Banquets & Events - The palio, spas, weddings and conferences

Siena's Palio - Bareback horseracing and mediæval pageantry

Tuscany, and in particular the area around Siena and Chianti, offers a wonderfully diverse range of holiday attractions. Siena, a wonderfully unspoilt mediæval city, is particularly famous for the pageantry of its Palio - a bareback horserace between the districts of the city.

Villa Piccola Siena organizes special packages to make your Palio experience truly memorable. You'll have the opportunity to see the whole event from start to finish, enjoying the colourful processions, the frenetic race and a romantic dinner in the Piazza del Campo.

The Palio takes place twice a year (2nd July and 16th August), with Villa Piccola Siena offering several packages ranging from simple ticket and dinner booking to a four-day long package with tours of the city, hot air ballooning and marvellous dinners. Please contact the hotel for further information.

Weddings, Conferences and New Year at Meleto Castle, Chianti

The delights of a celebration abroad can often be muted by the sheer hard work involved in organisation. Why not pass the strain onto Villa Piccola Siena who have an excellent track record of organising romantic weddings, reunions, graduation ceremonies and conferences?

As well as special Palio and Honeymoon packages, Villa Piccola Siena regularly organise mediæval feasts, gastronomic events and music festivals throughout the year. Every part of the event can be catered for, including reception and accommodation for guests, transport, dresses and wedding present lists.

Due to seasonal variations in offers, Villa Piccola Siena offers a personalised quote for your requirements - click here to send them a message.

Meleto Castle is a striking Chianti fortification which used to guard the closely fought borders between Siena and Florence. A mediæval structure with a fifteenth century tower, the castle is beautifully decorated and furnished - the perfect place for a dream wedding.

As one of its most popular offerings, Villa Piccola Siena offers a luxurious New Year dinner at the castle. You'll enjoy a welcome cocktail while the valets take care of your car, and then settle into a feast of Tuscan specialities - marvellous fish dishes and chianti meats accompanied by fine Chianti and Vernaccia wines.

The meal is serenaded by Renaissance musicians, entertainers and conjurers and is capped off with a toast of Champagne to welcome in the new year. After a celebration (and music from the 70's and 80's in the winebar) a shuttle service will whisk you back to the hotel.
Please contact Villa Piccola Siena for details and booking information.

Health and beauty packages in the heart of Tuscany

Tuscany is famed for its thermal spas and health resorts - especially at Chianciano, Saturnia and Montecatini - and has attracted the nobility of Europe for centuries.

If you feel the need to pamper yourself, or perhaps undo the damage done by an excessive holiday, why not take a look at the various packages on offer from Villa Piccola Siena. The combination of discovering ancient Siena, and relaxing at the spa with massages, thermal baths and whirlpools, will wash all of your anxieties away. Details on request.

Holiday tours, trips and courses are offered by Villa Piccola Siena. If you would like to find out more about your accommodation during your holiday please take a look at the hotel or at Poggiarello Farmhouse Apartments.