A TUSCAN VILLAGE CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 5 - 10, 2025
WITH OPTIONAL ADD-ON OF
2 NIGHTS IN FLORENCE, DECEMBER 10-12
Spend 2 nights in the City of Flowers, Firenze, all decked out for the holidays.
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Sample accommodations in Cortona.
When the scent of wood burning fires and roasted chestnuts fill the air, and the crowds of tourists are long gone, Tuscany shines even brighter.
Outdoor Christmas markets pop up in each village and their ancient streets are aglow with twinkling lights and nativity scenes.
To make our experiences more accessible to everyone, you can now book your own accommodations or we can assist. Cortona is a charming and walkable village with loads of adorable properties from self catering apartments to full service hotels, so there is something for everyone, all located in the historic center of the walled village, and are a short walk to shops, bars, and restaurants.We will meet each day for our excursions, classes, and meals.
DAY 1 WELCOME TO CORTONA!
We will pick you up at the Camucia-Cortona train station which is along the direct route coming from Rome or Florence. We will get everyone settled into their apartments and then meet for aperitivo before a welcome dinner at a local trattoria in the village with wine pairing led by a Sommelier Francesco Fratini.
DAY 2 CHEESEMAKING IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
Today we head out of the village to a nearby farm for a hands on cheesemaking class and lunch on the farm.
Learn to make ricotta and pecorino from this expert father-daughter team and meet their sheep. Do some holiday shopping tonight in the village before dinner together at La Grotta.
DAY 3 MAKE AN ITALIAN HOLIDAY FEAST
It's market day! Rise early to get the best produce from the stalls and we'll stop at the butcher and wine shop to pick up ingredients for our holiday menu we will be making today. Hands-on cooking class at a villa within walking distance from the historic center where we'll make pasta, soup, a main course, and of course dessert. Dinner on your own tonight.
DAY 4 CHRISTMAS COOKIE DAY!
Christmas cookie class today at the villa. We will provide decorative boxes for you take your sweets back to America with you if you would like. Dinner on your own.
DAY 5 WINERY IN MONTEPULCIANO, CHRISTMAS MARKET & CRAFTS IN THE CANTINA
We'll take a ride out to Montepulciano today to a historic cantina for ta tour, tasting and lunch at the winery.
Free time to explore the village and shop at the Christmas market to pick up any last minute gifts. Tonight we will have a holiday filled evening of making Christmas crafts, enjoying cocktails and pizza at a friend's cantina in Cortona.
You are welcome to bring along any gifts you would like to wrap. All art supplies and wrapping paper provided.
DAY 6 DEPART CORTONA OR JOIN US IN FLORENCE FOR 2 MORE NIGHTS!
After breakfast we will transport everyone to Camucia-Cortona train station, or if you would like to continue your Tuscan journey, join us for 2 nights in Florence. See details below.
A Tuscan Village Christmas 5 night tour rate:
$2,500.00 per person
Included in price:
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4 Lunches & 4 Dinners
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Wine included with all meals
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Transportation throughout the tour by van or train
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All entrance fees to excursions outlined in itinerary
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3 Hands-on cooking classes
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All taxes and gratuities
Not Included:
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International Airfare
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Breakfast
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Travel insurance
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Transfers to and from Cortona.
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If traveling in and out of Rome or Florence trains are available to Cortona and run often, or private transportation can be arranged for an additional fee.
SUGGESTED PROPERTIES:
We can suggest to you a list of properties in the historic center of Cortona which have been fully vetted and with whom we have great relationships, or you can book completely on your own. Each property is updated and full of Tuscan character, and are all within walking distance of shops, cafes, and our meeting point each day. Choose from self catering apartments with breakfast on your own or all inclusive hotel stays. There is something for every budget. List provided upon request.
GETTING TO CORTONA:
Cortona is about 1 1/2 hours from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station and 2 1/2 hours from Rome by car or train. We can help you organize, just ask. :)
BOOKING:
To book, we require a deposit of $1,000.00 per person upon booking of which $350.00 is non refundable. The remainder should be paid 60 days before the workshop starts. This booking is non-refundable, but we understand that plans can change, we can accept someone to take your place or we can give you a voucher towards any other classes to use within 12 months of the intended workshop.
This is a small and intimate workshop so there are only 6 spots available in each tour. If you would like to book for a larger group please contact us to create a customized tour.
OPTIONAL ADD ON 2 NIGHTS IN FLORENCE
Spend 2 nights in the City of Flowers, Firenze, decked out for the holidays.
$1,500.00 per person
INCLUDES:
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2 Night's accommodation at Soprarno Suites, in the San Frediano neighborhood
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Guided walking tour of the city and artisans' shops
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Visit the Christmas market in Piazza San Marco
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Food & cocktail crawl in center
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2 Dinners, wine included with all meals
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Train ticket Cortona to Florence
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Hands on cooking class
