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Panorama of Siena with cathedral and old town at sunset

Highlights of Italy

Trip highlights:

  • Enchanting Assisi
  • Historic Perugia
  • Elegant Lucca
  • Wine landscapes of Montepulciano

A Journey through Tuscany and Umbria

Umbria and Tuscany are among the most unspoilt cultural landscapes in Italy. Gentle hills, medieval towns and world-famous works of art define a region where history and way of life have been intertwined for centuries. Away from the major coastal routes, Italy unfolds here in all its authenticity, indulgence and timeless elegance, rich in impressions and imbued with genuine Italian joie de vivre.

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View of the Basilica of San Domenico in Perugia with surrounding buildings in Umbria, Italy. Historic square with a fountain in a sunny town. Church with bell tower and equestrian statue in the foreground under a blue sky. Gothic cathedral with richly decorated façades and a blue sky in the background. Historic townscape with a cathedral in the background under a blue sky. Siena Cathedral with its ornate Gothic façade under a clear sky. Historic church with a bell tower on a sunny square. Dome of Florence Cathedral with a busy city centre in the background

Day 1: Switzerland - Perugia

Travel via the St Gotthard route and through Milan and Bologna to Perugia.

Day 2: Perugia and Assisi

Drive to Assisi. Guided walk through the birthplace of Saint Francis. Then return to Perugia and a guided tour of the historic old town. Dinner at a selected restaurant in Perugia.

Day 3: Orvieto and Montepulciano

Morning stop in Orvieto, picturesquely situated on a plateau of tufa rock. Admire the cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic. In the afternoon, wine tasting with a small snack in Montepulciano.

Day 4: Perugia - Siena - Lucca

Drive to Siena and guided walk through the medieval old town. Continue to Lucca and check in at the hotel.

Day 5: Lucca

Guided city tour of Lucca in the morning. You will walk along the fully preserved Renaissance walls that encircle the entire old town. The afternoon is at your leisure for individual exploration.

Day 6: Excursion to Florence

Full-day excursion to Florence with a guided tour and highlights such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria. To conclude, a typical Tuscan dinner at a country estate.

Day 7: Lucca - Switzerland

Return journey via Milan to the departure points in Switzerland.

For the first three nights you will stay at the Hotel Giò Wine e Jazz Area**** (official national category), above the historic centre of Perugia. This modern hotel combines contemporary comfort with a special gourmet concept centred on wine and music. For the following three nights you will stay at the Grand Hotel Guinigi**** (official national category), approx. 1.5 km from the historic centre of Lucca. Both hotels offer comfortable rooms with shower or bath, toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning and TV. Equivalent hotels in case of unavailability.

  • Hotel Giò Wine e Jazz Area
  • Hotel Giò Wine e Jazz Area
  • Hotel Giò Wine e Jazz Area

Included services

  • Travel in a Deluxe coach
  • Accommodation in quality 4* hotels, standard double room
  • 5x half board (dinner/breakfast)
  • 1x B&B (room/breakfast)
  • Excursions as per programme
  • Local, German-speaking tour guide on days 2 and 4–6
  • EUROBUS audio system

Deluxe coach

33 fine leather seats – only 3 instead of the usual 4 seats per row – offer plenty of room. Enjoy the generous legroom and a level of luxury that leaves nothing to be desired. The exclusive ambience will win you over.

  • Smartphone charging at the socket by the seat
  • Passenger fastening the seat belt in a leather seat
  • Adjustable footrest under the seat in front
  • 33 wide, adjustable leather armchair seats
  • Spacious three-seat rows with generous legroom
  • Seat belts at every seat
  • Fold-down table at every seat, adjustable footrests
  • 220-volt socket at every seat *
  • Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge / coffee machine
  • Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
  • Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe (from 2018)

33 fine leather seats – only 3 instead of the usual 4 seats per row – offer plenty of room. Enjoy the generous legroom and a level of luxury that leaves nothing to be desired. The exclusive ambience will win you over.

View through the interior of the deluxe coach with three seats per row 360° view

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