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All-in Price: $2,753CAD*
*Featured price is per person, land only, in Canadian dollars, based on double occupancy, on the departure dates indicated, and includes all taxes and fees and the Globus 10% discount. based on May 1 & September 25, 2022 departure dates.
Photo: Choice Touring by Globus family of brands
Any way you slice it, this 8-day journey through the kitchens and countryside of Umbria & Tuscany will inspire La Dolce Vita! How will you feed your travel appetite? Hunting for truffles or tapping in a putt? Soaking in the beauty of waterfalls or stirring watercolors? With our complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you can choose to say “ciao!” to golf swings or thermal springs and everything in-between.
Why This Tour Conquers Travel Cravings:
- A winding, wonderful journey through high hilltop towns with deep discoveries and in-depth storytelling.
- This flexible tour appeals to foodies and cultural fanatics, alike, inviting you to Mangia (eat up!) Italy in every way!
- Included YourChoice Excursions in Spoleto and Siena.
- Olive You, Italy!
Four Ways Globus Eliminates the Hassles:
VIP Access
Skip the lines and get special treatment at the must-see attractions.
Perfect Hotels
We’ve done the work to find just the right hotels in just the right locations.
Tour Directors
Take your heads out of the guidebook and let expert guides make every destination fascinating.
Transportation
Leave the navigating to us – and just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Photo: VENI, VIDI, VICI: Umbria & Tuscany by Design, Itinerary map
Itinerary:
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN OSTIA
Welcome to Ostia! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Dinner
DAY 2: OSTIA–VITERBO–SPOLETO
VITERBO Guided walking tour and free time for lunch. SPOLETO Orientation.
Breakfast
DAY 3: SPOLETO
SPOLETO YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
The excellent location of the city of Terni has ensured that it was an important trading and transport center for goods of all kinds throughout history. So, it's no wonder that Terni was not a very small city, even during Rome's world power. Visit the Roman amphitheater, where concerts are still performed today a perfect example of Roman legacy. Terni is also the birthplace of St. Valentine, protector of lovers. Spend some free time visiting the saint's tomb at Basilica San Valentino and learn all about his life.
Among the highest cataracts in Europe, Marmore Falls is the highest man-made waterfall in the world. Created by the ancient Romans to drain the swamps above the Nera River, these spectacular falls remain an engineering feat and one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Umbria. Follow an expert natural guide on a short and easy path through the park's pristine natural setting leading up to the falls. You'll get close enough to almost touch the thundering falls. Try not to get soaked!
Wild truffles have been called the diamonds of the kitchen. These jewels of haute cuisine are hard to come by and in great demand by elite chefs across Europe who pay top dollar (or Euro) for this flavorful delicacy. During an unforgettable cultural experience in the hills of Umbria, you'll learn the art of truffle hunting with local farmers who share everything you need to know about finding, collecting, and cultivating truffles. A great experience for foodies and wine lovers, this excursion to Umbria will also delight you with its spectacular countryside and lovely people.
Breakfast
Photo: A beautiful day in Perugia, Italy
DAY 4 SPOLETO–PERUGIA–SIENA
PERUGIA. Orientation and free time.
SIENA. Guided walking tour includes sights of the Duomo and Piazza del Campo.
Breakfast
DAY 5 SIENA
SIENA YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
In Siena, learn how to prepare an authentic Tuscan meal from the freshest seasonal ingredients. Under the instruction of a professional chef, you'll learn the secret techniques for preparing wonderful dishes using fresh, organic ingredients. Your personal chef instructor will assist you in preparing a delicious Italian meal, including appetizers, a made-from-scratch pasta dish, main course, and dessert. Mangia!
Discover the soul of Florence on a small-group bike tour through its maze of quaint cobblestone alleys and small piazzas. Breathe in fresh air and the city's most impressive landmarks, including historic city center and Oltrarno. On this guided bike ride, uncover Florence's hidden views and secret spots only the locals know and love. Take a break, park your bike, and relax with lunch at a local restaurant!
Follow your expert Local Guide through a maze of must-see-sights and legendary landmarks. You'll hear a secret or two about the stunning sights that only locals know, and celebrate your day with a traditional T-bone steak for lunch in one of the best ristoranti in Florence.
Breakfast - Lunch
Photo: The Breathtaking view in Tuscany, Italy
DAY 6 SIENA
SIENA YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Located on a hill 550 meters above sea level. the ancient city of Volterra is visible from afar and dominates the entire area with a magnificent view from its legendary fortress walls and gates. On a clear day, you'll see as far as the Apuan Alps and across the Mediterranean Sea 50 km away to Corsica. Discover nearly 3000 years of history in one of Italy's oldest cities with a visit to the Museo Etrusco Guarnacci for an in-depth look at its extraordinary Etruscan culture.
Find your inner artist in Siena. Follow your painting instructor to learn how to draw with free-flowing lines and stir your imagination while mixing and brushing translucent watercolors onto the canvas to create a masterpiece of your own to take home.
Take your pick of a day on the links or working out the kinks at Royal Golf La Bagnaia resort spa. Serenely situated on more than 130 hectares of wooded hills and tranquil landscapes, this prestigious golf course was designed by renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. to skillfully blend with the ancient ambience of the surrounding area. La Bagnaia Resort has risen to the top in Tuscan golfing circles, offering one of the most thoughtful course designs in Italy. If golfing is not your idea of relaxing, we'll treat you to a visit to the resort's world-class spa.
Breakfast
DAY 7 SIENA–CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO–NETTUNO–OSTIA
CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO Guided walking tour.
NETTUNO Visit the American Cemetery.
OSTIA Farewell dinner at local restaurant.
Breakfast
DAY 8 OSTIA
Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning.
Breakfast