Overview:

This magical tour devotes quality time to the medieval hill towns and evocative landscapes of Italy's two famous regions. Drink the wine, meet the local people around plate-laden tables and hear their fascinating life stories.

Countries Visited

Italy

An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacle of their career, will guide you on your journey. Serving as your 'travelling concierge', this skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.

Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom. It's business class comfort.

A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.

Baggage handling everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel.

Hotel and restaurant tips included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi.

Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Included airport transfers at scheduled times on arrival and departure days.

Perugia: Join a local expert to navigate the underground labyrinth of little streets, alleys and arches. Promenade the wide Corso Vannucci, resplendent in pale-pink stone, past the princely Priors' Palace, Cathedral and finely sculptured Great Fountain in the main square.
Todi: Explore the medieval streets and squares of this hill-top town.
Siena: Walk through narrow cobbled streets to Campo Square.
San Gimignano: Explore the many-towered medieval town.
Florence: Enjoy panoramic views over the city from Piazza Michelangelo. See the Cathedral, Gates of Paradise, belltower and open-air gallery of Signoria Square.
Chianti Classico Region: Drive along the scenic Chiantigiana highway and stop in the old towns of Greve in Chianti and Panzano in Chianti
Venice: Cruise to St. Mark's Square by private launch. See St. Mark's Basilica, bell tower, clock tower, Doges' Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Witness hand made Venetian glass-blowing.
Orvieto: Meet ‘Etruscan chef' Lorenzo Polegri, who shares with you his virtuoso cooking skills, followed by a memorable lunch.
Perugia: You are offered a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around evening. Choose your own ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience.
Mt Subasio: Follow the evolution of the olive, from tree to table, with a tasting at a family-run olive mill.
San Gimignano: Meet world champion gelato maestro, Sergio Dondoli, and sample silky frozen treats in a range of mind-boggling flavours.
Tuscany: With an expert vintner, savour the superb wines and enjoy a detailed explanation about the winemaking processes.
Venice: Your Celebration Dinner is in the heart of historic Venice.
8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB); plus 1 Highlight Lunch (HL), 1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 1 Dine-Around (DA), 1 three-course table d’hôte Dinner (DW) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) all with wine, plus tea or coffee.
Rome: Gain VIP fast-track entrance into the Vatican Museums and enjoy a special private viewing of the Bramante Stairs before being confronted by the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
Perugia: Visit a workshop to learn about the art of hand-weaving textiles.
Assisi: A Local Expert will explain why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of medieval Europe.
Venice: To the tune of accompanying musicians, you will be serenaded through the atmospheric canals by gondola, past water-lapped doorways and Rococo palaces.
Perugia: Located in central Perugia, the elegant Sangallo Palace Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding areas. The hotel offers fantastic facilities and features modern rooms with wonderful views over the town.
San Gimignano: The Villa San Paolo Hotel is a charming resort situated in one of the most beautiful locations.