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Umbria
Venice 2 ITALY
Bologna
2 Florence
Siena Torgiano 2
Perugia Assisi
Todi
UMBRIA Montefalco
REGION
Rome 2
JOURNEY ACROSS ITALY
9 DAYS + FOR $5,299 + Never more than 16 guests
OUR JOURNEY
DAY 1 | Welcome to Rome
On arrival at the airport or rail station, you’ll be escorted to the Rose Garden Palace Hotel in the heart of the city. Our local Roman host will be on hand to offer personal suggestions for exploring and dining - a perfect chance to take advantage of our hotel’s privileged location just off the elegant Via Veneto.
DAY 2 | Glory of the Vatican
Head to the front of the line for a
tour of the Vatican Museums. Ascend the Spiral Staircase, marvel at the Gallery of Tapestries, visit the Gallery of Geographical Maps - and, of course,
behold Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Then delve into the glories of ancient Rome as you explore the Colosseum and Forum. Tonight you’ll enjoy the fine Italian cuisine and wine of Piccolo Mondo. meals b+d
DAY 3 | Off to Umbria
Journey into the tranquil Umbrian countryside to the medieval town of Torgiano, surrounded by vineyards
and olive groves. At the Wine and Olive Oil Museum, learn about the region’s ancient wine and agricultural traditions and enjoy a wine tasting and lunch. Continue to Gubbio and check in to the enchanting Park Hotel ai Cappuccini, set in a splendidly restored 17th-century monastery. meals b+l+d
Expertly-guided Small Group Discoveries
+ With engaging Italian guides, our extensive sightseeing includes front-of-the-line access.
+ Stay at the enchanting Park Hotel ai Cappuccini, set in a 17th-century monastery in Umbria.
+ Visit the esteemed Arnaldo Caprai Winery and sit down to a hearty lunch of countryside fare accompanied by their fine Montefalco Sagrantino wine.
+ Discover the medieval wealth of Umbria’s picturesque hilltop towns including historic Assisi, Perugia, and Spello with its ancient stone houses.
+ Relive the Renaissance glory of Florence as you join our native expert on a colorfully narrated walk through town.
+ Includes 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites
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