This is one of the loveliest trip reports I have ever read. The pictures are breathtaking! I am so inspired and can't wait for our trip to Panzano next month. Will use your recommendations. Thank you!

Do you have any advice as to where to park on arriving in Sienna.

We are staying in a self catering apartment outside Cortona and driving for a day trip to Sienna. I was there once before but sayed in Siena and was able to park at the hotel.

@Lolazahra : Thank you so very much, your encouragement is very much appreciated :) I hope you have a lovely time next month!

@bousfp : We have found parking in Sienna on all our 3 trips over the last so many years but sometimes we did have to drive around a bit. This time we parked outside the walls along the peripheral road. In our previous time, we parked in one of the lots inside the wall. This is a good reference : http://www.turismoverde.com/italia/info/parking.htm