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12 Day Treasures of Tuscany Umbria and Lombardy Tour 12 Day Treasures of Tuscany Umbria and Lombardy Tour DATES 2022 Aug 30th to Sep 10th PRIVATE /TAILORED TOURS FOR GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE ALSO AVAILABLE Lombardy Delights Pty Ltd. (Trading as Italian Delights Tours) ABN – 82 886 161 696 www.italiandelights.com.au EMAIL: [email protected] PH; OS-+613 9018 6624 / AUS-1300 681 822 Postal Address: PO Box 95 Bentleigh, VIC 3204. 12 Day Treasures of Tuscany Umbria and Lombardy Tour Lombardy Delights Pty Ltd. (Trading as Italian Delights Tours) ABN – 82 886 161 696 www.italiandelights.com.au EMAIL: [email protected] PH; OS-+613 9018 6624 / AUS-1300 681 822 Postal Address: PO Box 95 Bentleigh, VIC 3204. 1 2 D a y T r e a s u r e s o f T u s c a n y , U m b r i a a n d L o m b a r d y T o u r ITINERARY PROVIDED MEALS LEGEND B-BREAKFAST L-LUNCH D-DINNER Day One - (Arrival Meet and Greet Day) D Arrival: Milan/Voghera to Piedmont/Varzi You will be met by your guide at Milan’s Malpensa Airport between 12.30 and 1pm, or alternatively at the Voghera train station between 3 and 3.30pm. A well-appointed private, air-conditioned 9 seater vehicle will transfer you to the Agriturismo "La Tenuta Terensano", near the sleepy Piedmont towns of Monleale and Volpedo, in time to unwind in your room or the farmhouse grounds (or in the pool!) for the afternoon. In the evening we head off for aperitivi in Varzi and dinner back at Tenuta Terensano or in and around Varzi. Day Two - (Winery / Fine Dining and Natural Beauty Day) B L Oltrepo Pavese/Colline Piacentini Wine regions - Rovescala lunch Today begins with a scenic drive to Castello di Luzzano, an historical winery situated in the midst of a stunning natural landscape that straddles the border of the Oltrepo Pavese (Lombardy) and Colline Piacentini (Emilia Romagna) wine regions. Here we will have a cellar tour, wine tasting and lunch at the winery's restaurant. After our slow lunch we will make our way back to the Tenuta Terensano for a free afternoon/evening. Day Three -(Lake D'Orta and Villa Taranto-Lake Maggiore) B D The Majesty of two of Italy’s most beautiful lakes - Scrumptious Pizza dinner! Today we visit two of Italy's most beautiful lakes - Lake D'Orta and Lake Maggiore. First up we spend a free morning and lunch in the gorgeous medieval The Treasures of Tuscany, Umbria and Lombardy Tour costs AUD $5,500.00 per town of Orta San Giulio on the shore of Lake D'Orta. A couple of highlights here person, twin share (AUD$700.00 Single are the little island of Isola di San Giulio, and the hillside chapels of the Sacro Supplement) and includes: ✔ A 12 Day stay Tuesday to Saturday Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage site that offers stunning views of Lake ✔ 11 nights accommodation Twin Share D'Orta. Of course whilst here you can also take a leisurely lakeside or Double ✔ passeggiata, or simply explore the narrow alleyways of this charming town. Breakfast every day except day 1 ✔ Six evening meals and three lunches After lunch we head to the stunning gardens of Villa Taranto. Established ✔ All land-based transport in a private from 1931-1940 by Scotsman Neil McEacharn, the gardens are on the edge of vehicle, including transfers from Malpensa Airport and Voghera train Lake Maggiore and offer a dazzling variety of plants and plant combinations. station upon arrival and to Rome’s It is pretty much in full of colour from spring to autumn but the display in Fiumicino Airport and Chiusi- spring/early summer is particularly astonishing! Prior to our return to Tenuta Chianciano train station upon departure. (See Terms and Conditions Terensano we will enjoy a delicious pizza at one of Jim and Lynette's favourite section at rear for list of tour local pizzerias. exclusions) 1 2 D a y T r e a s u r e s o f T u s c a n y , U m b r i a a n d L o m b a r d y T o u r ITINERARY PROVIDED MEALS LEGEND B-BREAKFAST L-LUNCH D-DINNER DAY 4 Classic Architecture Day - (Vigevano - Stunning Piazza Ducale and Castello Sforzesco) B This morning we visit the beautiful town of Vigevano, known throughout Italy and the world as a centre of shoe-making excellence, and for its stunning renaissance piazza - The Piazza Ducale. Prior to lunchtime guests can enjoy a relaxing stroll around the castle and Vigevano's classy shopping precinct, visit the shoe museum, or climb Bramante's Tower for a bird's eye view of the piazza and rooftops of the town. Whatever choice is made the ambience of this town's charming piazza will undoubtedly stay in your memories for many years to come! We return to Tenuta Terensano in the mid afternoon for a free evening. Day Five - (Market, Wining and Dining Day) B L Local Market Experience – Fine Dining Lunch - Optional Giuseppe Pellizza Studio/Museum Visit Today we spend the morning visiting a nearby town's local market. Here we have the opportunity to see the delicious produce on offer, along with an interesting assortment of wares. Markets, or "mercati", were traditionally produce markets, where farmers from the surrounding hills would congregate once a week, not only to trade in their produce, but also to meet with their friends and fellow farmers. For lunch we dine at Tenuta Terensano The Treasures of Tuscany, Umbria and where we sample some delicious local wine in conjunction with local dishes Lombardy Tour costs AUD $5,500.00 per specially prepared by the owner, Valentina, who is a veritable expert in local person, twin share (AUD$700.00 Single Supplement) and includes: wine and produce. After lunch guests have the option of a free afternoon and ✔ A 12 Day stay Tuesday to Saturday evening to relax on the grounds (or in the pool!) of Tenuta Terensano, or ✔ 11 nights accommodation Twin Share to visit the museum (former home) of Giuseppe Pellizza, one of Italy's famous or Double ✔ Breakfast every day except day 1 neo-impressionist painters. ✔ Six evening meals and three lunches ✔ All land-based transport in a private vehicle, including transfers from Malpensa Airport and Voghera train station upon arrival and to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport and Chiusi- Chianciano train station upon departure. (See Terms and Conditions section at rear for list of tour exclusions) 1 2 D a y T r e a s u r e s o f T u s c a n y , U m b r i a a n d L o m b a r d y T o u r ITINERARY PROVIDED MEALS LEGEND B-BREAKFAST L-LUNCH D-DINNER Day Six - (“Ciao Tuscany!”) B D (Lucca – Anghiari - Il Sasso Agriturismo, Tuscany) This morning we say arrivederci to Piedmont and the Tenuta Terensano and head southwards towards the stunning region of Tuscany! Along the way we stop for lunch in the charming town of Lucca, and after lunch we move on to our accommodation for the next three nights at the Il Sasso Agriturismo just below the gorgeous hilltop hamlet of Anghiari. Dinner tonight is provided and will be enjoyed at a nearby historic farmhouse located in beautiful grounds with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Day Seven - (Arezzo - Rest and Relax Day) B D Arezzo – Rest and Relax by pool - Anghiari This morning we visit the nearby city of Arezzo. Guests will be free to dine at a cafe or restaurant of their choice for lunch, and following lunch we will head back to the Il Sasso Agriturismo to enjoy a nice restful afternoon by the pool whilst enjoying the absolutely stunning views from the poolside area at the farmhouse! After our restful afternoon dinner is provided at the Il Feudo del Vicario restaurant in nearby Anghiari. Before we have dinner though, we will enjoy some aperitivi in this gorgeous hillside town! Day Eight - (A day out in Umbria!) B D Gubbio (Market Day) – Perugia (optional walking tour) – Citerna dinner The Treasures of Tuscany, Umbria and Today we say a big Ciao! to the region of Umbria. We will be visiting two of the Lombardy Tour costs AUD $5,500.00 per person, twin share (AUD$700.00 Single most beautiful towns in the region - Gubbio and Perugia. The morning will be Supplement) and includes: spent in Gubbio, a town of ancient origins predating Roman times. It is also ✔ A 12 Day stay Tuesday to Saturday well known as the location for the shooting of the very popular Italian TV ✔ 11 nights accommodation Twin Share or Double crime/comedy series, Don Matteo, starring Terence Hill (aka Mario Girrotti!). ✔ Breakfast every day except day 1 Guests are free to take the cable car ride, explore charming Gubbio and its ✔ Six evening meals and three lunches ✔ All land-based transport in a private local market, and dine at one of the local eateries on offer here. After lunch we vehicle, including transfers from move on to the University city of Perugia, which is the capital of the region of Malpensa Airport and Voghera train Umbria. It has a beautiful historical centre which is dominated by the Palazzo station upon arrival and to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport and Chiusi- dei Priori and the views of the countryside below are truly breathtaking! Chianciano train station upon Guests can also partake in an optional walking tour whilst here.
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