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Christmas in Cortona

12/11/2018

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The charme of Tuscany and its hamlets is unaltered in Winter, moreover the festive season give to the piazzas unexpected colors and twinkling fairy lights. Cortona, our hometown, is dressed up and ready to share its beauty to the world. 
Have a look to the events in schedule : http://www.natale-cortona.it/events-program.html and enjoy what's happening:
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CortoBuskers: a brand new challenge

1/24/2018

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  A colored and charming invasion of street-performers (also known as buskers) of music, theater, dance, juggling was in Cortona the 6th January 2018 for the first edition of CortoBuskers - Street Artists Festival in Cortona  (www.cortobuskers.com). The festival was managed and organized by our company, Travel Ideas in Tuscany  (www.travelideasintuscany.com) together with the fantastic guys of DayOff Eventi (www.dayoffeventi.com). 

Performances were held all around the city center, the Festival was -for its first edition-  free admission but we did encourage the audience to tip the performers as  busking is the one form of entertainment that allows you to watch the show and then decide how much to pay.
Thanks to the volunteers, performers, sponsors, and, of course, the amazing audiences the 2017 CortoBuskers Festival was an incredible day. 
Get the full CortoBuskers Experience with our Hospitality Packages designed for groups and corporate hosting.
Invite your partner, family, clients, your colleagues or your friends to a unique and memorable experience at one of our shows throughout the festival. For more informations write us at: info@doitintuscany.net 

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A magic December in Tuscany

12/28/2017

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Christmas in Tuscany will soon became THE treat! This idyllic region has a lot to offer even in the most beautiful time of the year and Cortona represents this trend at the best. Fun and entertainment for kids with Santa and the Elfs, Christmas decorations and stunning lights in the city center, artisan markets in 2 main squares, events, concerts and choirs contribute to create a magic atmosphere. 
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Autumn is here and we are ready

9/24/2017

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.Autumn is the the gourmet season in Tuscany. You can notice it by the huge offers of  amazing festivals and sagre celebrating the season of chestnuts, mushrooms, olive oil, potatoes tortelli, truffle. Those who are more curious will see that there are several hidden places that can let discover the essence and the richness of our territory. Imagine a Tuscan farm, where grapes, olive trees, pomegranate grows, where you can stroll in a grove rich of truffles or pick vegetables from the garden, loose yourself in the private forest searching for chestnuts and porcini mushrooms. 
Precious things are shown to few people. That's why our proposals are for intimate, private groups that want to enjoy a foodie day where a knowledgable guide will make them live and learn the secrets behind a typical Tuscan  product of the land, touching with their hands the efforts of the men and the gifts from the land, letting them taste the best that our territory can offer. 
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Tuscan Postcards 

6/7/2017

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​Stunning colors, enchanted atmosphere and a sense of peace and eternity are the ingredients that make Tuscany so unique.

Don't miss the opportunity to live moments like these and ask us for last free villa weeks in such charming countryside or choose to stay in vibrant city center in cozy apartments.

Send your request to our Kirsten: info@rentintuscany.it  and she will help you find the perfect accommodation for your group and you. 

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Embracing the Seasons

4/24/2017

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Although Summer is the peak for vacationers, Cortona is capable of stealing your heart all year round. The temperate weather and the amazing surroundings, the strategic position,  the natural beauties and the unmatched hospitality of the locals add to the enchantment of this charming hill town in the South-East part of Tuscany.  

Spring gives her best with an explosion of colors in the city gardens, the squares start to be decorated by tables where you can sip your Espresso or a glass of Syrah, for an aperitivo Italian style. 
Many sport events take place from March: bike or vintage cars races, tennis tournament and of course soccer competitions or, even if you are a solo player,  you can opt for one of the many walking itineraries that will lead you discovering enchanted spots. 
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February is for Lovers

2/2/2017

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February has been celebrated as a month of romance dating all the way back to ancient Rome. 
This year instead of expressing yourself by buying flowers, chocolate, wine, jewels why not take your special one on a trip? Traveling is one of the most intimate experience that 2 lovers can share. 
Escape the crowds of big cities and tourist places, choose your gateway in a picturesque hamlet in Tuscany.
We found some idyllic proposals...it's not so late to plan your escape! 

SUITE REALE 

Suite Reale is a luxurious and romantic suite with B & B for two people located in the historic center of the ancient town of Cortona, charming and beautiful medieval village that owes its origins to the ancient Etruscan civilization, of which today we find evidence throughout the town. Suite Reale consists of a luxurious room with double bed with parquet floors and frescoed walls with original paintings from the nineteenth century.  


SUITE NAZIONALE 

Located on the second floor of Palazzo Vagnucci, an old building born from the union of ancient luxury homes and apartments. We are in the heart of the old town of Cortona, the center of social and cultural life and a step away from all services, but at the same time immersed in a peaceful and calm atmosphere.
The Suite Nazionale is large and spacious (34 square meters) and its smart designer furnishings and quality make it a little jewel in the heart of the town.
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Winter in Tuscany 

12/23/2016

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Winter travels have their unique charme in Tuscany. Less crowd, cooperative weather, stunning colors and hearty food are a winning combination. 
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Tours & Services | Season 2016 in Tuscany

4/18/2016

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Make the most of your time in Tuscany,  search for authentic and unparalleled experiences, meet the locals, best artisans and producers, live moments you will never forget. 
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Archidado: The Medieval Joust in Cortona, Tuscany 

2/28/2016

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Every spring, Cortona and its people are lead back  in time, to the ancient medieval splendor of the city.  Walking on the streets you could meet ladies and knights, flag flyers and soldiers all dressed with fine costumes. This amazing event is the result of  the pure passion and love for the  city of a group of citizen that dedicate to it their energy, skills and time .
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Cortona is divided in 5 quartiers (Quintieri),  according to the number of main streets (five) that linked the entrance gateways on the city walls to the town centre. Each Quintiere is representative of the different areas of the town: Sant'Andrea,  San Marco e Poggio, Peccioverardi, San Vincenzo  and Santa Maria.  Nowadays they do not have any institutional function but their activities are mainly cultural and recreational. 

The Archidado  was officially created in 1397 to celebrate the wedding of Francesco Casali, the Lord of Cortona, and Antonia Salimbeni, a noble woman from Siena. The Joust itself takes place on the second Sunday of June and is always anticipated by the Offer of Candles to S. Margherita (that with S. Marco is the patron saints of Cortona) that this year will take place on April 29 and 30. 
It's from June the 2nd until the 12th the Cortona is officially turned into a medieval wonderland, starting with the Medieval Market during wich you can taste delicious  old flavours,  be enchanted watching craftsmen shaping copper or making basketry, satisfy your shopping cravings with medieval jewels  paying with florins of Cortona, which are used as currency of exchange. A time of fun for all ages! 
Things start to be more serious during the Saturday preceeding the joust (that actually is a competion!): during the Tratta delle Verrette infact the moment of deciding the shooting order of the joust come and tension is visible on crossbowmen's eyes!  They are the primary protagonist of the Archidado, on Sunday, when they will show their ability, trying to hit the centre of the target, a slightly imperceptible dot to most of the people, but perfectly visible to them and their arrows.  It's a true emotion, staring at them while a crowded Piazza Signorelli is completely silent.

Courious to know who will win this year and celebrate during the conclusive Medieval Costume Dinner?
Live these emotions in your home right in the heart of Cortona, have a look at our proposals here  and start planning your experience. 

Find the complete calendar here: http://www.giostraarchidado.com/en/the-programm.aspx
Accommodations: http://www.rentintuscany.it/rentals/italy-23424853/checkIn:2016-06-02/checkOut:2016-06-13/sort:relevance 
Informations: click here ​
Organizers: http://www.giostraarchidado.com/en/the-protagonists/consiglio-dei-terzieri.aspx  and  http://www.sbandieratoricortona.com/​
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