Hill Town Tours was founded in 2008 by a local of Cortona, Tuscany, as a tour operating agency specialized in tour services and villas. The company, inaugurated in Tuscany, has since expanded to include other Italian and European destinations. Our mission is to offer effortless vacation planning and genuine experiences to satisfy every expectation and need. We use our collection of privately managed villas as the perfect starting point to immerse yourself in a specific territory and enjoy all of its relaxing charm and authenticity. Add unforgettable activities and top notch services to the formula and you have yourself the best “once-in-a-lifetime” vacation. We promise. HTT support is available throughout your stay and contact details for office hours and after hours are provided at check-in. Upon request, it is possible to book extra private services in advance: HTT offers a wide range of high-quality services and unique experiences, such as delicious meals prepared by private chefs, cooking lessons, private drivers services for out-of-town visits and activities, wine pairings and lessons with sommeliers, wine-tours, truffle hunting, cheese-making lessons, guided excursions, bike tours and much more. Our cleaning staff is available for extra cleanings or daily cleanings, in order to make your holiday as smooth as possible. Do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to organize a fabulous experience, based on your interests and needs.

Villa Certosa is a spacious 17th-century farmhouse meticulously restored to its former glory, boasting exquisite tile floors and wooden beamed ceilings. Nestled in a breathtaking, secluded hillside enclave, the villa is ensconced within 15 acres of terraced olive groves and verdant fruit trees, including pears, plums, cherry, and apples. The main house features four double bedrooms with king-size beds (two on the ground floor and two on the first floor), two of which can be configured as twin rooms, accompanied by three bathrooms for utmost convenience. With separate living rooms and fireplaces on each floor, guests enjoy ample privacy, making it ideal for larger groups. A newly renovated, modern, and fully equipped kitchen seamlessly integrates with an outdoor patio adorned with a traditional pizza oven and barbecue, inviting gatherings under the open sky. A covered veranda off the living room offers respite from the sun, perfect for savoring alfresco summer meals. For those seeking additional space, the guest house offers one extra bedroom and bathroom, ensuring every guest enjoys the comfort amidst the Tuscan countryside.

Cortona is a small charming town,in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany and is the main cultural and artistic center of the Val di Chiana. The city, enclosed by Etruscan stone walls, sits on the top of a hill about 600 meters above sea level that embraces a view of the whole Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno.The heart of Cortona is Piazza della Repubblica, with Palazzo Comunale overlooking the square, from which originates the main street, named via Nazionale, the only flat street in town, also knows as Ruga Piana among the locals.The town offers many interesting places to visit, such as the Diocesan Museum where you can admire Beato Angelico's painting, and Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca, displaying items from Etruscan, Roman, and Egyptian civilizations, as well as art and artefacts from the Medieval and Renaissance eras.You should not miss a visit to the beautiful Santa Margherita Sanctuary, patron of the town, to the Girifalco Fortress and to the Franciscan hermitage Le Celle, the first monastery built by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1211.