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A Slow Journey - 2010

Treasures of Tuscany & Secrets of Umbria

Village to village, way-side shrines and chapels, vegetable gardens, markets, food, wine, short and extended walks through sublime countryside to ancient abbeys and old stone farmhouses. Italy in the slow lane.

7 May – 22 May

15 nights

Tour Leader: Isabella Dusi

 UPDATE 15 MARCH 2010 - FULLY, FULLY, FULLY BOOKED

The tour Per Person, Twin Share and Single Supplement prices will be advised as soon as they become available

Long overnight stays in each of three destinations for a slow and relaxed journey:

5 nights near the village of Pienza, Tuscany

3 nights in the village of Montalcino, Tuscany

7 nights near the village of Montefalco, Umbria

Extraordinary Meal inclusions:

Breakfast daily PLUS a huge 22 fabulous meals, lunches and dinners

White and red wine, water and caffè included with all lunches and dinners.

Visits: Pienza, Montichiello, San Quirico d’Orcia, Bagno Vignoni, Montepulciano, Siena, Montalcino, Castiglion del Lago, Cortona, Arezzo, Montefalco, Bevagna, Spoleto, Sansepolcro, Foligno, Spello.

Highlights:

Plenty of free time to enjoy Tuscany & Umbria in the Slow Lane.

4 Optional long walks through Tuscan and Umbrian countryside

3 Optional shorter walks through Tuscan and Umbrian countryside

The Thermal baths at Bagno Vignoni

Splendid cuisine and making pizza with Piero at home

Cooking with the local women in Montalcino

Visiting the Abbey of Sant’ Antimo to hear the Gregorian Chant

Cultural Highlights:

The art of Beato Angelico in Cortona

Frescoes by Benozzo Gozzolo in Montefalco

The Master Piero della Francesca and his Masterpiece in Sansepolcro

Pinturicchio and the life story of Pius II in Siena

Isabella’s walk and talk in Montalcino, life in Tuscany.

Other inclusions:

Entry fees for all events, museums and visits stated on the itinerary.

Air conditioned touring coach

Gratuity to coach drivers, at restaurants and accommodation

Includes the cost of all public buses and trains to effect the itinerary as stated therein

Airport pickup in Rome, and assistance with your on going travel plans.

Special Feature

History and Cultural “story telling” with Isabella