CLASSIC UMBRIA

Day 1: Perugia

Day 2: Perugia

Day 3: Orvieto and Todi

Day 4: Assisi and Spello

Day 5: Trasimeno Lake

Day 6: Spoleto and Sagrantino Wine Road

Day 7: Gubbio and Museo Burri

Day 8: Perugia and departure

Day 1: PERUGIA

Day 2: PERUGIA

After breakfast departure to Perugia, the capital city of Umbria, founded by the Etruscans around the seventh century BC. The center is one of the largest in Italy and the main monuments of the city date back to the middle age and renaissance age.
Today you will visit Perugia historical center with your guide to appreciate the fantastic heritage of this 3000 year old city. The cathedral, the main square with a very precious fountain, the underground fortress of the Pope, the monastery of Saint Peter, the etruscan gate and the fabulous intricate network of narrow medieval streets that wind through the center.
In the afternoon “a sweet moment” dedicated to you; we have reserved a visit to chocolate shop where you will taste the best local production; indeed Perugia is famous all over for the Chocolate production of Perugina and other smaller factories.
Transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 3: ORVIETO and TODI

After breakfast, departure to Orvieto that was founded by the Etruscans around the eighth century BC.
The most famous of its monuments is the cathedral, one of the most spectacular Italian Gothic buildings, both for its size and the richness of the façade. It is decorated with mosaics and sculptures. Inside important fresco cycles, among which those in the Chapel of San Brizio made by Beato Angelico and Luca Signorelli.
Another famous tourist destination is the St. Patrick's Well, a work of engineering genius of the sixteenth century. The narrow streets, palaces and ancient houses, all built with tuff on the tuff cliff give to Orvieto a very special atmosphere.
In the afternoon visit of Todi, a hilltop charming little town right in the heart of Italy that is known all over the world for the high life quality. This medieval village smells of art, history, and culture; it is also the birthplace of Jacopone da Todi, the most representative among religious poets of the thirteenth century.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 4: ASSISI and SPELLO

After breakfast departure to Assisi. Situated on the slopes of Mount Subasio (1,290 msl), Assisi is undoubtedly the Umbrian city best known in the world: that’s because it is the birthplace of St. Francis and every stone, every corner talks about the saint and his revolution.
Assisi has ruins of Roman times and, virtually intact, the urban layout of the medieval city. Among the main monuments is the Basilica of San Francesco, one of the most important religious and artistic attractions of Italy, with its frescoes by Giotto, Cimabue and other important Italian artists. 
In the afternoon visit to Spello; this wonderful town is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating of Umbria. The harsh pink stones of the buildings, the care that residents have for the streets and balconies, permanently decorated with flowers and plants, the ups and downs of the intricate maze of narrow streets forming a complex of different elementsand the delicacies shops where you can taste really special authentic flavours make of Spello a place for the soul.
These suggestions of forms and colors have their culmination in the Baglioni Chapel where very important frescoes of painter Pinturicchio are preserved. These frescos are one of the major attractions of Umbria in the world! 
Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 5: TRASIMENO LAKE

After breakfast departure to Trasimeno Lake for a walk of Maggiore Island and its small village where only 17 people are living; this peaceful and magic hidden corner of the lake has been a retreat even for Saint Francis for praying away from the crowd and it is possible to visit his shelter.
In the afternoon visit of the most the panoramic of the villages on the lake, Castiglione del Lago. Nestled on a rock on the lake, during prehistory it was an island. On the historical center visit the ruins of the old castle and fortress and the Palace of Duca della Corgna, the reigning family of the renaissance, with many beautiful frescos.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 6: SPOLETO and SAGRANTINO WINE ROAD

After breakfast departure to Spoleto. This beautiful town was an important Roman colony and later then the seat of a Lombard duchy. The most famous monuments of the city date back to the communal and the Renaissance ages, although there are testimonies of the roman times.
The cathedral is the main tourist attraction and it is situated in a magnificent scenic location at the bottom of a long staircase that suddenly opens in the narrow alleys of the old.
Inside, there are many important works of art including the beautiful fifteenth-century frescoes in the apse, the last work of the Florentine painter Filippo Lippi.
Climbing up to the hilltop of the city, you get to the Ponte delle Torri, a masterpiece, 220 meters long and more than 80 mt high; here there is also the Rocca Albornoz, a magnificent example of military fortress of the XIV century.
In the afternoon, we make our way towards Montefalco and on the way back we will visit Montefalco on the Sagrantino wine route, with tasting of the famous wine in one of the most beautiful wineries in the area.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 7: GUBBIO and MUSEO BURRI

After breakfast departure for the beautiful Gubbio. Gubbio is renowned for its many historical monuments and offers visitors an unforgettable glimpse into the intricate network of narrow streets. A
t the centre of the city stands the majestic Palazzo dei Consoli. Here, one can find various objects of historical and artistic value, such as the famous Tavole Eugubine, seven bronze plates dating back to the third century BC on which the ancient Umbrian people left one of the most important epigraphic evidence of Antiquities.
In the afternoon, we make our way towards Città di Castello is the hometown of famous painter and artist of XX century, Master Burri, whose masterpieces are exposed in the most famous galleries of the world. Here you will have the chance of visiting the interesting Museum dedicated to him, Fondazione Burri.
Dinner and overnight in hotel. 

Day 8: PERUGIA

Price from € 2925,00 in a 4* hotel.

It is also possible to have an upgrade to 5* Hotel (Deluxe Package + customized services) with supplement.

It is possible to extend the stay in any place of the tour; the extention has to be requested at reservation.

Supplement for single room on request.

Discount for 4 persons in 2 double/twin rooms € -1180.00 per person.

Accomodation: 7 overnights in 4 star Country Relais with an ancient park, swimming pools, clay tennis courts, two natural-grass and a natural-grass volley/tennis court.

Food: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinner without beverage, 1 Sagrantino wine tasting wine and salami, 1 Chocolate tasting.

Other Services Included: Transfer in private Deluxe car/ Minivan as per above program from Airport pick up on the first day till airport drop off of the last day, 2 full day escorted tour in Perugia, 4 hour guided tour in Perugia, 1 full day escorted tour in Orvieto and Todi,  2 hour guided tour in Orvieto, 2 hour guided tour in Todi, 1 full day escorted tour in Assisi and Spello,  2 hour guided tour in Assisi, 2 hour guided tour in Spello, 1 full day escorted tour in Trasimeno Lake, 2 hour guided tour in Trasimeno Lake, 1 full day escorted tour in Spoleto and Sagrantino wine road, 2 hour guided tour in Spoleto,  1 full day escorted tour in Gubbio, 2 hour guided tour in Gubbio, ferry to Isola Maggiore, UmbriAction assistance 24h.

Price Does Not Include: city tax, entrance to museums and galleries, meals when not mentioned, beverages, tips, and what is not mentioned in the services included.