Do you love your pasta al dente, fine aromatic wines, rare Renaissance art, colorful markets and undiscovered medieval villages? If so, you’ll love Earthbound Expeditions' leisurely stays in Italy’s charming hill towns. Take historic walks in Assisi, Orvieto, Florence and Siena. Sample sumptuous wines in an ancient Etruscan cave and enjoy a cooking class which highlights mouth-watering regional specialties. On this journey you’ll relax in Tuscany’s celebrated hill towns, explore the less visited villages of Umbria and sleep under an amphitheater of stars in Italy’s stunning Cinque Terre. September 22 - October 3, 2010
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
A private tour of the Uffizi gallery in Florence
A separate visit to the Accademia museum
Two leisurely nights in the charming Cinque Terre
Four unforgettable nights in Tuscany
Wine tastings with the producers in Montepulciano, Chianti and Orvieto
Excursions to the hill towns of Siena, San Gimignano, Assisi, Cortona, Civita and Orvieto
A private tour of the Basilica of Saint Francis with a Franciscan Friar
A hands-on cooking lesson with Italy’s premier pastry chef
A private dinner in a family owned Etruscan cave
Mouth-watering fresh pasta, superb wines and dining with the locals in neighborhood trattorias
Down time for exploration, hiking and shopping
The camaraderie and friendships made while experiencing the best of central Italy with a fun, small group of like-minded travelers.
IT'S INCLUDED
Fully guided by an expert Earthbound Expeditions guide.
Eleven nights of accommodation in charming hotels and historic villas (all rooms with private shower and toilet).
Transportation from Florence to Rome aboard an air-conditioned, spacious mini-bus.
All breakfasts and eleven additional multi-course meals in neighborhood trattorias & charming bistros (two thirds of all meals).
All entrances as listed in your hill town itinerary.
A fun entertaining cooking demonstration.
Mouthwatering wine, olive oil and cheese tastings with the producers.
Gratuities for your driver, guide and local guides.
Italian lessons en route given by your guide.
Complimentary wine and cheese gatherings.
Maps, a pre-trip educational reading/ video & packing list.
Alumni appreciation discounts applied toward future Expeditions.
A small, fun group of soon to be friends
Come experience the flavors, sights, history and magic of Umbrian hill towns and the Cinque Terre. Visit our website at www.earthboundexpeditions.com for more information.
Happy traveling!
Matthew Brumley, founder
Earthbound Expeditions
800-723-8454
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