Name: A Tuscan Village Christmas 2026
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-10
Location: 52044 Cortona, Province of Arezzo, Italy

Antico Italian Travel

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Dec 5 - 10, 2026

Group size: 1 - 6

A Tuscan Village Christmas 2026

52044 Cortona, Province of Arezzo, Italy

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Antico Italian Travel

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7 reviews

$NaN

Dec 5 - 10, 2026

Group size: 1 - 6

4 lunches
4 dinners
Wine with all meals
Transportation
You will need to arrive at the Camucia-Cortona train station the first day of the tour. From that point on all transportation will be provided throughout the tour by private driver or train.
Christmas cooking class
Hands on cooking with Chef Angela Cicala making Italian holiday recipes.
Cheesemaking class
Hands-on cheese making on a farm in the countryside with a full lunch of their house-made products.
Holiday baking class
Christmas crafts
Create vintage Christmas crafts and ornaments
Winery Visit
Tour a historic cantina in Montepulciano and enjoy wine pairing with a delicious Tuscan lunch.
Dinner with a Sommelier
Guided, 4-course dinner with wine pairings with a local Sommelier in Cortona.
Market Visits
Shop at the local butchers, bakers, and produce vendors for ingredients for our cooking classes.
Christmas goodie bag
Surprises from Tuscany for you! Merry Christmas!

2 NIGHTS IN FLORENCE DEC 10-12, 2026

$1,300

Available until November 1, 2026

Deposit: $350

DAY 1
DAY 1
WELCOME TO CORTONA
We will pick you up at the Camucia-Cortona train station which is along the direct route coming from Rome or Florence. We will get everyone settled into their apartments and then meet for aperitivo before a welcome dinner at a local trattoria in the village with wine pairing led by a Sommelier Francesco Fratini.
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DAY 2
DAY 2
CHEESE MAKING IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
Today we head out of the village to a nearby farm for a hands on cheesemaking class and lunch on the farm.
Learn to make ricotta and pecorino from this expert father-daughter team and meet their sheep. Do some holiday shopping tonight in the village before dinner together at La Grotta.
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DAY 3 MARKET DAY
DAY 3 MARKET DAY
HOLIDAY COOKING CLASS
It's market day! Rise early to get the best produce from the stalls and we'll stop at the butcher and wine shop to pick up ingredients for our holiday menu we will be making today. Hands-on cooking class at a villa within walking distance from the historic center where we'll make pasta, soup, a main course, and of course dessert. Dinner on your own tonight.
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DAY 4
DAY 4
ITALIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAKING
Christmas cookie class today at the villa. We will provide decorative boxes for you take your sweets back to America with you if you would like. Dinner on your own.
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DAY 5
DAY 5
WINE TASTING, CHRISTMAS MARKET, & HOLIDAY CRAFTS
We'll take a ride out to Montepulciano today to a historic cantina for ta tour, tasting and lunch at the winery.
Free time to explore the village and shop at the Christmas market to pick up any last minute gifts. Tonight we will have a holiday filled evening of making Christmas crafts, enjoying cocktails and pizza at a friend's cantina in Cortona.
You are welcome to bring along any gifts you would like to wrap. All art supplies and wrapping paper provided.
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DAY 6
DAY 6
ARRIVIDERCI!
We will transport everyone to Camucia-Cortona train station, or if you would like to continue your Tuscan journey, join us for 2 nights in Florence. See details in Add On section of the booking form.
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DAY 1

WELCOME TO CORTONA

10 Days of Amazing Memories! This trip was absolutely amazing, and Angela was the reason why. She expertly guided us through Rome and Sorrento, allowing us to deeply explore the local culture, food, and streets. Angela managed all the planning and handled any unexpected issues with ease. It allowed us to simply relax and enjoy every moment. We were so fortunate to spend 10 days with her; she made the experience stand out. The fact that we all instantly missed her when we got home says it all. Angela is truly one of the most amazing people you could have as a guide!

By April L for LEAFEY FAMILY TOUR TO ITALY on Nov 19, 2025

Paul and I are sitting at the airport waiting for our flight and we are recapping our trip. We wanted to thank you both for helping us pull off our dream trip. We had the best time and the people and the food were remarkable!! Henry, saying thank you doesn’t really seem like enough. We loved getting to know you and you helping us navigate Italy was invaluable. Angela, we were so happy to finally meet you and Joe and ur Itinerary was “perfecto”. Tuscany and Cortona have my heart.❤️ We Loved getting to meet and know all the wonderful people you introduced us to, Francesco from La Massarria , I will dream of that property for some time. He and his girlfriend couldn’t be more accommodating. Elena, at our first wine tasting ( Terra San Vito) she was so warm and kind. We had a lot of fun that day and got to meet really sweet people from all over. Francesco and his amazing food and wine pairing. He is very gifted🤗The restaurant was spectacular and we learned so much about olive oil! We shipped some home. 🤗 We enjoyed Elisa and Alessandro hospitality and to welcome us into their home was so kind. I think they got a kick out of Paul and his cooking skills😳🤣 Rome was full of energy and history and more amazing food. We tried to get it all in but the truth is you can’t so we will just need to come back!!! Angela, thank you again!

By Paige R for The Braccille's Tour to Italy on Oct 28, 2025

The trip was incredible. Great food, great company, superior accommodations. Best travel experience - ever! There is nothing to improve

By Denise P for Puglia & Matera on Oct 10, 2025

We had a great time. All our events were timed and arranged perfectly and along with Henry as our guide and driver were most enjoyable. Our favorites were the Michlin meal at Il Falconaire and the winery tasting and lunch on the way to Florance. Ripa. Also can't forget our cooking class with Ilaria, who was so bubbly and entertaining. Looking forward to another trip soon.

By alan c for SEPTEMBER IN TUSCANY AL & STEPHANIE on Sep 26, 2025

This was truly the trip of a lifetime. Planning, execution were all exceptional. Angela, Henry, and Stefania treated us like family. We felt that every excursion and meal captured the authenticity of each area of Italy that we traveled to. Cannot wait to plan our next trip with Antico Italian Travel.