Cortona is a small charming town in the Valdichiana, or Chiana Valley, in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany. The city, enclosed by stone walls dating back to Etruscan and Roman times, sits on the top of a hill about 600 meters (about 1968 feet) above sea level. This dominant position over the valley offers a spectacular view from all over the town of the surrounding valley and even Lake Trasimeno. Take some time to explore the Archaeological park of Sodo, just located at the bottom of the hill of Cortona.You can’t visit Tuscany without exploring all the wines Italy has become world renowned for. Take a day trip to visit a few of the many vineyards available for tastings, tours and dining. A few notable wineries worth visiting are: Azienda Agricola Baldetti Alfonso, Winery Fattoria Cantagallo and Villa Loggio Winery.