PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
15-Day Itinerary
Dec 21
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Dec 22
Continue south into northern Italy and to our overnight hotel near Parma.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Dec 23
This morning we begin our journey south, pausing in the San Marino area at a retail outlet for some last-minute shopping! We continue southwards, before arriving at our 4-star hotel, Abbazia Collemedio Resort & Restaurant, where we will stay for ten nights. The hotel is nestled amongst rolling hills, not far from Perugia.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Christmas Eve - Perugia & Gala Dinner
Enjoy the magical festive atmosphere during our excursion to Perugia. Perugia is a lovely medieval city rich in history and art. The historical centre reveals traces of both Etruscan and Roman civilisations; there is time to explore the well-preserved walls, cathedrals, piazzas or wander the labyrinthine alleyways.
Spend the time at your leisure, before visiting the famous Perugia chocolate factory for a guided tour. This evening, we’ll continue the celebrations with a Christmas Eve gala dinner at the hotel.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Christmas Day - Free Time
Happy Christmas! Today is at your leisure to relax amidst the lovely hotel surrounds. We enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch at the hotel and light supper this evening.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Light Supper
Boxing Day - Montefalco & Spoleto
Enjoy a leisurely start today as we set out in search of some wonderful Umbrian scenery. Montefalco is known as the 'balcony of Umbria' for its elevated position and spectacular vistas. We visit Spoleto which has a compact centre filled with a wealth of history; the Ponte delle Torri bridge and hilltop fortress add to the town’s attractive appearance.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Dec 27 - Free Time or Siena & San Gimignano
Today, you can enjoy free time at leisure or join us on our optional excursion to the neighbouring region of Tuscany, with a visit to the delightful towns of Siena and San Gimignano.
A maze of red-brick buildings, Siena is a wonderfully preserved medieval treasure trove. At its heart lies Il Campo, renowned as Italy’s most beautiful piazza, which bustles with life and is the scene of the frenetic Palio horse race twice each year.
Next we travel to San Gimignano, which is instantly recognisable by its thirteen stone towers, from which the town takes its nickname of ‘Medieval Manhattan’. Enjoy beautiful views over the Tuscan countryside from the town’s lovely hilltop position.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Dec 28 - Assisi & Lake Trasimeno
Enjoy an included, full-day excursion to medieval Assisi, most famous as the native town of St. Francis. Explore the Piazza del Comune, the Basilica di San Francesco, which features frescoes by Giotto, or one of the many pink stone churches and basilicas dotted throughout the town.
To make the most of your visit, why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour?
On return back to the hotel, we pause to admire the scenic delights of Lake Trasimeno.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Dec 29 - Rome
Today, we visit the beautiful Italian capital city of Rome. We offer an optional sightseeing tour to introduce you to the city’s array of spectacular sights, including the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, and the Colosseum – the Romans’ greatest amphitheatre.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Dec 30 - Free Time or Gubbio & Wine Tasting
Relax or join our half-day optional excursion to visit the picturesque town of Gubbio.
This afternoon relax and enjoy an included visit to a local vineyard to sample some wonderful authentic produce!
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
New Year's Eve - Cortona & Gala Dinner
Join our leisurely drive to the splendid Etruscan town of Cortona. Enclosed by ancient stone walls, the town enjoys a dominant position overlooking the Chiana Valley with sweeping views.
We return to the hotel to prepare for tonight's gala dinner.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
New Year's Day - Free Time or Scenic Drive
Enjoy a leisurely start today following on from last night's festivities! You can join our optional scenic drive to mark the start of the New Year with some marvelous Umbrian scenery.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Jan 2 - Florence
We say goodbye to Umbria this morning and commence our journey north to our overnight hotel in the Parma area. En route we visit the wonderful Renaissance city of Florence. There will be time at leisure to explore the many highlights including the charismatic Ponte Vecchio, the spectacular cathedral and bustling Piazza della Signoria.
To make the most of your visit, join our optional sightseeing tour with a local guide.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Jan 3
Continue to our overnight hotel in northern France.
Meals - Breakfast
Jan 4
Return home.
Meals - Breakfast