Why a tour in Cortona?

Well... Food, wine, breathtaking landscape and more!

Cortona 

On the top of the hill, dominates the entire Valdichiana, with a view that stretches as far as Trasimeno lake. Most of the buildings and streets within the city date from Medieval times, but the heart of Cortona is Etruscan.


The guide's explanation will begin in Piazza Garibaldi, then we Will explore the historic heart of Cortona: Ruga Piana and the local craftsmen's shops, Piazza della Repubblica, vicolo Jannelli, the Cathedral. Explore Cortona following the steps of the main characters of Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes.

Food and Wine 

Vinsanto, Chianina and more 

The Chianina is one of the oldest breed of cattle in Italy. Once used to work in the fields, today is raised for savory meat. Chianina steak is very popular in Florence! Consider to have a bottle of a red Tuscan wine too. Cortona is renowed for the vineries and the good blend of Syrah, tipical of Valdichiana. Don't forget the dessert: Vinsanto is a great choice.

Make the most of tour tour day in Arezzo

By visiting Arezzo, you will visit a Tuscany town far from the mass tourism.

Get inspired by Arezzo 

Nestled among charming Hills, close to Florence and Perugia, Arezzo is a charming town you have to visit. 

For art lovers, Arezzo is a true delight. Piero della Francesca painted in the church of St. Francesco the True Cross frescos, a true italian masterpiece.

Definitely worth a visit are the gothic Cathedral and the stunning Pieve of St. Maria.

Piazza Grande is a handsome Medieval square and one of the city’s main attractions, used in the Oscar winning film “Life is Beautiful”.


Custom your visit

Florence, San Sepolcro, Anghiari and the charming Casentino Valley. There is so much to see and to do in Arezzo area. 
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