How to get to Cortona: train, plane, car and bus
Complete guide on how to get to Cortona by train, plane, car and bus. Connections and local transport to reach the Tuscan hilltop town above the Valdichiana.
Travel guide to Cortona
Everything you need to visit Cortona: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Cortona in 2 days: Etruscan Tuscany between art and endless views
A 2-day itinerary for Cortona: Etruscan walls, Fra Angelico at the Diocesan Museum, medieval alleys, the Medici Fortress and breathtaking views over the Val di Chiana.
Where to stay in Cortona: areas, accommodation and practical tips
Complete guide on where to stay in Cortona: best areas in this Tuscan hilltop town between Val di Chiana and Etruscan art, accommodation types and budget tips.
Where to eat in Cortona: Chianina beef, pici and Valdichiana flavours
Guide to the flavours of Cortona: Chianina steak, pici al ragù, ribollita and the best restaurants, trattorias and wine bars within the Etruscan walls and Valdichiana countryside.
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