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Panorama of Siena with the cathedral and old town at sunset

Italy's Hidden Gems

Trip highlights:

  • Enchanting Assisi
  • Historic Perugia
  • Elegant Lucca
  • The 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 shape a region where history and the art of living have been intertwined for centuries. Away from the busy coastal crowds, you will discover an Italy full of authenticity, indulgence and timeless elegance, rich in impressions and filled 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 a bell tower and an equestrian statue in the foreground under a blue sky. Gothic cathedral with richly decorated façades and a blue sky in the background. Historic cityscape with a cathedral in the background under a blue sky. Siena Cathedral with its elaborate Gothic façade design under a clear sky. Historic church with a bell tower on a sunny square. Dome of Florence Cathedral with the bustling city centre in the background

Trip details

Day 1: Switzerland - Perugia

Journey via the Gotthard route, Milan and Bologna to Perugia.

Day 2: Perugia and Assisi

Drive to Assisi. Guided walking tour of the home of St Francis. Afterwards, return to Perugia and a guided tour of the historic old town. Dinner in a selected restaurant in Perugia.

Day 3: Orvieto and Montepulciano

Stop in Orvieto in the morning, picturesquely situated on a tuff plateau. Admire the cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture. In the afternoon, enjoy a wine tasting with a light snack in Montepulciano.

Day 4: Perugia - Siena - Lucca

Drive to Siena and a guided walking tour of the medieval old town. Continue to Lucca and check in at the hotel.

Day 5: Lucca

Guided walking tour of Lucca in the morning. You will stroll along the fully preserved Renaissance wall that encircles the entire old town. The afternoon is at your leisure for individual discoveries.

Day 6: Excursion to Florence

Full-day excursion to Florence with a guided walking tour and highlights such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral and Piazza della Signoria. To finish, enjoy a typical Tuscan dinner on 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 rating), above the historic centre of Perugia. This modern hotel combines contemporary comfort with a special culinary concept centred on wine and music. You will spend the following three nights at the Grand Hotel Guinigi**** (official national rating), approx. 1.5 km from the historic centre of Lucca. Both hotels offer comfortable rooms with shower or bath, WC, hairdryer, air conditioning and TV. Equivalent hotels will be used if these are unavailable.

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

Included services

  • Travel by Deluxe coach
  • Accommodation in good 4* hotels, based on a double room
  • 5x half board (dinner/breakfast)
  • 1x bed and breakfast (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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