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We're excited to share this year's activities and excursions with you! Note that we have multiple activities scheduled on Friday and Sunday. Please be sure not to register for conflicting events, as some are scheduled at the same time.
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Sunday Grocery Run
Sunday Grocery Run
Sunday Oct. 5th, 2025 5:00 - 6:30 PM CEST
COOP Supermercato, 52044
In an effort to make it easier for you to get groceries at the beginning of the Feast, we are scheduling grocery runs to the larger supermarkets in Camucia, which provide round-trip transportation from Cortona to a local supermarket with an hour to shop.
Monday Grocery Run
Monday Grocery Run
Monday Oct. 6th, 2025 2:15 - 3:45 PM CEST
COOP Supermercato, 52044
In an effort to make it easier for you to get groceries at the beginning of the Feast, we are scheduling grocery runs to the larger supermarkets in Camucia, which provide round-trip transportation from Cortona to a local supermarket with an hour to shop.
Tuesday Solo Travelers Pastry Social
Tuesday Solo Travelers Pastry Social
Tuesday Oct. 7th, 2025 11:00 - 12:00 PM CEST
Caffe del Teatro, 52044
Attention solo travelers of all ages! We've arranged a pastry social for everyone who is traveling on their own for the Feast this year. This includes everyone who registered as a household of 1 for the Feast (even if you're traveling with friends), as well as anyone who isn't traveling with their immediate family. Join us at the Theater's cafe from 10AM-11AM on the first day of the Feast. Pastries are complimentary. Beverages can be purchased from the Theater's cafe.
No need to register. See you there!
Tuesday Teen Gelato Social
Tuesday Teen Gelato Social
Tuesday Oct. 7th, 2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM CEST
Welcome teens! Come meet your fellow teen Feast-goer's on the first day of the Feast after services. After services head across the piazza to Gelateria Snoopy to pick out your gelato. Your first cup or cone is complimentary.
No need to register. See you there!
Tuesday Welcome Social
Tuesday Welcome Social
Tuesday Oct. 7th, 2025 4:30 - 6:00 PM CEST
Teatro Signorelli, 52044
Following services on the first day of the Feast, join your brethren on the theater's terrace for snacks and a glass of prosecco or juice.
Wednesday Cortona Walking Tour
Wednesday Cortona Walking Tour
Wednesday Oct 8th, 2025 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM CEST
Piazza della Repubblica, 52044
Discover the city of Cortona, rich in history and art, by walking through its streets and alleys with your private guide. Learn about its Etruscan past, medieval and renaissance history, and how Cortona has remained a lively and vivid city in modern times.
Wednesday Wine, Dine, & Shine Dinner (Osteria del Teatro)
Wednesday Wine, Dine, & Shine Dinner (Osteria del Teatro)
Wednesday Oct 8th, 2025 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM CEST
Osteria del Teatro, 52044
A five-course dinner, wine pairings with each course, live entertainment, and a handcrafted piece of jewelry to borrow and wear for the evening. To accommodate our large group, we are splitting our group between two of the best restaurants in Cortona, La Loggetta and Osteria del Teatro.
Wednesday Wine, Dine, & Shine Dinner (La Loggetta)
Wednesday Wine, Dine, & Shine Dinner (La Loggetta)
Wednesday Oct 8th, 2025 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM CEST
Ristorante La Loggetta, 52044
A five-course dinner, wine pairings with each course, live entertainment, and a handcrafted piece of jewelry to borrow and wear for the evening. To accommodate our large group, we are splitting our group between two of the best restaurants in Cortona, La Loggetta and Osteria del Teatro.
Wednesday Jewelry Selection for the Wednesday Wine, Dine, & Shine Dinner
Wednesday Jewelry Selection for the Wednesday Wine, Dine, & Shine Dinner
This event is only for those who have purchased tickets to the Monday Wine, Dine, & Shine Dinner.
Wednesday Oct 8th, 2025 Time Slots: 10:30-11:30AM; 11:30-12:30PM; 5:00-6:00PM; 6:00-7:00PM CEST
DelBrenna Artisan Studio & Showroom, 52044
As the "Shine" part of the Monday Wine, Dine, & Shine dinner, you are welcome to tour DelBrenna Jewelry's historic showroom (a converted olive and wine press in the cellar of a Renaissance palace) and choose your favorite handcrafted piece of jewelry to borrow and wear for the evening.
In order to give you personalized attention, DelBrenna has asked that we divide our large group into small groups throughout the day. Please register for the time slot when you'd like to visit and select your jewelry. At the end of the evening, your borrowed jewelry can be returned to a DelBrenna representative as you leave the restaurant.
Thursday Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
Thursday Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
Thursday, Oct 9th, 2025 10:00-11:00AM or 11:30-12:30PM CEST
(Note: This event will also be held on Monday, Oct 13th)
DelBrenna Artisan Studio & Showroom, Upper Level, 52044
Embark on a sensory journey to the heart of Italy with an exclusive olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar tasting. You'll be guided through a curated selection of extra virgin olive oils, sourced directly from Tuscan family groves. You'll taste how the region's sun, soil, and rolling hillsides shape every nuance, from bright, grassy aromas to a classic peppery finish. The journey continues with a parallel tasting of exquisite, traditional barrel-aged balsamic vinegars, celebrating the perfect harmony between the gifts of the land and the patient art of time.
Thursday Family Day Activities
Thursday Family Day Activities
Thursday, Oct 9th, 2025
9:30AM-11:30AM - Group hike to the top of the city, around the Girifalco Fortress, and down along the old Roman road.
4:30-7:00PM - Complimentary wine tasting in front of Enoteca Molesini
5:30-6:30PM - Kids games and activities at the parterre (park) for Sabbath School aged children
6:45-7:30PM - Parade and flag throwing at Piazza della Repubblica
Join us for a moderately challenging group hike up to the fortress at the top of Cortona’s hill, through the olive groves, and along an ancient roman road. Be sure to wear sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes, as parts of the trail are rocky. If you’d like to avoid the more challenging part of the hike, you can join us for the first leg up to the fortress to take in the view, and then head back to town. No need to register. Plan to meet at Piazza Garibaldi at 9:25, and we’ll depart at 9:30AM sharp.
From 4:30-7:00PM, Marco and Paolo Molesini are hosting a complimentary wine tasting in front of their wine shop, Enoteca Molesini.
From 5:30-6:45PM, Sabbath School age children are invited to join us at the park for an afternoon of games and activities. The park is located just past the Chiesa di San Domenico. Please see the map on the information table for the exact location of the park.
At 7:00PM, the kids will have the opportunity to join the parade of the drummers and flag throwers, which will start at 7:00PM at Piazza della Repubblica and will progress up to Piazza Signorelli for the flag throwing demonstration. Younger children are also welcome to walk in the parade if they have a parent to walk with them.
We encourage all our attendees to gather on the stairs in Piazza della Repubblica for the parade and flag throwing.
No need to register. See you there!
Friday Excursion to Castiglione del Lago w/Grocery Stop
Friday Excursion to Castiglione del Lago w/Grocery Stop
Friday Oct 10th, 2025 12:00 PM - 6:15 PM CEST
Piazza Danti Alighieri, Castiglione del Lago, 06061
Perched on a limestone promontory overlooking Italy's Lake Trasimeno, the small Umbrian town of Castiglione del Lago offers a captivating blend of medieval architecture and expansive lake views. After spending the afternoon in Castiglione del Lago, the bus will stop at a local supermarket in Camucia before returning to Cortona.
Friday Grape Harvest Celebration - Buccelletti
Friday Grape Harvest Celebration - Buccelletti
Friday Oct 10th, 2025 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM CEST
Buccelletti Cantina, 52043
Our group has been exclusively invited by the Buccelletti family to join them in celebrating their 400th year of winemaking with a grape harvest celebration at their estate. The celebration will include a wine tasting in the garden, multi-course catered meal served between the rows of grapevines, a grape stomp competition, live music, outdoor games (bocce ball, etc.), and guided tours of the winery, cellar, and historic olive mill. This is a unique chance to participate in a centuries-old tradition and experience the best of Tuscan culture.
Sunday Excursion to Siena
Sunday Excursion to Siena
Sunday Oct 12th, 2025 12:00 PM - 7:15 PM CEST
Parcheggio Pubblico Gratuito Il Campino, 53100
Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a beautifully-preserved medieval city in the heart of Tuscany. The centerpiece of the city is the Piazza del Campo, a shell-shaped square renowned for its famous annual horse race, the Palio di Siena.
Sunday Winery Tour with Lunch - Castello di Brolio
Sunday Winery Tour with Lunch - Castello di Brolio
Sunday Oct 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 7:15 PM CEST
Castello di Brolio, 53013
Enjoy a private tour, tasting, and lunch at one of Tuscany's most beautiful and famous estates, Castello di Brolio. Castello di Brolio was first constructed in the 1100s and has since been continuously inhabited by the Ricasoli family - who are Italian nobility and one of the most famous Chianti wine producers in Italy. In fact, Castello di Brolio is the oldest winery in Italy!
Monday Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
Monday Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
Monday, Oct 13th, 2025 10:00-11:00AM or 11:30-12:30PM CEST
(Note: This event will also be held on Thursday, Oct 9th)
DelBrenna Artisan Studio & Showroom, Upper Level, 52044
Embark on a sensory journey to the heart of Italy with an exclusive olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar tasting. You'll be guided through a curated selection of extra virgin olive oils, sourced directly from Tuscan family groves. You'll taste how the region's sun, soil, and rolling hillsides shape every nuance, from bright, grassy aromas to a classic peppery finish. The journey continues with a parallel tasting of exquisite, traditional barrel-aged balsamic vinegars, celebrating the perfect harmony between the gifts of the land and the patient art of time.
Tuesday Farewell Aperitivo Buffet at Ristorante Tonino
Tuesday Farewell Aperitivo Buffet at Ristorante Tonino
Tuesday Oct 14th, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CEST
Ristorante Tonino, 52044
Watch the sun set over the Chiana Valley at the close of the Last Great Day as we indulge in a hearty menu of traditional Tuscan antipasti and drinks at Ristorante Tonino.
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