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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1 ROME

Start of Tour

• Arrival in Rome in the morning and transfer to your 4 star Hotel in one of the most beautiful streets of the city centre.
• During the first afternoon, a welcome cocktail will be provided to you in the hotel, after a preliminary meeting of the tour group and presentation of the itinerary.
• Short guided walk though the historical centre, to discover the eternal city.
• Dinner in a typical restaurant of the Roman ‘Dolce Vita’.

(Accommodation:  Rome  -  Meals: D  -  Private Tours:  Orientation in Rome)

2 SPOLETO-VALNERINA

Masterpieces in grey stone set in green

• Transfer in Umbria the ‘heart of Italy’. Trip to Valnerina, a unique and magical territory surrounded by mountains jealously safeguarding its nature, culture and history.
• In the morning, a guided tour of Spoleto. From the small centre to the magnificent Cathedral located in a spectacular scenic location, displaying itself at the end of a long narrow staircase. At the top of the hill, visit the ‘Ponte della Torre’ Bridge and the impressive Rocca (fortress).
• Arrival in Norcia for lunch. Visit to the city and tasting of the local gastronomic delicacies in a typical restaurant: black truffles, “norcinerie” (ham and sausages), and lentils.
• In the afternoon, visit to some of the most striking villages in Umbria: Castelluccio, with its scenic esplanade and Preci, with the splendid medieval abbey of Sant’Eutizio.

(Accommodation:  Umbria  -  Meals: B, L  -  Private Tours: Spoleto, Norcia and Valnerina)

3 ASSISI-SPELLO-MONTEFALCO

The sacred and the profane: The mysticism of Saint Francis and the production of Sagrantino wine

• A full day excursion to Assisi and Spello, “magical” places on the slopes of olive grove hills and vineyards.
• Guided tour to Spello, a charming town with pink stone buildings. Walk on the streets to admire the village  and its beautiful flowered balconies. Admire Pintoricchio’s frescos in the famous Baglioni Chapel.
• Lunch at Montefalco, with tasting of pecorino cheese, sausages and the renowned Sagrantino wine.
• In the afternoon, guided tour to Assisi, the city of Saint Francis. Walk through its narrow and tidy streets, admire its churches and cloisters and visit the beautiful Basilica of Saint Francis, with magnificent frescos by Giotto and Cimabue. Walk through the places where Saint Francis withdrew to pray: the Hermitage of Carceri and the Convent of Saint Damiano.

(Accommodation:  Umbria  -  Meals: B, L  -  Private Tours: Spello, Assisi and Franciscan sites, Montefalco wineries)

4 PERUGIA-DERUTA-BEVAGNA

Discovering ancient crafts

• Day to discover ancient arts, crafts and traditions.
• In Bevagna, wonderful medieval citadel, you can admire the production techniques of ‘hand-made’ paper in an old working paper mill. In Deruta, visit the oldest and most prestigious workshops with valuable artistic majolica and beautiful traditional textiles hand woven on antique looms.
• In the afternoon, visit to Perugia, the striking capital of the Heart of Italy, the city of the “Gryphon” and the “Bacio di Cioccolata”. Guided tour of the beautiful Palazzo dei Priori with the Hall of Notaries, Corso Vannucci, the Fontana Maggiore, the Collegio Del Cambio with its extraordinary frescos by Perugino.
• Relaxing evening with a nice dinner in the characteristic restaurant of your hotel.

(Accommodation:  Umbria  -  Meals: B, D -  Private Tours: Bevagna, Articraft workshops, Perugia)

5 URBINO

The ‘perfect city’ of the Renaissance

• From Umbria to Marche, crossing the centre of Italy.
• Break at Sant’Angelo in Vado, capital of the precious White Truffles. Visit to the National Centre of Truffle cultivation and some practical experience looking for Truffles, with expert prospectors and ‘sniffer’ dogs.
• Lunch at a farm inn with dishes based on truffles and other local specialities.
• Arrival in Urbino in the afternoon, the ‘perfect city’ of the Renaissance, birthplace of Raphael. Guided visit of the city, the Ducal Palace and the Marche National Gallery, with treasures by Raphael, Piero Della Francesca, Paolo Uccello…

(Accommodation: Urbino  -  Meals: B, L   -  Private Tours: Urbino, National Centre of truffles production)

6 SAN LEO-GRADARA

The Montefeltro Castles

• Excursion to discover the land of Montefeltro and the splendid Castles amidst the hills, sky and sea.
• In Gradara, visit to the village and the Castle, with its towers, drawbridges, walkways and arrow slits, but also a rich Renaissance residence, scene of one of the most beautiful stories in Italian literature: The unfortunate love between Paolo and Francesca, as described by Dante Alighieri in his Inferno.
• In San Leo, visit the village and the Fortress, built on a rock spur with walls which overhang the valley.
• Relaxing break at the hotel and later an Italian haute cuisine dinner, at one of the best gastronomic restaurants in the area.

(Accommodation: Urbino  -   Meals: B, D  -  Private Tours: Full day excursion in Montefeltro: Gradara, San Leo)

7 CASENTINO

Abbeys and Monasteries

• From Marche to the nearby Emilia Romagna, crossing Tuscany.
• Visit Il Casentino: a land of forests, castles and Andrea Della Robbia ceramics; a place of art and spirit.
• Visit to the two wonderful Monasteries, perched within the forest: the Franciscan Sanctuary of La Verna, with the inspiring cave where St. Francis received his stigmata; the Benedictine Monastery of Camaldoli, where the monks, still today, produce ointments and cosmetics at the antique pharmacy. Lunch in the refectory, together with monks and pilgrims.
• Brief stop at Stia to admire the historic woollen-mills, famous for their woollen crafts.
• In the evening, transfer to Ravenna.

(Accommodation: Ravenna  -  Meals: B, L -  Private Tours: Sanctuary of La Verna and Monastery of Camaldoli)

8 RAVENNA

The splendour of the ancient capitals

• Visit of Ravenna  in the morning, to observe the magical ambience of its Basilicas and mausoleums. Visit to the most beautiful  golden  Byzantine mosaics; perfectly preserved and a UNESCO World  Heritage Site because of their beauty and uniqueness.
• Lunch at a local trattoria with typical dishes of the Emilia Romagna region, home of the Tagliatelle  and Tortellini.
• Arrival in Parma, elegant city, the capital of good food and opera, with a charming atmosphere.  Visit the historic centre on foot: the Cathedral Square with the ‘pink marble’ Baptistery and Cathedral Dome decorated with frescos by Correggio. Visit the historical Theatres, the Farnese Theatre and the Regio Theatre, symbolic venue of Giuseppe Verdi’s music.

(Accommodation: Parma -   Meals: B, L-  Private Tours: Ravenna, Parma)

9 PARMA-LUCCA

Food and Culture: Parmesan, Ham and Antiques

• The area around Parma is called ‘Food Valley’. Visit the production areas to discover the secrets of two of the most world famous Italian food products: Reggiano Parmesan cheese and Parma Ham, which of course can be tried and tasted!
• Transfer to Tuscany and arrival in Lucca in the afternoon, a jewel in the heart of Tuscany.
• A walk or bicycle ride along the tree-lined city walls. Visit the historic centre: The Basilica of San Frediano and the Cathedral, up to the charming Amphitheatre Square, built on the remains of an ancient Roman theatre, along characteristic medieval streets, famous for its antique dealers.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.

(Accommodation: Lucca -   Meals: B, D -  Private Tours: Food Valley: Parmesan and Ham production; Lucca)

10 CINQUE TERRE

“The 5 Lands”

• Full day excursion to discover the 5 Lands: 5 miles of rocky coast, covered in vineyards; 5 villages clinging on the cliffs.
• To Riomaggiore by mini-bus, visit to the picturesque marina of tall, narrow, colourful houses.
• Follow the “Trail of Love”, until Manarola, the smallest village of the five.
• After an aperitif with local wines, boat trip to Vernazza, the most picturesque of the villages, with small houses, alleyways and lodges. A marvellous lunch with the freshest of fish and traditional pesto.
• By minibus to Corniglia, the only one of the 5 not directly on the sea, for a last glimpse at the breathtaking landscape.
• Return to Lucca in the evening.

(Accommodation: Lucca -   Meals: B, L -  Private Tours: Full day excursion to Le 5 Terre)

11 PISA

The ‘Field of Miracles’ and the Italian Design

• Discover Italy’s artistic and design marvels.
• In the morning, a visit to Pisa, one of the oldest cities of Italy, with its absolute masterpiece of Italian art: The Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles), with the marvellous white and grey marble of the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the world famous Leaning Tower.
• In the afternoon a visit to the Piaggio Museum, a place which tells the incredible history of the mytical Vespa, using both technology and creativity. With a great collection of this amazing means of transportation of the Italian “Dolce Vita” in the 60s.
• Transfer and stop at one of the most famous ‘Made in Italy’ designer label outlets.
• Arrival in Siena and refined dinner in your elegant mansion.

(Accommodation: Siena  -  Meals: B, D -  Private Tours: Pisa, Piaggio Museum)

12 SIENA-VAL D’ORCIA

Land of Siena and the secrets of Italian cuisine

• In the morning visit Siena, an amazingly beautiful city of medieval origin, characterised by the orange-brown colour of its land and its buildings. Visit to the Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo and a walk to the Piazza del Campo, the heart of the city.
• After a relaxing break, in the afternoon an Italian cooking class by an expert chef in a striking context.
• Dinner with tasting of the previously prepared typical Italian menu.

(Accommodation: Siena  -  Meals: B, D -  Private Tours: Siena, Italian Cooking Class)

13 SIENA-VAL D’ORCIA

Tuscan colours and landscapes

• A full day “immersion” in the Val d’Orcia, with its hills surrounded by vineyards and olives, warm colours and piazzas full of life.
• Visit the beautiful medieval towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano, with their beautiful medieval walls, palaces, narrow streets and lively “piazzas” and their famous wines; and the renaissance town of Pienza, with its superb main square and a gorgeous view on the valley.
• For lunch, a delicious light meal  with typical products and wines.

(Accommodation: Siena  -  Meals: B, L -  Private Tours: Full day tour: Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza)

14 ROME

The wonders of the “eternal city” –  End of Tour

• Return to Rome and end of the tour.
• Rest of the day free in Rome for last minute shopping for souvenirs,  for a nice walk in the centre or an ice cream in Piazza di Spagna, or a visit the Basilica of Saint Peter’s.
• Evening  at a refined restaurant in downtown Rome for a memorable goodbye dinner.

(Accommodation: Rome  -  Meals: B, D)

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From	To	Price	*Deposit	Special Edition	Travellers
21-06-2009	05-07-2009	Euro 4095	Euro 300	Il Palio di Siena	0123456
19-07-2009	02-08-2009	Euro 4095	Euro 300		Fully Booked
13-09-2009	27-09-2009	Euro 4195	Euro 300		0123456789101112
11-10-2009	25-10-2009	Euro 4195	Euro 300		0123456789101112
08-11-2009	22-11-2009	Euro 3995	Euro 300		0123456789101112

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• 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
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–    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.

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