All-inclusive* workshop includes:
Escorted group travel
Florence to Cortona May 2, 2011****
Instruction in the studio
Seven nights three-star 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 visit Deruta
A farewell wine tasting dinner
Clay & firing
**Included with "Hotel" plans only. See details.
***Included with "Group Meal Plan" only. See details.
****Specific departure time from Florence airport only; time to be announced,
return train ticket to Florence provided (not escorted)
*All-inclusive plans are Hotel plans only.
Air travel and ground transportation to/from Cortona is not included and is the responsibility of each participant.
Itinerary
Wednesday - Arrival in Cortona
-Arrival and Check-in in Cortona
-7:00p Welcome to Cortona wine and chocolate tasting at La Saletta.
-8:00p Dinner in Cortona at La Loccanda del Loggiatto
Thursday - Cortona
-9:00 -1:00p Morning Workshop
-1:00p Lunch
-3:00-6:00p Afternoon Workshop
-7:30p Wine tasting
-8:00p Dinner in Cortona
Friday - Cortona
-9:00-1:00p Morning Workshop
-1:00p Lunch
-3:00-7:00p Afternoon Workshop
-7:30p Wine tasting Il Pozzo
-8:00p Dinner in Cortona
Saturday - Day trip to Deruta
-Day trip with lunch provided. Destination TBA
-5:09p Train to Cortona
-7:30p Wine tasting TBA
-8:00p Dinner in Cortona
Sunday - Cortona
-9:00a-1:00p Morning Workshop
-1:00p Lunch
-3:00-7:00p Afternoon Workshop
-7:30p Wine tasting
-8:00p Dinner in Cortona
Monday - Cortona
-9:00a-1:00p Morning Workshop
-1:00p Lunch
-3:00-7:00p Afternoon Workshop
-7:30p Wine tasting
-8:00p Dinner in Cortona
Tuesday - Cortona
-9:00-1:00p Morning Workshop
-1:00p Lunch
-3:00-7:00p Afternoon Workshop
-8:00p Farewell Wine Tasting Dinner in Cortona
Wednesday – Departure
- Morning Check-out
- 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.
Note: Transfers are provided only for programmed meals and activities away from the hotel.
Note: All guests are responsible for handling their own luggage/baggage....we suggest to pack light.
Note: No refunds are given for any unused aspects of the itinerary or for any activities outside the above itinerary.
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.
