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September Sunlight in Umbria

Sept 5–12, 2020

Assisi – Spoleto – Spello – Bevagna – Gubbio

Umbria is a dream that keeps you coming back for the rest of your life. An unforgettable journey discovering the mystical land of St. Francis, its majestic gothic architecture, timeless green landscapes and the secret corners of Umbria.

TOUR PROGRAMME

Sat 5th Sept: arrive in Umbria

 

  • Pick-up at Rome FCO airport and private transfer to Umbria
  • Welcome lunch, prosecco and itinerary presentation at La Selva, private country house, (included)
  • Private transfer to Spoleto and check in to the restored historical residence, Palazzo Leti
  • Dinner at Sabatini, one of Spoleto’s finest establishments (included)


Sun 6th Sept: Spoleto and Fonti del Clitunno

 

  • Breakfast in hotel
  • Guided visit of Spoleto and light lunch at Tric Trac overlooking the magnificent Duomo (included)
  • Transfer to Fonti del Clitunno and walk around the protected natural park and the river’s natural springs; visit to Tempietto sul Clitunno (one of the first Roman Christian temples and a UNESCO site)
  • Dinner at Ristorante Volare in Borgo Trevi


Mon 7th Sept: Bevagna and winery visit with pairing lunch and wine-tasting

 

  • Breakfast in hotel and private transfer to Bevagna, a medieval jewel and popular film location
  • Guided visit of Bevagna, including medieval house, cashmere factory with the owner and the famous butcher, Tagliavento.
  • Transfer to Dionigi winery, cellar visit and pairing lunch (included), introducing the finest Umbrian wines (Grechetto, Rosso di Montefalco DOC and Sagrantino di Montefalco (DOCG)
  • Transfer to hotel
  • Dinner on your own (not included)


Tue 8th Sept: Full day in Assisi

 

  • Breakfast in hotel and private transfer to Assisi
  • Guided tour of Assisi: Duomo di San Ruffino, Basicilia di Santa Chiara, Piazza del Comune, Basilica di San Francesco
  • Lunch on your own (not included)
  • Visit of Santa Maria degli Angeli and the St. Francis Hermitage
  • Check-in to the hotel, Borgo della Marmotta, in Poreta.
  • Dinner in hotel (included)


Wed 9th Sept: Urbani Truffle Experience in Valnerina, Marmore Waterfalls

 

  • Breakfast in hotel and private transfer to Valnerina.
  • Guided visit, truffle hunt and lunch including truffle specialties at Urbani Tartufi in Valnerina.
  • Visit to Marmore Falls, built by the Romans and the tallest man-made falls in the world.
  • Return to Borgo della Marmotta
  • Dinner at Casaline in Campello sul Clitunno (included)


Thu 10th Sept: Gubbio and Spello

 

  • Breakfast in hotel and private transfer to Gubbio
  • Guided tour of the historical medieval town of Gubbio, visiting the church of St. Francis, Palazzo dei Consoli and the renowned cathedral.
  • Lunch at the Taverna del Lupo
  • Transfer to Spello (The City of Flowers) for a pleasant walk through the charming flower-filled streets
  • Return to the hotel for free time to relax by the pool or have a massage (not included)
  • Dinner on your own (not included)


Fri 11th Sept: Shopping and farmhouse visit

 

  • Morning spent by the pool, in the spa or local shopping (Montefalco, Spoleto)
  • Light lunch at Borgo Marmotta (included)
  • Afternoon for packing, shopping, relaxing
  • Transfer to La Selva Country House for Farewell Dinner with live music, “baci e abbracci”


Sat. 12th Sept: Departure

 

  • breakfast in the hotel, check-out and private transfer to Rome (included) (we will assist you with any requests for other destinations)

Price per person – minimum 6 participants – max 12 participants

  • Double occupancy Euro 4,200
  • Double room single occupancy Euro 4.700


Price includes:

  • 3 nights & Breakfast at Palazzo Leti, Spoleto
  • 4 nights & breakfast at Borgo Marmotta Resort (Poreta, Spoleto)
  • All meals and food activities mentioned as “included”
  • Guided tour of Assisi, Gubbio, Bevagna, Spello, Spoleto and Marmore Falls with professional licensed guide
  • Private transportation from 5th to 12th September
  • La Selva welcoming light-lunch on 5th September
  • La Selva farewell dinner with live music on 12th September
  • VAT (all taxes)

Booking open to 1 June 2020
First deposit of 50% due by 1 June in order to confirm booking, non-refundable
Balance of 50% due on 30 July 2020

Operated by TASTING TRAVEL di D. Cittadoni, Via III Settembre Centro Direz. I Pini, 06049 Spoleto (PG), p.i. 02874870542 R.E.A Camera Commercio di Perugia