The Sienna area of Tuscany is right at the heart of Italy. The city is world famous, in particular for Sienese Palio which is a horse racing event held in the main Campo square. Once a capital which rivaled Florence there is still an air of grandeur and a myriad of medieval streets.

In the beautiful countryside around Sienna there are numerous pretty villages and there is easy access to other major sights such as Florence, San Gimignana and Cortona.