Food & Wine Escape – Tuscany & Umbria

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Embark on a special discovery of Italy’s finest wines and some of the most revered Italian specialties in Tuscany. Explore its iconic hilly landscapes strewn with vineyards and olive groves, then continue on for more wonders in nearby Umbria, known as the green heart of Italy. On this food and wine tour, discover famed cities like Lucca, medieval hilltop town...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Stroll the beautiful medieval town of Lucca
    • Try your hand at truffle hunting amidst the scenic landscapes of Umbria
    • Enjoy a wine tasting in the medieval village of San Gimignano in Tuscany

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a special discovery of Italy’s finest wines and some of the most revered Italian specialties in Tuscany. Explore its iconic hilly landscapes strewn with vineyards and olive groves, then continue on for more wonders in nearby Umbria, known as the green heart of Italy. On this food and wine tour, discover famed cities like Lucca, medieval hilltop towns like San Gimignano and legendary wine destinations like Chianti and Montepulciano. Extraordinary experiences await on this luxury tour of Italy, such as truffle hunting in Umbria, a private cooking class in Chianti, and privately guided visits to storybook villages.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityPisa
End CityPerugia

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Culinary & Wine

Destinations

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • History
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 7 Nights accommodation in exclusive and fascinating Hotels or Historical mansions, with full buffet breakfasts: 1 Night in Lucca, 3 Nights in Chianti wine region, 3 Nights in Perugia.
    • Welcome Dinner in Lucca, and 5 Lunches (in Bolgheri, with the Cooking Class in Chianti, an Umbrian Truffle Lunch, in typical trattorias in Montepulciano and in Montefalco)
    • Top wineries visits in Bolgheri (Super Tuscan wines), in Chianti (Chianti wine), in Val d’Orcia (Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montepulciano), visit in Montefalco (Sagrantino di Montefalco) and in Torgiano.
    • Car rental (automatic gear) with pick up in Pisa airport and drop off in Perugia
    • Our professional assistance for the whole duration of the Tour

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Itinerary

Day 1: Fall Under the Spell of Lucca

Lucca is a real gem in Tuscany; a walled city where you can enjoy a relaxing walk in the narrow streets with its nice shops. You can visit the beautiful Cathedral, the Amphitheatre Square, the Roman ruins; the town’s most famous church, the San Martino cathedral and t...

Days 2-4: Take in the Spectacular Countryside of Tuscany

Start your Tuscan Adventure in the coastal region of Maremma, in Bolgheri, the village that became fashionable with the rise of the Sassicaia, one of the original Super Tuscan wines. Take a tour of one of the world’s most important wineries, sampling three superb wine...

Day 5-6: Unravel the Truffle & Wine Wonders of Umbria

Embark on a special itinerary along the “truffle track” in northern Umbria, a region renowned for its black and white truffles, to experience the process of digging up truffles, processing them and cooking the treats. Marvel at canine skills during a truffle hunting d...

Day 7-8: Marvel at the Landmarks of Assisi and Spello

Your next stop is Assisi, where you embark with a private guide on a tour of the city of St. Francis. Its renowned basilica, built upon the saint’s tomb, is known as the center of Franciscan spirituality, the cradle of medieval European art and an architectural master...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,989
Price per day$374
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare
    • Transfers and accommodations pre and post tour
    • Any expense incurred for personal items
    • Services or hotel room extras Travel, cancellation, and medical insurance

Accommodation

  • 1 night in a 4* Hotel in Lucca
  • 3 nights in a wine relais in the Chianti region
  • 3 nights in a boutique hotel in Umbria
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Meals Included
7 Breakfasts
Age Requirements
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