Relais La Corte dei Papi Loc. Pergo di Cortona

The Relais La Corte dei Papi enjoys a gloriously peaceful position in the Tuscan countryside outside the ancient town of Cortona. The Relais La Corte dei Papi occupies an 18th century villa which has been masterly restored and renovated so as to provide charming 4 star accommodation and a world class restaurant for guests wishing to enjoy the authentic hospitality and quite unbeatable cuisine of this part of Tuscany.

This intimate hotel has individually appointed rooms and suites, all furnished with wonderfully romantic beds, antiques and lavishly upholstered chairs and sofas and sweeping drapes.

The elegant restaurant of the Relais La Corte dei Papi, located in the old wine cellar of the villa, offers guests the finest Tuscan fare and an impressive selection of wines. In warm weather the hotel's poolside gazebo transforms in enchanting al fresco dining room. The Relais La Corte dei Papi organizes fascinating cooking courses supervised by top Italian chefs, allowing guests to discover many of the secrets of Tuscan cooking.

When not eating, cooking or lazing by the hotel's swimming pool, guests may like to join one of the specialized guided tours of the local wineries. Ideal location for wedding receptions and private parties, the Relais Corte dei Papi is available for exclusive rent.

Relais La Corte dei Papi is situated in the immediate vicinity of Cortona, the medieval city which straddles the border of Tuscany ad Umbria. The hotel is in the heart of the Valdichiana, and just a short distance away from Lake Trasimeno. From Relais La Corte dei Papi, a great number of Tuscany's principal sites of artistic, cultural and natural interest are within easy driving distance. The wine producing areas of Montepulciano and Montalcino, the historic towns of Pienza and Chianciano Terme and, to the North, the city of Arezzo.

Those travelling to the Relais La Corte dei Papi by car should take the A1 motorway (from the North in the direction of Rome, from Central and Southern Italy in the direction of Florence), exit at Val di Chiana, and proceed towards Cortona until arriving at Mercatale and Pergo.