My husband and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary with our first trip to Europe. I've used the great advice from this site to plan our 2 week trip to Venice, Florence, Tuscany & Rome. I'm trying to make the most of our four nights in Tuscany region (July 1 - 5). We will rent a car and our home base is Montepulciano. Should we try to get in on some of the Palio festivities in Sienna? I'm thinking about seeing a trial race on July 1. Also, any tips on spending a half day at a mineral pool spa? I'm looking into Terme San Giovanni Rapolano.
Thanks!