Toscana Americana

"Spring Tour of Tuscany & Umbria"

with Patrick Mahoney

Cortona, Tuscany & Umbria

April 9-16, 2023

Spaces limited, enroll early to ensure your participation!

*Picture Yourself...* among the sights and sounds of beautiful and romantic Tuscany & Umbria: 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 discovering Tuscany & Umbia in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with the camaraderie of a small group of enthusiastic travellers. Enjoy... great Italian food, delightful wines, new friends, breath-taking vistas, history and the hospitality of the people of Cortona, Tuscany & Umbria.

	All-inclusive* Tour includes: Escorted group travel Florence to Cortona April 9, 2023**** Daily visits to inspiring locations 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 Pienza & Montepulciano Day trip to Siena & San Gimignano Day trip to Assisi Day trip to Chianti Region A farewell wine tasting dinner Escorted group travel Cortona to Florence April 16, 2023** Included with "Hotel" private room plans only. See details. *Included with "Group Meal Plan" only. Italian breakfsat simply includes coffees, brioche, toast, milk, juices, cheese. Specific departure time from Florence airport April 9, 2023 only at 12:00noon *Specific departure time from Cortona to Florence airport April 16, 2023 only at 8:00am All-inclusive plans are "Hotel" only. Air travel and ground transportation to/from Cortona is not included and is the responsibility of each participant

Itinerary at a Glance... (note: see daily details below, subject to change) *Saturday 4/9 – Arrival in Cortona* -12:00 noon – Escorted group travel Florence airport to Cortona -Arrival and Check-in in Cortona -Free afternoon to shop, rest, explore! -6:00p Welcome to Cortona wine and chocolate tasting -7:00p Evening dinner in Cortona *Sunday 4/10 - Cortona* -9:00a-12:30p Morning visit to Le Celle and walking tour of upper Cortona -1:00p Lite lunch -3:00-5:30p Afternoon walking tour of Cortona center and visit to museum MEAC -6:30p Wine/Aperitifs in Cortona -7:30p Evening dinner in Cortona *Monday 4/11 - Assisi* -9:00a Day trip to Assisi -6:30p Wine/Aperitifs in Cortona -7:30p Evening dinner in Cortona *Tuesday 4/12 - Chianti villages & Monteriggioni* -Day trip to Chianti villages & Monteriggioni (departure TBA) -6:30p Wine/Aperitifs in Cortona -7:30p Evening dinner in Cortona *Wednesday 4/13 - Montepulciano, Pienza & Val d'Orcia* -Day trip to Montepulciano & Pienza & Val d'Orcia -6:30p Wine/Aperitifs in Cortona -7:30p Evening dinner in Cortona *Thursday 4/14 - Siena & San Gimignano* -Day trip to Siena & San Gimignano -6:30p Wine/Aperitifs in Cortona -7:30p Evening dinner in Cortona *Friday 4/15 - Cortona* -10:00a Morning site visits in Cortona -1:00p Lunch in Cortona -Free Afternoon -7:00p Farewell Wine Tasting Dinner in Cortona *Saturday 4/16– Departure* -Morning Check-out -8:00a departure from Cortona with escorted return to Florence airport. Note: Toscana Americana reserves the right to alter this itinerary. All times are approximate. Note: Transfers are provided only for programmed activities away from historic Cortona center. 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. Note: Airfares not included Note: Guests are responsible for all personal hotel service charges

Hotel Special... $6250.00 All-inclusive w/ shared room/bath & Group Meal Plan... per person double occupancy $6550.00 w/ private room/bath & Group Meal Plan... per person

	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.