General information
| Destination |
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| Florence, Italy |
Program details
Travel through the rolling hills of Tuscany and Umbria on this tour that takes you to the delightful towns of Cortona, Assisi and Perugia. Absorb the lush colours of the countryside and enjoy the warmth of the Tuscan sun as you travel to and around these charming hilltop towns.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Get a true feel for Tuscany at the picturesque hilltop town of Cortona
* Admire frescoes by Giotto in Assisi
* Walk amongst fountains and palazzos in Perugia
When you imagine Italy, you might dream of verdant green hills, sun, historic towns and terracotta roofs. With this tour, you’ll be transported to picture postcard Italy, just as you imagined.
Set off from Florence and head to Cortona in the heart of Italy, whose hilltop position affords wonderful views over the landscape. You’ll soon discover why this location was the setting for the film ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ as you’re immersed in a truly Tuscan location. Next, travel on to the medieval town Assisi in Umbria for a tour around its winding streets, and behold the spectacular Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi. Here you can admire Giotto’s frescoes and learn all about the history of this Umbrian treasure before spending some free time exploring it further. Visit the Santa Maria degli Angeli Church, belonging to the Franciscan Order situated at the foot of the hill, before continuing your Italian travels to Perugia.
Discover the Etruscan city of Perugia with a walking tour guiding you through its rich history and monuments. Come across fountains, namely the show stopper La Fontana Maggiore, and the impressive Etruscan Arch of Augustus, as well as the Palazzo dei Priori and the Rocca Paolina. Return to Florence inspired, stimulated and invigorated.
Meeting/pick-up point: Inside Santa Maria Novella train station, in front of the pharmacy.
Duration: 12 hours.
Start/opening time: Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:45am.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Italian.
Others: Minimum of 4 people required for tours in French and Russian and a minimum of six people required for tours in German and Japanese.