The Heart of Italy
A special itinerary through rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves, interrupted by picturesque medieval villages. Basilicas, churches and small chapels beautifully decorated with frescos. Roman cities, necropolis, historical bridges and ancient aqueducts. Plazas full of life, cheerfulness and colours… From the magnificence of Rome to the refinement of Florence, through the romantic, beating heart of Italy…
ROME - ORVIETO, DERUTA AND BEVAGNA - ASSISI, SPELLO AND MONTEFALCO - SIENA, PIENZA AND MONTEPULCIANO - PERUGIA - SPOLETO, NORCIA - FLORENCE
It is a special tour to discover a land full of history, art and culture. An ancient land exuding great vital energy, ready to embrace you and tempt your curiosity; to open your mind and your heart. You will get in touch with the masterpieces of the great painters of the Italian Renaissance, kept in Museums or jealously guarded in churches and chapels, away from tourist crowds. You will get an insight of the stillness of the undulating landscapes and lose yourself in the soft colours of the landscape which look like they have come straight out of the same frescoes. You will retrace the path of the ancient people who lived in these lands for more than 3000 years. You will catch the mystical spirit of San Francis of Assisi, one the most loved saints in the world and perhaps the first true pacifist in history. You will taste the famous Tuscan and Umbrian wines. You will also taste the thousand flavours of the local cuisine and will discover its secrets. And then you will observe how the skilful artisans give shape to their precious ceramics, you will walk through narrow and winding alleys, crossing colourful plazas, enjoy enchanting views… the enormous, beating heart of Italy will win your heart forever.
Highlights of this Tour
- Get an insight of the Roman atmosphere walking along the most famous streets of the Eternal City as well as the less famous ones and discover their little secrets.
- Enjoy a special tour through the places that are still today a testimony of the greatness of ancient Rome
- Admire the typical landscape of central Italy embraced by the green of the vineyards and olive groves and surrounded by abbeys, castles, walls and medieval towers
- Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and watch the mastery of the Umbrian artisans while they 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
- Admire some of the rare gems of renaissance painting: Luca Signorelli’s frescoes, jealously guarded in the wonderful Church of Orvieto, Pintoricchio’s work in Spello and Perugino’s (the Divine Painter) paintings in Perugia
- Live the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites
- Let us take you through the medieval alleys of the most beautiful cities of Umbria and discover the precious gems they guard: Orvieto, Spoleto, Perugia and their superb plazas, cathedrals, fountains, fortresses
- 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: intense yellows, lively reds, golden ochre, oranges that pulsate in green meadowlands and valleys
- Pamper yourself with an extremely refined dinner in an elegant restaurant managed by a young chef who has been able to appreciate the products of his land with creativity and respect for tradition
- Follow our guide through the hidden streets of Florence, visiting the most beautiful masterpieces of Michelangelo
- Be amazed by the prestigious “Made in Italy” brands, which you will be able to buy at affordable prices at outlet shops where Italians do their shopping.
1 ROME
Tour starts
- Arrival in Rome in the morning, transfer to your 4 star Hotel located 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 provided to you in the hotel after a preliminary meeting of the tour group and presentation of the itinerary.
- Short walk in 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 ORVIETO-DERUTA
The wonders of Italian Renaissance: from Signorelli’s frescoes to the artisanal ceramics
- From Rome to Umbria, “the green heart of Italy”.
- The first stop is Orvieto, an ancient city located on a spectacular cliff drop. Guided tour to the famous Cathedral, a masterpiece of renaissance art with its astonishing polychrome marble façade and wonderful frescos by Luca Signorelli. Visit to the historical centre with its medieval streets and papal palaces up to the mysterious well called “Pozzo di San Patrizio”.
- Delicious lunch at a characteristic restaurant.
- TAfternoon dedicated to local craftsmanship. In Deruta, you will visit the oldest and most prestigious workshop with valuable artistic majolica and beautiful traditional Umbrian textile woven on antique looms.
- In the evening, accommodation in an elegant vintage mansion in a characteristic Umbrian village.
- Welcome dinner at an elegant restaurant.
(Accommodation: Umbria, historical mansion - Meals: B, L, D - Private Tours: Orvieto, Craftsmanship in Umbria)
3 ASSISI-SPELLO-MONTEFALCO
The sacred and the profane: The mysticism of Saint Francis and the production of the Sagrantino
- 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 medieval town with pink stone buildings. Walk on the streets to admire the city and the beautiful flowered balconies. Visit Pintoricchio’s frescos at the famous Baglioni Chapel.
- Lunch at Montefalco, with tasting of pecorino cheese, sausages and local renowned Sagrantino wine.
- In the afternoon, guided tour to Assisi, the city of Saint Francis. Walk through its narrow and shadowed 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 himself meditation: the Hermitage of Carceri and the Convent of Saint Damiano.
(Accommodation: Umbria, historic mansion - Meals: B, L - Private Tours: Spello, Assisi and Franciscan sites, Winery at Montefalco)
4 SIENA-VAL D’ORCIA
Tuscan colours and landscapes
- Trip to the Val d’Orcia, with its hills surrounded by vineyards and olives, warm colours and piazzas full of life.
- First stop: Siena, a beautiful medieval town characterised by the orange-brown colour of its earth and buildings. Visit to the Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo and walk to Piazza del Campo, the heart of the city.
- For lunch, delicious light meal in Val d’Orcia with typical products and wines.
- In the afternoon, visit to the medieval town of Montalcino and the renaissance town of Pienza.
(Accommodation: Umbria, historic mansion - Meals: B, L - Private Tours: Full Day Tour, Siena, Montalcino, Pienza)
5 PERUGIA
The city of the “Griphon” and the secrets of Italian Cuisine
- In the morning, visit to Perugia, the striking capital of the Heart of Italy, the city of “Gryphon” and the “Bacio di Cioccolata”. Guided tour through the beautiful Palazzo dei Priori with the Hall of Notaries, Corso Vannucci, the Fontana Maggiore, the Collegio Del Cambio with the extraordinary Perugino’s frescoes and the National Gallery of Umbria with its masterpieces of Gothic art.
- After a relaxing break, in the afternoon, Italian cooking class by an expert chef, within striking context.
- Dinner with tasting of the typical Italian menu previously prepared
(Accommodation: Umbria, historic mansion - Meals: B, D - Private Tours: Perugia, Italian cooking Class)
6 FLORENCE
The city of Michelangelo and the “Made in Italy”
- A day entirely dedicated to visit one of the cities where the Italian art genius reached its peak and where we can still find the magnificence of products “Made in Italy”: Florence.
- In the morning, leaving from Piazzale Michelangelo, a walk through the historical centre and a visit to the major monuments, avoiding crowded places and privileging its most characteristic corners: the Cathedral with its incredible Dome by Brunelleschi, the Baptistery and the spectacular Bell Tower by Giotto, the austere Piazza della Repubblica and the elegant Piazza della Signoria, the characteristic Ponte Vecchio, and eventually the Gallerie of the ‘Accademia’ to stand face to face with Michelangelo’s David.
- In the afternoon, shopping in the most famous shopping outlets of the “Made in Italy” products: Prada, Gucci, Armani, Fendi, Tod’s and many others.
- Top-level Italian cuisine dinner in one of the best gourmet restaurants in the area.
(Accommodation: Umbria, historic mansion - Meals: B, D - Private Tours: Downtown Florence)
7 SPOLETO-VALNERINA
Masterpieces in grey stone set in the green
- 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 to the impressive brige “Il ponte della torre and the 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, historical mansion - Meals: B, L - Private Tours: Spoleto, Valnerina-Norcia, Castelluccio, Preci)
8 ROME
The wonders of the “eternal city” – End of Tour
- Return to Rome from Umbria on a private minibus and the end of the tour.
- During the morning, guided tour through “Ancient Rome: traces of the great fire” the places of the fabulous origins of Rome: the Colosseum, the Roman and Imperial Forums with an extraordinary and unusual itinerary.
- Afternoon free to do last minute shopping for souvenirs or 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 - Private Tours: Ancient Rome)
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| From | To | Price | *Deposit | Special Edition | Travellers |
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| 13-06-2009 | 21-06-2009 | Euro 2495 | Euro 300 | Infiorate di Spello | |
| 27-06-2009 | 05-07-2009 | Euro 2395 | Euro 300 | Il Palio di Siena | |
| 01-08-2009 | 09-08-2009 | Euro 2395 | Euro 300 | ||
| 29-08-2009 | 06-09-2009 | Euro 2395 | Euro 300 | ||
| 19-09-2009 | 27-09-2009 | Euro 2495 | Euro 300 | ||
| 17-10-2009 | 25-10-2009 | Euro 2495 | Euro 300 | ||
| 14-11-2009 | 22-11-2009 | Euro 2395 | Euro 300 |
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8 Days - Tour starts SATURDAY - Tour ends SATURDAY
Your Fuoritinerario – discover your Italy journey includes:
- 8 Nights Accommodation: 2 nights in Rome, in an exclusive, fascinating 4 star or higher Hotel centrally located, in one of the most striking areas of the city; 6 nights in Umbria at a fabulous Mansion with 5 star services with accommodation in superior bedrooms
- 8 American breakfasts with a delicious buffet, all inclusive; 4 lunch meals in different typical Italian restaurants; 5 Dinners at exclusive and characteristic restaurants (drinks included with meals)
- Private minibus with private English speaking driver available all throughout the tour for all transportations as specified in the programme
- All guided tours indicated in the programme with specialized local guides (professional local English speaking Guides) and all entrance fees to visited places included:
– Rome Orientation Tour
– Orvieto Guided Tour
– Visit to the artisans’ workshops in Deruta
– Guided tour to Spello, Assisi and Franciscan Sites
– Visit to the cellars of Montefalco
– Guided tour to Siena and Val d’Orcia villages (Pienza and Montalcino)
– Guided tour to Perugia, with National Gallery of Umbria and Collegio del Cambio
– Cooking lessons of a typical Italian menu by an expert chef
– Orientation tour to Florence, visit of Classical Florence and visit to the Gallerie dell’Accademia
– Guided tour to Spoleto and the Valnerina villages (Norcia, Castelluccio, Preci)
– Guided tour to “Ancient Rome”, with entrance to the Coliseum
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