A Taste of Tuscany in Villa Accomodation over 8 days

For no less than 7 nights, you’ll get to experience a Tuscan farmhouse villa complete with your own single, double, or triple bedroom apartment and a luxurious pool that can be enjoyed throughout your trip. This Taste of Tuscany tour is by far one of the most popular, with guests frequently commenting on just how far the experience surpassed their expectations.

With a first-hand look at some of the most vibrant and traditional locations in Tuscany, from Cortona to Siena, you’ll have the opportunity to indulge in the finest wines, partake of the local cuisine and even stimulate your culinary skills with a 4 course cooking lesson.

For fans of bareback horseracing, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can see where the famous Il Palio race takes place in the iconic Piazza del Campo. We’ll also be exploring the fabled town of San Gimignano which produces the exemplary white wine known as Vernaccia. Your tour will also take you into the heart of Chianti’s countryside, where you’ll get up-close and personal with vineyards and olive groves.

This tour is guaranteed to satisfy your senses in many ways; with exhilaratingly authentic tastes from the region, right through to the stunning sights found throughout. You’ll get to ingratiate yourself with the local artisans and craftsmen and women, visit a host of vineyards, taste fine food and wine, explore captivating locations and villages that date back to the medieval period – and perhaps most importantly of all; feel like a local and not a visitor.

Your accomodation: 

Your accomodation is a rural house dating back to the 17th Century which has been restored in keeping with its original shape and materials. It is located in the valley ‘Val di Chiana’ nearby the historical centre of Cortona. The house is divided into five apartments with all modern facilities including air conditioning and WI-FI. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the infinity swimming pool provides a panoramic view of the historical centre of Cortona and surrounding valley. Set in a quiet location but close enough to the main roads which connect to all the well-known historical cities and villages. It is an image of rolling hills, vineyards, age-old trees, golden wheat in Spring, Sunflowers in Summer and the constantly changing shades of the earth.

Included in the Tour: 

• 7 nights in a fully renovated farmhouse with amenities
• Billingual hosts and tour leaders throughout
• Breakfasts
• 3x unique lunches
• 6x dinners at local Tattorias (with wine included)
• Guided walks
• 1x Cooking class 
• Complementary bottle of wine and beer
• Selection of wine tastings available 
• All transfers to and from the accomodation during the tour
• Transfers from the train station and back

Not included: 

• Flights
• Travel insurance 
• Optional visits 
• Any meals/ drinks outside what is listed
• Personal expenses, gifts and tips

Notes:

• Check in is from 3:30pm - There will be transfers from Camucia-Cortona train station at 3:30pm & 5:30pm. Transfers outside of these hours will be at an additional cost of €30
• Check out is at 9:00am -  There will be transfers to Camucia-Cortona train station at 8am & 9am. Transfers outside of these hours will be at an additional cost of €30.
• Private bookings are on request
• The accomodation is based on availabilities at the time of booking
• Departures Saturday

Arrival/ Departure: 

• The tour begins near the historical centre of Cortona. Upon arrival your hosts will meet you at the local train station Camucia-Cortona and will transfer you, via vehicle to the villa, which is a short drive into the countryside.
• Cortona is located 2.5 hours by regional train from the main train station in Rome (Roma Termini) and 1.5 hours by regional train from the main train station in Florence (Santa Maria Novella).

Train Travel to the Villa

• If you are already in Italy connection to either Roma Termini or Firenze Santa Maria Novella train stations is easily accessible via other train stations.
• Either of these two major cities are a good option for your arrival into Italy and then travel to our location. We will meet you at our local train station Camucia-Cortona and will transfer you, via vehicle to the villa, which is a short drive into the countryside.

Arrival from Rome Airport:

1. Take the Leonardo Express Train from Rome Airport to Roma Termini Train Station (This is a 30min journey and will cost approximately 15 Euro)
2. From there take a regional train to Camucia-Cortona (This is a 2.5hr journey and will cost approximately 15 Euro)

Arrival from Florence Airport:

1. Take the bus that goes to Firenze Santa Maria Novella Train Station (This takes approximately 30mins and will cost approximately 15 Euro)
2. From there take a regional train to Camucia-Cortona (This is a 1.5hr journey and will cost approximately 13 Euro)

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