Flavors of Tuscany: A Culinary Escape for 4
an Experience-Based Package
Package Includes:
7-night stay for four guests at La Torretta, a luxurious and carefully curated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home situated on a family estate in the rolling hills above Cortona, a 10-15 minute drive from the town center.
One authentic, exquisitely prepared Tuscan breakfast by Ivan, owner of La Torretta.
One in-home pasta or pizza-making party with Ivan, depending on season and weather
Large shared pool with loungers overlooking the beautiful Val Di Chiana
Full access to the vegetable garden to use in your culinary creations
Enjoy guest services designed to make your stay in Cortona seamless from start to finish. Before you arrive, our team can assist with pre-travel planning, including booking additional ground transportation and excursions throughout Tuscany. Upon arrival, our local team with an office in the town square is ready to assist with any in-travel needs. Whether you’re looking for recommendations for dinner, or planning last-minute experiences, we’re happy to help!
Exclusive access to Stacey and Rob’s Insider Tips to Cortona
All utilities included except mandatory tourist tax, due at the end of your stay.
Spend 7 nights nestled in the rolling hills above Cortona, a short drive from the town center, at the luxurious La Torretta, a private 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on a large estate. Ivan and his family will be your hosts who go above and beyond to welcome you to their home.
La Torretta, or little tower, was designed by an internationally renowned architect who reimagined the historic medieval tower, converting it into a jewel box home that overlooks incredible valley vistas and boasts spectacular sunsets. Basic amenities include a private outdoor al fresco dining and lounge terrace, full kitchen, washing machine, wi-fi, heating and air conditioning, access to a spectacular vegetable garden providing an authentic Tuscan farm-to-table dining experience, barbecue, and wood-burning pizza oven.
Savor the special Tuscan brunch that Ivan will prepare for you one morning that will include coffee, homemade bread, fruit, a platter of mixed salami and cheeses, bruschetta, and a handmade specialty cake from the recipe that Ivan’s family has been making for generations.
Depending on the season, You will partake in a pasta or pizza-making party with Ivan as your host. Learn the family culinary traditions that were passed down to Ivan by his nonna (grandmother) by preparing either several kinds of pasta or several pizzas with various toppings. Ivan will also prepare for you a delicious antipasto tray of bruschetta, crostini, cheeses, salad and, of course, a delicious seasonal homemade dessert.
These special culinary experiences with Ivan are quite often the highlight of people’s Italian adventures. The genuine connections Ivan forms give guests an authentic, human experience in Cortona. He treasures all the people with whom he shares his home.
About our Insider Tips: Having lived in Cortona for over 20 years, Sojourn Ventures founders Stacey and Rob have created their highly acclaimed Insider Tips, an exclusive guide for our guests that provides tips about our favorite shops, restaurants, cafes, and other activities to experience in Cortona. Using this guide can give you a more personalized experience that goes above the standard tourist level, especially when you mention that you are “Friends of Stacey and Rob.”
Additional Information:
Welcome packets will be emailed to winners upon notification of their purchase.
Reservations are based on availability. Stays are Saturday-Saturday only.
Package is valid for 2 years from the date of purchase.
Guests are responsible for paying a mandatory Cortona tourist tax at the end of their stay directly to the host.
Airfare and ground transportation are not included.
All Sales are final. There are no cash refunds. Packages cannot be resold to a third party.
Photos provided are actual images of the private homes pictured.
In the event of an experience is not available due to circumstances beyond our control, force majeure, property damage, and/or change of ownership. Sojourn Ventures reserves the right to replace it with an experience of equal value and quality.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation before arrival may be subject to forfeiture of reservations and funds.
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