ITALY - TUSCANY & UMBRIA
TUSCANY and UMBRIA (8 days/7 nights)
October 3rd to 10th, 2011
Under The Tuscan Sun and Umbria: welcome to the heart of Italy! Stroll with us through Italy’s sun-dappled countryside. Share special times with local Italian farmers as they prepare for the grape harvest. Be treated to their special wines, pressed olive oil, and fresh-baked breads. Hike through some of Europe’s best vineyards, bursting with grapes that will make the famed Chianti and Brunello wines. Visit such towns as Siena, Montepulciano, and Todi. Spend time walking through centuries-old villages, and of course you’ll want to make sure you try some of the world’s best pastas. You’ll be treated to a feast of food, wine, beautiful countryside, and ancient history hard to imagine.
 DAY 1- Arrival day
Leaving Rome we arrive in San Quirico d’Orcia in time for a brief exploration of this medieval town. D
DAY 2 - San Quirico to Pienza
Departing San Quirico, with its twisted medieval alleyways, we follow gentle tracks through the vineyards by the town and across the renaissance ‘new town’ of Pienza. B, L, D.
 DAY 3 - San Quirico to Bagno Vignoni
A uniquely different day spent crossing the Crete Senesi – one of the most amazing landscapes in Italy. The near desert region has a gentle bleakness with occasional houses and lines of Cypresses, the only signs of habitation – a marvellous day to remember. B, L, D.
DAY 4 - Montalcino to Abbazia di Sant’Antimo
From Montalcino, home of the famous Brunello wine, we follow an ancient route to the Abbey of Saint Antimo. A day of walking trough olive groves and woodlands of evergreen oak and laurel. B, L. D.
 DAY 5 - Siena, Umbria
Today we will travel to Umbria, but not before a stop in Siena. A chance to enjoy and explore the irresistibly classic city of Siena. Arrive in Umbria at Monte Castello di Vibio at dinner time. B, D. Free lunch
Day 6 - Titignano and Lakeside. Medieval Towers and Hamlets
We follow the shores of Lake Corbara, lined with the sleepy village of Titignano and surrounded by rolling hills. In the afternoon, stroll to Todi B, L, D.
 DAY 7 - Meanders on Mount Subasio
A day in the Natural Park of Mount Subasio, a protected area with peaceful paths across open meadows and ancient oak and chestnut trees. Below us lies Assisi, for a free visit. B, L, D.
DAY 8 - After an early breakfast we drive back to Rome airport – end of services. B.
DETAILS:
Price: $3350
Dates: October 3-10, 2011
Trip Begins: Rome Airport (Fiumicino) or downtown Rome
Trip Ends: Rome Airport (Fiumicino) or downtown Rome
 EXCLUSIVE TO THIS HOLIDAY
Visits to Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino in Tuscany;
Visits of Assisi, Spoleto and Todi, treasures of the Italian medieval art
Visits to Monte Oliveto Maggiore Monastery, and Abbey di Sant’Antimo,
Famous Umbrian cooking and olive oil
Cheese, Olive oil & Wine tasting
Visit the smallest Theatre in the world
Walking through vineyards
Opportunity to visit Siena
 WHAT IS INCLUDED
HOTELS:
• 4 nights in San Quirico d’Orcia Hotel 3***;
• 3 nights in Todi Hotel 3***;
MEALS INCLUDED:
• 7 continental morning breakfast;
• 7 packed or picnic lunches;
• 7 dinners, wine&beverages included;
• 1 wine&cheese tasting.
OTHERS:
• Transportation in private van 9 seats (8+1);
• All entrance fees in scheduled stops and local taxes;
• Professional Official Guide.
PLEASE NOTE:
• Beginning of services: Rome Airport (Fiumicino) or downtown, only one appointment for pick-up.
• End of services: Rome Airport (Fiumicino), only one trip to suite most of departure.
• Different airport arrival/departure as well as very early departures may not be assisted and should be arranged at complete expenses of clients.
• Transfer times (approx): Rome-San Quirico: 2:30h. San Quirico-Siena: 1:00h. Siena-Todi: 1:30h. Todi-Rome: 2:00h.
• PRE-TRIP: if requested Pre-Trip, this will apply to Hotel Casanova in San Quirico d'Orcia, with a supplement as specified below.
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