sunday
arrival
Fly into Rome Airport - You will be picked up by personal chauffeur, and transported to Villa Podere Fibbiano.
WELCOME PARTY
Enjoy the fine wines of Umbria along with the pecorino cheeses, meats, different types of olives, bruschettas and fresh pasta).
monday
day 1
CASTEL VISCARDO - A medieval hilltop town with a castle that is still occupied by the Duchess. Come watch the routine of the locals as they go through town stopping at all the stores visiting and buying their fresh fruit, meat and bread for the day. A stop in the Panifico for fresh bread is a must! We will visit Nadia at her pizzeria and get lunch to go as the park and the views of the Castle await us!
TORRE ALFINA - You just can’t be in Italy without eating the Gelato! This Gelateria is a hidden secret, but famous among the locals. A walk around the small mid evil village will work off the calories of the Gelato! We must see the unique castle that is still occupied by a local family.
ORVIETO - Famous for its fabulous cathedral, Etruscan ruins and Orvieto Classico wine. We will dine under the Umbrian Stars at a small Trattoria in Orvieto when you have finished afternoon of sightseeing and shopping.
tuesday
day 2
FLORENCE
Start the day out with a visit to Accademia to see Michelangelo's David. You can then wonder around Florence on your own for an amazing shopping spree or you can stay with the tour guide and see many amazing sites of Florence. Dinner will be at a local Theatre with true Italian entertainment.
OR
SAN CASCIANO IN TUSCANY
This is those who would rather relax in the Roman baths of Fountain Verde. Spa treatments and the medicinal sulfur water that has been healing visitors for decades.
day 3
wednesday
Visit 4 different winerys to learn about the many different grapes and wines of Umbria. A stop at Castello Della Sala to enjoy a medieval wine cellar is a highlight of the day. Next, back to the villa for an Italian cooking class! Dinner will be prepared by you and Velia De Angelis of VCS International Cooking School.
day 4
thursday
ROME
A full day filled with sightseeing and shopping! You can choose the Vatican tour or the Main sights of Rome tour. Dinner will be at a wonderful Roman restaurant in the historic center.
OR
DERUTA, PERUGIA AND ASSISI
This is for those who would rather shop for ceramics (you can even watch the artists as they paint). In Assisi , we will visit the Cathedral of St. Francesco. Dinner will be in Perugia at a very special restaurant.
day 5
friday
CIVITA
A must see medieval village isolated on a cliff. Civita is dessert for your eyes and a small workout for your feet because you must walk across a bridge to seethe beautiful village and the views that await you. A stop at the local olive press will be a special memory. We will have amazing lunch at the Hosteria Del Ponte before returning to the villa.
ORVIETO
Last minute shopping and sight seeing.
Farewell dinner will be at the villa, prepared by a local Italian chef. Imagine 4 courses of authentic, fresh Italian food with wine, cheese and fruit. La Vita Dolce!
DEPARTURE
saturday
Parting is such sweet sorrow. We will provide transportation back to Rome Airport.
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