Tuscany Movie Sites Tour: Arezzo, Cortona and Montepulciano
Florence, Italy
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 12 hours
Explore the beautiful Tuscan towns made famous through films with this day tour offered to people between 18 and 39's. Wander the winding streets of Cortona walked by Diane Lane in "Under the Tuscan Sun", see the medieval piazza of Arezzo featured in the Oscar-award winning "Life is Beautiful", watch out for the vampires of Twilight saga "New Moon" in Montapulciano and explore the locations made famous by Ralph Fienes in "The English Patient". Spot the iconic rolling hills of Tuscany from "Letters to Juliet" and enjoy a taste of the local lifestyle by sampling fine local wine, cheese and other products from the region.
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Explore the beautiful Tuscan towns made famous through films with this day tour offered to people between 18 and 39's. Wander the winding streets of Cortona walked by Diane Lane in "Under the Tuscan Sun", see the medieval piazza of Arezzo featured in the Oscar-award winning "Life is Beautiful", watch out for the vampires of Twilight saga "New Moon" in Montapulciano and explore the locations made famous by Ralph Fienes in "The English Patient". Spot the iconic rolling hills of Tuscany from "Letters to Juliet" and enjoy a taste of the local lifestyle by sampling fine local wine, cheese and other products from the region.
Meet the local tour leader and the rest of your group of like-minded young travellers from around the world for this exciting day tour to the best places in Tuscany and travel for an hour by private 8 seat mini-van while learning about the Italian way of life, the local customs, cuisines and quirks from your guide before reaching the first stop of the day; Arezzo.
Arezzo is the medieval town that set the backdrop for Roberto Benigni’s multi-Oscar winner Life is Beautiful. The town is also known for its impressive cathedral frescoes and the main piazza seen in the film, which tells the tale of an Italian family during World War II. Free time to visit
From Arezzo you will head to Cortona, the luscious hilltop town known for its olive groves and made famous by Diane Lane in Under the Tuscan Sun. You will be given free time in Cortona to explore the narrow streets, artisan stores and other landmarks seen in the cinematic adapation of Frances Mayes' novel. Who knows, maybe your own Italian love story will unfold! Upon leaving Cortona, we will travel through the iconic Tuscan landscapes made famous in Letter's to Juliet before stopping at a scenic eatery for a light lunch.
Just a 10 mins drive from Cortona we will find our local restaurant located in a stunning position overlooking the Tuscan hills and also producers of the famous Montepulciano DOCG wine. Here we will enjoy our light lunch with local Tuscan products including the tasting of 2 different wine.
From here, you head to the famous Montepulciano, where vampires converge in the Twilight Saga's New Moon. The beautiful walled town is also the home of the Montepulciano DOCG wine of the Chianti, making it the perfect opportunity for a tasting of vino and other local products at an ancient underground cellar from the 14th century. You will have the chance to purchase products for the perfect gift or to ship home. Your guide will provide you with a local insight, information about the specific scenes and other films set in each place, as well as free time to explore the other attractions that the the towns have to offer at your leisure.
You will head back to Florence for approximately 8:00pm
Arezzo is the medieval town that set the backdrop for Roberto Benigni’s multi-Oscar winner Life is Beautiful. The town is also known for its impressive cathedral frescoes and the main piazza seen in the film, which tells the tale of an Italian family during World War II. Free time to visit
From Arezzo you will head to Cortona, the luscious hilltop town known for its olive groves and made famous by Diane Lane in Under the Tuscan Sun. You will be given free time in Cortona to explore the narrow streets, artisan stores and other landmarks seen in the cinematic adapation of Frances Mayes' novel. Who knows, maybe your own Italian love story will unfold! Upon leaving Cortona, we will travel through the iconic Tuscan landscapes made famous in Letter's to Juliet before stopping at a scenic eatery for a light lunch.
Just a 10 mins drive from Cortona we will find our local restaurant located in a stunning position overlooking the Tuscan hills and also producers of the famous Montepulciano DOCG wine. Here we will enjoy our light lunch with local Tuscan products including the tasting of 2 different wine.
From here, you head to the famous Montepulciano, where vampires converge in the Twilight Saga's New Moon. The beautiful walled town is also the home of the Montepulciano DOCG wine of the Chianti, making it the perfect opportunity for a tasting of vino and other local products at an ancient underground cellar from the 14th century. You will have the chance to purchase products for the perfect gift or to ship home. Your guide will provide you with a local insight, information about the specific scenes and other films set in each place, as well as free time to explore the other attractions that the the towns have to offer at your leisure.
You will head back to Florence for approximately 8:00pm
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