TOUR ITALY
Assisi Umbria - in the footsteps
of St Francis 8 days from £1059
WHAT’S INCLUDED • Just You Tour Manager as your host • Return flights from Gatwick with British Airways • 7 nights in 3-star hotels • 11 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
PLUS… • Specialist Local Guide • Welcome drink & dinner • Farewell dinner & get-together • Overseas transfers & other transportation • Porterage
• Dedicated Just You representative to greet you at all UK airports
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Explore Assisi and the Basilica of St Francis
• Follow in the footsteps of St Francis with visits to Gubbio and La Verna Sanctuary
DAY 1 UK to Foligno You’ll fly to Rome today and drive to Foligno, located in the heart of Umbria, for a 3 night stay. Your hotel is in the central pedestrian zone of the town. Take the opportunity to get to know your travelling companions over a welcome drink and dinner at the hotel this evening. HOTEL ITALIA, FOLIGNO (3-STAR)
DAY 2 Assisi We’ll visit Assisi today, said to be the jewel of Umbria. Beneath the slopes of Mount Subasio we’ll discover streets of
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• Discover medieval Orvieto and avant-garde La Scarzuola
• Enjoy a bread making lesson and lunch at a traditional organic farmhouse
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS • Walking tour of Spoleto & dinner in a local restaurant
• Deruta with ceramic demonstration & a visit to Marmore Waterfall.
• Learn about the migrating birds on Lake Trasimeno & take the ferry to Isola Maggiore
• Farmhouse dinner with trailer ride
FLIGHT OPTIONS FLY LOCAL FROM • Bristol • Manchester
• Connecting fl ights via London from selected local airports
Upgrade your fl ight: From £39 return Club Europe with British Airways.
St Francis
muted pink stone buildings crowned by the famous Basilica of St Francis. This ambitious construction, actually two churches built on top of each other, is a celebration of 13th and 14th century art and decorated with renowned frescoes. We’ll have free time to explore the city; a wander to the Piazza del Commune is highly recommended.
Alternatively take a stroll amongst the narrow steep alleys and tiny shady squares and enjoy a bite to eat in one of the cafes. This evening join our optional tour to Spoleto, a delightful hill town.
A walk will ensure we see all the highlights and the tour concludes with a dinner in a local restaurant. HOTEL ITALIA, FOLIGNO (3-STAR)
DAY 3 Deruta & Marmore Waterfall The day is free for you to explore the historic centre of Foligno and perhaps visit one of the excellent chocolate shops. Alternatively, join our optional tour and discover more of the area. We’ll visit the medieval town of Deruta, famous worldwide for its colourful ceramics. Learn how this artistic tradition dates back to the Etruscan
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period during a demonstration. Later, we’ll visit Cascata delle Marmore, a majestic artificial waterfall built by the Romans. We’ll visit the falls when they are in full flow, following an easy trail near the cascading water. HOTEL ITALIA, FOLIGNO (3-STAR)
DAY 4 Gubbio & La Verna This morning we’ll visit Gubbio, set on the slopes of Monte Ingino and dating back to the Roman period. The town is distinguished by its medieval palaces. It is here where St Francis of Assisi is said
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Travel to Umbria and discover a magical region where history and beauty go hand in hand. Visit medieval cities and hilltop towns as you follow in the footsteps of St Francis and enjoy a stay on the shores of tranquil Lake Trasimeno. You’ll see some of the country’s most memorable and historic sights on this authentic Italian journey.
La Verna Trasimeno
La Scarzoula Orvieto
Lake Gubbio
Assisi Foligno
ITALY Rome
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