Journey into Wine for FIT

An opportunity to leave the metropolis and immerse yourself in the natural and artistic beauty of the small medieval villages outside Rome: Roman Castles and then… You can visit the region long dismissed as Tuscany's "gentler sister": Umbria. Forming an expanse of gentle pastoral countryside and high mountain wilderness of oak woods and ice-clear streams, the picturesque region has been dubbed the "Green Heart of Italy". Accommodation will be in wonderful monasteries that provides a safe and convenient refuge. Although many of these still enjoy superb locations and the historic ambience of yesteryear, facilities have been updated to ensure that the needs of the modern traveler are satisfied.

Day 1 – ROME: Arrival in Rome. Pick-up the car at the car rental point at the airport. In the afternoon free visit of the "Eternal City" build on seven hills on the banks of the river "Tiber". See the unique Ancient, Renaissance and Baroque monuments and churches. Check-in in one of our former religious houses. Free dinner and overnight.
Day 2 – CASTELLI ROMANI: After breakfast, departure to visit the most characteristic places of the Castelli Romani. Along the "Road of the Lakes" passing through one of the hilly areas of volcanic origin which characterize the outskirts of Roma: Colli Albani, Castelgandolfo, Ariccia, Rocca di Papa e Grottaferrata, noted for their culture and gastronomic delicacies. Towards the northerly part of the Colli Albani, we arrive at Frascati, popular both for its beauty and considerable production of wine. We suggest a stop in a typical wine cellar where you can taste local wines and food. Return to the Villa, free dinner and overnight.
Day 3 – ROME: After breakfast, guided visit to St. Peter’s Cathedral and Vatican Museums. Free lunch. In the afternoon, guided visit to Renaissance and Baroque Rome with its world-famous Squares and Fountains. Free dinner. Overnight.
Day 4 -TODI – ORVIETO: After breakfast, departure to the city of Todi. Free visit of the city dominating the Tiber Valley and famous for its churches, palaces , Etruscan and Roman monuments. Free lunch. Continue to Orvieto, situated on a hill and world famous for its magnificent cathedral. Discover "Underground Orvieto", with its caverns full of history, situated under the heart of the City and taste the local products. Free dinner. Overnight in one of our former religious houses in Assisi.
Day 5 – ASSISI – BEVEGNA – MONTEFALCO: Breakfast. In the morning guided tour of Assisi, known for the Basilica of St. Francis, consisting of two churches built on top of each other. The Lower Church guards the remains of the saint, while the upper Church is decorated with 28 frescos, showing scenes from his life, painted by Giotto. Free lunch. In the afternoon travel to Bevagna, ancient city, unique for its Piazza Silvestri, free from all symmetry and consisting of two churches and Palazzo dei Consoli. Free visit to the ancient town of Montefalco. A city that offers views of extraordinary beauty, celebrated in literature and remembered with the name "Balcony of Umbria". This is also the production area of the wines Sagrantino D.O.C.G. and the Rosso di Montefalco D.O.C.. Return to hotel, free dinner and overnight.
Day 6 – DERUTA – TORGIANO: After breakfast departure to Deruta, enchanting little town famous for the manufacturing and exposition of artistic ceramics. Possibility to visit a ceramic factory. In the afternoon visit of Torgiano, city of the Lungarotti D.O.C.G. and DOC wines. Visit the famous wine cellars, the Wine Museum with wine tasting. Free dinner and overnight.
Day 7 – SPOLETO – FONTI DEL CLITUNNO – TREVI: After breakfast departure to Spoleto and free visit of this fascinating city, at the feet of the Rocca Albornoziana. Stop at the enchanting and often praised springs of the Clitunno. In the afternoon visit of the medieval town of Trevi. We suggest to stop at a typical shop to taste bruschetta with the typical olive oil Olio Umbro D.O.P. Free dinner and overnight.
Day 8 – ROME – HOME: After breakfast, departure to Rome. Arrival at the airport, drop-off of the car and check-in for the flight back.