"A Tuscan and Umbrian Visit" is a seven-day, six-night tour that departs from either Rome or Florence and travels through much of the Tuscan countryside. Tuscany is the most popular destination in Italy and is known for its rolling countryside and Italian wineries. Umbria is known as the "green heart" of Italy and features a similar landscape. The tour starts with a drive from Rome to Assisi, where guests will spend two days. Assisi features buildings made of pink stone and is the birthplace of many saints.
From Assisi, travelers will drive from Cortona, where they have two days to explore this town full of medieval architecture and monuments. From Cortona, travelers can drive to Siena through a large expanse of rolling hills and olive groves. The tour finishes in Florence with visits to parish churches, farmhouses and vineyards. Hotel accommodations are provided in each city, and travelers are encouraged to stop and explore the countryside at their leisure. The tour is offered from April to October.
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The "Villas, Mosaics and Renaissance" tour is an eight-day, seven-night tour departing from Venice that explores some of the best Renaissance architecture in Italy. From Venice guests will head to Cittadella while traveling through Padova and Vinceza, where they can explore the Basilica Palladiana and Olympic Theater. From there they travel to San Marino to explore the town's three fortresses. From San Marino they can travel to Cortona through Urbino, one of the region's most famous art towns. Cortona is home to many of the area's beautiful cathedrals and churches.
From Cortona guests will travel to Siena through the Chiana Valley, which is being replanted with grape vines. Visit the Chiostro di Pienza, a 15th century cloister. Explore local vineyard and olive groves located throughout the Siena area. End the trip by returning to Florence or Venice. The tour is available from April to October.
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"A Tale of Mountains and Lakes" takes travelers through the major Alpine lakes and the Dolomites region. Begin this tour in Milan and drive to Lake Maggiore, following the lake road through the countryside. While in Lake Maggiore, travelers may take boats to visit many of the local islands and see sights such as the palace at Isola Bella. From Lake Maggiore, drive to popular Lake Como, which offers a combination of Mediterranean foliage and snowy peaks. After Lake Como you'll visit the Riva del Garda, a high-class vacation area during the 19th century.
Travel to the Dolomites, a rocky, mountainous region, and explore the popular ski runs and limestone quarries. Spend a day at the Cortina resort in the Ampezzo Valley, which has a natural amphitheater. End the tour by returning the car to Venice. The tour is available from April to December.
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