Cortona

Cortona Dining Experience

Enjoy Italian food authentically—at home, and made with love by a passionate home cook. On this Italian dining experience in Cortona, enjoy a four‐course meal and a cooking show by your host family, and hear about the importance of these family recipes and the local provenance of the ingredients as your dinner is cooked. Sit at the family dining table and learn about local culture and customs, and enjoy wine from local cellars.

Cooking class Cortona

We are the owners of Agriturismo Bellini. We make fresh pasta like our mom and grandmother taught us and we will share with you all the secrets of working with flour and water. Our family owns an organic farm where we produce wine and olive oil on our estate.

Cortona private walking tour

Explore Cortona in the company of a private guide who will let you discover magnificent places immersed in the unique hilly landscape of Tuscany. Discover the town made famous by the book Under The Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes!Located between Florence and Rome, Cortona is a city you'll fall in love with thanks to its timeless atmosphere, the Etruscan past, the delightful medieval old town and the splendid panorama.Your visit starts from the Town Hall in Piazza Signorelli, where you'll also find the famous 13th‐century Palazzo Pretoriano, whose facade was renovated in 1608 by Filippo Berrettini. Your attention will be captured by the typical medieval characters that are visible on both sides of the building, which now houses the Etruscan Museum.

Cortona Private Cooking Class

There’s nothing like a homecooked meal to really get to know a local cuisine. Book this private cooking class in Cortona and learn how to cook a fresh and authentic Italian meal with a local. Learn tips and tricks to creating regional recipes, including homemade pasta, and then sit down to the fruits of your labor with a glass of local wine.

Cortona private walking Tour

Discover the iconic Tuscan town of Cortona (made famous in the book by Frances Mayes "Under The Tuscan Sun"). Located between Florence and Rome, Cortona is rich in Etruscan roots. Cortona is an easy city for everyone to really love. This is because of its atmosphere, its Etruscan past, its delightful medieval old town and also its splendid panoramas.

Cortona Private Guided Tour

Discover Cortona, the town made famous by the novel Under the Tuscan Sun, during a prvate walking tour. With a local guide, you’ll hear fun facts about the book and the film as you stroll through the Roman square of Piazza della Repubblica and see landmarks such as Teatro Signorelli and the Palazzo Comunale. Choose between a morning or afternoon tour when you book.

Diocesan Museum of Cortona

Perched quietly on a hillside in the Tuscan heartland, Cortona is the sun‐kissed epitome of central Italy. It's not just saffron‐shaded roofs and olive groves, though. There's plenty of historical culture to consume. The Diocesan Museum of Cortona, founded after World War Two, houses stunning examples of religious iconography from around the region. Marvel at beautifully crafted paintings, altars, jewelry and vestments. Some items exhibited date back as far as the 14th and 15th centuries!

Private Cortona Day Trip from Rome

Dedicate a day to Cortona, the Tuscan town featured in Frances Mayes "Under the Tuscan Sun." With a private guide just for your personal group, you’ll travel direct from your Rome hotel, and then spend around three hours exploring the city and its historic buildings. Hear stories of Cortona’s Etruscan roots, walk the old town streets, and find impressive vistas with the help of your guide.

Day Tour — Cortina & Dolomites

Escape the hustle and bustle of Venice and embark on a day trip to the Dolomites, visiting Lake Santa Croce, Pieve di Cadore, Cortina, Lake Auronzo, Lake Misurina, and back to Cortina. Enjoy stunning scenery and countless opportunities to capture breathtaking photos. Navigate through tunnels offering mesmerizing views of canyons and valleys that seem to appear out of nowhere. The vistas here are among the most spectacular in Europe. We start at Lake Santa Croce, where you can admire the Dolomites' peaks mirrored in the clear waters, then head to Pieve di Cadore for a short stroll and perhaps a cappuccino. Next, we drive to the charming Lake Auronzo, passing through quaint mountain villages.

Montepulciano Montalcino and Cortona Guided Tour

Embark on a captivating journey through Tuscany, starting from Florence and heading to the ancient hilltop town of Cortona. Famous for its Etruscan origins and its role in "Under the Tuscan Sun", Cortona enchants visitors with medieval architecture, breathtaking views, and authentic charm. Next, explore Montepulciano, a Renaissance gem known for its "Vino Nobile di Montepulciano". Enjoy a guided tasting in a historic underground cellar, where you’ll uncover the secrets of this prestigious wine. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore the town, a filming location for "New Moon" and "Medici: Masters of Florence". Continue through the rolling landscapes of Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before arriving in Montalcino, home of the legendary "Brunello di Montalcino". Visit a renowned winery for a tasting of exquisite wines. This unforgettable tour ends with a return to Florence, leaving you with memories of Tuscany’s beauty, history, and flavors.