Enchanting Italy ( DJ)

9 days from Rome to Venice

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Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Italy! With more room to roam in Rome and space to savor the pleasures and treasures of Umbria and Tuscany, you’ll never miss a sight, bite, or decadent delight from the Eternal City to the timeless traditions of culture, cuisine, and captivating romance in Venice and Florence. Share the sweet life with your small group companions while dipping into chocolate, discovering secret recipes, daydreaming by gondola, or drinking wine with a few of your closest amici. And find more amore in the avenues and venues that are perfect for small groups on this che bella Small Group Discovery tour in Umbria and Tuscany.

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 Meals & Itinerary

 Meals

8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY Your Small Group Discovery Begins! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Dinner Dinner

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Day 2

ROME A Little Romance Join your group for an informative orientation tour to get to know the Eternal City with striking views of its legendary landmarks. Work up an appetite for a food tour of romantic Roma!
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Time stands still with a small group walk through the Eternal City. Join your personal Local Guide to be amazed by the monumental, artistic, and religious buildings of Rome. Along the way, stop in three local venues that are perfect for small groups to taste local specialties.


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Day 3

ROME–NARNI–PERUGIA Small Pleasures in Perugia Enjoy an intimate walking tour to explore the sights of the ancient hilltop town of Narni. Next, visit a local frantoio farm for a special olive-oil tasting and light lunch in the 14th-century city of Perugia—one of the most beautiful and beloved villages in Italy.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
OLIVE YOU, ITALY! For generations, the same family has cared for hectares of fertile ground in the green hearth of Umbria. Take in the scent and the color of the excellent olive oil in this timeless mill as the family shares their history of cultivating Frantoio olives to achieve the authentic characteristic of its delicious flavor.


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Day 4

PERUGIA–PIENZA Sweet Expectations Enjoy the sweet experience of a guided walking tour, including an exclusive chocolate-tasting experience in Perugia. Keep the samples coming with a savory Pecorino cheese-tasting in Pienza.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CHOCOLATE IS LIFE The town of Perugia is widely known for its love affair with chocolate. Every year, this beautiful capital of Umbria hosts the annual Eurochocolate festival, chocolate enthusiasts from around the world to gather and indulge in chocolate tastings and special events.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION Settle in with your small group to enjoy two nights in the serenity of The Relais Chiostro di Pienza hotel. This former 13th-century Monastery of St. Francis combines austere elegance with Tuscan luxury in the center of the historic hamlet of Pienza.


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Day 5

PIENZA–EXCURSION TO BAGNO VIGNONI A Toast to Tuscany Visit the small village of Bagno Vignoni in the Val D’Orcia region of Tuscany, renowned for its unique thermal baths which have been used since Roman times. LF Join your small group for a unique wine tasting in the Montepulciano region.
Breakfast Breakfast

LOCAL FAVORITE
NEW TRADITIONS A big advantage of small groups becomes clear when enjoying unique experiences like a visit to a sustainable and organic winery in the heart of Montepulciano region. Learn about local winemaking traditions that produce exceptional wines while caring for the environment and preserving the local ecosystem.


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Day 6

PIENZA–MONTERIGGIONI–SAN GIMIGNANO–FLORENCE Secret Recipes Enjoy a private cooking class in Monteriggioni, followed by lunch in one of Italy’s oldest villages. In San Giminiano, join your group for an enlightening orientation walking tour.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
TABLE MANNERS Roll up your sleeves with a personal, professional chef to learn the techniques of preparing an authentic Tuscan meal. Master the secret methods of creating your own mouthwatering dishes using fresh, seasonal, and organic ingredients.


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Day 7

FLORENCE Fashionably Great Take a guided walking tour in Florence with a visit to the Ferragamo Museum. Celebrate in style with a wine tasting served from a buchetta del vino (wine window).
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Follow your expert Local Guide through a maze of must-see-sights and legendary landmarks. Hear the story behind Florence's "buchette del vino" (wine doors) in the style of the Renaissance period. Here, winemakers continue the tradition of offering wine to passing patrons just as past vendors had done to avoid the16th- to 17th-century wine taxes of their day.


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Day 8

FLORENCE–VENICE Via Venezia Travel to Venice via high-speed train. Later, grab your favorite few for a private Gondola ride followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
MOORS & OARS Enjoy the quintessential Venetian experience with a Gondola ride on the iconic canals. Glide through the narrow waterways with the expert maneuvers of your gondolier who navigates with just a single oar—while possibly offering a serenade or two. Get a new perspective of the city sights, architecture, picturesque bridges, and bustling waterfronts from the comfort of your private water taxi. Mama mia!


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Day 9

VENICE Safe travels until we meet again! Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

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SILVIO CACACE

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

" Travelling that leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. This is what happened to me travelling around my home country of Italy, a place renowned for its remarkable architecture, fine artworks, delectable food and wines, and superb hospitality. Showing people my country, enthralling them with captivating stories, sharing with them my passion and enthusiasm, and making them happy has become my main goal in life. Join me on a Globus tour so you can see for yourself how life is beautiful in Italy."

Tour Director -  SILVIO CACACE

 Accommodations

ROME

FIUME

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

PERUGIA

SINA BRUFANI

Hotel as shown or similar
Deluxe
  Free Wifi

PIENZA

RELAIS IL CHIOSTRO

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

FLORENCE

B&B HOTELS FIRENZE PITTI PALACE AL PONTE VECCHIO

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

VENICE

PAPADOPOLI VENEZIA

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



* The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Globus).
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