Vacation in a farm near Siena or in a beautiful Tuscan villa, rental apartment or farm holiday lodging.

For your holidays in a farmhouse,, villa or b&b in Siena, we offer a wide range of accommodation to choose from for your stay in the Tuscan countryside. For example, you can book an apartment in a farmhouse in Chianti, or a room with views of the Val d'Orcia, maybe near Pienza, the perfect Renaissance city, or maybe a holiday home in Montepulciano in Valdichiana; this some of the beautiful scenery you will see during your trip to the area around Siena.

The beauty of these places has meant that they have been chosen as film sets by internationally recognized directors such as Ridley Scott, who shot some scenes of Gladiator here with Russell Crowe, and Anthony Minghella shot the English patient with Colin Firth and Ralph Fiennes.

To add flavour to this route, you can try the different gastronomic specialities of this area; the typical products of Sienese cuisine we suggest you try range from tastings of pecorino cheese and Cinta Senese salami to tasting of Brunello di Montalcinowine.

In addition, if you are looking for a little relaxation, there are many spas in the Siena and the surrounding area that offer wellness holidays, where you can avail of packages and spa treatments, the most famous ones are at Bagno Vignoni and Chianciano Terme.

Main events in the province of Siena

National Oil Week

Siena, February

Festival dedicated to extra virgin olive oil. Many appointments, events and tastings allow you to fully appreciate the quality of Tuscan oil.

Sagra della Miseria

Colle Val d 'Elsa, June

It is a "good " misery that is celebrated in this festival. It is the poverty of the ingredients of Tuscan cuisine which corresponds to an incredible richness of flavours.

Ferie delle Messi

Saint GimignanoThird weekend in June

Like Troisi and Benigni in "nothing left to do but cry" the tourists who visit San Gimignano at this time will feel they have stepped back in time. The streets and squares are alive with musicians, storytellers, acrobats and fortune tellers while craftsmen are intent on making local products. The Rock of Montestaffoli is the setting for the military encampment where soldiers train to shoot with a bow. And later in the evening you can taste the medieval cuisine.

Settimana Musicale Senese

Siena, Chigiana Academy, week of July

www.chigiana.it

Summer Music in Chigiana

Siena, Chigiana Academy, from July to August

www.chigiana.it

Red sky at night

Montepulciano, in August

"Red sky at night, good weather in sight " says a famous proverb. A quality wine is ensured during this Red sky at night evening.

Bruscello di Montepulciano

Montepulciano, piazza grande, August 15

http: // www.bruscello.it

Hear this all citizens and visitors: We announce a big, beautiful party. Some evenings works by Bruscello Poliziano are recited.

Palio di Siena

Siena, Piazza del Campo, on July 2 and August 16 of each year

www.ilpaliodisiena.com

Competition between the districts of Siena in the form of a medieval horse race

Village of Beer

Buonconvento (Bibbiano), weekend in September

http: // www.villaggiodellabirra.com/

For two days the town of Bibbiano turns into the village of beer where Belgian and Italian master brewers meet. Jugs are filled with their best beers to wash down the dishes. Musicians and artists also animate the party.

Sagra della Val d'Arbia

Buonconvento, September

Exhibitions, conferences, sporting events, craft and local cuisine fairs ... that and more during this event that has been taking place since 1805.

International Short Film Festival

Siena, in November

Established in 1995 to promote and reward the best Italian and foreign short films, the festival has taken on a leading international role over the years.