TUSCANY & UMBRIA TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Visits to medieval towns of Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza, Orvieto, and Spello
- Walking and hiking through stunning landscapes with vineyards, olive groves, cypress trees, and hill towns
- Superb cuisine of Tuscany and Umbria, wine tastings, and olive oil tastings
- Fine accommodations
TUSCANY & UMBRIA TOUR DETAILS
- 8-day trip begins in Siena, Italy and ends in Foligno or Florence, Italy
- 7 nights in first-class hotels
- All meals included except one lunch and two dinners
TRIP RATING
The landscape of neighboring Tuscany and Umbria is soul-stirring, with its sweeping vistas of vineyard-cloaked hills and stately cypress trees ringing storied hill towns. The scenery is rich in natural beauty, and reminiscent of early civilizations. Distinguished by its fascinating history, the region is noted for its unique culture and architecture. This is a place where the union of art and nature has been celebrated for thousands of years. This favorite Italy walking tour takes us across the vibrant countryside, down ancient footpaths, across fertile valleys, and through picturesque towns. Tuscany and Umbria is a land of bountiful harvests and flavors, and our journey becomes as much a culinary and Italian wine tour as it is a walking tour. At day’s end, we relax in the region’s most charming hotels and savor hearty Tuscan cuisine that is complemented by memorable local wines.
Tuscany & Umbria Walking Tour Overview
Days 1-2: Meet for a walking tour of Siena, Italy, a walled city of fascinating Gothic architecture. Transfer to the lovely town of Scansano, in the heart of Tuscany's Maremma region. Explore ancient Etruscan sites and beautiful coastline, in a region that is home to Italian cowboys.
Days 3-4: Transfer to the hill town of Montalcino. Indulge in tasting one of Italy's best red wines, the famous Brunello. A short drive brings us to Montepulciano, where we begin a walk through idyllic countryside to the tiny Renaissance village of Pienza.
Days 5-7: In the hilltop village of Spello, explore the walled village with signs of its Roman, Gothic, and Renaissance splendor unveiled through its narrow cobblestone streets. Hike through the Natural Park of Mount Subasio. Enjoy a tasting of fine local wines. Dine on the culinary specialties of Umbria, a region of distinctive styles and flavors.
Day 8: Visit Assisi, the enclosed city of basilicas, Roman temples, and castles. Transfer to Foligno for connecting trains or to Florence and say arrivederci.
Step Away from the Ordinary ~ Tuscany Walking Tour
Italy is a country meant to be savored. Our eight-day Italy walking and hiking tour through the rich regions of Tuscany and Umbria allows sufficient time, and moves at the proper relaxed pace, to experience all that is Italian - scenic countryside, fresh gourmet picnics, exceptional Brunello wines, and luxurious accommodations. If the Italians don’t settle for anything but the finest, why should we?
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2008 Dates
- May 25-June 1*
- September 21-28
- October 12-19
2008 Land Cost
- $3695 per person
- Single Supplement $525
Have Questions? Call us at 800-941-8010, or E-mail a Boundless Journeys Italy Specialist today!