A fascinating journey into the past to discover the history of our civilisation, in places where the most extraordinary testimonies still live: the period of imperial Rome, Medieval Umbria, Renaissance Florence, Paleochristian (Early Christian) Ravenna, ancient Pompeii…

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ROME – NAPLES and POMPEII – ASSISI, DERUTA and MONTEFALCO – FLORENCE – RAVENNA – VENICE

The splendour of the Sistine Chapel will leave you dazzled, the perfection of the Florence Cathedral will exalt your mind, the view of the buried city of Pompeii will excite your heart, a walk along the canals of Venice will take you to a different state of mind.

An extra-ordinary itinerary through the marvels of the Italian Genius. Discover the architectural genius of the ancient Romans, the works of the greatest artists of the world, from Michelangelo to Leonardo da Vinci, from Raphael to Brunelleschi, from Giotto to Titian. You will experience the bustling Italian life in a Roman street market; you will perceive the silent spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Taste the famous Tuscan and Umbrian wines. Discover the myriad flavours of Italian cuisine. Observe skilled craftsmen forge valuable ceramics.

We will take you to discover the true “Essence of Italy”.

Highlights of this Tour

• Enjoy a special tour through the places that are still today a testimony of the magnificence of ancient Rome.
• Enjoy a private tour to the treasures of the Vatican Museum and the wonders of the Sistine Chapel, away from the tourist crowds.
• Enjoy and experience the authentic Italian cuisine and its inimitable recipes: one of our experts will guide you through a step by step preparation of Italy’s favourite dishes, from shopping for ingredients in a typical local street market to practical cooking lessons and the tasting of some of the most famous Italian dishes.
• Explore Pompeii and discover an ancient world, still intact today as it was 2000 years ago.
• Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and watch the craftsmanship of its artisans at work.
• Enjoy the famous Sagrantino wine and the delicacies of Umbrian hams, sausages, salamis and cheese in a special visit to the most famous wineries of Montefalco.
• Experience the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites.
• Follow our guide through the hidden streets of Florence and the most beautiful works of Michelangelo.
• Enjoy a wonderful visit to the Vasari Corridor, the most beautiful and inaccessible part of the Uffizi Gallery, exclusively open for you.
• Be delighted by the thousands colourful and gold tessera of the Byzantine Mosaics of Ravenna.
• Discover the “Hidden Venice” following our expert on an itinerary that is a unknown to most tourists.
• Take the most romantic tour though the canals of Venice on a gondola.
• Attend an unforgettable concert of Venetian Strings.

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10 Days - Tour starts SUNDAY - Tour ends TUESDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy Tour includes:

• 10 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.
• 10 Full American breakfast with a delicious buffet or with exclusive table service, all included; 4 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 4 Dinners at exclusive and characteristic restaurants (all meals include drinks)
• Private minibus with English speaking privete driver, available for the entire Tour, as indicated in the programme and all the transfers during the Tour, as specified in the programme
• Transfer by private boat from/to the hotel in Venice
• All guided tours and visits indicated in the programme with specialised local English Speaking Guides,  including all the entrance fees to visited sites:

– Rome Orientation Tour

– Guided tour “Ancient Rome”, including entrance ticket to the Colosseum

– Guided tour to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, including preferential access and entrance ticket to the Museums

– Visit to a market in Rome and Italian cooking lessons

– Guided tour to the archaeological site of Pompeii, including entrance ticket

– Guided tour to downtown Naples, including entrance tickets to all the churches

– Visit to the artisans’ workshops in Deruta and wine cellars in Montefalco

– Guided tour of Assisi

– Orientation Tour in Florence

– Guided tour “Michelangelo’s Florence”, including entrance ticket to the Galleria dell’Accademia

– Guided tour to the Uffizi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor, including preferential access and entrance ticket to the Museum and exclusive opening of the Corridor

– Guided tour in Ravenna, including entrance tickets o the Basilicas

– Orientation tour in Venice

– Guided tour “The Hidden Venice”, including entrance ticket to the Frari Church

– Private tour in gondola

– Reservation and ticket for a Venetian music concert

• 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 easier for 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)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

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…

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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.

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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

• All your luggage handling
• All the tips for guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
• Supporting Trip information for your itinerary

The Fuoritinerario – discover your Italy advantage:

• “Exclusive” itinerary by Fuoritinerario-discover your Italy, which will allow you to discover a more authentic Italy
• 8 full days of Tour and 8 Nights Accommodation
• Private group, max 12 persons, including all the indicated services, exclusively reserved for your group
• Support of our escorts and local guides for the entire Tour
• Start and end of the Tour in Rome (this location will make easier your air connection, or any other transportation you decide to take)
• Guaranteed Tour price and value for money absolutely competitive

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)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

An artistic journey through Italian sites that have been declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Museums, art collections, Palladian villas, treasures of the Vatican, Venice and its lagoon, the cultural heritage of Assisi, the ruins of Pompeii…

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ROME, TIVOLI (Villas) – POMPEII, NAPLES, CASERTA (Royal Palace) – ASSISI, DERUTA, MONTEFALCO – RAVENNA – VENICE, VENETO: Villas by PALLADIO and ASOLO – FLORENCE – SIENA, PIENZA, MONTALCINO – TARQUINIA and CERVETERI

A magical and thrilling tour set out to discover the Italian genius in the magnificence of Rome, the liveliness of Naples, the charm of Venice and the elegance of Florence. Italy appears first on the list of protected sites, prepared by UNESCO, due to its exceptional artistic and cultural richness and to the beauty and diversity of its natural environment.

Our itinerary, original and spectacular will give you the opportunity to admire some of the most beautiful World Heritage Sites you could possibly visit.

We will take you to the most beautiful locations of those cities, real and characteristic outdoor museums in the form of palaces, plazas, basilicas, churches and castles.

You will be able to personally enjoy the tangible expression of Italy’s millenary history: the splendour of the Roman emperors in the Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa) of Tivoli, the every-day life in 79 AD in Pompeii, the ancient Etruscan civilization whose remains are still visible in the Necropolis of Tarquinia and Cerveteri, the splendour of the Royal Palace of Caserta and the classic perfection of the Palladian Villas.

And moreover: Siena and the hills of the Val d’Orcia, Assisi and the magic of the Franciscan sites, where you will discover amazing landscapes and places where secular traditions are still alive. You will taste the marvellous wines from Tuscany and Umbrian, famous for their outstanding quality and taste. You will discover the thousands of tastes of Italian cuisine. You will be able to observe artisans creating precious terracotta ceramics just like their ancestors have done for centuries.

History, art and poetry in a tour that will make you live an enchanting and unforgettable experience.

Highlights of this Tour

• Enjoy a special tour of sites that still today, witness the magnificence of ancient Rome.
• Follow our expert through the treasures of the Vatican Museums and the wonders of the Sistine Chapel, far from the tourist crowds.
• Relive the splendour of the Roman emperors in the Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa) in Tivoli and the Bourbon Kings in the Royal Palace of Caserta.
• Explore Pompeii and discover an ancient world still intact today, after 2000 years.
• Taste the authentic Neapolitan pizza: a “real” pizza chef will reveal to you the secrets of the best pizza you will ever taste.
• Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and observe the mastery of the Umbrian 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.
• Live the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites.
• Be amazed at the sight of the thousands of colourful and golden tessera of the Byzantine Mosaics in Ravenna.
• Discover the “Hidden Venice”, following our expert through a secret itinerary unknown to most tourists.
• Travel through the channels of Venice in the most romantic way: aboard a gondola.
• Attend an unforgettable concert of Venetian strings.
• Admire the perfection of style of Andrea Palladio and his marvellous Villas.
• Pamper yourself with a very refined dinner in one of the best gourmet restaurants in Florence.
• Follow our guide through the streets of the picturesque neighbourhood of Oltrarno and visit the workshops of master Florentine artisans.
• Enjoy a marvellous visit to the Vasari Corridor, the most beautiful and inaccessible area in the Uffizi Gallery, exclusively open for you.
• Discover the secrets of the mysterious and refined Etruscan civilisation in the Necropoli of Cerveteri and Tarquinia.
• Be charmed by the colours and the landscapes around Siena and Val d’Orcia: the intense yellow, lively reds, golden ochre, oranges that pulsate in green meadowlands, hills and valleys.

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13 Days - Tour starts MONDAY - Tour ends SATURDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy journey includes:

• 13 Nights Accommodation in exclusive and fascinating 4 star or higher Hotels, centrally located, in the most suggestive spots of the city, with accommodation in Superior rooms, when available
• 13 Full American breakfasts with a delicious buffet or with exclusive table service, all inclusive; 6 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 5 Dinners in characteristic and exclusive restaurants (meals include drinks)
• Private minibus, with private English speaking driver, available for the entire Tour, as indicated in the programme and all the transfers during the Tour, as indicated in the programme
• Transfers by private boat from/to the hotel in Venice
• All the guided visits indicated in the programme, with professional local English Speaking Guides and including the entrance fees to the visited sites:

– Orientation tour in Rome

– Guided visit “Ancient Rome”, including entrance ticket to the Colosseum

– Guided visit to the Basilica ofSan Pietro, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, including entrance ticket and fast track entrance to the Museums

– Full Day excursion, with guided visit to Tivoli, Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa) and Villa d’Este, including entrance tickets into the villas

– Guided visit of the archaeological site of Pompeii, including entrance ticket

– Guided tour to the centre of Naples, including entrance tickets for the Churches visited

– Cooking lesson – “Pizza Making”

– Guided visit to the Royal Palace of Caserta, including entrance ticket

– Full Day excursion, with a visit to the artisan ateliers in Deruta and wineries of Montefalco and guided visit to Assisi and Franciscan Sites

– Guided visit in Ravenna, including entrance tickets to the Basilicas and Mausoleums

– Orientation tour in Venice

– Guided visit “hidden Venice”, including entrance tickets to the Frari Church

– A private gondola tour

– Booking and entrance ticket for a Venetian music concert

– Full Day excursion to Asolo and Palladian Villas, with guided visit to Villa Emo, Villa Foscari, Villa Barbaro, including entrance tickets to the Villas

– Orientation tour of Florence, including entrance ticket to the Galleria dell’Accademia

– Guided visit “Oltrarno and the Artisan workshops in Florence”

– Guided visit to Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor, including fast track entrance and ticket to the Museum and exclusive opening of the Corridor

– Full Day excursion with a guided visit to Siena, Montalcino and Pienza

– Guided visit to the sites of Tarquinia and Cerveteri, including entrance ticket

• All your laggage handling
• All the tips for guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
• Supporting Trip information 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 easier for you to take your air connection or any other 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)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

An immensely rich journey of discovery through the Cities of art and their treasures, beautiful villages, and unmistakable landscapes. Rome, an open air museum and the treasures of the Vatican; Florence, Michelangelo and the Uffizi Gallery; Venice and its canals … the ruins of Pompeii, the elegance of Urbino … the cultural heritage of Assisi, Umbrian villages, the Montefeltro castles … the landscapes of the Amalfi Coasts and the Tuscan colours in Val d’Orcia …

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ROME, MONTECASSINO (Abbey) – NAPLES, POMPEII, AMALFI (Amalfi Coast) – SPOLETO and VALNERINA – ASSISI, DERUTA, MONTEFALCO – URBINO, SAN LEO and GRADARA (Montefeltro Castles) – VENICE – FLORENCE – SIENA, PIENZA, MONTALCINO (Val d’Orcia)

A magical and inspiring tour of discovery of the towns and villages which stand as symbols of Italian genius;  with their wealth of hidden art, culture, wine and food treasures, of breathtaking landscapes where life and the land are expressions of centuries of history and civilisation.

You will personally live the magnificence of Rome, the liveliness of Napoli, the charm of Venice and the elegance of Florence.

You will be captivated by the legacy of a millenniums of history: life which came to a standstill in Pompeii in 79 AD, the silence and magic of the abbeys and medieval basilicas of Saint Benedict in Montecassino and Saint Francis in Assisi and  the peak of Renaissance perfection in Urbino.

And moreover Amalfi and the Amalfi Coast, Siena and the Hills of Val d’Orcia and the Montefeltro Castles with their breathtaking views. Whilst visiting the ‘Most beautiful villages in Italy’ you will get the chance to see places where life gently flows amid the beauty of the area and the wealth of ancient traditions.

Discover the many flavours of local Italian cuisine. Enjoy the preparation of the genuine Italian pizza and relish the chance to go out and ‘hunt’ for truffles. Taste the Tuscan and Umbrian wines, rich in character and famous all over the world. Watch craftsmen forge true works of arts: goldsmiths, wood carvers, ceramicists.

A mixed heritage of art, culture, history and environment which cannot fail to inspire you!

Highlights of this tour

• Enjoy a special tour to places that are still today a testimony of the magnificence of ancient Rome.
• Follow our expert through the treasures of the Vatican Museums and the wonders of the Sistine Chapel, far from the tourist crowds.
• Retrace 1500 years of history and mystery, enclosed within the walls of the Montecassino Abbey.
• Taste the authentic Neapolitan pizza: a “real” pizza chef will reveal to you the secrets of the best pizza you will ever taste.
• Explore Pompeii and discover an ancient world still intact today, after 2000 years.
• Stand in awe before the beauty of the seafaring city of Amalfi and the breathtaking landscapes of the Amalfi Coast.
• Enjoy an elegant dinner whilst looking out upon the magnificent Bay of Naples.
• Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and observe the mastery of the Umbrian artisans at work.
• Taste the renowned Sagrantino wine and the delicacies of Umbrian hams, sausages, salamis and cheeses in a special visit to one of the most popular wineries in Montefalco.
• Live the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites.
• Be captivated by the unforgettable taste of precious White Truffles.
• 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 Fortressess and Castles and the history and secrets they hide.
• Discover the “hidden Venice”, following our expert through a secret itinerary unknown to most tourists.
• Travel through the channels of Venice in the most romantic way: aboard a gondola.
• Attend an unforgettable concert of Venetian strings.
• Admire the perfection of Michelangelo’s David and enjoy a marvellous visit to the Vasari Corridor, the most beautiful and inaccessible area of the Uffizi Gallery, exclusively opened for you.
• Follow our guide through the streets of the picturesque neighbourhood of Oltrarno and visit the workshops of master Florentine artisans.
• Be charmed by the colours and the landscapes around Siena and Val d’Orcia: the intense yellow, lively reds, golden ochre, oranges that pulsate in green meadowlands, hills and valleys.
• Visit charming characteristic restaurants and enjoy meals in the places where Italians themselves like to dine.

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13 Days - Tour starts SATURDAY - Tour ends THURSDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy journey includes:

• 13 Nights Accommodation in exclusive and fascinating 4 star or higher Hotels, centrally located, in the most suggestive spots of the city, with accommodation in Superior rooms, when available
• 13 Full American breakfasts with a delicious buffet or with exclusive table service, all inclusive; 4 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 7 Dinners in characteristic and exclusive restaurants (meals include drinks)
• Private minibus, with private English speaking driver, available for the entire Tour, as indicated in the programme and all the transfers during the Tour, as indicated in the programme
• Transfers by private boat from/to the hotel in Venice
• All the guided visits indicated in the programme, with professional local English Speaking Guides and including the entrance fees to the visited sites:

–    Orientation tour in Rome

–    Guided visit to “Ancient Rome”, with entrance ticket to the Colosseum

–    Guided visit to the Basilica of San Pietro, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, including ticket and fast track entrance to the Museums

–    Guided visit to the Montecassino Abbey

–    Guided visit to the centre of Naples, including entrance fees to all the Churches in the itinerary

–    Demonstration – Cooking lesson – “Pizza Making”

–    Guided visit to the archaeological site of Pompeii, including entrance fee

–    Guided visit to Amalfi

–    Guided visit to Spoleto and Valnerina

–    Full Day excursion, with a visit to the artisan ateliers in Deruta and wineries of Montefalco and guided visit to Assisi and Franciscan Sites

–    Guided visit to the National Centre of Truffle production, included 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.

–    Orientation tour to Venice

–    Guided visit to “hidden Venice”, including  entrance fee to the Chiesa dei Frari

–    A private gondola tour

–    Booking and entrance ticket for a Venetian music concert

–    Orientation tour of Florence, including entrance ticket to the Galleria dell’Accademia

–    Guided visit to “Oltrarno and the Artisan areas in Florence”

–    Guided visit to Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor, including fast track entrance and ticket to the Museum and exclusive opening of the Corridor

–    Guided visit to Siena, Montalcino and Pienza

• All your luggage handling
• All the tips for guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
• Supporting Trip information 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 easier for you to take your air connection or any other 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)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

Retracing the Consular Road which heads north from Rome, an original and unique tour through the past to discover the history of italian civilisation. From Rome to the Etruscan necropolis of Tarquinia and Cerveteri, from Orvieto to the beautiful villages between Umbria and Tuscany, from the beautiful places of St Francis in Assisi to the liveliness of Perugia, you arrive at Pisa with its “Field of Miracles” and Volterra with its unique marvels. Then on to Florence and Rome, to discover a wealth of arts and to experience Italian life today!

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ROME -  CERVETERI, TARQUINIA, CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO – ORVIETO, PITIGLIANO/SORANA/ SOVANA (‘Vie Cave’) - ASSISI, PERUGIA, DERUTA - PISA, VOLTERRA - FLORENCE

Right at the very heart of the Empire: The Consular Roads connected Rome, the capital of the Empire, to its more remote provinces. Retracing them today, in their well-preserved beauty, not only can their clearly visible glorious past be seen, but there is also the incredible richness of landscapes, towns and villages is waiting to be discovered along their traces.

This original itinerary will take you along one of the most evocative parts of the Via Aurelia, the main roman connection between Rome, Pisa, and finally Florence. Submerged in the magic of the landscapes in Central Italy, the crossroads between Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany.

Landscapes that still now bare witness of its millennial history, ancient clues which emerge from this magical ancestral land: the World Heritage sites of Tarquinia and Cerveteri Etruscan burial sites, the intricate Vie Cave, roads cut out in stone, and the villages sculpted in “tufo” sandstone near Orvieto, the magnificent superimposition of history in the ancient and medieval cities of Perugia and Volterra.

And whilst visiting Italy’s glorious past experience the Italian way of life in present days: you will be accompanied through the buzzing Italian life in a Florence street market or the quarter of Trastevere in Rome. Skillfull craftsmen will create their works of art before your eyes; beautiful traditional ceramics in Deruta, works of art in alabaster in Volterra. Tasting of traditional salami, pecorino cheese and good wine!

And witness the art of Italy’s magnificent culture: The frescos by Signorelli in the Cathedral of Orvieto, the magic of Giotto in the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, the masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the marvels of the Campo dei Miracoli in Pisa. An itinerary rich in treasures and emotions!

Highlights of this Tour

• Enjoy a special tour of sites that still today, witness the magnificence of ancient Rome
• Breath Rome’s atmosphere walking along the most famous streets of the Eternal City and discover its secret corners.
• Live the glamorous Roman “Dolce Vita”; From Trastevere to Piazza di Spagna, visiting the places the Romans themselves like best.
• Admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece in fresco : “The Creation” and “ The Last Judgement” in the spectacular Sistine Chapel.
• Discover the secrets of the 3000 year old mysterious and refined Etruscan civilisation, in the burial sites of Cerveteri and Tarquinia.
• Be captivated by the “ghost town” of Civita di Bagnoregio  or the narrow Etruscan ways cut out in the “tufo” sandstone of the Vie Cave.
• Let us take you through the medieval streets of the  most beautiful cities of Umbria to discover the precious gems they guard: Orvieto and Perugia and their superb plazas, cathedrals and fountains.
• Admire some of gems of renaissance painting: Luca Signorelli’s frescos, jealously guarded in the wonderful Cathedral of Orvieto and Perugino’s (the Divine Painter) paintings in Perugia.
• Live the magic of the city of Saint Francis, Assisi
• Taste the authentic Italian cuisine and their inimitable recipes in some of the most authentic restaurants and farm inns of Umbria and Tuscany.
• Observe the mastery of craftsmen at work: Artistic traditional majolica pottery at Deruta, works of art  in alabaster in Volterra.
• Contemplate the marvels of the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) at Pisa, with its fascinating Leaning Tower.
• Enjoy a marvellous visit to see the masterpieces of Florence, far from the crowds  and so much more intense.
• Let yourself be guided through the masterpieces of one of the most famous museums in the world: The Uffizi Gallery.
• Follow our wine and food expert through the central market of Florence and taste a wealth of traditional and characteristic of products directly from the market stalls.
• Pamper yourself with an extremely refined dinner in a Florentine gourmet restaurant.

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9 Days - Tour starts FRIDAY - Tour ends SATURDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy Tour includes:

• 9 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.
• 9 Full American breakfast with a delicious buffet or with exclusive table service, all included; 4 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 4 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:

–    Rome Orientation Tour

–    Guided tour “Ancient Rome”, including entrance ticket to the Colosseum

–    Guided tour to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, including preferential access and entrance ticket to the Museums

–    Guided tour of the archeological sites of Tarquinia and Cerveteri,  including entrance tickes

–    Visit to the ghost village of Civita di Bagnoregio

–    Guided visit to the “Vie Cave” and the villages of Pitigliano/Sovana/Sorano

–    Guided tour to Orvieto, including entrance ticket to the Cathedral

–    Guided tour of Assisi and all the Franciscan sites

–    Guided tour to Perugia, including entrance ticket to the Collegio del Cambio

–    Guided tour to Pisa, including entrance tickets to the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptisery

–    Guided tour to Volterra

–    Orientation tour of Florence, including entrance ticket to the Galleria dell’Accademia

–    Guided visit to Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor, including fast track entrance and ticket to the Museum

–    Guided visit to “Florence traditional markets”, including food tastings

–    Guided tour to Trastevere neighborhood in Rome

• 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 easier for you to take your air connection or any other 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)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

Retracing the “Queen of the Consular Roads”, a fascinating journey through the past to discover the history of our civilisation. The traces of the Imperial era and the catacombs in Rome, the superb Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, the incredible site of Pompeii. An enthusiastic itinerary across landscapes of extraordinary beauty: the magic of the isle of Capri, the beauty of the Ulysses Coast south of Rome, Umbria and its gentle hills…

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ROME – TIVOLI, TERRACINA and SPERLONGA (’Coast of Ulysses’) – NAPLES, POMPEII and HERCULANEUM, CAPRI – SPOLETO and VALNERINA –  ASSISI, DERUTA, MONTEFALCO

Right in the heart of the Empire: The Consular Roads connected Rome, the capital of the Empire, to its more remote provinces. Retracing them today, in their well-preserved beauty, not only can their clearly visible glorious past be seen, but also the incredible richness of landscapes, towns and villages waiting to be discovered, along these antique stone roads.

This original itinerary will take you along the most evocative stretch along the “Via Appia”, ‘Regina Viarum’, the Queen of roads: from Rome to Naples. With a detour through the magical landscape of the ‘heart of Italy’, Umbria.

Witness thousands of years of Italian history: the architectural genius of the ancient Romans at the Thermal Baths of Caracalla, the opulence of the Roman empire in Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, the spirituality of the martyrs buried in the catacombs, everyday life in Pompeii and Herculaneum which came to an abrupt halt in 79 AD with the eruption of the Vesuvius.

And whilst visiting Italy’s glorious past you will experience the Italian way of life in present days: you will be accompanied through buzzing Italian life in a Roman street market. You will discover the thousands of flavours associated with local Italian cuisine and get the chance to taste exceptional wines. Skillfull craftsmen will create their works of art before your eyes.

And furthermore, the picturesque villages of Terracina and Sperlonga, the liveliness of the centre of Naples, the brilliant beauty of Capri, the wild Valnerina and the elegant Spoleto, the magic of Assisi and the Franciscan sites. Breath-taking landscapes and places where ancient traditions are still alive and lived today.

Highlights of this Tour

• Breath Rome’s atmosphere walking along the most famous streets of the Eternal City and discover its secret corners.
• Enjoy a special tour of sites that still today, witness the magnificence of ancient Rome.
• Actually walk on the cobblestones of the antique Appian Way, the road which connected Rome with the Eastern provinces of the Empire.
• Relive the opulence of the Roman Emperors in Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli; the traces of the persecution of the Christians in the catacombs of San Callisto and San Sebastiano.
• Enjoy and experience the authentic Italian cuisine and its inimitable recipes: one of our experts will guide you through a step by step preparation of some of Italy’s favourite dishes.
• Be hypnotised by the startling blue sea, the grey rocks and white houses in the picturesque Coast of Ulysses.
• Get absorbed by the vibrant and light-hearted every-day life in the centre of Naples.
• Taste the authentic Neapolitan pizza: a real pizza chef will reveal the secrets of the best pizza you will ever taste.
• Explore Pompeii and discover an ancient world still intact today, 2000 years after it disappeared.
• Relive life and feel the atmosphere at the very moment mount Vesuvius erupted in 79Ad, in the new Virtual Museum of Herculaneum.
• Be enchanted by the colours and the landscapes of the island of Capri; discover its most beautiful places by foot and boat.
• Admire the typical landscapes of central Italy embraced by green sweet hills with vineyards and olive groves and by its impressive abbeys, castles, walls and medieval towers.
• Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and observe the mastery of the Umbrian artisans at work.
• Taste the renowned Sagrantino wine and the delicious Umbrian hams, sausages, salamis and cheeses during  a special visit to one of the most popular wineries in Montefalco.
• Live the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites.
• Be captivated by the prestigious ‘Made in Italy’ labels in the most famous and elegant shopping streets: Via Condotti and Piazza di Spagna in Rome or Via Toledo and Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples.

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9 Days - Tour starts FRIDAY - Tour ends SATURDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy Tour includes:

• 9 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.
• 9 Full American breakfast with a delicious buffet or with exclusive table service, all included; 4 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 4 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
• Transfer by hydrofoil to/from Capri
• All guided tours and visits indicated in the programme with specialised local English Speaking Guides,  including all the entrance fees to visited sites:

- Rome Orientation Tour

- Guided tour “Ancient Rome”, including entrance ticket to the Colosseum

- Guided tour to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, including preferential access and entrance ticket to the Museums

- Visit to a market in Rome and Italian cooking lessons

- Guided tour of the “Via Appia Antica”, including entrance ticket to the Catacombs and the Caracalla Thermae

- Guided tour of the villages of Terracina and Sperlonga in the Coast of Ulysses

- Guided tour to downtown Naples, including entrance tickets to all the churches

- Guided tour to the archaeological site of Herculaneum and the Virtual Museum, including entrance tickets

- Guided tour to the archaeological site of Pompeii, including entrance ticket

- Guided tour to Capri, including boat tour and entrance to the Grotta Azzurra

- Guided tour to Spoleto and the Valnerina Villages

- Visit to the artisans’ workshops in Deruta and wine cellars in Montefalco

- Guided tour to Assisi and the Franciscan sites

- Guided tour to the Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, including entrance

• 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; accommodationfor 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)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

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)

A unique tour to discover the true spirit of Italy through its hidden jewels. The Cities of Art: Assisi, Perugia, Ascoli Piceno, Trani, Lecce, Matera, beautiful open-air museums. The magic of the Franciscan sanctuaries at Assisi and the mystery of the Templar knights at Castel del Monte. The ancient buried city of Pompeii and the majestic Greek temples of Paestum. The White Villages of the Trulli and the colourful villages perched around the Amalfi Coast. 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 – ORVIETO, DERUTA , BEVAGNA – ASSISI, PERUGIA – SPOLETO, NORCIA (Valnerina) –ASCOLI PICENO, OFFIDA – CASTEL del MONTE, TRANI – ALBEROBELLO, OSTUNI, LOCOROTONDO (Val d’Itria) – LECCE, GALLIPOLI, OTRANTO (Salento) – MATERA – PAESTUM – AMALFI, POSITANO (Amalfi Coast) – POMPEII, CASERTA (Royal Palace)

A Tour to discover of the immense wealth of culture, art and landscapes … south 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 with the lively atmosphere of the Italian province, custodians of amazing jewels of art and culture: Corso Vannucci  in Perugia, the Piazza del Popolo (the People’s Square) in Ascoli Piceno, the Cathedral in Lecce. Be astounded by the wealth of works of art inside churches and museums of the more intimate Italy. The land with a myriad of small picturesque villages, expressions of a characteristic and original architecture: the Convents and Abbeys in Umbria, the Manor Farms and Trulli in Puglia and the Sassi of Matera.

Italy is the land of the artistic craftsman. See them create true works of art: from ceramics to embroidery, from hand-made paper to papier-marché.

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: its olive oils, mozzarella and bruschetta. You will get the chance to prepare a dish which is symbolic of Italian cuisine and enjoy the famous wines from the South of Italy.

An unknown but extremely rich heritage of art, culture and territory which will surely astonish you

Highlights of this Tour

• Admire the typical landscape of Umbria, ‘the heart of Italy’,  covered by green vineyards and ancient olive groves and cluttered with abbeys, castles, walls and medieval towers.
• Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and Marche and watch the mastery of local artisans at work.
• Live the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites.
• Taste the renowned wines and the delicacies of the Umbria, its hams, cheeses and black truffles.
• Admire some gems of renaissance painting: Luca Signorelli’s frescoes, jealously guarded in the wonderful cathedral of Orvieto and Perugino’s (the Divine Painter) paintings in Perugia.
• Admire the superb Piazza del Popolo (the Peoples Square) and the ‘hundred’ towers at Ascoli Piceno.
• Experience the majesty and geometric mysteries of Castel del Monte.
• Enjoy the amazing sight of the Trani Cathedral , which emerges majestically and elegantly between the sky and the sea.
• Live the charm of the Apulia manor farms, beautiful and ancient buildings, originally farms, but nowadays converted into marvellous hotels and tourist residence.
• Admire the power and the elegance of the traditional Apulia olive trees and savour their fragrant olive oil.
• Be ‘blinded’ by the white towns of Puglia reflecting the Mediterranean sun, with their extra-ordinary constructions: the ‘Trulli’ and the ‘Cummerse’.
• Be enchanted before the wealth and marvels of the unique Baroque of Lecce.
• Taste and experience the authentic cuisine from Southern Italy and its inimitable recipes: an expert chef will guide you, step by step, through the preparation of some of Southern Italy’s most famous dishes.
• Feel the sun and the sea air on your skin in one of the most authentic and ancient lands of Italy: The Salento.
• Buy pieces of artistic craftsmanship, unique in the world: The ceramics of Grottaglie.
• Lose yourself in the alleyways of the Sassi of Matera.
• Be absorbed by history in sight of the superb Greek Temples of Paestum.
• Explore Pompeii and discover an ancient world still intact today, 2000 years after it disappeared.
• Sample the best mozzarella cheese that you have ever tasted.
• Enjoy the breathtaking landscape of the Amalfitan Coast, while you are driven along the “Amalfi Drive”, from Amalfi to Positano.

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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; 9 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 5 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:

–    Orientation tour to Rome

–    Guided visit to Orvieto, including ticket to the Cathedral and visit to the artisan ateliers in Bevagna and Deruta,

–    Guided visit to Assisi and Franciscan sites, including entrance ticket to the Basilica of Saint Francis

–    Guided visit to Perugia, including entrance ticket to the Collegio del Cambio.

–    Guided visit to Spoleto and Valnerina (Norcia, Castelluccio, the abbey of Sant’Eutizio in Preci)

–    Guided visit to Ascoli Piceno, Castel Trosino and Offida.

–    Guided visit to Castel del Monte and Trani, including entrance ticket to the Castel del Monte.

–    Full day excursion in Val d’Itria - Puglia, with a visit to Alberobello, Locorotondo, Ostuni.

–    Guided visit to Lecce

–    Italian cooking lesson (half day)

–    Full day excursion in Salento - Puglia, with a visit to Otranto and Gallipoli.

–    Visit to the artisan ateliers in Grottaglie.

–    Guided visit to Matera, the city of the “Sassi”.

–    Guided visit to the archeological site of Paestum, and a visit of Ravello. Including entrance ticket of the site and the museum.

–    Full day excursion to the Costiera Amalfitana, Amalfi and Positano.

–    Half day excursion to Pompeii, including entrance ticket of the archeological site.

–    Guided visit to the Royal Palace of Caserta, including entrance ticket.

• All your luggage handling
• All the tips for guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
• Supporting Trip information 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)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

2012 holiday season is approaching and it is now the most appropriate moment to plan and book a holiday in ever enchanting Italy!

DISCOVER YOUR ITALY is committed to give customers a great travel experience in Italy. The rich catalogue of EXCLUSIVE ITALY TOURS offers a wide possibility of choice of itineraries, dates of departures, duration and prices.

Travellers should not miss the advantages of our ITALY SMALL GROUP TOURS: guarantee of uniqueness, quality and style in every detail; top quality accommodations, transportations, guides and excursions; first class customer service.

For season 2012 DISCOVER YOUR ITALY is launching the new exciting “Be Your Own Tour Leader” travel formula: be the Tour leader of your own group and travel for free! Travellers who create a group of 8 participants will travel for free. DISCOVER YOUR ITALY will take care of designing the itinerary, managing the reservations and all land operations, the Tour Leader will help monitoring minor details during the tour and ….. enjoy the tour for free!

Matteo Della Grazia, co-founder of DISCOVER YOUR ITALY, commented, “We conduct a variety of tours all over Italy with scheduled departures and variable lengths of stay. Our small groups are 6 to 12 people are a unique characteristic of a new standard of travelling to Italy allowing for a more intimate encounter with the country. We can also design CUSTOMIZED TOURS: personalized itinerary, duration, departure dates for your own group.

Our Italy Tours itineraries are all ORIGINAL AND EXCLUSIVE. They all feature a mix of both ever green destinations such as Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany, Pompeii, and out of the beaten track places such as Siena, Assisi, Naples, Perugia, Apulia, 5 Terre, Amalfi Coast, Umbria, Sicily and a well balanced blend of sightseeing, activities and free time. Our mission is to offer you organized tours that are anything but ordinary. We feature the real Italy!”

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“THE SPLENDORS OF SICILY” is an exclusive luxury small group tour crafted to experience one of the most amazing areas of Italy, rich in art, culture, wine and food treasures, breathtaking landscapes, enchanting towns. The tour features all Sicily must-sees and much more: Taormina, Mount Etna, Siracusa, Ragusa, Noto, Piazza Armerina,  Agrigento, Marsala, Erice, Segesta and Palermo.

“MEDIEVAL HILLS & VILLAGES OF UMBRIA”: a very special itinerary through rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves, interrupted by picturesque medieval villages (Deruta, Bevagna, Spello, Montefalco, Norcia). Basilicas (Orvieto), churches and small chapels beautifully decorated with frescos (Assisi). Roman cities, necropolis, historical bridges and ancient aqueducts (Spoleto). Plazas full of life, cheerfulness and colours … From the magnificence of Rome to the refinement of Perugia, through the romantic, beating heart of Italy…

Travellers should take advantage of the new 2012 DISCOVER YOUR ITALY tours, check the itineraries on www.discoveryouritaly.com and book immediately an unforgettable tour in Italy.

FuorItinerario-Discover Your Italy is a professional Tour Operator specialized in offering original and innovative travel packages to Italy. Their goal is to show you the “real Italy” through the eyes of the Italian people rather than those of the typical “tourist.” The agency is specialized in Italian travel and being based in Italy, it is best positioned to provide discerning travelers with the best tailor-made travel opportunities and information about Italy.

Tour operator Discover Your Italy has added to their website enriched contents to provide potential travelers with more information on travel opportunities in Italy. Discover Your Italy now includes a new Discover Italy section with detailed information about holiday opportunities in different areas of Italy. The page is designed to provide information on regions of Italy to visit. The section is also complemented with in depth articles about Italian lifestyle, art and culture for offering additional insights about Italy to anyone planning an unforgettable Italian vacation.

To continue providing the best possible all-encompassing service Discover Your Italy constantly updates their EVENTS section with the best festivities currently going on in Italy that range from art shows to musical concerts to food festivals.

Coming soon: brand new tours to Umbria and Sicily for 2012! Meanwhile anyone interested can look at the Discover Italy section for more background information on the two areas, along with beautiful photos of the places that will be included in the itineraries of the tours.

Take advantage of the online feature START YOUR TRIP REQUEST and describe your dream trip to Italy. A Travel Consultant will promptly contact you with proposals suggestions and ideas even for the most complex trips to Italy in order to purchase exactly what you were looking for.

Please CONTACT DISCOVER YOUR ITALY and just give us your wish list of what you want to see in Italy: we will design your perfect Italy Tour!