Highlights of Cortona and Montepulciano

I really love the area and love this tour, so enjoy with me this beautiful day trip! We start going to the beautiful Cortona: enclosed by stone walls dating back to Etruscan and Roman times, sits on the top of a hill about 600 meters above sea level. It became also very popular in the past decade thanks to the book by Frances Mayes, "Under the Tuscan Sun" (and the movie with Diane Lane) which is set here! Time for relax or explore the area, I will suggest best things to do. Leave after to Montepulciano on a relaxing 30 minutes drive on the hills surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and many photo opportunities. Along the way I can suggest a great place for lunch according to your preferences. Enjoy this medieval hill town of rare beauty full of elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, charming squares and hidden corners. A walk through Montepulciano is the best way to view the town and its beautiful landmarks as well as enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside covered by vineyards