Cortona is one of the many charming cities to visit in Tuscany! About a 45 minute drive North from Bastia Creti. Perched on a hilltop, Cortona still retains parts of its Etruscan heritage which dates back to the 4th century BC.


Where to eat — Osteria del Teatro, La Bucaccia - Da Romano and Ristorante La Loggetta. There are LOTS of options for food here!


Where to drink — Il Solco


What to see — Hermitage Le Celle, Fortress of Girifalco

The “largest” city about 45 minutes South of Bastia Creti. Certainly a lot of history, eating and sightseeing in this city! We will be having dinner here on Thursday night with those of you staying until Friday!


Where to eat — La Romantica Pizzeria (Borgo XX), Dal Mi Cocco, Osteria a Priori, Locanda del Morlacchi. After dinner head over to a Gelateria such as Mastro Cianuri!


What to see — The view from Porta Sole

A little over an hour through the hillside of Tuscany, Montepulciano offers gorgeous views of the land below and stunning architecture. Jason and I visited this town multiple times during our trip to Italy.

Where to eat — Le Logge del Vignola, Lupaia (just outside of the city), Osteria del Conte, La Schiaccia Dellopio, La Grotta, Rossio Rubino Trattoria, Lieviti Pizzaria

Where to drink — Romantico Bar (sunset here is amazing), E Lucevan le Stelle - Wine Bar Bistro

What to see — Terme San Filipino hot spring

One hour and 45 minutes from Bastia Creti. A smaller town than Montepulciano but just as quaint.

Where to eat — Boccon DiVino, Taverna del Grappolo Blu, Il Moro, Drogheria Franci, Alle Logge di Piazza, Osteria di Porta al Cassero

Where to drink — Enoteca La Fortezza, Bar Belvedere, Caffe Fiaschetteria Italiana 1888