CORTONA'S NATURE AND ART 1 DAY TOUR

Cortona is an area of natural beauty that the Italians describe as the “Mother of Troy and Grandmother of Rome.” This tour of the sights, sounds, and tastes of this fascinating corner of Tuscany offers you an ideal opportunity to get to grips with this ancient town in the capable hands of a local expert

Cortona is an area of natural beauty that the Italians describe as the “Mother of Troy and Grandmother of Rome.” This tour of the sights, sounds, and tastes of this fascinating corner of Tuscany offers you an ideal opportunity to get to grips with this ancient town in the capable hands of a local expert who will let you in on some of the area’s deepest secrets. The tour will commence at Camicia-Cortona. At 10:00 am, you’ll be met by your bilingual tour guide and transported on a journey of discovery through majestic woodland to the fascinating churches and city walls of Cortona. The day will start with a leisurely 45 minutes walking through woodland and forests, where you’ll have an opportunity to learn about Cortona’s natural surroundings and the area’s rich history. At 1:00 pm, we’ll reach the city’s fortress, where you can relax for a while as we take in the spellbinding beauty of the surrounding landscapes. Having refueled for the second part of the tour, at 2:30 pm, you’ll be met by a second tour guide who will look after you for the afternoon and lead you on an exciting exploration of some of the area’s most notable landmarks. Your guide will lead you to Poggio and the Romantic-style church of San Niccolo, a Medieval tower that was constructed in the 15th Century and was home to the Claires Franciscan order, which was founded during St. Francis’ lifetime. You’ll learn all about the long and fascinating history of this building and how it underwent intriguing transformations during the 16th and 17th centuries to become the architectural masterpiece it is today. We will then progress to take in the sights and sounds of the city’s main square, where we’ll learn more about the history of this magnificent town and have an opportunity to talk to the local producers of the wines, cuisines, and ceramics for which the area has become famous. We’ll finish the tour at 5:30 pm with a visit to a local jewelry store, where we will enjoy a sparkling Prosecco in a flute made of pure gold or silver leaf as our host teaches us the ancient techniques that the craftsmen use to produce fine metals.

With a rich landscape and vibrant history, Cortona is the ideal location to visit while you’re in Tuscany.

Perfectly positioned 50 miles south of Florence and 130 miles north of Rome, the area’s ancient Etruscan roots can be traced all the way back to the 4^th Century BC. On your visit to Cortona, you won’t fail to be captivated by the town’s fascinating history and the beautiful architectural marvels that dot the landscape. This tour offers you an ideal opportunity to explore Cortona with a local guide who will teach you about the area’s fascinating history, art, and architecture and introduce you to a side of Tuscany you could never have imagined.

PRICES, DEPOSITS, AND PAYMENTS:

Price for this private tour is 250 USD per person for a group between 2 and 4 guests.

Price for this private tour is 200 USD per person for a group between 5 and 8 guests.

Deposits and balance of payments are accepted by bank transfer or credit card via Paypal.

For all the private tours, you can book through email at [email protected] or you can contact Matteo at +61 404572020 or +39 0621118983.
A payment of the tour indicates an acceptance of all the conditions.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES:

Pick up outside of Camucia-Cortona central station at 10:00 a.m. The tour is a 8 hours tour. It starts at 10:00 am and it ends at 6:00 pm.

Check the departure time from and to Rome and Florence’s station: www.trenitalia.com

We advice to book the tour at least 2 days in advance.

TOUR GROUPS:

Our tour groups have been designed for a group of no more than 8 people per tour to ensure that client needs and enjoyment is always our top priority. Minimum of participants: 2 people.

INCLUDED IN TOUR COST:

1 Professional bi-lingual tour guide for the whole time to assist you for any issue.

2 Professional environmental historian guide

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR COST

All items not detailed in inclusions

Personal spending

All transfers other than to the local train station

Additional info:

– Children must be accompanied by an adult
– Minimum age is 21 years
– Adult pricing applies to all travelers
– May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
– Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
– A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
– Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
– A maximum of 7 people per booking
– Not recommended for pregnant women
– Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
– A moderate amount of walking is involved
– Not wheelchair accessible
– Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

TOUR GROUPS:

Our tour groups have been designed for a group of no more than 8 people per week to ensure that client needs and enjoyment is always our top priority. Tours and tariffs are subject to change.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee. The value of the transaction may be subject to taxes, duties, foreign transaction, currency exchange or other fees.

COST/EXCHANGE RATES:

Prices and tariffs quoted for the tours are subject to change without notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, such as significant currency fluctuations.

INSURANCE:

You are required to purchase your own travel insurance to cover cancellation coverage, airline tickets, trip delay, lost luggage or any potential medical expenses, personal accident and sickness, emergency repatriation and personal liability. It is advisable to take specific cover for ambulance through the respective State ambulance providers or through their own private health insurance. Please note that travellers on Tuscany Untouched tours must have comprehensive travel insurance. We will require evidence including policy number, insurers name and emergency contact number before we finalise your booking.

STRENUOUS WALKING

Most medieval towns were built as hilltop fortifications, so you will find some challenging climbs. There is a lot of walking on our tours and you will spend a lot of time on your feet while sightseeing. Age is not important as long as you are physically fit and a strong walker. Our tours are not suited for anyone who has problems with knees, back, heart or obesity.

PRICES:

Our recommended tours and dates, as listed on our web site, are guaranteed once a booking is confirmed. Your additional expenses will be for non-included meals, moderate tipping where appropriate, and personal sightseeing or shopping.LIMIT OF LIABILITY: No responsibility is accepted for any loss, expense, accident, injury, or damage to any person or property due to the actions or omissions of any person, or any cause, including but not limited to acts of God, acts of terrorism, war, strikes, defects in machinery, breakdown of equipment, weather, quarantine, negligence, loss of baggage, or other causes beyond our control, such losses being the responsibility of the guest.

MEMBERSHIP ON TOUR:

Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd reserves the right to accept, reject, or not retain any person as a tour participant whose condition or general deportment impedes the operation of the tour or, in the opinion of the tour manager, affects the rights and enjoyment of other guests. A guest not retained on tour shall have no cause for complaint or refund, and shall bear any and all extra expenses that ensue.

TOUR CHANGES:

All information on this website is, to the best of our knowledge, correct. However, we reserve the right to make changes in accommodations, visits, and itineraries at any time should it become necessary or desirable. Delays or itinerary changes caused by strikes, bad weather, traffic, or other unforeseen circumstances are beyond our control and we are not obliged to pay guests compensation.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Just a reminder that travel on Tuscany Untouched trip requires a degree of flexibility, and you should understand that the trip’s route, accommodation and modes of transport are subject to change without prior notice due to local circumstances. Should Tuscany Untouched PTY LTD deem it advisable to amend an itinerary for any reason, it may do so by shortening, varying or re-routing any trip. These changes are binding and additional expenses will be charged to you if the reason for any alteration is outside Tuscany Untouched’ control. While travelling with Tuscany Untouched you agree to accept the authority of the leader at all times. You are aware that travel within a group may involve compromise to accommodate the diverse desires and physical abilities of group members. You understand that Tuscany Untouched reserves the right to decline, accept, or retain any person as a member of the group at any time. To the best of Tuscany Untouched’s knowledge, these third parties are qualified to perform the duties they are contracted to perform. However Tuscany Untouched will not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur due to the behaviour of these third parties. Tuscany Untouched will not accept responsibility or liability for any traveller who contravenes any law or regulation of any country visited. No employee, servant or agent of Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd has authority to vary these conditions.

CONFIRMATION BOOKING FORM

All Tuscany Untouched travellers on group trips must sign a Booking Form. Please note that signing the form is a pre-requisite of travelling with Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd. The wording of this form follows. “I understand that touring with Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd may involve risks (and rewards) above and beyond those encountered on a more conventional holiday, and that I am undertaking a physical trip with inherent dangers. I understand that I am travelling to geographical areas where, amongst other things, the standard of accommodation, transport, safety, hygiene, cleanliness, medical facilities, telecommunications and infrastructure development may not be of the standard I am used to at home or would find on a conventional holiday. I have read and understood the Tuscany Untouched tour notes for the trip I am undertaking and have provided details of any pre-existing medical conditions I have to Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd representatives. I accept these risks and obligations and I fully assume the risks of travel. I release Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd from any liabilities connected to these risks to the maximum extent permitted by law.”

ANIMALS:

Our tours are not pet friendly

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