Palio Week
Seven days inside Siena’s Palio traditions with contrada events, rehearsals, historic processions, and a castle retreat to recharge.
Guided
Cultural
Party (optional)
7 days
June 28 – July 5
Program may shift in case of rain. The July 4 day party is optional, and guests may depart on Friday if preferred.
Program
- Sunday, June 28 - Arrivals & welcome Check-in at Castello di San Fabiano, intro to the Palio with a local expert, welcome dinner.
- Monday, June 29 - Trials & contrada life Morning Selection Trials in Piazza; Tratta of the horses (random draw). First tryouts. Dinner in Siena.
- Tuesday, June 30 - City and calm Light morning (optional meditation), relax at the castle; dinner at neighboring historical location.
- Wednesday, July 1 - Guided Siena Guided visit through the town and contrada museums; evening contrada dinner to savor local specialties and the excitement of the Palio.
- Thursday, July 2 - Day of the Palio Relaxing morning, Horse blessing at noon, Palio from a Palazzo Nobile, corteo of winning contrada into their Church; night walk in Piazza.
- Friday, July 3 - Free day at the castle A lighter day to rest after the Palio, enjoy the countryside, or spend more time in Siena before the July 4 event.
- Saturday, July 4 - Post Pallium @ Castello di San Fabiano A one-day gathering with music, food and art in support of our restoration projects. During the day there will be meditation, sound bath and massages available.
- Sunday, July 5 - Brunch & departures Farewell brunch at the castle and departures.