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Explore this central region of Italy, famed for its truffles and wines, medieval hill towns and stunning rolling landscapes on this fully escorted week-long adventure

Umbria Classic Culture and Cuisine Escorted Tour Seven nights from £1,095 pp (departing 9 July)

This tour of the central region of Umbria – Italy’s ‘green heart’ – combines gorgeous rural scenery, spectacular mountain landscapes and historic hill towns packed full of architectural and artistic treasures with a gastronomy that rivals any in Italy. Tour highlights include truffle hunting and lunch at San Pietro a Pettine, the beautiful towns of Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Todi, Spello and Gubbio, wine and olive oil tastings, and an evening at the renowned Umbria Jazz Festival. Experience all this from your base in the lovely town of Trevi at the charming Hotel Antica Dimora alla Rocca. Located on a quiet square in the old town centre, the four-star hotel is set in a 1650 palace with a terrace, bar, cellar restaurant and spacious, comfortable rooms with all modern amenities.

FULLY ESCORTED PRICE INCLUDES:

• Return flights from London Gatwick to Rome including taxes

• Seven nights’ b&b at Hotel Antica Dimora alla Rocca in Trevi (based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room)

• Five dinners at the hotel and one classic Italian lunch

• Transfers and full touring itinerary with tasting excursions

• Tour manager throughout ITINERARY:

Day 1 Fly from London Gatwick to Rome and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 Full day in Perugia.

Day 3 Full day in Assisi and Spello.

Day 4 Visit La Cucina di San Pietro a Pettine for a truffle-hunting experience followed by lunch.

Day 5 Full day in Gubbio.

Day 6 Full day in Spoleto and Todi.

Day 7 Visit the hills of Montefalco for wine and olive oil tastings, followed by an evening at the Umbria Jazz Festival.

Day 8 Transfer to Rome airport via Lido di Ostia for your flight back to Gatwick.