting extra virgin olive oil. The experience concludes with free time in the medieval town of Montalcino, the heart of the Brunello wine region, where you can explore historic streets, admire monuments, and browse charming local shops at your own pace.

What makes this experience truly unique is the intimate atmosphere of Paradiso di Cacuci, a family winery nestled among the rolling hills of Montalcino, far from crowded commercial wine tours. Guests are welcomed into an authentic Tuscan estate where tradition, landscape and passion come together to create a genuine Brunello experience. From walking through the vineyards to exploring the ageing cellar, every moment offers a deeper connection to the craftsmanship and philosophy behind Brunello di Montalcino. The guided tasting allows travelers to discover the elegance and evolution of Sangiovese through carefully selected wines, perfectly paired with traditional Tuscan flavours. Surrounded by breathtaking vineyard views and the peaceful atmosphere of the Tuscan countryside, this experience is designed for those seeking not only a wine tasting, but a refined and memorable journey into the heart of Tuscany.

Enjoy a unique lunch experience in the picturesque setting of the Poggio ai Laghi vineyard, paired with Wine Tasting and a great Wine Expert who will guide you through this excellent experience.

What makes this experience truly unique is the perfect combination of exceptional Brunello wines, authentic Tuscan cuisine and the intimate atmosphere of Paradiso di Cacuci, a family winery surrounded by the rolling hills of Montalcino. Guests are guided by expert sommeliers through the vineyards and ageing cellar, discovering the traditions, craftsmanship and passion behind Brunello di Montalcino production. The experience continues with a carefully curated tasting of premium Tuscan wines paired with a traditional Tuscan lunch featuring local specialities and fresh handmade pasta, creating a journey that combines wine, food and landscape in a truly authentic way. Far from crowded commercial tours, this immersive experience offers a refined and memorable taste of Tuscany in a relaxed and elegant setting. Each tasting is led by expert sommeliers, transforming every glass into a deeper journey through the world of Brunello di Montalcino.

Travel off-road through the Chianti valley on this day-long Tuscan wine tour. As your guide drives a vintage SUV, you'll gaze out at the gentle green hills and grapevine groves that typify the landscape. Stop at a few wineries to sample several varietals of wine along with local products such as honey and olive oil, then relax over a traditional Tuscan picnic for lunch at your final stop.

This experience offers a dynamic tasting path in the heart of Siena, designed for those who want to discover wine in an engaging way, without leaving the historic center. An ideal format to combine culture, conviviality and wine pleasure in a short time. The tasting combines two different styles: bubbles and red wines, allowing participants to understand the main differences between production methods and expressions of the Tuscan territory, with clear and accessible explanations. The experience is guided by an Expert who accompanies the participants in reading the wine, helping them to recognize aromas, structure and characteristics, making the tasting suitable for both beginners and enthusiasts. The small size of the group guarantees a relaxed and interactive atmosphere, ideal for asking questions, discussing and experiencing an authentic moment linked to the local wine tradition.

Take a tour of Siena with a local, and get the lowdown on the city that the guidebooks can’t give. In a small group, explore Siena by foot to discover the history behind the UNESCO-listed Piazza del Campo, the oldest bank in the world, and other monuments. You also have a chance to sample classic food and drinks from Tuscany such as Pecorino cheese, homemade pasta known as pici, the famous Chianti wine, and more.

Avoid the stress of navigating winding country roads or unfamiliar public transit on your own and instead discover the fine wines and rich historical heritage of Chianti on this full-day trip from Siena. Travel through the Tuscan countryside to Castello di Brolio in the heart of the Chianti wine country for guided tasting sessions and a traditional Italian lunch. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small group capped at only eight people.

You'll visit the winery’s production area and cellar, gaining an inside look at the winemaking process—from vine to bottle. The experience culminates with a guided tasting of the estate’s wines, right in the Poggio ai Laghi vineyard itself or at a nearby tasting spot, paired with a delicious lunch. Whether you're a wine lover or a curious traveler, this tour offers a rich and memorable experience rooted in tradition and flavor.

Discover the magic of Tuscan winemaking on this sensory-rich Golf Cart mini tour through the scenic Poggio ai Laghi vineyards. Hop into a golf cart and journey through our vineyards, where tradition meets nature. It’s an experience that engages all your senses, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for the art of winemaking and the beauty of the Tuscan countryside. Your wine expert will walk you through the tasting journey during your lunch. As you learn about the winemaking process and the passion behind each bottle, the food and wine experience becomes more than a meal—it becomes a memory, and quite possibly your most cherished souvenir from the Tuscan countryside. You’ll sample a selection of our finest wines, showing the skill and dedication of your winemakers. You’ll also savor the winery’s cuisine and exquisite oils and vinegars, each one crafted with the same attention to detail and quality as the wines.

Explore southern Tuscany with your own private guide on a full-day wine and food tour from Siena. Visit Pienza, Val d'Orcia, Montalcino, and more as you take in small towns, a 14th-century monastery, and sample Brunello di Montalcino, the famous wine of the region. Ride in comfort in a luxury vehicle with a private guide who shares the best of the region.

Explore the fascinating world of Tuscan sparkling wines with us! Book our unique experience now and discover what makes our business so special. During the guided tasting, you will be immersed in the art and science of sparkling wine production. Our wine educators will guide you through an exclusive selection of three Tuscan sparkling wines, each produced with a different production method: the classic method, the charmat method and the ancestral method. This experience will not only allow you to savor the unique flavors of these high-quality sparkling wines, but will also give you an in-depth understanding of the different techniques used in their production. You will be fascinated by the diversity of aromas and complexity that each production method adds to the wine.

Pienza and Montalcino are top foodie destinations, but getting there by train and bus can eat hours out of your day. Experience the area's top cheese and wine with ease on this private tour from Siena. Admire the Val d’Orcia scenery, learn about cheese making during an organic dairy farm tour, visit the World Heritage–listed town of Pienza, and enjoy tastings of the region’s renowned Brunello wine at a Montalcino winery.

Just a few minutes from Siena, San Giorgio a Lapi offers an authentic experience in the heart of Tuscany, in a unique location between Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi. What makes this tour special is the opportunity to experience a family-run winery firsthand, guided by the people who cultivate the vineyards and produce the wine. In addition to visiting the vineyards and wine cellars, you will discover the 11th-century Church of San Giorgio a Lapi and conclude your experience on our panoramic terrace overlooking the hills of Chianti and the Crete Senesi, where you will enjoy a guided tasting of 4 wines and a traditional Tuscan lunch prepared with local ingredients. A journey that combines wine, history, landscape, and genuine Tuscan hospitality.

Avoid the hassle of planning routes between scattered wine towns and booking separate tastings on your own with a guided day trip from Siena. This experience connects the flavors of Montepulciano and Pienza with the scenic landscapes of Val d'Orcia, letting you move easily between villages without logistics stress. Spend your time enjoying wine, local food, and countryside views at a relaxed pace.

Meet with tour guide at 10 am at Basilica San Domenico and departure for Pienza & Val d’Orcia Tour. A drive through a stunning landscape with its rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves that make unique the Unesco heritage territory of Val d’Orcia. We’ll stop to visit the Benedectine Monastery of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, stunning cicle of frescos, visit to the ancient library and Farmacy. Continuation to Pienza, the renaissance town born from Pope Pio the 2nd dream with its gorgeous architecture, narrow streets and terraces overlooking the Val d’Orcia. Time to stroll and visit craft made shops and enjoy a light lunch at typical farmhouse. Continuation to visit the stunning small hamlet of Bagno Vignoni with its thermal bath pool. Know before you go: Min. participants: 3 If the minimum number of participants is not met, the tour will be canceled or rescheduled, or you will be offered another available tour. You will be informed at least 16 hours before the tour date

Leave the planning and driving to someone else on this daylong winery tour specializing in Brunello di Montalcino—a wine produced in the vineyards around the town of Montalcino. Visit 2 historic wine cellars in Montalcino and vineyards, have lunch in Montalcino a winery in the hill town of Montalcino itself.

Hit the shops on an independent shopping excursion from Siena. With round-trip transport included, this trip takes you to three major shopping outlets in Tuscany: the Fashion Valley Outlet, Dolce & Gabbana Outlet and Il Leccio, where The Mall and the Luxury Prada Outlet can be found. Enjoy discounts of up to 50 percent as you shop for Versace, Fendi, Valentino, Gucci and other big-name Italian brands. The group size is restricted to eight passengers to ensure comfort as you travel.

A Round trip TOUR that will start from the ancient city of palio Siena to The hilltop medieval towns of MONTEPULCIANO, PIENZA AND MONTALCINO.

The academy is much more than a cooking school where you can learn traditional dishes, it is an authentic experience that blends tradition, local flavors and Tuscan hospitality. We stand out for the careful selection of ingredients of the territory, many of which are zero km. Position is the very framework of experience. Immersed in the medieval streets a few steps from Piazza del Campo, it gives our guests a unique and suggestive atmosphere where every experience is accompanied by the beauty of Siena

Indulge your sweet tooth with a hands-on dessert cooking class in the heart of Tuscany with our Italian Chef to add a taste of Tuscany while tasting our exclusive wines. You'll whip, layer, and taste your way through the traditional recipe using fresh, local ingredients—eggs, mascarpone, espresso, and more. Whether you're a beginner, this class is easy, fun, and perfect for all ages. While your dessert sets, relax with a glass while tasting our exclusive wines. This experience is all about sweet memories and delicious bites. You'll leave with a full heart, full belly, and the recipe to recreate your tiramisu anytime. After the cooking class, our wine expert will teach you the basic information for a wine tasting and will explain how wine permeates the culture of this territory.