Tuscany & Umbria: Exclusive Small Group Tour Including Florence
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Tour Code: TUR-00326
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Type: Semi-Private
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Duration: 7 days -
Departs from: Rome
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Meeting Place:
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
Where we Visit : Orvieto, 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.
Where we Visit : Cortona, Castiglion Fiorentino,
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.
Where we Visit : Val D'Orcia, Montepulciano, Pienza
This is a spectacular town surrounded by 365 degree views of valleys laced with vineyards and here you will have a chance to explore the town before we begin our morning visit to one of the most impressive wineries in Tuscany which is completely underground 'Cantina De Ricci'. Here, you will explore not only the history of wine production in this area but the incredible infrastructure of the Etruscans and incredible engineering that enabled many of these towns and cities to flourish.
You will enjoy wine tasting and lunch in Montepulciano before we head onto some of the other towns in the area like Pienza and Bagnovignoni.
In the afternoon we return to Cortona for dinner at leisure and time for relaxation.
Where we Visit : Pisa,
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.
Where we Visit : Siena, San Gimignano,
Siena is home to one of Italy's largest piazzas and highest bell-towers. One of our top guides will showcase the best of what this city has to offer before we break for lunch and head to San Gimignano where you will enjoy a sumptuous Tuscan lunch complete with elaborate wine tasting.
After lunch, we will stop in San Gimignano itself to explore this town which is known as the Manhattan of Tuscany where you will have time to shop the fine assortment of leather wears this city is famous for.
It's about a 1 hour drive to Florence from here and upon checking into your hotel in Florence you will have time to settle in and enjoy an evening walking the divine streets of Florence's city center.
Overnight at the hotel in Florence.
Where we Visit : Florence,
Your guide will be able to bring the history of Florence to life and showcase many of the city's finest historical and artistic treasures.
Around 13:00 PM we will conclude at the Accademmia gallery where you will enjoy Michelangelo's David and then break for lunch and free time for shopping in the afternoon.
At approximately 19:30 PM this evening we will begin our farewell dinner.
Overnight in Florence.
Where we Visit : Florence,
Inclusions/Exclusions
Tour Highlights and 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
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Porterage at airport on arrival
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City Tax( 4€ per person per night, to be paid locally. The amount may change according to local policy )
Tips
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Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program
Pricing & Availability
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Starting From : EUR 3820
(Pricing is per person based on 2 pax traveling)
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