Highlights of Rome and Umbria including Assisi

Highlights of Rome and Umbria including Assisi

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$1427

Highlights of Rome and Umbria including Assisi

8 Days Starting and ending in Rome

Visiting: Rome, Fiuggi, Spoleto, Assisi, Italy

Tour operator:

Travel Department

Tour code:

329

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium, 3-Moderate

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1540 $1427 including Flights from the UK Operator discount: -$113

NB: Prices correct on 23-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Your Guided Group Holiday To Rome and Umbria Let’s discover Italy on this guided holiday with a perfect combination of sightseeing and relaxation. Based in the picturesque town of Fiuggi, 60km southeast of Rome, we’ll be ideally placed to visit some of the most iconic sites in central Italy. On guided tours of the 'Eternal City', we’ll take in famous landmarks like the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, and enjoy a memorable visit to the Vatican - viewing St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. You’ll also have free time to explore Rome on your own, and your expert guide will provide tips on what to do depending on your interests. Another excursion takes us to Umbria, whose green valleys and mountains form a pristine backdrop to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis, is one of the world's most cherished places of pilgrimage.

Highlights

  • Explore the best of central Italy on this 7-night holiday including excursions to Rome, Spoleto & Assisi.

  • Stay 7 nights in Fiuggi, a historic spa town that once catered to Popes, artists and royalty.

  • Enjoy two full days in Rome, with free time included so that you can experience the city for yourself.

  • Visit Rome’s most iconic sites with a guided walking tour of Ancient Rome & The Vatican.

  • Discover the home of St. Francis of Assisi & the medieval town of Spoleto on a full day guided excursion.

  • Unwind with plenty of leisure time to enjoy Fiuggi’s natural thermal spas or explore the city’s old town.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Dinner

On arrival in Rome, we will be met by our local representative and transferred to our hotel in Fiuggi.

Day 2 : Free Time In Fiuggi

Location: Fiuggi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Fiuggi. Stroll through its pleasant streets, adorned with Liberty style facades and tree-lined parks, and check out the many small shops, cafes and restaurants. In the hilltop old town, enter via the original Portella and wander the cobbled streets, dotted with tiny churches and fountains. Sturdy shoes are recommended here! Take a coffee and a breather, and admire magnificent views over the Lazio countryside.

Day 3 : Spoleto & Assisi

Location: Spoleto, Assisi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Full Day Guided Excursion to Spoleto & Assisi
After a very early breakfast at our hotel we set off for a full day guided excursion to Assisi with a stop in Spoleto en-route. In Spoleto we will have some free time to discover this beautiful town and its medieval centre. We continue on the road to the historic city of Assisi famous as the birthplace of St. Francis. Here we will have free time for lunch before joining our guide again for a guided walking city tour of Assisi. Return to our hotel in Fiuggi in in the late evening for dinner.

Day 4 : Explore Fiuggi At Your Own Pace

Location: Fiuggi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We will have a full day to relax and take it easy. Our guide will be happy to offer suggestions for activities and places to see in Fiuggi and the surrounding area.

Day 5 : Ancient Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Guided Walking Tour of Ancient Rome
Let’s join our guide this morning and travel by coach to Ancient Rome. Today, will explore the city on a guide walking tour while taking in the sights of the Colosseum and Roman Forum (both viewed from outside), as well as discovering Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain. We will have free time for lunch, shopping and sightseeing before returning to Fiuggi in the late afternoon.

Day 6 : At Leisure

Location: Fiuggi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Free Time in Fiuggi - Full day
A further opportunity to relax and enjoy the lovely town of Fiuggi! You may wish to indulge in one of the thermal spa treatments for which Fiuggi is renowned. If you would like to return to Rome for further sightseeing, please consult your guide, who can advise on public transport options.

Day 7 : Christian Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After an early breakfast join us for an excursion to Rome (60km), where we will have a guided tour of St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums. We will visit the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City to view Michelangelo's most famous work, which changed the course of Western art. There will be free time for lunch and independent sightseeing before returning to our hotel for our evening meal.

Day 8 : Depart Italy

Location: Italy

Meals Included: Breakfast

Time to say 'arrivederci' to Italy!

We'll check out of our hotel and depart by coach to the airport for our return flight.

What's Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Accommodation

    4* Star

  • International Travel

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals – Half Board

What's Not Included

Tipping and Gratuities

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4* Star

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Moderate itinerary likely to have some early starts, longer days and coach journeys, including walking tours of 2-4 hours possibly on uneven terrain with stops. You should have reasonable health and mobility.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.

  • Will there be a guide to meet us when we arrive at our destination?

    You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide.

  • I have reduced mobility; can I still travel?

    We have holidays suitable for varying levels of mobility. We want to ensure that you make the correct choice when booking a holiday with us. If you have any concerns about the suitability of a tour, please contact us and discuss this with one of our experienced sales staff.

  • What is the activity level for my holiday?

    In order to ensure you chose the right holiday for you, we rate all our holidays with an activity level. This will help you to determine how suitable a particular holiday is for your needs.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents (tickets and Itinerary) will be provided to you approximately 10 days prior to your departure.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    Yes, all passengers must have travel insurance for Travel Department holidays. We would suggest you pay special attention to any exclusion clauses and excess on your insurance policy to ensure you are happy with your cover. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate insurance for the holiday you are booking.

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    Travel Department requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel department charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 40% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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