by palazzopasserini | Mar 4, 2026 | Hilltop Towns
We have always believed that the most memorable travel experiences are the ones that feel less like a holiday and more like coming home, but to a much more stylish version of home. That is exactly what we felt the moment we stepped into La Casa Cappellina. It carries...
by palazzopasserini | Jan 19, 2026 | Offers
Views of the rolling hills of Tuscany Sunsets in Tuscany View of Cortona As winter’s chill gradually fades and the Tuscan countryside will, before long, transform into a canvas of wildflowers and fresh green vines, we’re delighted to invite you to experience the magic...
by palazzopasserini | Oct 17, 2025 | Day Trips, Events, Festivals, Italian Traditions, Travel Tips
There’s never a wrong time to visit Italy, but if you plan your trip around one of its spectacular festivals, you’ll see the country at its most joyful and expressive. From masked parades on the canals of Venice to flower-carpeted streets in Umbria and fiery...
by palazzopasserini | Sep 5, 2025 | Christmas, Day Trips, Hilltop Towns, Italian Traditions, Pilgrimage, Religious Sites
Cortona has always been a place of faith. From its hilltop basilicas to hermitages hidden in the valleys, the town holds centuries of devotion within its walls. For Christian travellers, or for anyone interested in the religious history of Tuscany, December and...
by palazzopasserini | Sep 1, 2025 | Christmas, Festivals, Food, Hilltop Towns, Italian Traditions, Shopping
Christmas in Cortona is pure theatre. The medieval streets transform into a stage set of twinkling fairy lights, glowing shopfronts, and elaborate light displays that cast a festive glow across the piazzas. The town takes on a magical rhythm, with music drifting from...
