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Chianti

Italian Gems

Trip highlights:

  • Medieval Siena
  • Historic Assisi
  • Scenic landscape of the Chianti region

Immerse yourself in a world of history, art and unrivalled charm

In Siena you experience the heart of Tuscany with its impressive medieval architecture. Assisi, nestled in the gentle hills of Umbria, enchants with its spiritual atmosphere and the traces of Saint Francis. Rome, the Eternal City, captivates with its rich history, from the ruins of ancient Rome to the masterpieces of the Renaissance. Each of these cities tells its own story and offers unique experiences that together reflect the true essence of Italy.

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Assisi Assisi Siena Colosseum at sunrise in Rome Aerial view of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome Siena in Tuscany, Italy Perugia in Umbria

Day 1: Switzerland - Chianciano Terme

Journey to Chianciano Terme.

Day 2: Siena and Chianti

Drive to Siena. With a local guide, you discover the city, famous for its rich medieval history and architecture. Siena impresses with its narrow, winding streets and Gothic buildings, which create a distinctive historic atmosphere. In the afternoon, continue into the Chianti region with its renowned wines. Shaped by gentle hills dotted with vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees, Chianti offers a classic Tuscan landscape. Besides wine production, the area is also known for its charming villages, historic castles and traditional farmhouses, which reflect an authentic Italian way of life. Let yourself be pampered at a country estate with local wines and produce.

Day 3: Perugia and Assisi

Perugia, a historic city in Umbria, is known for its rich cultural heritage and its picturesque position on a hill. The city impresses with its well-preserved medieval old town, magnificent Renaissance architecture and famous university. Perugia is also widely known for its cultural events, such as the annual jazz festival, and for its chocolate production, particularly the famous Baci Perugina. These are a must-try. Afterwards, follow in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy, in Assisi. Discover the world-famous Basilica of San Francesco with its frescoes by Giotto, then stroll through this lovely town.

Day 4: Florence

(Optional) Florence is regarded as the cradle of the Renaissance and captivates with an incomparable wealth of art and cultural treasures. On a guided city tour, you discover the most beautiful squares and the city's most important sights, including the impressive cathedral, the Piazza della Signoria and the famous Ponte Vecchio. Afterwards, there is time for independent exploration of the charming lanes of this Tuscan metropolis.

Day 5: Chianciano Terme - Switzerland

Return journey to Switzerland.

You stay for 4 nights at the selected 4* Grand Hotel Admiral Palace (official national category) in Chianciano Terme. All rooms have a shower or bath/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, safe and minibar. The hotel has a bar, restaurant, wellness centre with indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath, as well as a fitness area and a garden with sun terrace. Equivalent hotel if unavailable.

  • Grand Hotel Admiral Palace, Chianciano Terme
  • Room at the Grand Hotel Admiral Palace

Included services

  • Travel by Comfort coach
  • Accommodation at the 4* Grand Hotel Admiral Palace, standard double room
  • Half board (dinner/breakfast)
  • City tours in Siena, Perugia and Assisi
  • Visit to a country estate incl. tasting of local produce
  • Chocolate tasting in Perugia
  • German-speaking tour guide on day 2 and 3

Comfort coach

The Comfort coach offers you everything that matters to you as a traveller. The generous legroom in particular will surprise you. Our Comfort coaches have 26 – 50 seats.

  • Rows of seats with grey headrests and red curtains in the Comfort coach
  • EUROBUS Comfort coach seen from the front outside the depot
  • EUROBUS Comfort coach parked in front of trees
  • 26–50 adjustable comfort seats
  • Seat belts at every seat
  • Individual fold-down table for each seat, movable footrests
  • 220-volt socket at every seat *
  • Radio / DVD / navigation system
  • Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge, coffee machine
  • Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
  • Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe

* Most vehicles in the EUROBUS fleet are equipped with this.

View down the centre aisle of the Comfort coach with four-abreast seating

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