UMBRIA
From $864/Person
Travel To Umbria At Your Leisure On This Fly And Drive Italy Vacation
Travel to Umbria at leisure on this 6-day Independent Fly and Drive Italy vacation. Located in the center of Italy and known as the country’s “green heart” you will find Umbria boasting awe-inspiring countryside vistas dotted by medieval hill towns, one of Italy’s largest lakes - Lake Trasimeno; plus historic monuments, churches and museums that date back to Etruscan times. Here you can explore the inspired Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi; indulge in Perugia’s renowned chocolate; take-in the…
Included
- Hotel accommodation for 5 nights
- Daily buffet breakfast
- 6-day car rental - Category C
- Hotel taxes and service charges
Excluded
- Airfare, Airport taxes & Fuel Surcharges
- Visa upon arrival (and upon re-entry) if required
- Tips and Personal items
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Tours
Itinerary
Day01/06
- Day 01
Gubbio
Pick up your rental car and begin your exploration of Umbria, a region where the spirituality of the landscape molded great saints. Check in at your hotel and start your visit of the most well preserved Medieval town in Italy. Legend says that the ''wolf of Gubbio'' repented of its sins after meeting St. Francis of Assisi. - Day 02
Gubbio
Full day at leisure to explore Gubbio, the oldest town in the Umbria region as shown by the Tables of Gubbio housed in the City Museum and the Roman Theatre's ruins. Rich in historical and artistic heritage as well as in ancient traditions that can be found intact in its folklore and products, Gubbio is a town of ochre colored houses, tiled rooftops, towers and narrow cobbled streets. (B) - Day 03
Gubbio | Perugia (Approx. 26 Miles)
After a short drive through the fertile Umbrian countryside you are in the Region's capital city, Perugia. The town's Etruscan past is present in the massive Etruscan walls. Additionally, Medieval and Renaissance buildings elegantly dot the city. A famed University for foreign students is found at Palazzo Gallenga. (B) - Day 04
Perugia | Spoleto | Perugia (Approx. 82 Miles)
Today drive to Spoleto, a picturesque town that boasts a thousand year old history and still preserves the images of the past in its Medieval and Renaissance architecture. Its stone lanes and its most famous monuments are the setting for International cultural events, such as the Festival of the Two Worlds, a wonderful chance to enjoy a highquality artistic atmosphere. (B) - Day 05
Perugia | Orvieto (Approx. 47 Miles)
Your Umbrian journey takes you south to Orvieto, once an important Etruscan centre and later a papal stronghold. A wealth of historic buildings can be admired in Piazza del Duomo, including the striking facade of the Duomo. At dinner, accompany the succulent local cuisine with a glass of the renowned Orvieto wine. (B) - Day 06
Orvieto to USA (or extend your stay)
Drop off your car and say ''arrivederci'' to Italy or extend your stay. (B)
Notes
Independent programs. From price is per person based on double occupancy. A selection of different hotels, room category, additional nights, transfers and optional tours are available. Program’s validity and/or some included features may vary.