Italy: Tuscany & Umbria
7 Days
Starting From
$5,248
10 Days
Starting From
$5,998
per person, double occupancy
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Add an ExtensionFarm-fresh cuisine. Renaissance cities. Quintessential countryside. No wonder these are Italy’s most iconic regions.
Far below Mount Subasio’s high slopes glints Assisi’s Basilica, where you recently stood before Giotto’s frescoes of St. Francis preaching to the birds. Just downhill is the hermitage where Francis often meditated, subsisting on roots and sleeping in caves. Thankfully, your prospects today are less austere. In fact, a sumptuous home-cooked lunch awaits in nearby Collepino. Bruschetta, grilled meats and veggies, local wine, and olive oil. This is the flavorful fare you’ve grown accustomed to after days of rambling on this walking tour through Tuscany and Umbria’s hills and vineyards. Central Italy’s beauty will stay with you forever—Siena’s seashell-shaped piazza, Pienza’s harmonious Renaissance architecture—but today’s greatest gift is the blessed sense of peace.
Highlights
- With an expert guide, discover Giotto’s 28-part fresco, The Life of St. Francis, which graces the walls of Assisi’s iconic Basilica of St. Francis.
- Savor an unforgettable meal of traditional cuisine as you peer through the glass bottom of a remarkable restaurant that sits atop excavated Roman ruins.
- Trek a dramatic path through an isolated valley of wheat fields and olive groves to the 12th-century, Romanesque Abbey of Sant’Antimo.
- Experience the architectural beauty of Siena’s famous Piazza del Campo (home to the world-renowned Palio horse race), as your local guide regales you with stories.
Accommodations
Linger Longer with a Tour Extension

2021 Pre-Tour Extension - Florence
- Two nights at the Hotel de la Ville
- Small-group airport and hotel transfers
- Two breakfasts
2 Nights From $398
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $248
Begin your adventure by departing from a convenient gateway city in the United States or Canada. Spend your first night aloft.
Upon your arrival at Florence’s Peretola (formerly known as Amerigo Vespucci) Airport, a representative holding a Country Walkers sign meets you as you exit the baggage claim area. A complimentary small-group transfer will be provided to your hotel in Florence, approximately 30 minutes away. The remainder of the day is at your leisure (no meals included).
If you are going to be delayed meeting our transfer representative for more than 15 minutes due to delayed or lost luggage, please contact Allianz Global Assistance to advise of your delay and they will contact our transfer service on your behalf. Our drivers are generally able to wait for up to 45 minutes from the time your flight lands, after which you would be responsible for your own transfer.
Please note: If you arrive early, and your hotel room is not available prior to the designated check-in time, you may store your luggage with the reception desk.
Country Walkers provides City Information including recommendations on what to see and do in Florence during your stay.
Accommodation: Hotel de la Ville, Florence
Today, delight in the world-renowned art, history, culture, and cuisine of this legendary city on the Arno River. From the layer-cake jewelry shops of the medieval Ponte Vecchio to the Medici art treasures of The Uffizi, you have time to experience it all while staying in the city’s historical center.
Lunch and dinner are on your own while in Florence; there are many fine restaurants or trattorias to choose from during your stay.
Accommodation: Hotel de la Ville, Florence
Included Meals: Breakfast
From your centrally located hotel, you have ample time today to stroll through the Galleria dell’Accademia to witness Michelangelo’s David and numerous other Renaissance masterpieces.
This afternoon, spend time admiring the spectacular architecture of the Duomo. Perhaps even climb the 463 steps to the top of the cupola.
In the evening, you might relax and sample local vintages in a quiet wine bar.
Accommodation: Hotel de la Ville, Florence
Included Meals: Breakfast

2021 Post-Tour Extension - Rome
- Two nights at the Hotel Dei Mellini
- Small-group airport and hotel transfers
- Two breakfasts
2 Nights From $348
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $248
After breakfast, you have ample opportunity to experience the stunningly preserved monuments and hidden treasures that make this city famous. Consider a visit to the renowned Spanish Steps, Colosseum, or the opulent Trevi Fountain. Your options are limitless! Tonight, your dining options include some of the world’s foremost restaurants. (Lunch and dinner are on your own.)
Accommodation: Hotel dei Mellini, Rome
Included Meals: Breakfast
From your centrally located, four-star boutique hotel, you have another day to explore the many treasures of this famous city. Delight in the arts of the Vatican, which go far beyond well-known pieces such as the Pieta and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, or spend an idyllic afternoon in the gardens of the Villa Borghese, one of Europe’s most elegant parks. Be sure to sip cappuccino, savor Italian wine, and take time to enjoy la dolce vita.
Accommodation: Hotel dei Mellini, Rome
Included Meals: Breakfast
Ciao! This morning, a complimentary small-group transfer is provided to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport based on your departure time. (Your transfer time will be communicated to you by your guides on tour.)
Included Meals: Breakfast