What to do in Tuscany

Tuscany is famous for its delicious food, top-quality wines, and charming towns. Here are some activities and experiences that you can’t miss during your trip to the heart of Italy.

Wine Tasting Experience

Discover the essence of Tuscan winemaking with a unique tasting experience at Via della Stella, only 10 minutes away from us. Start with a stroll through the vineyards, olive grove, and vegetable garden, before visiting the winery. Guided by an expert, you'll sample three of their finest wines, paired with a board of local delicacies. 

Price: 35€/person

Wine Tasting + 4 Course Lunch

Upon request, after stroll through the vineyards, olive grove, and vegetable garden, the wine tasting experience can be combined with a 4 course lunch made with local products. 

Price: 55€/person

Cooking Class

Enjoy a cooking class given by a professional chef. Guests can actively take part in the preparation of the dishes; you will be able to write down notes about each recipe and film or photograph the various stages of the development. The course lasts about 2 and a half hours. The dishes prepared during the course will be served during the after-course lunch.

There are two different kind of classes:

  • The School of Pasta: three different kind of home made pasta (Gnocchi, Tagliatelle and Pici) with three different dressings and dessert preparation: €.125,00/person (€50,00 for kids under 12)

  • Traditional Tuscan lunch: with, 1 pasta , 1 second dish of meat and vegetables, dessert preparation: €.115,00/person (€50,00 for kids under 12)

After the class you will receive all the recipes.

Trasimeno Kayak/Paddle Tour

If you consider doing something sportive with your family, friends or group, you are going to love our guided kayak or paddle tour to the island of Lake Trasimeno. We will depart from Tuoro Beach and cross the lake in a 60-90 minutes trip in canoe or paddle board. Embarked we will leave the equipment in the little harbour and will follow the narrow path to entirely walk around the small island. After the walk we will enjoy an aperitif and some slow food before returning to the shore.

Price: 35€/person

E-Bike / Vespa Rental

If you want to rent e-bikes, mountain bikes or vespas to explore the Tuscan countryside, we are happy to recommend you local suppliers. There are also guided tours to local wineries and the main towns in the surroundings of Cortona.

Price: Upon request