Holidays in Umbria, Tuscany

Book now your fascinating holidays in Umbria and Tuscany, two enticing regions with similar landscapes, typical products and authentic traditional foods.

Start your experience visiting Siena, just an hour far from our resort, Borgo Giorgione, the homeland of the Palio. In the recent past, for years, the Queen of the Italian basketball league, it’s a charming city where the locals seems to live in the Middle Ages, in a captivating dimension made of “contrade” (medieval districts), ancient local traditions, prestigious universities and commerce. Just like “Sienna” (this was the original name of the town) was still a little and rich capital.

If you want to visit Siena in a day, you won’t get the possibility to discover the stunning surroundings, from Monteriggioni to San Gimignano and Volterra, anyway you will enjoy many activities. Begin your discovery with the historic center, from the enchanted Cathedral and Piazza del Campo, the location where twice a year the horse race took place (it’s the “crossroads” of each district). Follow the suggestions of Federico Minghi, real “Tuscan Style ambassador” and remember to wear comfortable shoes, because the best way to explore “Senae” is on foot, walking along the many rises and downhills, while watching the amazing archways covering the avenues.

Absolutely a “must see” during your holidays is the Palazzo Pubblico and the National Gallery, hosting masterpieces dating back XV and XVI centuries, meet some of greatest Italian artists ever such as Duccio da Boninsegna, Ambrogio Lorenzetti and Simone Martini. Go on with the walking tour losing yourself in history and histories, walk the small streets casually, you will unveil surprising hidden corners and exciting glimpses.

Siena is also an avant-garde in "food innovation", so choose carefully where to have lunch and dinner (from Gino Cacino for example, for a sandwich, or to PorriOne if you like to taste a gourmet menu). August and September are two months ideal for traveling with children: let your kids choose the flag of their favorite contrada and then get an adventure in the countryside among olive groves and vineyards. On your way back you will find our cozy widespread village, the finest relais for your wellness holidays in Umbria and Tuscany, a farmhouse with four tailored apartments. Choose yours and start dreaming.