Enjoy Tuscany, land where time seems to stand still.. the heart of Ital and region of Etruscan culture. In this beautiful place you will capture the magic of serene atmospheres, with its cultivated fields and rural life.. enjoy the ancient Medieval and Renaissence borghi perched on the hilltops. You will be projected back in time and immersed in a past rich in history and traditions.
- 5 Overnight stay in luxury apartment in historical house, half board treatment and daily cleaning service ( Cortona area) - 2 Overnight stay in a castle, half board treatment (Cinigiano area) - Accommodation in Suite - Tour escort for the entire period - All transfers by private coach as in the program - Private guided tour of Castiglione del Lago with English speaking guide (half day) - Private guided tour of Cortona with English speaking guide (half day) - Private guided tour of Perugia with English speaking guide (half day) - Private guided tour of Pienza with English speaking guide (half day) - Private guided tour of Montepulciano with English speaking guide (half day) - Private guided tour of Siena with English speaking guide (half day) - 1 Lunch at typical restaurant overlooking the lake in Castiglione del Lago - 1 Lunch at typical restaurant in Perugia - 1 Lunch at typical restaurant in Cortona - 1 Lunch at Typical restaurant in Siena - 1 Private guided tour with English speaking guide in the winery of Banfi Cas-tle and lunch tasting (Montalcino) - 1 Visit a diary farm and light lunch (Pienza) - Chocolate cooking lesson in Perugia - Private guided tour in vintage car with English speaking driver - Vat and City tax
- Entrance tickets to churches, museums, monuments, parks, etc.. - Anything else is not listed under “Services included”
Arrival at the airport (see the airport list below) Meeting with your tour escort Transfer by private coach to Cortona area Accommodation in luxury apartment in historical house Time at leisure Welcome dinner Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Castiglione del Lago Greetings from the mayor or a delegate with actors dressing Medieval costumes Visit this enchanting Medieval and Renaissance borgo Exclusive tour inside Palazzo della Corgna and the Fortress embellished with enchanting frescoes and overlooking beautiful view on the volcanic lake The court poet will welcome you with Della Corgna family, at the entrance of the Palazzo and will take you on a visit to the frescoed rooms and through the charming walkway that leads to the fortress. After admiring the beauty of the lake from the top of the walls you’ll step back to the Palace to enjoy rooms deco-rated by one of the most important fresco cycles of late Renaissance- Mannerist age. You will be entertained by Renaissance court ballet.. Lunch at typical restaurant overlooking the lake Back to accommodation in Cortona area Time at leisure Dinner Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Possibility of an exciting hot air balloon flight over Tuscan and Umbrian country side (not included in the package. For quotation, see the More Offers section) Transfer for a visit in one of the finest and most renowned wineries in the area. Guided tour through the vineyards, in the cellar and champagne bar and tasting lunch in the restaurant of the estate set in an ancient lemon tree covered garden with a lovely terrace overlooking the hills of the Tuscan countryside. The restau-rant boasts the only Michelin star of the Province of Arezzo. Visit the wonderful historical center of Cortona, jewel of Etruscan and medieval arts and history Back to accommodation in Cortona area Dinner Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Perugia Visit this wonderful town, one of the most important Etruscan city (Rocca Paolina, Porta Marzia, Corso Vannucci, Palazzo dei Priori and Sala dei Notari, the Duomo, Fontana Maggiore, Arco Etrusco) Visit a historic artisan studio of artistic glass with a tradition handed down from father to son since 1858 Lunch at typical restaurant, authoritative reference point of the Umbrian cuisine. Chocolate cooking lesson in one of the most prestigious Chocolate Academy of Perugia A sensational experience to discover the secrets of ancient techniques and decorations of chocolate that will culminate with the creation of printed chocolates. Back to accommodation in Cortona area Time at leisure Dinner Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Pick up and departure for an extraordinary tour in vintage car with driver (Rolls Royce, Bentley, Alvis, Mercedes, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Volkswagen, Mini Innocenti) through the countryside of the Val D’Orcia. Arrival to Montalcino, Medieval borgo with beautiful landscapes famous all over the world for the production of Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most awarded wines Visit the wonderful wine estate located around the beautiful Castle Banfi The estate extends from the south of Montalcino to the borders of the Val d’Orcia. Of the 7,100 acres of land, about one third is under vine in a constella-tion of single vineyards, the remainder occupied by olive groves, fruit trees (mainly plums), woods and scrub. Visit the vineyards and the wine cellar, excellent result of revolutionary technical research and innovation. Lunch in the restaurant of the castle. In a very pleasant atmosphere you will enjoy the traditional dishes of Montalcino and Tuscany, enhanced by the freshness and authenticity of local ingredients. Time at leisure Back to accommodation Overnight
Breakfast in hotel and check out Transfer to Pienza Visit this charming borgo of Pienza, widely known as the "ideal city of the Renaissance" Visit a local farm diary and tasting lunch Departure for a visit of Montepulciano Accommodation in a castle in Cinigiano area Dinner Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Siena and visit this extraordinary town (Piazza del Campo, the Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo, Torre del Mangia) Lunch in historical “osteria” with typical Tuscan menu to enjoy traditional flavors and high quality of raw materials. Time at leisure Back to accommodation in Cinigiano area Dinner Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure from Cinigiano to the airport End of services