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

Days 4 & 5, Tuesday & Wednesday - Torgiano, ITALY, Assisi, ITALY & Perugia, ITALY

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

Days 6 & 7, Thursday & Friday - Spello, ITALY & Spoleto, ITALY

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

Days 8 & 9, Saturday & Sunday - Gubbio, ITALY, Peschichi, ITALY, Vieste, ITALY & Gargano, ITALY

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

Days 10 & 11, Monday & Tuesday - Castellana, ITALY, Alberobello, ITALY & Trani, ITALY

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

Days 12 & 13, Wednesday & Thursday - Matera, ITALY & Monopoli, ITALY

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

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