Italy: A Taste of Tuscany and Umbria
Trip at-a-glance
| Price: | From $3,295* per person |
| Lodging: | boutique_hotel |
| When: | June, October |
| Number of days: | 8 |
| Group size: | 16 |
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Trip details
Tour Overview
Days 1-2: Meet in Siena, Italy for a walking tour of this walled city and its fascinating Gothic architecture. Transfer to the lovely town of Scansano, in the heart of Tuscany's Maremma region. Explore ancient Etruscan sites and beautiful coastline, in a region that is home to Italian cowboys.
Days 3-4: Transfer to the hill town of Montalcino. Indulge in tasting one of Italy's best red wines, the famous Brunello. A short drive brings us to Montepulciano, where we begin a walk through idyllic countryside to the tiny Renaissance village of Pienza.
Days 5-7: In the hilltop village of Spello, explore the walled village with signs of its Roman, Gothic, and Renaissance splendor unveiled through its narrow cobblestone streets. Hike through the Natural Park of Mount Subasio. Enjoy a tasting of fine local wines. Dine on the culinary specialties of Umbria, a region of distinctive styles and flavors.
Day 8: Visit Assisi, the enclosed city of basilicas, Roman temples, and castles. Transfer to Foligno for connecting trains or to Florence and say arrivederci.