When the scent of wood burning fires and roasted chestnuts fill the air, and the crowds of tourists are long gone, Tuscany shines even brighter.
Outdoor Christmas markets pop up in each village and their ancient streets are aglow with twinkling lights and nativity scenes.
Cortona is a charming and walkable village with loads of adorable properties from self catering apartments to full service hotels, so there is something for everyone, all located in the historic center of the walled village, and are a short walk to shops, bars, and restaurants.We will meet each day for our excursions, classes, and meals.
For this tour you can now book your own accommodations or choose the package which includes the accommodations. See our suggested list of properties below if booking on your own.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Casa Zeni (Silvia, the owner, has a few apartments in the same building and another on a nearby street, so any of them are good choices.).
Together in Tuscany This website has many listings but please be sure the location is Cortona proper, NOT Camucia or another town.
If you would prefer a hotel which offers breakfast, the below properties offer a range of room options and are all located in the historic center of town.
Spend 2 nights in the City of Flowers, Firenze, decked out for the holidays.
$1,500.00 per person
INCLUDES:
2 Night's accommodation at Soprarno Suites, in the San Frediano neighborhood Guided walking tour of the city and artisans' shops Visit the Christmas market in Piazza San Marco Food & cocktail crawl in center 2 Dinners, wine included with all meals Train ticket Cortona to Florence Hands on cooking classWe 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.