AREZZO, CORTONA and ANGHIARI tour
Arezzo is a town founded by the Etruscans and later became important with the arrival of the Romans. The historic core is simple and elegant, with palaces and churches that testify to the importance of this center in the past centuries. Arezzo has produced some of the most important artists and writers of Italy, like Petrarca, Aretino and Vasari; Piero della Francesca and Vasari have embellished the city's churches, making this town a little gem. The heart of Arezzo is the scenic Piazza Grande, located in the highest part of the historic center. In this square, the unusual trapezoid shape, the famous show of medieval origins, the "Giostra del Saracino is held every year". Cortona is surrounded by walls that are still visible featuring Etruscan and Roman traces; it was built on a hill that reaches 600 meters in height. This elevated position ensures a good views from different points of the village and you can admire the beautiful landscapes of the Val di Chiana, seeing also lake Trasimeno . Several small shops selling handicrafts and local food are on the main streets of the village center. Anghiari is a small medieval jewel set on a hill of gravel accumulated over the centuries due to the passage of the Tevere river, which until the middle of 1200 ran at the foot of the village. In the plain just below the village, in 1440, there took place the Battle of Anghiari, famous because it was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, a masterpiece unfortunately believed lost. Anghiari, with its characteristic village protected by thirteenth century walls, preserves the atmosphere and charm of the small medieval village. Walking through the narrow streets of the village an air of the past can be felt and the hectic pace we are used to seem to be an almost distant memory.
my suggestion for Arezzo, Cortona and Anghiari tour
- departure from your hotel in Florence with an air-conditioned vehicle with all conforts;
- stop in Cortona and free time sightseeing;
- stops for panoramic photos;
- stop in Anghiari and free time sightseeing;
- lunch break;
- stop in Arezzo and free time sightseeing;
- return to your hotel in Florence.
| Arezzo, Cortona and Anghiari tour Prices | |
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| 2 people | €.195 per person |
| 3 people | €.135 per person |
| 4 people | €.105 per person |
| 5 people | €.90 per person |
| 6 people | €.80 per person |
| 7 people | €.70 per person |
| general information | tour length : about 9 hours |
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| the proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours | |
| all prices are quoted considering a pick up and drop off in Florence | |
| included | air-conditioned vehicle with all conforts |
| english speaking driver | |
| all local taxes, highway/parking tolls, gasoline and driver's meal | |
| not included | lunch |
| admittance fees where necessary unless otherwise specified |