A Week In... Tuscany & Umbria 2019

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Smaller groups averaging 24 Tauck guests, enjoy an in-depth look at Tuscany and Umbria The sun-soaked hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria in the heart of Italy seduce the senses with a kaleidoscope of daily life which Tauck guests experience firsthand: wine tastings in bountiful vineyards, a chef-hosted cooking class, ceramic making, truffle hunting, hand weavin...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • All Small Groups averaging 24 guests - TAUCK EXCLUSIVE al fresco wine pairing lunch at a renowned Torgiano vineyard; exploration of the ancient Etruscan city of Arezzo; a Tuscan cooking class with the former head chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant; a tasting tour and rooftop lunch at the new Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico winery in Bargino; lunch on a truffle farm and a truffle-hunting experience; guided tour of Narni Underground

What's this trip about?

    Smaller groups averaging 24 Tauck guests, enjoy an in-depth look at Tuscany and Umbria The sun-soaked hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria in the heart of Italy seduce the senses with a kaleidoscope of daily life which Tauck guests experience firsthand: wine tastings in bountiful vineyards, a chef-hosted cooking class, ceramic making, truffle hunting, hand weaving, medieval crafts, age-old basilicas adorned with frescoes and more...

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityFlorence
End CityRome, Italy

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Florence
  • Perugia
  • Rome

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS - Drive to the heart of Chianti country, where landscapes of verdant valleys, ancient vineyards and olive groves lead to hilltop Tuscan and Umbrian villages centuries old ALL SMALL GROUP DEPARTURES averaging 24 Tauck guests! A small group size means a more personal travel experience highlighted by stays at chic smaller hotels in fabulous locations TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - An al fresco wine pairing lunch in the middle of a renowned Torgiano vineyard Exploration of the ancient city of Arezzo, with historic architecture spanning more than a thousand years A Tuscan cooking class with the former head chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant A tasting tour and rooftop lunch at the new state-of-the-art Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico winery Lunch on a truffle farm and a truffle-hunting experience with a guide and his trained dogs Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 15 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Florence & Tuscany
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Villa La Massa. A transfer is included from Florence's Peretola Airport to Villa La Massa in Candeli on the outskirts of Florence, set at the gateway of the Chianti wine region in Tuscany. Meet your fellow travelers at a welcome reception and dinner...
Day 2 Tuscan Wine Tasting & A Cooking Class
Chianti, one of the oldest wines in the world, has been produced in Tuscany ever since the ancient Etruscans tended their vineyards here around 2,500 years ago. Imagine its long-lived history as you drive through the Chianti countryside this morning to a farmhouse cookin...
Day 3 Arezzo in Tuscany & on to Gubbio in Umbria
Travel this morning to the ancient hilltop Tuscan city of Arezzo, whose long history predates the Roman Empire, going all the way back to the days of the Etruscans in the 4th and 5th centuries BC. Today a city of just under 100,000 people, Arezza possesses a wealth of h...
Day 4 Truffles, ceramics & more in Gubbio
Explore medieval Gubbio on a walking tour this morning with a local guide. View the town's well-preserved Roman amphitheatre still in use today, its 13th-century church of Sant'Agostino, adorned with spectacular frescoes, and the turreted tower of Palazzo dei Consoli, bu...
Day 5 Assisi & on to Perugia, Umbria's capital
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Assisi reigns over Umbrian landscapes atop a hilltop perch that has welcomed travelers for centuries, especially pilgrims in search of heaven-sent miracles from St. Francis, who was born here. A guided walking tour of this medieval gem inclu...
Day 6 Medieval arts & crafts in Perugia & Bevagna
Your day begins with a guided visit of Perugia; from your hotel walk down Corso Vanucci to the main fountain; tour the square and inside visit of the Collegio del Cambio, home to remarkable frescoes. Enjoy some free time to explore as you wish, or join us for a short dri...
Day 7 Spoleto, Underground Narni & on to Rome
You may be familiar with the saying that "all roads lead to Rome." Today they do just that with a few stops along the way. From Perugia drive to Spoleto for a guided tour of the city. Famous for the Ponte Delle Torri (Bridge of Towers) erected in the 14th century on the ...
Day 8 Journey Home
Tour ends: Rome. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Hotel Splendide Royal to Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino or Rome Termini Train Station. Allow three hours for flight check-in at the airport. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Rome, Italy

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Price From $3,990
Price per day$499
Last Updated: 0/8/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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