Siena offers an unforgettable wine experience in Tuscany. Home to numerous vineyards and wineries that you can explore on one of many Tuscany wine tours, Siena makes the ideal destination.
Take a walking or Vespa scooter tour for an unforgettable experience! Enjoy sampling some of the region's famous wines while learning more about their history on one of these wine tours, guaranteed to please.
If wine is your passion, Castello Banfi il Borgo will satisfy. Set in an ancient village near Banfi Castle - home of world-renowned red wines - guests can take advantage of free wines available throughout their rooms as well as enjoy Tuscan cuisine at Taverna Banfi or La Sala dei Grappoli.
This 5-star boutique property, once known as home to Tuscan aristocracy, now stands as an idyllic retreat with views across sweeping vineyards and picturesque Tuscan countryside. There are 20 Renaissance-style rooms and suites featuring terracotta tiled floors and vaulted ceilings.
Hotel guests can visit an on-site winery and vineyard, while their concierge can arrange tours and tastings from other area producers. Wine is even at the forefront of guests' bathing experience: all shampoos, conditioners and body lotions used here contain Sangiovese grape products!
Casole D'Elsla is an idyllic medieval village nestled at the base of a hill, with incredible panoramic views and an ideal position from which to visit nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites such as San Gimignano, Volterra, and Monteriggioni.
Close by is the Tuscany nature park of Selva di Sogno where visitors can walk through wooded paths dotted with sculptures and murals created by artist Deva Manfredo.
Staying in a villa in Tuscany can be an unforgettable experience, with plenty of villa options available to choose from. Villa Dievole Wine Resort sits high enough to offer scenic views across its sprawling Tuscan landscape from its pool deck; additionally, each of its 24 rooms and suites are individually decorated with frescos, antiques and special linens for a truly special stay.
This small boutique hotel, just steps away from Siena's Piazza del Campo, adds an air of quiet sophistication to this medieval city. Period architectural details - rough-hewn beams and tile work - blend harmoniously with contemporary Italian furnishings for an exquisite experience. Individually designed rooms and suites overlook either the Baptistery or across rooftops towards San Domenico.
There are plenty of restaurants and bars located onsite, and an upscale spa providing treatments such as facials and massages is also offered at this hotel. In addition, guests can take advantage of its wine cellar and gardens that house numerous famous Tuscan wines like Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Sangiovese which can also be found there.
Villa le Maschere UNA Esperienze stands high upon a hill, providing stunning panoramic views of Tuscan landscape. Once home to Tuscan nobility, this property still bears many historical architectural details - original frescoes and exposed brick walls can still be found within.
Visitors to this hotel can take advantage of luxurious amenities, such as an outdoor pool, spa and fitness center, Michelin-star restaurant and rooms and suites equipped with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi access and minibars.
This 5-star hotel is just 10 minutes from Castello di Villanova Della Arno and 22 miles from Peretola Airport, boasting 65 rooms decorated with bold colors and marble flooring; many also boast wooden carvings or arched doorways - many even offer views of Bilancino Lake!
This wine relais in an idyllic 11th-century village north of Siena offers something for everyone: its own line of cosmetics, organic vegetables and honey for food production - not to mention its own range of wines such as Chianti Classico and Vin Santo!
Rooms at this property are individually decorated with antiques and feature large windows for taking in views of the surrounding countryside. There's a relaxed bistro, plus there are vineyards where guests can participate in wine tours and tastings.
Shuttle service and bicycles are provided, while rooms feature flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi access and minibars for guest use. The hotel is just under a 20-minute drive from Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico.
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