CALL 1-866-563-4248 ITALY - Umbria - Premium Inns Walking Tour RESERVATION FORM

PREMIUM INNS
TRIP DETAILS

Trip Length
6 Days / 5 Nights

2008
Dates & Prices

Premium Trip Hotels

Premium Trip Meals
All breakfasts,
2 lunches and
all dinners but one

What's Included

Other Trip Versions
Self-Guided Trips
Classic Inns

Start - Finish
Perugia
ITALY

Trip Activity Level
Easy to
moderately easy

Rated Ideal for Everyone !

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Premium Inns Walking Among Umbria's Medieval Landscapes

Discover the enchanted landscapes and celestial forested hills that so inspired Saint Francis of Assisi. Explore the rolling farmlands of Montefalco and the Lungarotti vineyards and olive groves surrounding Torgiano and Deruta. Known as Italy's "green heart" for its extensive agricultural plain and its forest-covered slopes combined with a history of Roman, Medieval and Papal influences, Umbria has fashioned a provincial culture of quiet hilltop stone villages, delicious cuisine based on local garden produce combined with the fruits of the forest, and a deep fascination for the teachings of Saint Francis. Follow old Roman roads, forest trails and farm lanes, enjoy Umbria's genuine hospitality and raise a glass of Umbria's crisp Sagrantino wine to one of Italy's most rewarding destinations.

Day 1 - Montefalco - Meet in Perugia.Private transfer to the Umbrian countryside and a walk through hillside olive groves to hilltop Trevi, and Pissignano, where crystal clear springs were revered by ancient Romans.Walk into the quiet farmlands of the Valle Umbra to Montefalco, known as the "Balcony of Umbria" for its dominate position overlooking the Umbria plain, and home to the production of robust Sagrantino red wines.

Day 2 - Spoleto - Discover a monastery founded by San Francesco on hilltop Monteluco.Follow shepherd's trails and panoramic high pastures of grazing sheep, through thick forests teaming with wildlife including eagles, hawks, song birds, roe deer and wild goats.Pass through ancient olive groves and past abandoned farm houses to arrive overlooking the majestic 13th-century Ponte delle Torri, once a Roman aqueduct and Spoleto's magnificent 14th-century hilltop fortress Rocca Albornoz, built during by the rule of the Papal States.Discover Spoleto's Roman and Medieval sites on a casual tour of the town.

Day 3 - Bevagna & Spello - Walk along farm trails through vineyards, olive groves and open fields to Bevagna, a quiet town resting on the Umbrian plain once a vibrant Roman settlement with vestiges of its illustrious past.Visit an "enoteca" wine shop for a tasting of Umbria's most important vines.Casual walking tour of Spello including a visit to the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, originally a pagan temple and home to Pinturicchio's frescoes.Dine in a renowned local restaurant.

Day 4 - Assisi - Walk down into Assisi from the barren summit of Monte Subasio with views extending from the flat Valle Umbra and its towns cut into steep hillsides to the wild expanses of the distant Apennine Mountains.Visit the sacred confines of the Eremo delle Carceri, St. Francis' hillside retreat. Take an optional walk down an ancient hillside path, used by pilgrims to arrive in Assisi.Rest of the afternoon is free to visit Assisi including its towering castle and the lower Basilica with its frescoes by Simone Martini.

Day 5 - Deruta & Torgiano - Take a morning walk along a panoramic ridge and down a meandering route past Castelleone with its impressive fortified walls, castle residence and Italianate gardens.Below, in the distance, the vibrant green Tiber River valley with its patchwork of olive groves, vineyards and ripening crops.Arrive in Deruta, a Medieval village known as Italy's ceramics capital since the 14th century.Afternoon visit to one of Deruta's leading producers of traditional and modern ceramics for a guided tour of its production facilities.In Torgiano, visit the Lungarotti Wine and Olive Oil Museums.

Day 6 - Perugia - Homeward bound.Bid a final farewell to the green landscapes of Umbria and take a private transfer to your post-trip hotel or other travel connections in Perugia.As always, we would be more than pleased to help you with any of your post-trip travel planning.
Arrivederci and Buon Viaggio !

"Our walking trip in Umbria with Club Toscana was definitely the highlight of our Italian visit,
with the amazing artwork in Florence a close second."
- Joanna and Gerry, Toronto Canada
Our Umbria Travel
Specialists are Ready
to Help you with
All Your Travel Needs

  • Walking through undisturbed Umbrian farms, olive groves and vineyards

  • Crossing over the barren summit of Monte Subasio with its alpine views

  • Hiking from Monteluco to the 13th-century Roman aqueduct at Spoleto

  • Casual tour of Assisi and the Basilica of Saint Francis

  • Exclusive visit at Deruta's finest ceramic producer

  • Sagrantino wines, porcini mushrooms, black truffles and olive oils
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TRIP DATES & PRICES

Dates Premium Inns Guided Single Room Availability Detailed Itinerary Self-Guided
2008 Price pp dbl. occ. Add for sgl. occ. printer version Version

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May 19 - 24 $ 4,098. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
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June 16 - 21 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
June 23 - 28 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
June 30 - July 5 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
July 7 - 12 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
July 14 - 19 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
July 21 - 26 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
July 28 - Aug 2 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
Sept 1 - 6 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Sept 8 - 13 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Sept 15 - 20 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Sept 22 - 27 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Sept 29 - Oct 4 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
Oct 6 - 11 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Oct 13 - 18 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Oct 20 - 25 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.
Oct 27 - Nov 1 $ 3,998. $ 1,350. Space Available E-mail us today Save $ 400. p.p.

Other Trip Dates - to find other trips with space available on your preferred travel dates, click on our 2008 Calendar.

Trip Prices - are per person based on a room with double occupancy. Single room charges are additional for guests traveling solo wishing a double room with single occupancy. Self-Guided prices are listed as a savings per person. Once you book a trip, your trip price will not change.

Featured Trips when listed above have space available and include guaranteed departures hosted by one of Club Toscana's Senior Trip Leaders.

OTHER TRIP VERSIONS

Classic Inns Trips - the above information represents our Premium Inns trip.
Click here to view trip prices and itinerary details for the Classic Inns version of this trip.

Self-Guided Trips - the above information represents our Premium Inns Guided trip.
The Self-Guided version of this trip uses the same itinerary as above with the exception that only breakfasts are included, with the rest of your meals "on your own" with our well researched recommendations list, paid site admissions are not included allowing you more trip flexibility and trip guiding is provided on a limited basis.
A minimum of 4 participants are required to reserve space on any trip except any featured dates highlighted above.
For additional exempted dates, please e-mail or call our office.
For more information on the differences between our Guided and Self-Guided trips, please click here.

PREMIUM INNS SELECTION

Villa Pambuffetti - Montefalco (2 nights) - a palatial inn surrounded by a private park has rooms that blend luxury amenities with the warmth of the villa's antique furnishings.

Hotel La Bastiglia - Spello (1 night) - a four-star inn with a terraced pool and rooms with hilltop views from Umbria's green hills to the Sibillini Mountains in the distance.

Le Tre Vaselle (pictured) - Torgiano (2 nights) - a five-star luxury inn with spa facilities and a terraced pool set among olive trees. This 17th-century manor hotel maintains its historic character with stone walls, wooden beams, terracotta floors, embroideries and antique furnishings.

Please note: The above selected inns are subject to accommodations availability upon trip request. As there are many beautiful Premium Inns located along our route, if we need to choose an alternative lodging, it will meet or exceed the above selection in ratings, settings, amenities and views.

TRIP START AND FINISH INFORMATION

Trip Start - Perugia, Italy
As a convenience to our guests, we will meet you at your hotel in Perugia at 10:00 am. or by special arrangement, the main train station or airport.

Perugia is serviced by a regional airport with connections to most major Italian cities and a main train station located on Italy's main express train service routes. Perugia's main train station can be reached from Florence in about 2 hours depending on the train speed or from Rome in about 2.5 hours. We would recommend spending your pre-trip evening in Perugia. Our reservations office can make all your pre- & post-trip hotel, flight and train travel arrangements.

For Italian train information and online tickets, please go to the Italian FS National Train Schedules web site.

For pre-trip accommodations, we suggest a visit to Tripadvisor.com for a list of the most recommended hotels based on visitor reviews.

Trip Finish - Perugia, Italy
On the final trip day, we would be pleased to drop you off at your post trip Perugia hotel, the Perugia main train station for trains heading north to Florence (1 - 1.5 hours). We can also drop you off at the nearby Foligno train station for trains south to Rome (1.5 - 2 hours).

Usual arrival in Perugia or Foligno is around 10:00 am with earlier arrivals by request.

For Italian train information and online tickets, please go to the Italian FS National Train Schedules web site.

For post-trip accommodations, we suggest a visit to Tripadvisor.com for a list of the most recommended hotels in your destination city based on visitor reviews.

TRIP ACTIVITY LEVEL

THIS TRIP IS DESIGNED FOR ALL ABILITIES - Though rated easy to moderately easy, we have designed this trip to be suitable for everyone, from the casual or occasional walker with other travel and site seeing interests to the experienced hiking enthusiast looking for that extra challenge. Since your preferred walking pace and interests might vary from day to day, we have a daily list of optional routes, distances and route sections to give you exactly the kind of walking & hiking you would like to experience. To learn more about how we rate the activity levels on our trips, please go to our Activity & Terrain Levels web page.

Please note that the above itinerary and it's routes are typical for this trip and can be adjusted to accommodate different hotel choices, your choice of optional routes, optional shorter or longer daily distances, your personal daily walking pace and interests, and special local events that you might wish to join. Weather conditions and unannounced trail maintenance, etc. can also alter the routes, distances and daily schedules.

In an effort to enhance this itinerary and to help you get the most out this destination and your traveling experiences with Club Toscana, we are continually in the process of researching additional local routes, accommodations, dining establishments and interesting places to visit. Some of these "new finds" could be included in your specific trip.

WHAT'S INCLUDED ON YOUR CLUB TOSCANA WALKING & HIKING TRIP

Over 20 years of European adventure travel experience.

Cheerful, professional and trusted bilingual trip leadership with intimate knowledge of this trip's travel area, its culinary secrets, art history and cultural distinctiveness.

All transportation from trip start to finish.

Exclusive lodging with private amenities in wine & olive oil estates, charming country inns and historic town houses.

All buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners featuring regional favorites and local specialties.

Private support vehicle for shuttles (throughout the trip), for welcome lifts (to bypass that extra effort or for a quick short cut to your hotel), and on-board refreshments.

Special events, private tours, local experts and entrance fees to historical sites and museums, and other events or tours listed on the itinerary.

Use of a set of lightweight telescoping walking sticks, and a new personal water bottle.

Detailed trip maps, route directions with options and a complimentary Club Toscana T-shirt.

All baggage transportation from rendezvous to final drop off.

Unsurpassed customer service to compliment one of Italy's great walking & hiking vacations.

TOP REASONS WHY TRAVELING WITH CLUB TOSCANA IS SO REWARDING

Since our beginnings, Club Toscana has prided itself in producing active vacations that are the closest thing to a private trip complete with all the comforts and companionship that comes from visiting old friends.

We have spent over two decades designing itineraries that take in the most interesting countryside destinations, the most stimulating mix of history and culture, the best selection of terrain from flat to invigorating, and the region's best accommodations -- always with an eye on exceeding your expectations.

Flexibility - We design our daily routes and itineraries for maximum flexibility so you can have as much or as little activity as you would like each day -- with us you never need to follow the group.

Service - We take care of everything -- from meeting you at your pre-trip hotel, to making sure your luggage is taken care of, to always having a refreshment or a welcome lift when needed, and always allowing you as much free time as you would like to get the most out of your European active vacation.

Knowledge - Traveling with Club Toscana is about discovering beautiful locations, its people, history and culture, all in a private-group-like setting -- the ideal vacation experience.

Trip Leadership - Our pleasant natured, well organized and informative North American trip leaders individually have at least 20 years of experience guiding active travelers throughout every region visited by Club Toscana.

NEED MORE TRIP INFORMATION?

E-mail our office or call our professional travel advisers at
Club Toscana Reservations at 1-866-563-4248 toll free 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (EST) Mon. to Fri., 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Sat.
They are ready to answer your trip questions and arrange all your pre and post-trip travel needs for a truly all-inclusive European Active Vacation.

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