Italy Fly & Drive Tour Package Trip: Small gems of Umbria and Tuscany 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS Starting at $ 1,444 per Person(*)

In a week long tour you will have the good fortune to discover some smaller jewels of these two sister regions, amid the harmony of a territory that has not yet been discovered by mass tourism

ITINERARY

Day 1 BETTONA
Arrival in Rome. Pick up of your car and departure for Umbria Region. Arrival in Bettona, lovely medieval village in the heart of the region. Accomodation in your room and welcome dinner in the characteristic restaurant of the Relais. Overnight stay.

Day 2 TORGIANO, DERUTA, PERUGIA
After breakfast depart for the hilltop town of Torgiano, not far from Bettona to visit at leisure the Wine Museum that will delight both the connoisseur as well as the merely curious. You'll have the chance to taste the singular wines of Umbria′s most illustrious wine house Cantine Giorgio Lungarotti which lies just outside Torgiano. The rest of the afternoon can be spent in Deruta, renown for its beautiful ceramic and pottery. Here we suggest you to visit the National Museum of the Pottery, located just in the village centre. You will also have time to a stop to Perugia, elegant town rich in important monuments and renown for its production of Chocolate (the world famous "Bacio" candy was born here). Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

Day 3 MONTEFALCO, ASSISI
After breakfast departure for Montefalco, gorgeous medieval town called "the terrace of Umbria" for its incredible panoramic location. Here you will visit an ancient olive oil mill run by a nice woman and her family, for a tasting of traditional local food and olive oil. Typical Italian snacks will be served. The rest of the day is dedicated to visiting Assisi at your leisure. Dinner on your own. Back to the Hotel and overnight stay.

Day 4 MONTEPULCIANO, PIENZA, SIENA
After breakfast departure for Tuscany. First stop at the Renaissance town of Montepulciano. The town is the birthplace of the humanist poet Poliziano and host to works of some of Italy′s greatest architects. Quench your thirst with a bit of wine with a tasting and tour with snacks in an ancient wine cellar in the city center. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon you will have the chance to stop in the lovely town of Pienza and take your time to get lost in the narrow and characteristic streets of the town, which names as "la Via dell′Amore", are so romantic. Arrival in your Hotel in Siena area. Dinner on you own and overnight stay.

Day 5 COOKING CLASS, SAN GIMIGNANO
After breakfast at the Hotel drive into the Sienese countryside to attend a cooking class in a farmhouse. You′ll learn the principle secrets of Italian cuisine, such as the art of making a delicious pasta. Enjoy for lunch what you created during the cooking class. The reminder of the afternoon can be spent in San Gimignano, wandering among the towers and shops of this timeless medieval town. Dinner on your own in San Gimignano. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 CHIANTI, SIENA
After breakfast departure for the Chianti region, located between Siena and Florence known around the world for fine wines. Enjoy a bit of culture with a tasting and tour of winery, complete with tasting. In the afternoon you’ll have chance to wander the medieval streets of Siena and have time for shopping and relax. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

Day 7 - MONTALCINO
After breakfast departure for Montalcino, where you will enjoy a winery tour and tasting in a Brunello wine estate. Lunch in a central trattoria and the afternoon, we suggest you a visit to the intimate 11 century Romanesque church of St. Antimo. Returning back to Siena, have a stop to the impressive Benedictin Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, one of the finest holy place of Tuscany region. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

Day 8 - FIRENZE - END OF THE TOUR
Last day of your tour. We suggest you to spend the morning in Florence on your own, for visiting this wonderful art city. Possibility to extend the stay with one or two overnight stay in town. End of our services.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 3 nights accommodation in 3 Star or 4 Star Hotel in Umbria;
- 4 nights accommodation in 3 Star or 4 Star Hotel in Siena, Tuscany;
- Daily breakfast at your accommodation;
- Welcome Dinner in Umbria;
- Wine tasting at Lungarotti in Torgiano;
- Light lunch at a traditional olive oil mill in Montefalco;
- Visit and wine tasting in an ancient cellar in Montepulciano;
- Visit and wine tasting in a traditional cellar in Montalcino;
- Visit and wine tasting in a cellar in Chianti;
- Lunch in a local trattoria in Montalcino;
- 3 hour cooking class in a villa with lunch and drinks included;
- Our assistance on the spot;
- 8 days of Car Rental Class B (Fully Inclusive Coverage included);
- Local Taxes and service Charges.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Beverages during meals.
- All Land & Air prices: Additional U.S. & Foreign Departure Taxes and Surcharges Fee(s) assessed by the Airlines.
- Entrance Fees to Monuments or Museums Tips, Extras.
- All what is not mentioned in “PACKAGE INCLUDES”.

GENERAL CONDITION:
Minimum number of participants: 2 people.
During the month of August many wine estates in Umbria and Tuscany, are closed for holidays so it is very difficult to realize this itinerary in that period.
The cooking lesson won't have place on Wednesday because the school is closed, so we will change the order of the visits to guarantee this service.

(*) Rate based on two adult persons sharing a double or twin bedded room with private bathroom. Single rooms are available at an additional supplement. Children’s, triple room rates and alternative accommodation arrangements are available upon request. (Additional and different charges may apply).