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Think of Italy: its history and culture. Dream of Italy: the rolling landscapes of the Renaissances artists. Imagine Italy: the food and the wine. Combine it all in this tour that takes you off the beaten track to experience just a taste of all that is so essentially Italian in part of Tuscany and Umbria. Departing Rome heading north crossing the Tiber valley, we reach CORTONA. This town has changed little since the Middle Ages. More recently depicted in the Oscar winning film “La Vita è Bella” and life here described by American novelist Frances Mayes in “Under the Tuscan Sun”, Cortona is enjoying a renewed popularity. Here, we stroll through the historic centre, discovering it’s hidden corners and absorbing the atmosphere of this picturesque town. Afterwards, a drive along the shores of LAKE TRASIMENO takes us to taste, with possibility to buy, some of the many local products (olive oil, cheeses, salami and ham). Lunch will then be served in a typical country style restaurant. In the afternoon, driving through the gentle hills of the CHIANTI REGION, we reach the hilltop of MONTEPULCIANO. The deep ruby red wine, “Vino Nobile” of this town is famous the world over. Here then, we visit one of its oldest wine cellars, carved out of the tufa rock, to discover some of the secrets of the winemakers and of course to taste the final result. Return to Rome at 8 - 8.30 pm approx.
Useful information:We suggest that you wear comfortable shoes, and remember that it is not permitted to visit churches in shorts, miniskirts or with uncovered shoulders.
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