Location: Cortona
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What to do and see in Cortona, Tuscany: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon
Perhaps best known these days as the setting for the book and movie “Under the Tuscan Sun,” gorgeous hillside Cortona has a long history dating back even before its time as an important Etruscan center. Top attractions include the Duomo (Cathedral), the small Museo Diocesano across the piazza with its superb art collection, and the fascinating Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca with its assembly of Etruscan and Roman era items. Cortona is also bursting with splendid churches spanning many periods.
Restaurants in Cortona
1. Alessandra Federici's Cucina Cooking School
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5.0 based on 258 reviews
Cooking and experiencing an Italian home, chatting and making lifetime friends ofìver a plate of pasta. Laughing and discussing the worlds problems while indulging on a freshly made dessert, Italian life, Italian kitchen, hands on, heart on.
2. Tuscan Culinary One-Day Cooking Class
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5.0 based on 284 reviews
Our One-Day cooking class is fun, flexible, informal and hands-on. The class is designed around a typical Tuscan meal with fresh local in season ingredients. Included is menu planning, shopping for ingredients, preparation, cooking and of course critiquing and consuming the dishes you create. The class is taught in English either at our home on Mt. San Egidio during the spring and summer or at our Agriturismo, Il Rifugio during the fall and winter months. Both venues are about ten minutes from the historic Medieval town, Cortona. The class is about 8 hours long. Please see our website for more information.
Reviewed By Pathfinder550398
Learned so much! 3 of us, met with Shirley in the morning, planned the menu over cappuchinos, then set off shopping at the area markets to get everything we were going to make! From the hand picked produce, butcher for filet's and some great prosciutto, and cured meats, to the local mercado for bread & cheeses! (the sheep's ricotta is to die for), then off to Shirley's gorgeous house up above the hill to learn what to do with it all! She was very kind, patient and learned SO much! Her husband, Chuck was very personable as well! We made SO much food-and took a lot back to our apt. in Cortona! Would definitely recommend-no, HIGHLY recommend!!
3. Toscana e Gusto
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5.0 based on 176 reviews
We dedicate our cooking sessions to those who wish to learn Cortona and Tuscany recipes and techniques for the preparation of a sunny, healthy Mediterranean cuisine. Whatever is your level of culinary experience our Cooking School is passionate about teaching in a in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, attentive to details.The In house Chef program is available for a special occasion or just to enjoy at your home the pleasure of a Tuscan menu.
4. DelBrenna Jewelry
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5.0 based on 145 reviews
"One passion... three generations!" The story of DelBrenna is about an Italian family with a deeply rooted passion for the fine art of making jewellery. From an early age the twins:Alessandro and Sebastian learned with attention to details, the secrets of the trade.With the specific knowledge of fashioning precious metals and accentuating with gemstones,they continue to create their exclusive designs."Our grandfather passed his craft on to our father, who in-turn taught us. With an enduring devotion to evolve our skills and invest in the future, we at DelBrenna cultivate this birthright... which inspires our distinctive style that continues to be handcrafted, one piece at a time, at our family studio in Cortona - Tuscany"
Reviewed By Mibela - Cortona, Italy
I was looking for a special present and the beautiful Lucia helped me decide between all the lovely pieces that caught my eye. Lucia understood perfectly how the different pieces would play out in my wardrobe and either at work or a social night out. A wonderful experience, thank you for spending the time with me !
5. Azienda Agricola Baldetti Alfonso
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5.0 based on 112 reviews
The name BALDETTI is strongly linked to Tuscany and in particular to the territory of Cortona and the love for the land, handed down from generation to generation, has always been a firm point for the family. 2012 marked a fundamental year for the family, in fact the works for the creation of the new winery were completed, also in Localita Pietraia, strongly desired by Alfonso Baldetti and his two sons Daniele and Gian Luca, who in the meantime joined the 'Company thus creating the conditions for a rosy future full of satisfactions. The wines that are produced all have the same importance given the commitment and love that are put into each single grape, however it is normal that if we talk about Cortona, Syrah immediately comes to mind and it is precisely Cortona Doc Syrah Crano The company's flagship wine.
Reviewed By WW000000 - Dublin, Ireland
Amazing place. Great tour and lovely wines. We enjoyed a couple of hours on the patio with delicious wines, tasty tapas, and a nice view. Excellent value for the price. Would highly recommend a visit.
6. Do it in Tuscany - Tours & Services
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
DO IT IN TUSCANY organizes private wine tours, walking or bike tours, food and wine tastings, activities, excursions, traditional and creative cooking classes, custom services at home and at your accommodation, rental services (car, vespa, bike, van) in Cortona and Tuscany.
7. Imitalian
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Art, Architecture, History! The best wine, the best food, the most beautiful landscapes! Property Management! Professionalism and friendship!
8. Eremo Le Celle
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5.0 based on 1,203 reviews
Reviewed By Borzov - Rijeka, Croatia
Hermitage of Le Celle, founded in the 13th century by Saint Francis and extended by his successor, Brother Elias, is a humble and simple monastery, built in a true spirit of the Franciscan order. The name “Celle” came from the small hermit houses built in the wholes of the mountain. It is a beautiful, calm and peaceful place, historical monument and a pleasant sight.
9. Tenimenti d'Alessandro
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5.0 based on 86 reviews
Welcome to Borgo Syrah in Manzano, the heart of one of the most important agricultural businesses in the Val di Chiana for over 300 years. The winery at Borgo Syrah is the prestigious Tenimenti d’Alessandro, which has garnered tremendous praise for the production of fine wines from syrah and viognier grapes.The owner, Giuseppe Calabresi, welcomes wine experts and other connoisseurs to visit his properties and enjoy his wines.
10. Azienda Agricola Leuta
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5.0 based on 156 reviews
Reservation Suggested Leuta is a small, award winning boutique winery in Cortona, known for its quality red wines, including Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese and our signature grape, Cabernet Franc. Our wines are crafted with a philosophy of working in harmony with nature, a desire to merge tradition and innovation, and with respect for the territory. At Leuta we offer the choice of two locations where our clients can enjoy our products. In both cases our approach is informative, yet intimate, we try to keep the tasting experience as personal as possible. Whether it’s a picnic in our vineyard or a tour and tasting in our cellar, we look forward to greeting you and welcoming you to our Leuta family.
Reviewed By 203paulz - Rome, Italy
What a great experience to see where Leuta wines are made, how they are made and to meet Deni Zeni the owner in Italy. The taste of wine is most important, however, the story behind the wine, the creativity, the people, the vineyards and the cantina is also very important as well. Being at the Leuta winery was a great experience and one that we will not forget!
