Tour Cortona and Lake Trasimeno from Florence or Perugia!

If you are staying in Perugia or Florence, one of the very interesting routes is to visit the town of Cortona, famous for the film "Under the Tuscan Sun" and the incredibly beautiful Lake Trasimeno with the Castiglione del Lago.

It takes about one hour and half to reach Cortona from Florence and about one hour from Perugia. Use this tour itinerary to enjoy amazing Cortona and Lake Trasimeno. Walk through this town on the border of Tuscany and Umbria gained the greatest fame thanks to the famous film "Under the Tuscan Sun", where the atmosphere of comfort, tranquility, stunning nature and the authentic life of local Toscans was surprisingly accurately conveyed. Visit the main sights of the town, which has a history of about 2000 years: Piazza della Republica, Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo, Piazza Signoreli, Teatro Sigrorelli and Piazza Garibaldi. You can visit MAEC museum where you will find the  testimonies of the life and activity of the most famous cultur institutuon of Cortona, starting from the first bequests arranged by the academics of the XVIII and XIX centuries: among the most valuable works are real symbols of Cortonese culture – Etruscan bronze chandelier, the collection of Etruscan and Roman ceramics and bronzes. Go to see the hermitage of “Le Celle” – one of the first Franciscan settlements chosen and desired by Francis of Assisi. Other place to discover is an ancient La Fortezza di Girifalco, fortified fortess that was renovated in the Medici era. Here you are at an altitude of 651m above sea level in an area that dominates the entireVal di Chiana belowand whose occupation has succeeded since Etruscan – Roman age. Enjoy an incredible panorama of the Val di Chiana.

The town Cortona is a stunning medieval labirint, in which the measured "Dolce Vita" flows away from large megacities with its cobbled streets, ancient buildings and small squares. Beyond the roofs of Cortona you will see Lake Trasimeno, which you can also visit during your trip.

Reach Umbria and a small town Castiglione del Lago, located on the shore of the beautiful  lake. Life in this medieval village takes place in a leisurely rhythm. Proudly towering on a hill by Lake Trasimeno. The main street begins from the fortress walls, along which the main attractions and small shops are located. One of the most important attractions is the Ducal Palace, which you will definitely visit. It is the only tiny royal residence in Umbria. You will get acquainted with the frescoes preserved inside and admire the magnificent panorama from the palace.