The Hidden Villages of Tuscany and Umbria

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Go off the beaten path to discover the charming, lesser-known villages of Tuscany and Umbria. Learn about Roman history, sample delicious regional food and much more!
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the village of Anghiari, designated as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy,” and learn about its rich history
    • Delight in a field trip to the Collegio del Cambio in Perugia to admire Perugino's frescoes
    • Discover the mysteries of Orvieto, a hilltop village renowned for its Cathedral of St
    • Mary of Assumption and the underground caves that were dug beneath the city 2,500 years ago

What's this trip about?

    Go off the beaten path to discover the charming, lesser-known villages of Tuscany and Umbria. Learn about Roman history, sample delicious regional food and much more!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive Florence, To Anghiari, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Anghiari (AR) D Hotel La Meridiana Activity note: Hotel check-in from 12:00 Noon. Afternoon: After checking-in at the hotel and getting your room, take some time to freshen up and relax before our Ori...
Day
3 Anghiari, Battaglia Museum, Busatti Factory, Castle of Sorci Anghiari (AR) B,D Hotel La Meridiana Activity note: Walking up to 1 mile (1.5 km) at moderate pace throughout the day; standing in museums. At Museo Della Battaglia and Museo Taglieschi, several flights...
Day
4 Gubbio, Free Time Anghiari (AR) B,D Hotel La Meridiana Activity note: The drive from Anghiari to Gubbio is about 50 miles (80 km), approximately 1.5 hours. Walking up to 2 miles (4 km); hilly (difference in height up to 110 feet), several city elevators. Bre...
Day
5 Monterchi, Piero della Francesca, San Sepolcro, Lectures Anghiari (AR) B,L,D Hotel La Meridiana Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; generally flat terrain; standing in the Civic Museum. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We’ll embark...
Day
6 Arezzo Anghiari (AR) B,L,D Hotel La Meridiana Activity note: The drive to Arezzo is about 18 miles, approximately 1/2 hour. Walking up to 1.5 miles, approximately 2.5 hours; standing up to 1 hour, opportunities to sit in churches and museum, restrooms available; ...
Day
7 La Verna, Free Time Anghiari (AR) B,L Hotel La Meridiana Activity note: The drive to La Verna is about 24 miles (40 km), approximately 1.5 hours. To Castelnuovo is about 16 miles (25 km), approximately 40 minutes. In La Verna, generally flat terrain. Breakfa...
Day
8 Cortona, Spello Spello (Perugia) B,D Albergo del Teatro Activity note: The drive to Cortona is about 28 miles (46 km), approximately 1.5 hours. Walking up to 1.5 miles in Cortona; hilly (difference in height up to 185 feet) but with sections of flat terrain. The ...
Day
9 Spoleto, Villa dei Mosaici in Spello Spello (Perugia) B,L Albergo del Teatro Activity note: The drive from Spello to Spoleto is about 21 miles (34 km), less than 1/2 hour. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; generally flat terrain, some hilly sections. ...
Day
10 Perugia, Assisi Spello (Perugia) B,D Albergo del Teatro Activity note: The drive to Perugia is about 20 miles (32 km), approximately 1 hour. Perugia to Assisi is about 16 miles (26 km), approximately 1 hour. Assisi to Spello is about 8 miles (14 km), approximate...
Day
11 Orvieto, Rome-Fiumicino, Free Time Roma Fiumicino B,D Golden Tulip Rome Airport Isola Sacra Hotel Activity note: The drive from Spello to Orvieto is abot 62 miles (100 km), approximately 1.5 hours; From Orvieto to Fiumicino is about 93 miles (150 km), approximat...
Day
12 Program Concludes In Flight B Activity note: Hotel check out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. Breakfast: Hotel buffet depending on departure time. This concludes our program. Morning: If you are returning home, safe ...

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Last Updated: 9/2/2021

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  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 8 Dinners
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