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When we think of Umbria we think of the Italian word ombra. Shadow. One of Italy's smallest regions, Umbria lies in the shadow of its more illustrious neighbor, Tuscany. The many Umbrian hills and mountains cast long dark shadows over river valleys which are already darkened by lush chestnut groves and elm forests. This landlocked region's overwhelmingly medieval character harkens one back to the mysticism and mysteries of the Dark Ages. In so many ways, Umbria has lain in the shadows for centuries. The very identity of its original inhabitants, the Umbrians, is so clouded that we still have no clear understanding of the meaning of their name.
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 Arrival in APT Fiumicino (or in Florence), meet the tour escort and departure for Umbria Region.Arrival in Orvieto, visit of the town, free time for lunch and shopping. (IMP: Coming from Florence the stop can be in Cortona).5,00 p.m. Arrival in the hotel in S. Feliciano (Trasimeno lake) and check in. Free time.
DAY 2 Breakfast in the hotel. 9,00 a.m. Departure for Assisi, meet the local guide and visit the town including the Basilica of St. Francis.Departure for Perugia, free time for lunch.After lunch visit of the historical centre of Perugia with the local guide.6,00 p.m. Return to the hotel in S. Feliciano, free time.
DAY 3 Breakfast in the hotel.9,00 a.m. Meet the expert tour escort and departure for Spello. Visit of this unique medieval town. In the area of Montefalco. light lunch in a beautiful wine farm, wine tasting (including the great Sasgrantino di Montelfalco) and visit the wine cellar with the explanation of the entire process of making a good quality wine.After lunch departure for Bevagna, meet the local guide and visit to this charming town.6,30 p.m. Return to the hotel, free time .
DAY 4 Breakfast in the hotel and check out. 9,30 a.m. Meet the expert tour escort and departure for the charming town of Panicale and visit of the town including the famous frescoes “Martirio di S. Sebastiano” by the great Pietro Perugino, the teacher of Raphael.12,00 a.m. Visit of a traditional olive mill with extra virgin olive oil tasting and explanation of the interesting process of making a good oil. 1,00 p.m. Light lunch in a beautiful wine cellar in Città della Pieve with wine tasting.After lunch visit of the wine cellar. 3,00 p.m. Visit of the beautiful town of Città della Pieve, including its great masterpiece “Adorazone dei Magi” a frescoes by Pietro Perugino. 4,30 p.m. Departure for Florence (or other destination in Tuscany) or end of services.
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TOUR INCLUDES
3 nights in BB in a hotel in S. Feliciano (Trasimeno lake);
expert local tour escort (full day) for 3 days;
a local guide (full day) for 1 day (Assisi and Perugia);
Entrance fees during the visits;
2 lunches (wine and water included);
visit to wine cellars and olive mill
Tour Escort - Private coach
Insurance (assistance, medical expenses reimbursement, baggage and personal effects)
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