Borgo Scopeto

Located 15 minutes from Siena, the hotel is featured for our Days of the Palio Tour program. With its on-site Spa, the property is a unique combination of style and comfort. Located in the heart of the Chianti countryside, the hotel provides 58 rooms ranging in size and ammenities. Some have an independent entrance and overlook the gardens, while others have stunning views of Siena’s countryside, making guests feel they have stepped back in time - the perfect setting to witness the Middle Ages come alive in Palio di Siena.

Property Details | Itinerary Details | Reservations | Terms & Conditions

Our Days of the Palio Tour offers reserved Palio tickets to this unique event. In addition, your package also allows you to learn about Siena and the history of the Palio with a guided tour of the city, including an exclusive visit to a Contrada museum. You will also dine al fresco with the Sienese at a private, invitation-only Contrada dinner the night before race day. Then what you came for, on race day your reserved Palio ticket gives you access to watch the historical parade and the race in Piazza del Campo.

Prices

  Double Classic w/ Grandstand Seats € 1,575
  Double Classic w/ Start Line Seats € 1,720
  Prices are per person, double occupancy. Add Euro 50 for Balcony Seats (if available).

Your Days of the Palio Tour Package Includes:
Hotel for 5 nights with daily buffet breakfast
Free access to the hotel pools, tennis court and Fitness Center
Palio Tickets - reserved seating options available
Siena Contrada Museum Tour
Viewing of the Horse Assignments
Trial Race tickets
Visits to local Chianti villages and wineries
Transportation and Transfers to Siena during the program
Welcome Dinner at Hotel
Contrada Dinner - night before the final race day
Horse Blessing - day of the race
Historical Parade - day of the race
On-site Support

Additional Options:

Italian Language Class
Cooking Class w/ Dinner
Arrival / Departure Transfers

Customer Comments

" ..Can never watch another horse race...(They don't compare)."

R. Scheible - Palio July 2012

" Thank you for a great experience...(it's hard) to describe the energy to my friends...the seats, the pre-race dinner and the client reception made the entire event unbelievable !"

J. Root - Palio July 2011

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