and a tower bar to enjoy the daily “Happy Hour.” Te 5-star Santa Elisabetta Restaurant in the hotel gets rave reviews.
CORTONA Il Falconiere A renovated Tuscan villa dating to the 17th Century, this Relais & Chateau country hotel is about 15 minutes outside of Florence and two hours from Rome. Tere are 22 rooms and suites, a pool, a spa and a Michelin-starred restaurant located in a glass and wrought iron conser-
vatory serving some of the best food in Italy. You can also dine on the terrace overlooking the valley. Te hotel also offers a one-day (or series) cooking school for 2–12 people focusing on Tuscan recipes led by Silvia Baracchi, the hotel owner. Tis is a perfect romantic getaway, or an ideal place for a wedding or honeymoon or as a great home base for exploring Tuscany and Umbria.
FLORENCE AND TUSCANY
Perillo offers escorted tours in Tuscany and can also arrange custom independent travel throughout Florence and Tuscany as well as villa rentals for couples, families or groups of up to 30 people. The following is an example of an eight-day, escorted Florence and Tuscany tour:
• Six nights in 4-star hotel in Florence including welcome dinner and cocktails
• RT airport transfers • Best of Florence city tours • Breakfast daily
Il Falconiere’s Chef Silvia Regi Baracchi opens the doors of her 5-star country kitchen and reveals the secrets of Tuscan dishes during cooking classes.
• Excursions to Siena and San Gimignano followed by dinner
• Vasari Corridor and Uffizi Gallery visit
• Cooking Class (See
perillotours.com for details)
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