Artistic Tuscany for Two - Five-Night Stay

Bid on chance to spend five (5) nights in the enchanting Tuscan town of Cortona staying in a beautifully curated one bedroom, one bathroom flat just minutes by foot from the historic center of Cortona, where you will find restaurants, cafes, boutiques, world-class museums, and Renaissance churches, as well as incredible walks throughout the town and the surrounding countryside.

Plunge into the wide world of Tuscan art with a personalized visit to a fifth-generation, artisan ceramic studio located in the historic center of Cortona. On your visit to this family-run studio, you will be guided by the head ceramicist herself, who will explain the history of Cortona ceramic-making before giving a live ceramic demonstration that showcases her traditional technique. You will get to take home a ceramic piece as a memento of your Cortona experience. Immerse yourself in a quintessential tasting room steps away from Piazza Della Repubblica in central Cortona. At this charming cantina, you will delight in sipping legendary Tuscan wines accompanied by a selection of homemade antipasto to savor during your tasting. A wine expert will guide you through a journey of diverse wines from one of the most iconic wine regions in the world. You will conclude this delightful tasting with a special gift reserved for our guests, to enjoy in your Cortona home. Discover Cortona’s world-famous Etruscan museum, the MAEC, which houses an extraordinary collection of Etruscan artifacts found in the Cortona area. The MAEC provides a window into the history of the Etruscans, an ancient and enigmatic civilization that inhabited Cortona in the 4th and 5th centuries B.C.E Finally, barring seasonal closures, a bonus tour may be provided to the beautifully curated Museo Diocesano, home to world-class pieces by Cortona’s iconic Renaissance painters. You will get an up-close look at the magnificent Renaissance Annunciation Altarpiece by the great Florentine painter and Dominican friar Fra Angelico, as well as the most extensive collection of paintings by Cortona’s native son, Renaissance painter Luca Signorelli, a contemporary and friend of Michaelangelo and Raphael. By the end of your stay, you will have a deep understanding of the rich culture and artistic heritage of this enchanting Tuscan hill town.

Package Includes:

● 5-night stay for 2 people at a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in central Cortona

● Visit a fifth-generation artisan ceramic studio renowned for its spatterware and antique Cortonese style. Includes a ceramic-making demonstration and historic exposé from the head ceramicist.

● Tour of the world-famous MAEC museum, which houses some of the finest ancient Etruscan artifacts in the world

● A sampling of famed Tuscan wines accompanied by antipasto bites at a family-run wine cellar in central Cortona

● *Possibility of a bonus visit to the Museo Diocesano, home to illustrious works by Cortona’s iconic Renaissance painters (*This experience will be offered upon availability, as the museum is subject to occasional seasonal closures)

● Expert trip planning assistance and local Cortona concierge service who assist guests in planning additional tours, experiences, and other aspects of their stay.

• Company Name : Sojourn Ventures Travel