A unique tour to discover the true spirit of Italy through its hidden jewels. The Cities of Art: Perugia, Urbino, Ravenna, Parma, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, amazing open-air museums. The magic of the Franciscan sanctuaries at Assisi and La Verna, the austerity of the Benedictine monasteries at Valnerina and Camaldoli, the mystery of the Medieval Castles in Montefeltro. The 5 Terre villages clinging on the cliffs and the Tuscan hills dotted with cypresses and vineyards in Valdorcia. The unmistakable flavours of the local food and wine, as well as the gorgeous colours of the arts and crafts.
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ROME – SPOLETO, NORCIA and VALNERINA – ASSISI, SPELLO, MONTEFALCO – BEVAGNA, DERUTA, PERUGIA– URBINO, SAN LEO and GRADARA (Montefeltro Castles) – RAVENNA – PARMA and Food Valley – LE 5 TERRE – LUCCA, PISA, AREZZO (Il Casentino) – SIENA and VAL D’ORCIA
A Tour to discover of the immense wealth of culture, art and landscapes … north of Rome.
A unique Tour to the most beautiful places, away from the usual overcrowded tourist routes.
Italy is the land of ‘100 Cities of Art’: Small capitals where you can taste the lively atmosphere of the Italian province, custodians of amazing jewels of art and culture: The Corso Vannucci in Perugia, the Ducal Palace of Urbino, the Cathedral and Baptistery in Parma, the Amphitheatre Square in Lucca, the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) in Pisa, the Piazza del Campo in Siena. Be astounded by the wealth of works of art inside the churches and museums of these towns: the frescoes by Giotto in Assisi and the byzantine mosaics at Ravenna.
Italy is a land abosrbing landscapes, where life and land are expressions of millennia of history and civilisation. Valnerina, Montefeltro, the Cinque Terre (Five Lands), Casentino, and Val d’Orcia. Visit ancient villages, fortresses, castles and monasteries, where life flows peacefully amongst the beauty of these places and the wealth of local traditions.
Italy is the land of artistic craftsmenship and design. You will admire them create true works of art: Gorgeous ceramics, fabrics and hand-made paper. You will relive the atmosphere of a ‘Roman holiday’ onboard the mythical ‘Vespa’, at the Piaggio museum. You will get the chance to shop where the Italians themselves buy their ‘Made in Italy’!
Italy is the land of food and wine. Discover the thousands of flavours of Italy’s products in the local cuisine. Taste them in their places of origin and you will understand exactly why they are so famous and inimitable: White Truffles, Reggiano Parmesan, Parma Ham, Liguria Pesto. You will get the chance to prepare a dish which is symbolic of Italian cuisine and will go on a ‘hunt’ for Truffles. Taste famous Tuscan and Umbrian wines.
An original and extremely rich heritage of art, culture and land which will surely astonish you!
Highlights of this Tour
- Breath Rome’s atmosphere walking along the most famous streets of the Eternal City and discover its secret corners.
- Admire the typical landscape of Umbria ‘the heart of Italy’, covered by green vineyards and ancient olive groves and cluttered with abbeys, castles, medieval walls and towers.
- Live the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites.
- Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and watch the mastery of the local artisans at work.
- Taste the renowned Sagrantino wine and the delicacies of the Umbrian hams, sausages, salamis and cheeses in a special visit to one of the most popular wineries in Montefalco.
- Be captivated by the unforgettable taste of the precious White Truffle.
- Admire the perfection of the Renaissance style of Urbino, ‘ The perfect city’, and home to Raphael.
- Stand in awe before the majesty of the Montefeltro Fortresses and Castles and the history and secrets they hide.
- Be delighted by the thousands colourful and gold tessera of the Byzantine Mosaics of Ravenna.
- Admire the ‘Whirlwind of Angels’ painted ‘up in the heavens’ by Correggio in the Dome of Parma Cathedral.
- Discover the secrets and enjoy the unique taste of the King of Cheeses (Reggiano Parmesan) and the King of Hams (Parma Ham).
- Take a bicycle trip following the city walls that enclose Lucca or take a stroll around the fabolous town centre and admire the gorgeous windows of antique shops.
- Be amazed by the breathtaking landscape of the 5 Terre, while you walk along the “Via dell’Amore” (the Trail of Love).
- Contemplate the marvels of the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) in Pisa, with its fascinating Leaning Tower.
- Relive the atmosphere of a ‘Roman holiday’ onboard the mythical ‘Vespa’, at the Piaggio Museum.
- Contemplate the stone bed of St. Francis in the Sanctuary of La Verna and buy cosmetic products from the monks in the ancient pharmacy of the Monastery of Camaldoli.
- Taste and experience the authentic Italian cuisine and its inimitable recipes: within a fascinating context, an expert chef will guide you, step by step, through the making and tasting of some of Italy’s most famous dishes.
- Be charmed by the colours and the landscapes of Siena and Val d’Orcia: the intense yellow, lively reds, golden ochre, oranges that pulsate in green meadowlands and valleys.
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14 Days - Tour starts SUNDAY - Tour ends SATURDAY
Your Fuoritinerario – discover your Italy journey includes:
- 14 Nights Accommodation in exclusive and fascinating 4 star or higher Hotels, centrally located in the most suggestive spots of the cities, with accommodation, where appropriate, in Superior rooms.
- 14 Full American breakfast with a delicious buffet or with exclusive table service, all included; 7 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 7 Dinners at exclusive and characteristic restaurants (all meals include drinks)
- Private minibus with English speaking private driver, available for the entire Tour, as indicated in the programme and all the transfers during the Tour, as specified in the programme
- All guided tours and visits indicated in the programme with specialised local English Speaking Guides, including all the entrance fees to visited sites:
– Guided visit to Spoleto and Valnerina (Norcia, Castelluccio and Preci, with the abbey of Sant’Eutizio)
– Full day excursion, with a visit to Spello and wineries of Montefalco and guided visit to Assisi and Franciscan sites, including entrance ticket to the Basilica of Saint Francis.
– Full Day excursion, with a visit to the artisan ateliers in Bevagna and Deruta and guided visit to Perugia and Perugino’s frescos, including entrance ticket of Collegio del Cambio.
– Guided visit to the National Centre for Truffles Production, including a “Truffle Hunt” demonstration.
– Guided visit to Urbino, including entrance tickets to the Ducal Palace and Marche National Gallery.
– Guided visit to Gradara and San Leo, including tickets Gradara Castle and San Leo Fortress.
– Guided visit to Casentino, the Sanctuary of La Verna, the Monastery of Camaldoli, the wool production of Stia.
– Guided visit to Ravenna, including entrance tickets to the Basilicas and Mausoleums.
– Guided visit to Parma, including ticket to Battistero, National Gallery and Farnese Theatre
– Guided visit to “The Food Valley”, the Parmesan cheese and the Parma Ham production factories.
– Guided visit to Lucca.
– Guided visit to 5 Lands, including entrance tickets and boat excursion.
– Guided visit to Pisa, including tickets of the Cathedral and the Baptistery; guided visit of the Piaggio Museum.
– Guided visit to Siena.
– Italian Meal Cooking lesson.
– Full Day excursion to Val d’Orcia, Montepulciano, Montalcino and Pienza.
- All your luggage handling
- All the tips for the guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
- Trip Literature for your itinerary
The Fuoritinerario – discover your Italy advantage:
- “Exclusive” itinerary, designed and organized by Fuoritinerario-discover your Italy, which will allow you to discover the most authentic Italy
- From your arrival to departure, all is taken care of; accommodation for every single night and tour activities during every single day of your stay
- Private group, minimum 6 and maximum 12 persons, including all the indicated services exclusively reserved for your group
- Full personalised support from our hosts and local guides during the entire Tour
- Start and end of the Tour in Rome: this central location will make it easierfor you to take your air connection or any aother means of transportation
- Guaranteed Tour prices, great value for money, absolutely competitive for the very high level of services included
The price does not include:
- Air Transport to/from Italy (Air transportation, airport taxes, passport expenses and visas if required)
- Fees for transportation, guides and sightseeing not included in the itinerary
- Personal and shopping expenses
- Insurance (Health, Accident, Baggage and Trip cancellation insurance)
