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8-Day Central Italy Marche, Umbria & Lazio

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Overview

Discover lesser known gems of central Italy on this unique tour of Marche, Umbria and Lazio.

With an expert guide throughout, you are set to have the experience of a lifetime! Visiting Marche, Umbria and Lazio on this Italian adventure is the perfect way to take in iconic city sights and also relax amongst stunning countyside scenery.

Over 8 days in Italy, you will enjoy a multitude of local cuisines as well as have the opportunity to explore vineyards unique in the world, learn how the wine is made and also enjoy wine tasting sessions that will delight your taste buds.
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Food & Drink
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Itinerary

Day 1

Ciao Italia!

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Ciao Italia!

Arrive at your hotel in style with this exclusive private transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to your hotel in Ascoli. Once you arrive you'll have time to soak up the historic atmosphere of this incredible palace which is home to the local tyrant, the Census Chancellery, ecclesiastical court and notarial archive, and of course, your hotel room.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Palazzo Guiderocchi4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Hotel Palazzo Guiderocchi

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    Destinations

    Ascoli Piceno

Day 2

Discover San Severino & Serrapetrona

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Discover San Severino & Serrapetrona

Today, you'll discover the lesser-known Italian gems on this tour, which is inclusive of lunch and a wine tasting. Beginning with San Severino, a very interesting place thanks to its precious artistic and historical heritage, you'll then move on to Serrapetrona which is characterised by its tasty cuisine and delicious wines. Here, you'll sample the various appreciated wines before heading back to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Palazzo Guiderocchi4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of San Severino Marche and Serrapetrona

    San Severino Marche

    Serrapetrona

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ascoli Piceno

    San Severino Marche

    Serrapetrona

Day 3

Travel to Urbino via Monte Conero

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Travel to Urbino via Monte Conero

Leaving Ascoli behind, you will be taken on a tour of Monte Conero with lunch and a wine tasting before continuing to your hotel in Urbino. Monte Conero is a limestone rocky promontory which juts out of the coast standing 500 metres tall before slopping down onto a beautiful beach. Situated in an area known for its wine and cuisine, there is no better place to enjoy lunch.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Mamiani Urbino4 star

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    Activities

    Monte Conero

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Palazzo Guiderocchi to Hotel Mamiani Urbino

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ascoli Piceno

    Marche

    Urbino

Day 4

Tour of Urbino

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Tour of Urbino

A must-do whilst in Italy, this guided tour of Urbino will reveal many historical facts and secrets about this astonishing place. You'll visit the impressive National Gallery of Marche, in the Ducal Palace of Urbino, where symbols of Italian art are preserved. You'll also visit the birthplace of the famous Italian painter and High Renaissance architect, Raphael, where you'll learn about his family life.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Mamiani Urbino4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Urbino

    Palazzo Ducale

    Galleria Nazionale delle Marche

    Raphael's Birthplace

    Urbino Cathedral

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Urbino

    Urbania

Day 5

Travel to Perugia via Gubbio

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Travel to Perugia via Gubbio

After being picked up in the morning by your private driver from your hotel in Urbino, you will enjoy a stop in Gubbio for lunch before arriving at your hotel in Perugia. Gubbio which sits at the foot of the Ingino Mount is one of the most ancient medieval towns in the Umbria region. As you wander through its narrow streets lined with historic buildings, squares and theatres, it can feel like you are walking through an open-air museum.

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    Accommodation

    Sangallo Palace Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Gubbio

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Mamiani Urbino to Sangallo Palace Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Urbino

    Gubbio

    Perugia

Day 6

Discover Perugia

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Discover Perugia

Today, your guide will take you on a tour that will quench your thirst for knowledge! A city steeped in rich monuments, you'll begin at the centrepiece of Perugia - Fontana Maggiore. Created in the 13th century, the fountain is covered in 50 bas reliefs and 24 statues depicting scenes from the Bible and the founding of Rome. After exploring the Perugia Cathedral and the National Gallery, you'll enjoy the afternoon at your leisure discovering local shops or relaxing by the bar.

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    Accommodation

    Sangallo Palace Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Perugia

    Fontana Maggiore

    Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

    Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Perugia

Day 7

Tour of Montepulciano & Chianciano Terme

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Tour of Montepulciano & Chianciano Terme

Today, you'll dive into the Tuscan countryside to explore Montepulciano and Chianciano Terme. Montepulciano, famous for the wine bearing the same name and Chianciano Terme, famous for its natural spas, are two places not to be missed. On this guided tour you will also stop in Lake Trasimeno for a lunch where you'll take in the glorious landscape of the lake.

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    Accommodation

    Sangallo Palace Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Montepulciano & Pienza

    Montepulciano

    Pienza

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Perugia

    Montepulciano

    Pienza

Day 8

Goodbye Italy!

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Goodbye Italy!

This marks the end of your 8 days in Italy. Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel in Perugia for a comfortable drive to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight. See you soon!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sangallo Palace Hotel to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Perugia

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 17 activities
  • 7 breakfasts and 4 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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