RCGS: Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria - Premium Adventure with Robin Esrock

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Explore historic landmarks and classical ruins in Rome and Assisi. Walk through Italy's unspoiled countryside staying in a picturesque four-star resort in the hills of Umbria, led by an expert local guide and hosted by bestselling author, TV host, public speaker and RCGS fellow Robin Esrock. Whether it’s your first time in Italy or your 100th, this guided wal...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Join a guided tour in Rome, which takes in the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain
    • Hike through the hills and villages of Umbria
    • Discover the Unesco-listed hill town of Assisi, birthplace of Saint Francis
    • Enjoy the comforts ofa four-star hotel and countryside resort with a spa
    • Sample fine wines and craft beers in Montefalco and Todi
    • Learn the secrets of making fresh pasta in an Italian cooking class
    • Visit the iconic Museum of Chocolate in Perugia
    • Learn all about the art of producing delicious olive oil

What's this trip about?

    Explore historic landmarks and classical ruins in Rome and Assisi. Walk through Italy's unspoiled countryside staying in a picturesque four-star resort in the hills of Umbria, led by an expert local guide and hosted by bestselling author, TV host, public speaker and RCGS fellow Robin Esrock. Whether it’s your first time in Italy or your 100th, this guided walking trip will live long in your heart. Did you know you can travel by train to this trip? Find out more hereDiscover Rome, Assisi and Umbria with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society accompanied by explorer Robin Esrock

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityRome
End CityRome

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Rome
  • Umbria

Activities

  • Hiking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 5

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 14

Trip includes

    • All accommodation, all breakfasts, three lunches and five dinners
    • Welcome aperitivo and complimentary spa access
    • Wine, beer and olive oil tastings with nibbles
    • Chocolate experience
    • Airport transfers
    • All daily transport and listed activities
    • Expert tour leader, chosen for great customer feedback

Itinerary

Day 1 Start in Rome

The adventure begins in the endlessly alluring city of Rome. We’ll gather for the first time as a group at our four-star hotel near Rome Termini train station, then head to a nearby trattoria for a welcome dinner of traditional Roman dishes.

Day 2 Walking tour of Rome; transfer to Collepepe

Everyone will be itching to explore the Eternal City, so after breakfast we’ll meet a certified guide for a tour of the landmarks, visiting the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and more. There’s free time for lunch before a private transfer away from the city ...

Day 3 Bevagna to Montefalco circular walk; afternoon wine and virgin olive oil tasting

We enjoy our first guided walk in Umbria this morning, a circular route starting and ending in the medieval town of Bevagna. From here, we venture to Montefalco, a hilltop town overlooking vineyards producing the much-revered rosso di Montefalco and sagrantino wines, ...

Day 4 Walk from Collepepe to Collazzone; Italian cooking class; sunset and dinner in Todi

We explore the hills and paths around our resort this morning, starting at our front door and heading to the hilltop village of Collazzone. Upon our return, we head to the hotel kitchen and join a local chef for a hands-on cooking class, learning how to prepare perfec...

Day 5 Daytrip to Assisi

We take a transfer to Assisi this morning, a Unesco-listed hilltop town and, as the birthplace of Saint Francis, one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Italy. You’re free to explore it solo, but don’t miss the 13th-century Basilica di San Francesco, an a...

Day 6 Chocolate experience and Perugia visit

Today we head to Perugia, a buzzing university town and capital of the Umbria region. Our first stop is Casa Museo Del Cioccolato, where we dive deep into the world’s favourite treat and taste a few samples. We’ll also learn about Baci Perugina, a world-renowned local...

Day 7 Walk the Path of Olives from Spello to Collepino; brewery tour and tasting

Today we take a circular walk from Spello, a medieval town where cobbled streets are brought to life with marvellous flower displays. Our guide will help us navigate the crisscross of ancient streets and alleys, giving you time to appreciate the Town of Flowers. Walk...

Day 8 Transfer to Rome Airport

We enjoy our last breakfast together this morning and bid a fond farewell to Abbazia Collemedio. We then catch a transfer back to Rome Airport, where the tour comes to an end.

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Price From $3,825
Price per day$478
Last Updated: 3/14/2025

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Single accommodation (available on request)
    • Visas or vaccinations
    • Local taxes (approximately €6 per person, see Trip Notes)

Accommodation

Rome: A four-star hotel in the city centre (night 1) Your accommodation for the first night is a four-star hotel near Rome Termini station. The exact hotel is confirmed approximately 10 weeks before the tour start date. All accommodation options meet the standards of this category. Umbria: Abbazia Collemedio (nights 2-7) Within the Umbrian countryside, Abbazia Collemedio is a tastefully renovated monastery transformed into a modern four-star resort. When you’re not exploring the many wonders of the region, take advantage of the excellent hotel facilities, which include a swimming pool area, gym and bar. Your stay also includes a free 50-minute session in the spa, where you can take a dip in a hydromassage pool, relax in the Finnish shower, or make the most of the Turkish bath. Amenities Landscaped gardens and a pool area for leisure and relaxation Restaurant serving fine Umbrian dishes Wellness centre with Finnish sauna and Turkish bath Gym Worth knowing The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance; however, we may need to make changes to a property of similar or higher standard after you have booked. We endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance which could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

If You Cancel Your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

  • More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) - No cancellation fee. Balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original bookingThis excludes all non-refundable costs as further explained in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 20 and 15 days (inclusive) - 80% of the holiday cost
  • 14 days or less; or failure to join the holiday (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Certain trips may involve different cancellation charges; you will be advised if this is applicable to your holiday during the booking process.For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made for all Polar holidays. Period before departure in which you notify us: 

Cancelation charge

  • More than 133 days - Deposit only
  • 133 days or less (or failure to join the holiday) (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Notes (i) Your deposit is non-refundable, even if the cancellation charge calculated is lower than the deposit amount paid; (ii) If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges; (iii) certain travel arrangements may be subject to higher cancellation charges and could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements from the moment the booking is confirmed.

If You Change Your Booking

If, after our Booking Confirmation has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the lead name or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $60, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration (including those charged by third party suppliers who provide the component parts of your booking).  You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing at least 7 days before departure provided that the new lead passenger accepts the transfer and these Terms and Conditions. Both you and the new traveler are responsible for paying all costs we incur in making the transfer. Please bear in mind that certain airlines and other transport providers treat changes as a cancellation and charge accordingly, up to 100% of the cost for that part of the arrangement. Where applicable these charges will be passed on to you.

If We Cancel Your Booking

Exodus reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants ,logistical problems, a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 8), or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of Exodus’s liability without any further obligation on Exodus’s part. Exodus is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

If We Change Your Booking

  1. Changes to the price. We can change your holiday price after you’ve booked, only in certain circumstances. Changes in the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, or exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked.

  2. Changes other than the price. It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your accommodation to another of the same or higher standard. If we are forced by circumstances beyond our control to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services that make up your package you will have the rights set out below.

    2.1 - We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, where we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). We will tell you the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to us within the timescale given your booking may be canceled.

    2.2 - If you choose to accept a refund then that is the only liability we have and we will not be liable for any further sums, compensation or otherwise and you are advised to adequately insure yourselves against cancellation for any reason

Please note that insurance premiums and amendments charges are not refundable in any circumstances. 

Once you have put down a deposit for a tour, you are unable to cancel and re-book within a promotional period and we reserve the right to amend the pricing on any new booking you make within that time. If you cancel a tour and book the same tour under a promotional code, we reserve the right to decline the booking.

Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of TruTravels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included
All breakfasts, three lunches, five dinners and one aperitivo are included. The food and drink on this Premium Trip showcase the best of Lazio and Umbria, among the top gastronomic regions in Italy. It begins with your first dinner, which takes place in a traditional trattoria in Rome. The culinary journey continues with an aperitivo upon arrival at Abbazia Collemedio, with sparkling wine and appetisers. Here, every morning begins with a hearty continental breakfast, including croissants, cereals, eggs, bacon, sausages, hot drinks and more. There are also two packed lunches provided on the tour, which will include tasty sandwiches and healthy platters of fruit and snacks to fuel your walking. Dinners will be served at the hotel restaurant: shared starters, two main courses with a side and desserts – all exhibiting the best of Umbrian cooking. During the week, you will also enjoy wine, beer, olive oil and chocolate tastings. Several dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free, can be catered for. Please advise us of any dietary requirements upon booking.
Age Requirements
18 years and up
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Trip ID
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