$2,000

Enjoy an amazing and unique cheese making experience in Cortona, famous for being the idyllic setting of Under the Tuscan Sun. During your stay, you and 3 of your loved ones will visit a genuine dairy farm. After being welcomed by the farm’s owner, you will participate in a cheese making lesson. The cheese master will guide you step by step during the transformation of milk into cheese, and give you the keys for making a successful final product. You will learn how to make fresh ricotta, as well as all of the steps for aging a delicious Pecorino cheese. After the work is done, you will move on to enjoy a fabulous lunch, based on cheese but also with other fresh products from the farm, such as their amazing olive oil. You will be able to taste the cheese you made, for a fun and informative experience. INCLUDES: - Your choice of a 3-night weekend or 4-night weekday stay - Welcome aperitivo in the coolest wine bar in town - Cheese making experience with lunch included - Final cleaning and utilities - Travel assistance and concierge service Location: Vacation in IT Details: 4 nights / 2 bedrooms / Sleeps up to 4 Restrictions: Subject to availability. Customer may book weekends (but only for a 3 night stay). Book within 18 months of purchase and complete travel within 24 months of purchase. Valid: Valid year-round; Mon - Thu only

LOCATION Cortona, Italy. Just a 2 hour drive from Florence Airport. ABOUT CORTONA Cortona is a small, welcoming town in the mountains between the Valdichiana and the Tiber valley. It was such an important Etruscan centre that the existence of ancient settlements is still visible today, with its two kilometres of walls dating back to the fifth century BC. The village is particularly picturesque due to its typically medieval architecture, consisting of ancient palazzos, narrow cobbled streets, small artisan shops and classic Tuscan trattorias. If you are in the historical centre, the beautiful Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, built in 1456, is a must-see. In 1480, the architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini began constructing the sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie in Calcinaio, just outside the city. Cortona is full of museums and artworks; it is well worth a visit to the Museum of the Etruscan Academy, in which unique historical artifacts are kept. The Diocesan Museum is equally remarkable, and collects treasures such as The Annunciation by Beato Angelico and The Deposition by Luca Signorelli. Cortona’s archaeological area, the Fortress of Girifalco and the Abbey of Farneta are also unmissable landmarks (visittuscany.com).

TESTIMONIALS

“We stayed at Villa Pinetina (10 people, 5 beds, 4 en-suites) which was arranged quickly by Hill Top Tours, after our original villa was sold privately and no longer available. Jonathan, Julie and Luca really looked after us and arranged a number of trips. Roberta (Robi) and Anna were our chefs and they were excellent. They were very friendly and happy to help in any way they could and their food was fantastic. They also arranged a birthday meal with wine pairing at short notice and Dario, the sommelier, was excellent and also looked after us at SottoVoce , which is HTT's bar in the centre of Cortona. Overall highly recommended.” - Nigel B.

“HTT staff is top notch. They're always responsive and a pleasure to work with for all my bookings in Tuscany and other European cities.” - Mara C.

“This tour company were awesome - we arranged a wonderful week in Tuscany for eight of us - no mean feat! Hill Town Tours looked after us every step of the way and found us the most beautiful Tuscan villa which was a beautiful walk away from Cortona. Our stay was idyllic and went off without a hitch - they even helped us to rent a vespa which totally added an extra layer of Italian authenticity! Thank you Hill Town Tours.” - Angela L.

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