Racing Breaks 2020 Brochure - Flipbook - Page 20
PALIO DI SIENA
PIAZZA DEL CAMPO
2ND JULY & 16TH AUGUST
FROM £2,895PP
The Palio is a race like no other and encompasses so
much history and tradition and takes place twice a year.
The town of Siena is split into seventeen ‘contrade’ or
city wards who have been rivals for many years; a rivalry
which underlies the importance of the race. Jockeys
ride bareback whilst wearing traditional colours of the
contrade they represent. The origins of the Palio are
medieval, dating back to 1581. Horses and jockeys run
three laps around the famous ‘Piazza del Campo’ of
Siena. With nail biting corners and high speeds, there is
a much greater risk of riders being unseated however, an
unmounted horse is still able to cross the line rst and win
the race.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
• Return direct ights to Florence/Pisa
• Three nights accommodation at 5* Castel Monastero
• Breakfast each morning
• Exclusive apartment hospitality viewing of Palio
di Siena
• Dinner at Castel Monastero one evening
• Traditional Contrada dinner night before Palio
• Spa treatment
• Wine tasting and tour
• Direct return transfers to airport
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