Italy - Rome, Umbria & Puglia (13 Days): The BEST with Style -
Itinerary Outline
Departure
Date: Saturday, 27 June 2009
Meeting Point: Sunday, 28 June 2009 in Rome, ITALY
Departure Point: Thursday, 9 July 2009 in Bari, ITALY
Price: $12,695 per person, based on double
occupancy
The Single Supplement: $1,845 (double occupancy room for single
occupancy)
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Itinerary Outline:
Days 1, Saturday - Depart for Rome,
ITALY
Depart from home on Saturday.
Days 2 - 3, Friday - Monday - Arrive in Rome,
ITALY
Enjoy Sunday in Rome, then begin your journey into Umbria in the
medieval town of Orvieto with a stroll through the tranquil square.
Then visit the breathtaking cathedral and the Duomo, one of the
finest examples of Gothic architecture in Italy.
St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome / Le
Tre Vaselle, Torgiano
While in the magnificent hilltop town of Torgiano,
enjoy the finest cuisine in Umbria, and take a private tour of the
Wine & Olive Museum. In serene Assisi,
marvel at the ancient frescoes of Basilica di San Francesco. Visit
the gilded main hall of the venerable Collegio del Cambio in Perugia.
Le Tre Vaselle, Torgiano
Delight all your senses at a private wine tasting
and lunch of Umbrian delicacies in the pink stone village of Spello,
perched on a hill above fertile plains and vineyards. Then immerse
yourself in the past while strolling Spoleto’s ancient streets. Villa Milani,
Spoleto or
Relais Todini, Todi
Before crossing into Puglia, explore Gubbio, the
prettiest hill town in Italy. In 10th-century Peschichi, stand on a
cliff overlooking the dazzling Adriatic Sea. Explore Vieste’s
well-preserved medieval monastery and expansive castle and take in
the beauty of Pizzomunno Beach. The unspoiled Gargano Coast is home
to quaint fishing villages, mysterious grottoes, and beautiful sea
caves. Vieste, Palace Hotel Pizzomunno /
Monopoli, Il Melograno
Wonder at the flower-like stone formations in the
caves at Castellana. Discover the trulli in Alberobello,
world-famous for its stunning collection of these white stone houses
with conical roofs. See the sights in lovely Trani before enjoying a
private lunch and wine tasting.
Monopoli, Il Melograno
Explore the fabulous mountainside ghost town of
Matera, ancient city of stones. Tonight at a farewell dinner,
reminisce with your fellow travelers and make plans to return to
this sun-kissed land.
Monopoli, Il Melograno