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Cortona "Island in the Sky"
Cortona "Island in the Sky"
Discover Tuscany
& Umbria
Wine, Food, History, Art,
Culture & more!
with Patrick Mahoney
Cortona, Italy

August 28 - September 4, 2019

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Experience the thrill and beauty of the heart of Italy...
Tuscany & Umbria!
Our one-week itinerary offers five full days of exploration in historic medieval Cortona and its surrounding countryside including Lucignano & the Val di Chiana, as well as Orvieto and Lago Trasimeno!
Family & friends invited as well!

Picture Yourself...
among the sights and sounds of beautiful and romantic Tuscany: olive groves, vineyards, centuries-old buildings, winding streets, texture and vibrant sunlight.
Feel Yourself...
in the warm ambiance of Cortona, overlooking Lake Trasimeno and the Val di Chiana, originally fortified by the Umbrians, claimed by the Etruscans, touched by the Renaissance, almost unchanged for centuries, one of Tuscany's jewels.
Experience...
the joy of exploring in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with the camaraderie of a small group of eager explorers.
Enjoy...
great Italian food, delightful wines, new friends, breath-taking vistas, history and the hospitality of the people of Cortona.

Cortona city center
Cortona city center
Authentic Tuscan countryside
Authentic Tuscan countryside
Isola Maggiore waterfront
Isola Maggiore waterfront
All-inclusive* workshop includes:
Escorted group travel
Florence to Cortona****
Escorted group travel
Cortona to Florence****
Six painting days on location
Seven nights accommodations
in historic Cortona** (Private room & bath)

Local Etruscan Museum & Museo Diocesano
All meals*** (Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Daily wine tasting opportunities
Day trip to Lake Trasimeno
& Isola Maggiore
Day trip to Assisi
Day trip to Pienza
A farewell wine tasting dinner
 

 
**Included with "Hotel" plans only. See details.

***Included with "Group Meal Plan" only. See details.  
****Specific departure times from Florence airport on August 28, 2019
and from Cortona on September 4, 2019 only; time to be announced.

  *All-inclusive plans are "Hotel" plans only.
Air travel is not included and is the responsibility of each participant.




All-inclusive w/ private room/bath &

Group Meal Plan...$3690.00 per person!

$3490.00 per person double occupancy w/Group Meal Plan!


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Itinerary 

 

Day 1 – Arrival in Cortona

-Arrival and Check-in in Cortona

-7:00p Welcome to Cortona wine and chocolate tasting.

-8:00p Dinner in Cortona 
 

Day 2 - Cortona

-9:00-12:00p Morning session

-12:30p Lunch 

-2:00-5:00p Afternoon session

-7:00p Aperitif 

-7:30p Dinner in Cortona
 

Day 3 - Cortona

-9:00-12:00p Morning session

-12:30p Lunch 

-2:00-5:00p Afternoon session

-7:00p Aperitif 

-7:30p Dinner in Corton

   
Day 4 - Lake Trasimeno & Isola Maggiore 

-9:30-12:30 Morning session

-12:30p Lunch 

-1:30-4:30p Afternoon session

-7:00p Aperitif 

-7:30p Dinner in Corton


Day 5 - Pienza

-Day painting trip to Pienza with lunch provided.

-7:00p Aperitif 

-7:30p Dinner in Corton


Day 6 - Assisi

-Day painting trip to Assisi with lunch provided.

-7:00p Aperitif 

-7:30p Dinner in Corton

   
Day 7 - Cortona

-9:00-12:00p Morning session

-12:30p Lunch 

-2:00-5:00p Afternoon session

-7:30p  Final wine tasting dinner in Cortona


Day 8 -  Departure

- Morning Check-out

- 9:00a Departure from Cortona or we can help you plan an extended stay!

Note: Toscana Americana reserves the right to alter this itinerary.

 All times are approximate.



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Bring what you feel will serve you, as well as your camera for photo refrenceing! 



Cortona from Poggio
Cortona from Poggio
About Cortona...

Cortona is one of the true jewels of the Tuscan “hill towns.”    Cortona, which is often called the “City of Art,” has its origin as an Etruscan city that pre-dates Roman times with sections of its walls dating back some 2500 years.  As is typical of Tuscan hill-towns, Cortona is a walled city that, for purposes of defense, was built atop a prominent geographical point. The stone buildings and streets not only have the romance, style, and charm that are particular to Tuscany, but also speak of the lives and times Cortona has witnessed. An encounter with Cortona is an encounter with music & art, with history and with spirituality. Getting to know this timeless city is a real rediscovery of our past. Cortona offers testimony to its history as well as an enchanting view of the landscape enclosed by Lake Trasimeno and the Apennine mountains.

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Meet your host in Tuscany...

Patrick Mahoney (Miami University BA'80, MA'82) lives  in Cortona where he continues a thirty-year  career in the field of Arts & Entertainment producing events, workshops and tours and providing opportunities to share the Italy experience with travelers, artists and people who share his interests for foods, wine, art, culture. Patrick's passion is to conceive and realize various ways in which the human spirit can express and demonstrate its capacity to create. His ability to fearlessly think, conceive, and work "out of the box" has earned him the attention of artists & musicians, colleges & universities, public & private organizations, and business and industry.  Patrick brings integrity and a unique vision to Toscana Americana and he is committed to realizing the opportunity for participants to create in an atmosphere of peace, joy, respect and mutual support. As a "slow traveler" and a supporter of  "slow food" Mr. Mahoney rides trains, walks, lingers over lunch, dinner or a cup of espresso, stops to smell the roses and savors the sensory feast wherever he is!

 
Medieval Cortona
Medieval Cortona
 

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