Relais La Corte Dei Papi is a hotel destination wedding venue in Cortona, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi International Airport (PEG), 90 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Relais La Corte Dei Papi
Perched on a hilltop in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia region, Relais La Corte Dei Papi commands sweeping views across rolling vineyards and cypress-lined valleys toward the medieval town of Cortona.
About Relais La Corte Dei Papi
Perched on a hilltop in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia region, Relais La Corte Dei Papi commands sweeping views across rolling vineyards and cypress-lined valleys toward the medieval town of Cortona.
This 16th-century palazzo operates as a luxury hotel and wedding venue, with terracotta-tiled courtyards and stone archways that frame the Tuscan landscape.
Indoor and outdoor spaces accommodate ceremonies and receptions with unobstructed sightlines across the countryside.
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Our son and daughter in love hosted their wedding there on October 4, 2025. Absolutely stellar service. He rented out the whole venue for 4 days and the food, atmosphere, the staff was incredible.
Leslye Lowder Frazer · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 8 listed
Money
- Price
- €120 to €200 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- AOI, 90 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 16th-century Renaissance palazzo on a working estate in Cortona's countryside
- Panoramic terrace overlooking Val d'Orcia vineyards and the Tuscan landscape
- Hotel accommodates up to 150 guests with on-site lodging in period-restored rooms
- Google rating of 4.7/5 stars from verified visitors
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 6:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at hotel; welcome aperitivo in courtyard
- 11:00 AMGuest seating in panoramic ceremony space with vineyard backdrop
- 12:00 PMCeremony on terrace overlooking Val d'Orcia
- 1:00 PMCocktail hour in stone courtyard; group photographs with landscape views
- 3:00 PMSeated reception dinner in main hall or terrace; toasts and dancing until late evening
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- AOI · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into AOI.
- Typical total
- €20,000–35,000+Aisle estimate
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€20,000–35,000+ for 75-guest wedding with lodging for 40 guests across 2 nights
- Ceremony fee
- €2,000–3,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €85–130 a headAisle estimate
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€85–130 (based on 3-course menu and local wine selection)
- Room rate
- €180–400 a nightAisle estimate
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€180–400 per room (depending on room category and season)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0575 614109
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Multi-day packages and group rates available. Consult venue directly for quotes.
Questions about the venue
What is the venue's capacity?+
Relais La Corte Dei Papi can accommodate 20–150 guests, with flexible indoor and outdoor configurations for ceremonies and receptions.
Are accommodations available for guests?+
Yes. The venue operates as a 4-star hotel with guest rooms on the property, allowing for multi-day wedding events and convenient lodging.
What time of year is best for a wedding?+
Spring and early fall provide mild temperatures and dramatic sunset lighting across the vineyards.
Does the venue provide catering?+
The venue works with preferred Tuscan catering partners and can coordinate regional cuisine featuring local wines and produce.
Can the venue accommodate both ceremony and reception?+
Yes. Terracotta courtyards and stone halls allow for ceremony setups with panoramic backdrops, followed by seated receptions in adjoining spaces.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Room types: 8 listed
“Luxury Suite Spa”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“Il ristorante è situato nella vecchia cantina della villa padronale.”
Read the source for in-house cateringEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Countryside, historic, elegant
“Immerso in una piccola valle circondata da splendide colline, si adagia il Relais La Corte dei Papi, un’oasi di tranquillità e pace per coloro che sono alla ricerca delle tradizioni più vere, e desiderano lasciarsi conquistare dagli antichi sapori della buona tavola e coccolare dal comfort di una raffinata “Residenza d’Epoca” nella campagna toscana.”
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