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Umbria Gastronomic Tour
ORVIETO - TODI - ASSISI - BEVAGNA - MONTEFALCO - PORTA - PERUGIA - LAKE TRASIMENO - CASTIGLIONE DEL LAGO
Discover Umbria - the so-called "Green Heart of Italy", a region not only with a lush nature, but also full of ancient towns with cobblestone streets, stunning cathedrals and old fortresses; a place rich of tasty foods and good wines. The starting point of this tour is Orvieto - whose cathedral is a gothic masterpiece, and Todi, then it follows the tracks of St. Francis of Assisi, moves to Perugia with its Etruscan walls, 16th century palaces and chocolate factories, touches the shores of the Trasimeno Lake, and much more!
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| DURATION |
6 days / 5 nights |
| DEPARTURES |
Daily
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| 2012 PRICES |
minimum 2 people @ AUD1344 pp share twin (single supplement AUD438)
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| HOTELS |
Historical Residence Alla Posta dei Donini - San Martino in Campo (Perugia) ... or similar
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RECOMMENDED ITINERARY
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| Day 1 |
Arrival
Collect your car from your selected location and depart to the hotel Posta dei Donini in San Martino in Campo, near Perugia. Welcome dinner of traditional fare and Slow Food Presidia products from Umbria where there will be an introduction to the tour.
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Day 2
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Prviety, Pian di Portoo
Morning visit to Orvieto situated on top of a rock offering splendid views. We suggest a tour of the city including the Duomo Gothic Cathedral. Visit to the Palazzo del Gusto, head office of the Enoteca Regionale of Umbria where there will be a guided tour and light lunch consisting of a tasting of Umbrian wines and local fare. We also suggest a short visit to the Adriano pastry shop to try the typical cakes, deserts and chocolates made with chilies and saffron. In the afternoon we suggest a visit to Todi; a splendid medieval town where it is pleasant to wander around and discover the old monuments and craft shops. A visit to the Caseificio Montecristo in Pian di Porto to sample the baby Pecorino cheeses made with fresh milk.
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Day 3
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Assisi, Bevagna, Montefalco
This morning we suggest a guided tour of Assisi including the Basilica of St Francis. Continue to Bevagna, an ancient medieval town. On to Montefalco, another beautiful hilltop town with spectacular views. Taste Satgrantino wine at Azienda Scacciadavoli. In the afternoon move to the ancient olive grove with over 3,000 trees belonging to the Azienda Romanelli family, and discover the many plant varieties and the extra virgin olive oil production techniques, along with a tasting.
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Lake Trasimeno Wine tasting Orvieto
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Day 4
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Poreta, Perugia
In the morning visit the Castello di Poreta, visit and sample the extra virgin olive oil of Spoleto. We then suggest a visit to one of the most beautiful hill towns in Italy - Perugia. Visit the Perugina chocolate museum, famous for its Baci Perugina chocolates, followed by free time to explore. Stop off at the historical Pasticceria Sandri pastry shop and the Bottega delle Erbe Aromatiche with over 6,000 different herbs and other products. Dinner with the dishes of the traditional Umbran cuisine at the Osteria La Lumera.
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Day 5
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Lake Trasimeno, Castiglione del Lago
We suggest visiting Lake Trasimeno - one of the largest lakes in Italy to visit some of the characteristic towns around the lake. Visit the Azienda Madrevite. Visit the cellars and take a pleasurable stroll across the vineyards, then sample olive oil and typical products. Take time to discover Castiglione del Lago, followed by dinner at the Trattoria l'Acquario, where traditional dishes, including the Fagiolina del Lago (Slow Food Presidium) will be served.
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Day 6
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Departure
Departure for your next destination or airport
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Perugia Pecorino Cheese Assisi Field of Sunflowers
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| TOUR INCLUSIONS |
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5 nights in charming hotel with buffet breakfast daily
- 4 meals based on traditional regional dishes, including a selection of regional wines:
- 1 Slow Food welcome dinner at the hotel
- 2 dinners at "Osterie d'Italia' a typical Slow Food restaurant
- 1 light lunch at Enoteca Regionale of Umbria winery
- 5 guided tastings of Slow Food wines and Presidia products from the Umbria region
- 1 Slow Food gift
- 1 Slow Food - Terra Madre presentation kit
- Car hire - 6 days (Class C/Fiat P:unto Evo 1200 cc or similar)
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OPTIONS
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- additional dinners at the Hotel
- Private transfers from/to the airports
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NOTE
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If a change in hotels, restaurants, wineries or other businesses becomes necessary for any reason, the hotels or other businesses substituted will be equivalent of those shown. Any city tax to be paid locally.
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