Day 4 – Sampling the Country Life in Umbria & More Travel from Rome through the lush countryside of Lazio and Umbria to the walled medieval town of Orvieto, set atop a volcanic rise overlooking vineyard-covered hillsides. Enjoy a guided visit to Orvieto’s 14th-century Gothic cathedral, the Duomo, considered one of Italy’s greatest and home to frescoes by famous artists. You’ll have another opportunity to “go underground” today if you choose to join us for a guided tour of the honeycombed tunnels and ancient Etruscan caves far below Orvieto’s cobblestone streets. Have lunch on your own in town before setting off for Umbria’s capital of Perugia, where you’ll spend the next two nights at the Hotel Brufani Palace, a landmark luxury hotel in the city’s historic center. Meals BD
Day 1 – Arrive Rome
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Hotel Majestic Roma. A transfer is included from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino to the historic Hotel Majestic Roma, ideally located on the fashionable Via Veneto in the heart of the city. We invite you to join us for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner at a local restaurant this evening. Meals D
Day 2 – Rome & Vatican Museums After-Hours Get to know Rome today as a walking tour with Tauck’s local guide takes you through the must-see sights of the central city – including the Pantheon, the great domed temple dedicated to all the gods of ancient Rome, which inspired famous buildings from the U.S. Capitol to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello; the beautiful Baroque Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, with its stunning ceiling paintings; and the legendary Trevi Fountain... where they say that turning your back, throwing a coin into the fountain and making a wish will ensure your return to Rome someday! After your walking tour winds up near the Piazza Navona, enjoy lunch and some free time to explore a bit more on your own. Later, we’ve got a special treat in the form of a Tauck Exclusive – an after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums (subject to availability and day of the tour may vary); see the Candelabra and Map Galleries and the Tapestries. A highlight is your visit to the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s famous frescoes adorning the ceiling; without the usual daytime crowds, you’ll have a chance to discover that the floor is as amazing as the ceiling! Meals BL
Day 3 – Exploring Rome, the Eternal City Once the virtual capital of most of the ancient world, Rome has influenced art, architecture, literature and government for over 2,000 years. Join Tauck’s local guide today to view the ruins of the arches, temples and basilicas of the Roman Forum from above, and visit such timeless sites as St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest Christian churches in the world, as well as St. Peter’s Square; and the Colosseum, the gigantic amphitheatre where 55,000 Romans would gather to see gladiatorial contests and other “entertainments.” If you wish, join us late day on an excursion deep beneath the city to the fascinating Catacombs of San Callisto; learn all about the early Christian symbols found throughout these underground tunnels. The rest of the day is free to explore the “Eternal City” as you please. Meals B
48 A Week In... Rome, Umbria & Tuscany
From the halls of the Vatican in Rome to masterworks like David in Florence, Tauck takes you to discover one compelling story after another across the heart of Italy...
Day 5 – Assisi, Umbria & a Taste of Wine & Gelato Assisi, a medieval town spread across the slopes of a hill, was home to St. Francis, the son of a wealthy family who chose to live a life of poverty and obedience, and founded the Franciscan order. Visit the Basilica di San Francesco, built by the citizens to honor the town’s favorite son, the patron saint of animals, whose tomb lies within; a local expert shares insights about the basilica’s frescoes on a guided tour. At lunch in Torgiano, kids enjoy a gelato tasting while the adults attend a wine tasting before returning to Perugia. Meals BL
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