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Tour Overview . . .

This is a fabulous, fully escorted, small group tour. It takes place from March 16th - 29th 2020. It promises an amazing array of experiences from hands-on cooking classes by professionals, tastings of local produce and wine while meeting the producers, hunting for those magical black truffles, guided walks and talks and visits to special places - and so much more. Your tour host will guide you through all phases of this experience and introduce you to all venues, beginning in the stunning Etruscan/Medieval town of Orvieto with excursions in the nearby countryside, to her most beloved Venice, onto the mesmerising city of Naples with a day trip to the historic Phlaegrean Fields, finishing in the ever "eterna" that is Rome. What an incredible journey - don't miss out. Bookings are happening right NOW . . .
meeting people
meeting people
street food
street food
the perfect spot
the perfect spot
local specialities
local specialities
iconic places
iconic places
finding the magic
finding the magic
knowing places
knowing places
shopping local
shopping local
best of the best
best of the best
stunning produce
stunning produce
The true secret of success in these tours lies in keeping it local, meeting real artisans at work, coming to an understanding of traditions and what it means to strive to keep those traditions alive - and relax and have fun along the way with a group of like minded people. And, of course, in having all your day by day activities carefully planned so that you can move at a comfortable pace and trust in the guidance of your experienced host who accompanies the group from beginning to end.

TASTINGS & LOCAL PRODUCE

wines
wines
oil
oil
cheeses
cheeses
truffles
truffles
specialities
specialities

COOKING CLASSES

Umbrian cuisine
Umbrian cuisine
chocolate & torte
chocolate & torte
Neapolitan pizza!
Neapolitan pizza!

GUIDED VISITS & ACTIVITIES

Duomo Orvieto
Duomo Orvieto
Fabulous Food
Fabulous Food
Truffle Hunt
Truffle Hunt
Local Markets
Local Markets
Medieval Orvieto
Medieval Orvieto
Torcello
Torcello
Cicchetti Tour
Cicchetti Tour
Shopping!
Shopping!
Island Touring
Island Touring
S Marco Venice
S Marco Venice
Markets Naples
Markets Naples
Walking Naples
Walking Naples
Touring Naples
Touring Naples
Visits Rome
Visits Rome
Walking Rome
Walking Rome
While this is a program packed with culinary and many other delights, there is ample time to allow each individual to discover this amazing peninsula at their own pace. With 4 nights in the stunning Etruscan/Medieval town of Orvieto, 4 in Venice, 3 in Naples and 2 in Rome there are so many opportunities to get to know this amazing peninsula. As well as the cooking classes there are many other fascinating additions to ensure a well-rounded insight into Italian culture and traditions. And, you are well looked after at every stage of the program.

ACCOMMODATION & INCLUSIONS

Orvieto
Orvieto
Venice
Venice
Naples
Naples
Rome
Rome
Accommodation is provided as TWIN SHARE (private bathrooms). In Orvieto we stay in a beautiful oasis of a restored 14thC convent with an enclosed private garden, in the ancient centre. In Venice we choose another of our favourites, a “Religious House of Hospitality” in the tranquil arts precinct with its own beautiful garden spaces for that quiet retreat. In Naples it is a perfectly located 5th century palazzo in the historic centre, close to everything we need. Rome is also perfectly located between Pantheon and Piazza Navona, sitting atop the ancient site of the Baths of Agrippa. Address/locations will be provided once bookings have been completed.
Included in the program are 13 nights' accommodation as TWIN share (Orvieto x4, Venice x4, Naples x3, Rome x2); 3 hands-on cooking classes plus many "tastings;" a truffle hunt, 2 winery visits. All breakfasts (as part of the accommodation package plus 1 as part of the Truffle Hunt), 6 lunches (some as part of walking/tasting tours), 10 dinners. As well, all internal transport (excluding on arrival and departure); entries as stated in the itinerary for each location; 24/7 accompanying guide/facilitator; information for each location; maps; recommendations for eating outside of included meals and for shopping and general visits.

IN ADDITION . . .

IN ADDITION: it is possible to arrange private transfers to Orvieto on arrival and to the airport (or other location) on departure from Rome. PRE- AND/OR POST TOUR accommodation and programming / touring may be added on an individual basis after consultation. FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED: all members of the group should feel comfortable walking for 1-2 hours (at a leisurely pace), standing for longish periods of time in museums, art galleries, cooking classes etc and should be able to embark and disembark from coaches, trains, vaporetti (in Venice), etc. Each person should also consider that there is no porterage included in the costs.

Ask us now how you can make this your next, very special get-away!