Exploring Tuscany and Umbria

 

Tuscany and Umbria are two of Italy's most beautiful and historic regions. This tour takes in the highlights of both, from the splendours of Florence and Pisa, to the charming hill towns of the area as well as atmospheric Assisi.  There is also time in Rome to see the major sites there at the end of the tour.

 

 

 

 

Photo: Florence

Day 1 FLIGHT

Depart USA for Rome

 

Day 2 ROME - FLORENCE (5 nights)

Tour of the Duomo, including museum, The  Baptistery, Uffizi Gallery.

 

Day 3 FLORENCE

Academia, Santa Croce

 

Day 4 DAY TRIP TO SAN GIMIGNANO AND SIENA

Walking Tour in San Gimignano, Collegiata;  Duomo, Piazza del Campo in Siena

 

Day 5 FREE DAY IN FLORENCE

Time to explore Florence at leisure

 

Day 6 DAY TRIP TO PISA AND LUCCA

Walking Tour of Lucca, San Martino, San Michele;  Duomo, Bapstistry, Tower, Campo Santo (Campo dei Miracoli)

 

Day 7 FLORENCE - PERUGIA - ASSISI (2 nights)

Walking Tour of Perugia, Galleria Nazionale dell' Umbria

 

Day 8 ASSISI

Basilica di San Francescco, Basilica Santa Chiara

 

Day 9 ASSISI - ORVIETO - ROME (3 nights)

Walking Tour of Orvieto, Duomo

 

Day 10 ROME

Coliseum, Forum, Free time

 

Day 11 ROME

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums

 

Day 12 DEPARTURE

Transfer to the airport for the return flight home