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Country Roads of Tuscany & Central Italy
Classic Group
Tour Description:
Live 'la dolce vita' during this 9-day guided tour of Italy. Explore the narrow cobblestone streets of Siena to the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and see the Torre del Mangia, the second-tallest tower in Italy. Discover the art of truffle-hunting and learn how to make pasta from a professional before delighting in a local lunch. In San Gimignano, eat the best gelato in the world - literally. Indulge in your favorite flavors or try something unexpected. Alongside a Local Expert, marvel at the cathedral at the center of Florence: Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, nicknamed 'the Duomo' for its awe-inspiring crown made by a master goldsmith.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 29 Mar 26 — Monday 06 Apr 26 | Starting at $2,745 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 26 Apr 26 — Monday 04 May 26 | Starting at $3,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 10 May 26 — Monday 18 May 26 | Starting at $3,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 24 May 26 — Monday 01 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,550 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 21 Jun 26 — Monday 29 Jun 26 | Starting at $2,813 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 05 Jul 26 — Monday 13 Jul 26 | Starting at $2,745 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 02 Aug 26 — Monday 10 Aug 26 | Starting at $2,696 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 30 Aug 26 — Monday 07 Sep 26 | Starting at $2,745 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 13 Sep 26 — Monday 21 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,015 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 27 Sep 26 — Monday 05 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,015 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 28 Mar 27 — Monday 05 Apr 27 | Starting at $3,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 25 Apr 27 — Monday 03 May 27 | Starting at $3,525 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 23 May 27 — Monday 31 May 27 | Starting at $3,525 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 20 Jun 27 — Monday 28 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,275 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 04 Jul 27 — Monday 12 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 01 Aug 27 — Monday 09 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,150 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 29 Aug 27 — Monday 06 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 12 Sep 27 — Monday 20 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,525 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 26 Sep 27 — Monday 04 Oct 27 | Starting at $3,525 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDestination Highlights:
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYWelcome to the Eternal City of Rome
Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classical antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Settle in before joining your Travel Director and get to know your fellow travelers over Roman specialties during dinner at a local restaurant.
Umbria and on to Perugia
See the imposing Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican City before crossing the Tiber into Ancient Rome and imagining the gladiatorial combats and sounds of roaring spectators as you visit the mighty Colosseum with your Local Expert. Journey north to the Umbrian village of Baschi. Immerse yourself in the flavors and culture of the region and learn about the secrets of Italian food culture as you join Giovanni and his dog Chris for a truffle hunting session. Afterwards, be entertained by Chef Lorenzo with a fun pasta demonstration and enjoy a delicious lunch accompanied by Orvieto Classico wine. Join a Local Expert in Perugia to navigate the underground labyrinth of little streets, alleys and arches. Walk along Corso Vannucci, resplendent in pale-pink stone, passing the princely Priors' Palace, the cathedral and the finely sculptured Great Fountain in the main square.
Perugia Sightseeing & Free Time Relaxed Start
This morning, during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, visit an artisanal workshop to meet Marta—recipient of a TreadRight Foundation grant—and her team of weavers. Discover how the fascinating art of loom weaving has been passed down through generations and learn how this ancient craft is being preserved today. Later, enjoy free time to explore the many delights of Umbria’s capital city or join an Optional Experience to Cortona. In the evening, take your pick from a hand-picked selection of Perugian restaurants for a Dine Around experience—choosing the ambience and menu that suit you best. Buon appetito!
Assisi, in Search of St. Francis Relaxed Start
Journey to Assisi, one of Italy's most beautiful medieval hilltop towns, set high up in the mountains and enclosed by fortress walls. In the valley, see the famous Church of St. Mary of the Angels, much venerated as the place of St. Francis' death, then continue up Mount Subasio to the upper town. Step inside the massive, 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis with your Local Expert to learn how Giotto masterfully painted frescoes that inspired a variety of Renaissance artists.
Tuscany to Siena and San Gimignano
Follow the shores of Lake Trasimeno and continue to the narrow cobbled streets of Siena. Standing in the shell-shaped Campo, imagine the frenzied atmosphere of the biannual Palio horse race and see the Town Hall. Explore Siena with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the medieval Cathedral, or, alternatively, sample panforte, a traditional Tuscan dessert. Travel to the medieval town of San Gimignano where your Travel Director will show you the medieval skyscrapers, serpentine streets and hidden squares. The town is also home to world champion gelato maestro Sergio Dondoli. At his artisan ice cream parlor on Piazza della Cisterna, the silky smooth, frozen treats are beautifully displayed in a range of unique flavors for you to try. Your home for the next three nights is a delightful villa near this jewel of medieval architecture.
San Gimignano and Free Time Relaxed Start
Enjoy your day at leisure, taking in your Tuscan surroundings. Relax at your hotel or you could opt to join an Optional Experience to Pisa and Lucca.
Florence and Tuscan Countryside Experience
The morning is devoted to the Renaissance city of Florence. A fascinating walking exploration with a Local Expert takes you to the marble-clad cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi's dome. See the baptistery with its beautiful Gates of Paradise and Giotto's splendid bell tower. Walk on to Piazza della Signoria with its open-air gallery of Renaissance sculptures, followed by free time to shop for top-quality Florentine leather or gold. Toast to your travels during a delicious Farm-to-Table dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy tasting flavorsome dishes prepared with locally grown ingredients, home-made pastas, traditional Chianti wine, all sourced from the farm in the Tuscan region.
Country drive to Ancient Rome
Leave behind the tower-topped town of San Gimignano and enjoy the rolling Tuscan hills as you journey south through the Italian countryside. This morning, visit the medieval spa town of Bagno Vignoni, renowned for its mineral-rich thermal baths, then continue to the ‘model’ Renaissance town of Pienza, famous for its delicious pecorino cheese, before making your way to Rome.
Arrivederci Roma
Bid farewell to the glories of Italy.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
