Umbria and Tuscany, Private Food & Wine Experience

Umbria, Italy. Escorted Tours with Italy Vacation Specialists

Private Tuscany and Umbria Food and Wine Experience

SEMI-PRIVATE ROME

Tuscany & Umbria: Exclusive Small Group Tour Including Florence

Tour Code TUR-00326

Duration 7 days

Group Type Semi-Private

Departs From Rome

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Overview

This deluxe small group tour through Tuscany and Umbria offers our guests the possibility to experience two of Italy's most beautiful wine regions as well as Florence. There are many highlights on this tour including a private cooking class with a local Tuscan Chef as well as dinner at a farm in the heart of Chianti wine territory.

This journey through Tuscany and Umbria begins in Rome and ends in Florence. Gourmet meals including select wines are included in the package price.

The properties where we stay in each location are some of the finest hotels each destination has to offer.

Itinerary

Private Transfer from Rome Airport - Cortona with Stop in Orvieto

Where We Visit: Orvieto Cortona

Our journey today will begin from the Rome Airport Hotel Isola Sacra at 09:00 in the morning where our tour conductor will be there to met you and privately transfer you through the regions of Lazio and Umbria to Cortona.

We will stop today en-route in the beautiful city of Orvieto where you will experience a privately guided tour of this remarkable cliff-top town and free time for lunch and shopping in Orvieto.

In the afternoon, we carry onto Cortona where you will enjoy time for relaxation by the pool or in the spa and a welcome dinner featuring some of this region's finest products.

Overnight at the hotel in Cortona.

Private Tour of Cortona followed by Lunch & Olive Oil Tasting in an ancient Olive Mill

Where We Visit: Cortona Castiglion Fiorentino

This morning, following a delectable buffet breakfast at your hotel, you will begin a guided walking tour of Cortona with one of our top local guides who will introduce you to how Cortona has played an important role in Tuscany's history as one of the twelve major Etruscan cities. The town is home to rich in archaeological sites, including the remains of Etruscan walls and artifacts that provide insights into ancient Etruscan culture.

You will learn about its Roman Influence Following the Etruscans and about how Cortona came under Roman control, further enhancing its importance as a strategic military and commercial center. The Romans established roads and trade routes that contributed to its growth and throughout the Renaissance, the art and culture which grew up in Cortona was incredible and Cortona became a rich created center for Renaissance art and culture, home to notable figures like the painter and architect Andrea Vasari. The town boasts beautiful architecture and art, seen in its churches and palaces.

Following our guided we will transport you to the Buccelletti wine and olive estate where you will be served a gourmet farm to table lunch complete with wine and olive oil tastings presented by our local hosts at this marvelous estate.

Return to Cortona in the evening for free time for shopping and dinner at leisure.

Discovering the Legacy of Saint Francis in Assisi & the Power of the Etruscans in Perugia

Where We Visit: Pisa

This morning following breakfast in Cortona we depart for Assisi where we will be met by our local expert guide who will be taking us on a unique deep dive into Assisi and the legacy of Saint Francis who is one of the most revered figures in Christian history and is known for his profound commitment to poverty, humility, and service to others.

Saint Francis was the son of a wealthy merchant and in his youth, he lived a life of luxury and indulgence, however after a series of personal and spiritual experiences, including a period of illness and imprisonment during a conflict, Francis underwent a profound conversion. He renounced his wealth and dedicated himself to living a life of poverty and serving the poor. In 1209, he founded the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) with a group of followers. The Franciscans emphasized simplicity, fraternity, and a deep connection to nature and all living things. His teachings and the Franciscan Order have had a lasting impact on Christianity, inspiring countless individuals to live lives of service, compassion, and simplicity

Francis is often celebrated for his love of animals and nature, famously giving a sermon to birds and being the patron saint of animals and the environment. He is venerated in various Christian denominations, including the Roman Catholic Church. Saint Francis' message of peace, care for creation, and love for all living creatures continues to resonate with many around the world today.

It is a truly remarkable and beautiful thing to walk the same streets fo Saint Francis in Assisi and discover his legacy first hand with one of our best guides.

Following our break for lunch in Assisi (on your own), we head north to Perugia where you will enjoy an afternoon walk through the town and enjoy time for shopping and learning about one of Italy's most impressive university towns, before we return back to Cortona for dinner and overnight.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

24-hour emergency service
Accommodation in Centrally Located, Four Star Hotels
Cooking class
Detailed explanation of sites
English speaking tour escort for the duration of the tour
Excellent Photo Opportunities
Friendly and Professional Service
Siena and San Gimignano
Specialized and Personal Service
Wine and Olive Oil Tastings in Chianti and Montepulciano
Winery Visits

What's Not Included

Optional excursions during your tour
Travel Insurance
Arrival transfer
Porterage at airport on arrival
City Tax( 4â‚¬ per person per night, to be paid locally. The amount may change according to local policy ) Tips
Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program

Pricing & Availability

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