Tours
Villas and Vistas: An Exploration of Umbria and Tuscany
September 27 - October 6, 2010
10 days/9 nights $3,950 USD*
Commencing in the eternal city of Rome, we start our exploration of Umbria, Italy's "green heart", from the medieval town of Torgiano. With a sumptuous 5-star hotel as our base we'll visit the historic and cultural gems of the region including Assisi, Todi, Gubbio, and Spoleto to name a few. Then it's on to Tuscany for another four nights residing in a beautiful countryside hotel in the Chianti region. We'll discover the treasures for which Tuscany is famous — Siena, San Gimignano, Pienza and Montalcino. The tour concludes in Florence.
The tour includes:
- 1 Night in the Historic Center of Rome
- 4 Nights in a Five Star Hotel in the Medieval Town of Torgiano in Umbria
- 4 Nights in the Chianti Countryside in Tuscany
- 9 Breakfasts
- 4 Lunches
- 7 Dinners
- Private and Exclusive Sightseeing Tours with English Speaking Guides (Described in the Detailed Itinerary that follows)
- Transportation in a Deluxe Minibus or Comparable Vehicle Inclusive of Fuel, Tolls, Mileage, Parking and Insurance for Private, Exclusive Sightseeing Tours
Whether your interests revolve around art, history, architecture, food, wine, or the pleasures of shopping, we have it all. We will experience and immerse ourselves in the Italian culture, whether it be sitting by a fountain, enjoying a gelato (frozen dessert), or simply watching the Italians during their evening passeggiata (stroll).
Contact us now for more information about this tour or to reserve your place.
Articles About the Area
National Geographic Traveler has been doing a series of articles about Italy, emphasizing in particular the Umbria and Tuscany areas. (Although not all articles are available online, you can order past issues online.) For example, the January/February issue has an article about villas in Umbria.