Siena Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Tuscan Hills

Almost every balloon in Tuscany goes up from the Chianti fields near Florence. This one works the Siena side instead, over the hills around the city. That puts a different stretch of country under the basket, and it makes this flight the exception among Tuscan balloon departures. The flight lasts about an hour. How high it goes depends on the wind on the day, with around 3,000 feet at the upper end. Traditional Tuscan villas and old castles sit below, along with vineyards and olive groves, and the rolling countryside around Siena runs out past them. Departures are early morning only. There is no later slot. The exact take-off time depends on the season, and on temperatures and the weather forecast nearer the day, so it is confirmed shortly before. Once the basket is back down there is a toast and a light breakfast of local products with prosecco. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure.