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Events, festivals and occasions to enjoy in the towns of Valdichiana Aretina.
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A visual journey from Etruscan Valdichiana to today’s landscape, through waterways, towns, countryside and traditions.
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Villages, castles, landscapes and authentic places selected to start your journey.
Cortona
An Etruscan town overlooking the Valdichiana, where squares, museums, churches and panoramas tell over two thou…
Discover the place →Route of the Fortresses
A circular itinerary through fortresses, castles and countryside, where the history of the Valdichiana can stil…
Discover the place →Basilica of Santa Margherita
At the top of Cortona, the basilica dedicated to Saint Margaret welcomes pilgrims and travelers in front of one…
Discover the place →Church of San Francesco in Cortona
One of the first Franciscan churches in Tuscany, it preserves in Cortona memories, relics and the austere propo…
Discover the place →The Way of Saint Francis
A Tuscan stretch of the Franciscan route through parish churches, hermitages and villages: a slow journey that…
Discover the place →Path of the Etruscan Princes
A detour from the Sentiero della Bonifica leads toward the ancient Curtun, among necropolises, countryside and…
Discover the place →Trekking Among the Ancient Mills of Val di Chio
An easy route of about ten kilometres follows streams, villages and mills through the most secluded valley of C…
Discover the place →Pecorino Toscano DOP
A cheese tied to sheep farming and everyday cooking, capable of telling the story of Tuscany from delicate to m…
Discover the place →Rusty Apple of Valdichiana
Behind its rust-colored skin hides a sweet, firm apple tied to the agricultural memory of Valdichiana.
Discover the place →Flour and Bread-Making
From the grains grown in the valley come unsalted bread, pasta, focaccia and sweets: a tradition that starts in…
Discover the place →The Chianina
The great white-coated cattle breed takes its name from the valley and embodies strength, elegance and rural tr…
Discover the place →Syrah di Cortona, Cortona DOC and Chianti DOCG
Vineyards and hills give life to different wines, from the spicy character of Cortona's Syrah to the tradition…
Discover the place →Experiences
Upcoming events and new experiences designed to help you discover the area first-hand.
Vintage Festival
Castiglion Fiorentino turns into a vintage village for a 4-day celebration of style
Gino Severini. Modernity as Dialogue
The MAEC in Cortona celebrates Gino Severini with more than eighty works and the return to Italy of the monumental “La danse du Pan Pan à Monico”.
Summer Carnival of Foiano 2026
The Foiano Carnival returns in summer too: on June 13, floats, masks, music and lights bring the historic centre to life in a great town-square festival.
Castiglioni Film Festival 2026
Four days of cinema in Castiglion Fiorentino with free screenings at the Cassero, guests, talks and 484 short films from over 56 countries.
Cortona Comics 2026
Three days of comics, cosplay, gaming, music, exhibitions and pop culture in the historic center of Cortona, with Artist Alley, Star Wars Experience and m…
Cortona On The Move 2026
The international festival of contemporary photography returns to Cortona with "Beautiful Country", thirty-three exhibitions and a look at Italy today.
Thursdays - Summer Evenings in Lucignano
Five evenings to experience Lucignano with shows, street food, games, jazz, wine, picnics and local flavors in the squares and streets of the village.
Archidado Joust 2026
Cortona returns to the Middle Ages with the Archidado Joust: historical parades, flag-wavers, ancient crafts and the challenge between the five quintieri…
Wine & Spa Day
Wine & Spa Day brings together Castiglion Fiorentino and Cortona in a day dedicated to taste and well-being. The first part takes place at a historic wine…
Slow Tourism in E-Bike
Slow Tourism in E-Bike offers a guided tour around Castiglion Fiorentino, along secondary roads, paths and scenic stretches chosen to observe the territor…
Shopping & Flavors of Valdichiana
Shopping & Flavors of Valdichiana presents Foiano della Chiana through two complementary aspects of the area: everyday cuisine and the pleasure of choosin…
Borghi & Sapori — A Weekend to Remember
Borghi & Sapori — A Weekend to Remember brings together Lucignano and Monte San Savino in a one-night stay dedicated to history, food and the pleasure of…
Radici Toscane — Museum of Tradition
Radici Toscane leads to a demoethnoanthropological museum dedicated to the agricultural history of the Valdichiana. The collection includes forty-six vint…
Truffle Hunting with Dogs
Truffle Hunting with Dogs takes you into the undergrowth of the Valdichiana together with an experienced truffle hunter and his trained dogs. The walk cro…
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