Tuscan and Umbrian Countryside

An 11-Day Collette Tours tour starting from $2,849

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Tour Length: 11 Days
Countries Visited: Italy
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Tour Operator: Collette Tours
Tour Code: 390
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Another side of Italy. Explore Tuscany and Umbria’s smaller, more authentic towns. Overnight in 2 restored palaces. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Journey to Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.” Visit a family owned winery for a tasting. Stop in Cortona, the Etruscan town made famous in the film "Under the Tuscan Sun." Travel to Assisi and see the Basilica of St. Francis. All along the way savor regional specialties and enjoy Italian wines with every dinner. 5833Another side of Italy. Explore Tuscany and Umbria’s smaller, more authentic towns. Overnight in 2 restored palaces. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Journey to Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.” Visit a family owned winery for a tasting. Stop in Cortona, the Etruscan town made famous in the film "Under the Tuscan Sun." Travel to Assisi and see the Basilica of St. Francis. All along the way savor regional specialties and enjoy Italian wines with every dinner.

 
br />Another side of Italy. Explore Tuscany and Umbria’s smaller, more authentic towns. Overnight in 2 restored palaces. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Journey to Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.” Visit a family owned winery for a tasting. Stop in Cortona, the Etruscan town made famous in the film "Under the Tuscan Sun." Travel to Assisi and see the Basilica of St. Francis. All along the way savor regional specialties and enjoy Italian wines with every dinner.
 

Day 1: Overnight Flight
Board your overnight flight to the Italian capital of Rome.

Day 2: Rome, Italy - Tour Begins
Meet your fellow travelers in Rome for a welcome dinner in a local restaurant Join in an interactive and fun presentation on Italy’s wines given by the restaurant’s sommelier Indulge in a traditional 4-course meal, paired with some of the country’s finest wines.

Day 3: Rome - Orvieto - Umbria
Depart Rome Travel to the Etruscan hill town of Orvieto, known for its white wine and Gothic cathedral housing a Signorelli fresco Take time for a leisurely lunch or explore this town on your own Spend the next four nights in a palace in the pristine Umbrian town of Trevi.

Day 4: Umbria - Spoleto - Cooking Class - Umbria
Embark on a guided walking tour of historic Spoleto See medieval palaces, the ornate Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta, and the magnificent Ponte delle Torri, an aqueduct dating back to the 13th century Enjoy free time to peruse the town’s shops and cafes Pay a visit to a country restaurant housed in a 16th century farm house The chef here provides a hands-on Umbrian cooking lesson Indulge in an early dinner in the countryside.

Day 5: Umbria - Olive Oil Factory - Norcia - Montefalco - Umbria
Explore Umbria’s specialty food items through a series of tastings Start the day with a visit to a local olive oil factory in the area of Trevi Travel to Norcia, where skilled butchers have been handcrafting salumi for centuries Taste some of their sausages and pecorino cheeses during a guided walking tour Visit the basilica of St. Benedict Stop off in Montefalco, nicknamed the Balcony of Umbria Visit a local café to sip some of this region’s most prized wine, the Sagrantino.

Day 6: Umbria - Assisi - Cortona - Umbria
Travel to the walled city of Assisi Enjoy a guided tour of the old city See the Basilica dedicated to St. Francis, founder of the Franciscan order of monks Experience this spiritual locale at your own pace Later, continue to Cortona, the Etruscan town made famous in the film Under the Tuscan Sun Enjoy a stroll around town, followed by a Tuscan dinner in one of Cortona’s historic locandas.

Day 7: Umbria - Siena - Monteriggioni - Tuscany
Travel to the city of Siena Enjoy a walking tour and visit the historic piazza famous for the Palio Horse Race Continue to the walled town of Monteriggioni for a stroll along quaint streets Take a coffee break and try some Tuscan pastries before travelling to the town of Montaione Make yourself at home in Tuscany for the next four nights.

Day 8: Tuscany - Florence - Tuscany
Set out on a short journey to Florence, “cradle of the Italian Renaissance” Begin your day with a guided walking tour of the city sights, including the cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, located in the religious center of the Piazza Del Duomo and the Palazzo Vecchio Join your local guide in exploring the unique qualities of the city Focus on Florence’s local artisans and visit their workshops Spend some free time shopping and investigating Florence on your own Return to Montaione.

Day 9: Tuscany - Winery - Montepulciano - Tuscany
Travel through southern Tuscany A winery visit showcases the wine cellar, family estate, vineyards, olive groves and stunning views The winery’s chef prepares an authentic Tuscan lunch, expertly paired with wines produced on site Explore the town of Montepulciano before returning to Montaione.

Day 10: Tuscany - San Gimignano - Volterra - Tuscany
Spend your morning in San Gimignano, known as the "Medieval Manhattan" Look for the town's fourteen medieval towers that date back to the 13th century Enjoy a stroll along Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Cisterna Travel to Volterra, a former Etruscan city which sits high above the Tuscan countryside Visit one of the most famous Etruscan museums in Italy, the Guarnacci Museum Enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 11: Tuscany - Tour Ends
Your vacation comes to a close in Montaione.
 

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  • Orvieto, Spoleto, Cooking Class, Olive Oil Factory, Norcia, Montefalco, Assisi, Cortona, Siena, Monteriggioni, Florence, Winery, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, Volterr
  • Take the road less traveled through central Italy and explore Tuscany and Umbria’s smaller, more authentic towns.
  • Participate in a cooking class in Umbria in a 16th century farmhouse and learn to make some of the region’s most delicious recipes.
  • Sample local sausages and pecorino cheeses on a guided walking tour of the quaint Umbrian town of Norcia.
  • Travel to Volterra and visit one of the most famous Etruscan museums in Italy, the Guarnacci Museum.
  • Experience the benefits of Whisper Headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides throughout your tour.
 

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