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The car will pick you up at your hotel
in Florence and you'll be driven to Cortona, a lovely
little village. This specific village was mentioned
in the novel, 'Under the Tuscan Sun', by the American
author, Frances Mayer.
This picturesque citadel city has many olive groves
and vineyards reaching up along its walls.
There are also interesting Renaissance constructions,
churches and two museums. They contain
masterpieces by the famous Baroque artists,
Luca Signorelli and Pietro da Cortona.
Your driver-guide will recommend a typical local restaurant
for you to enjoy an authentic
Umbrian lunch.
We'll then continue on our tour through
the panoramic views of Lake Trasimene to reach Gubbio.
Situated on the slopes of Monte Igino,
Gubbio is one of the most ancient towns in Umbria and
has been extremely well preserved over the
centuries. There are many wonderful monuments that exemplify
its glorious past. You will be able to
appreciate the authentic style of the 12th century Cathedral
and the Consuls Palace. Today, they are
symbols of the town. The Roman Theater is located just
outside of the surrounding walls. You'll want
to wander through the narrow streets where the citizens
continue to live their lives with fervor and
authenticity.
We'll return to Florence in the late afternoon.
The tour is for
a party of up to 8 people,
and it includes a fluent, English speaking
tour-manager.
From 9 to 14 people will be escorted by
an English speaking escort.
DRIVING TIMES:
From Florence to Cortona takes 1 hour.
To Gubbio takes 40 minutes. Return to Florence takes
1 hour and 50 minutes.
Meals are not included in the price.
Please contact us for further information
and price estimates. |