The Heart of Italy A journey through Tuscany and Umbria
Umbria and Tuscany are among the most unspoilt cultural landscapes in Italy. Gentle hills, medieval towns and world-famous works of art characterise a region in which history and way of life have been intertwined for centuries. Away from the busy coastal crowds, an authentic Italy unfolds, full of indulgence and timeless elegance, rich in impressions and filled with genuine Italian joie de vivre.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 18.04. - 24.04.2027 | So. - Sa. | from CHF 1'495.- | |
| 12.05. - 18.05.2027 | Mi. - Di. | from CHF 1'495.- | |
| 07.10. - 13.10.2027 | Do. - Mi. | from CHF 1'495.- | |
| 04.11. - 10.11.2027 | Do. - Mi. | from CHF 1'445.- |
Day 1: Switzerland - Perugia
Journey via the Gotthard route, and through Milan and Bologna to Perugia.
Day 2: Perugia and Assisi
Drive to Assisi. Guided walking tour of the home of St Francis. Afterwards, return to Perugia and a guided tour of the historic old town. Dinner at a selected restaurant in Perugia.
Day 3: Orvieto and Montepulciano
Morning stop in Orvieto, picturesquely set on a tuff plateau. Marvel at the cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture. In the afternoon, enjoy a wine tasting with a light snack in Montepulciano.
Day 4: Perugia - Siena - Lucca
Drive to Siena and a guided walking tour of the medieval old town. Continue to Lucca and check in at the hotel.
Day 5: Lucca
Guided city tour of Lucca in the morning. You will stroll along the fully preserved Renaissance walls that encircle the entire old town. The afternoon is at your leisure for individual discoveries.
Day 6: Day trip to Florence
Full-day trip to Florence with a guided walking tour and highlights such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral and Piazza della Signoria. To round off the day, enjoy a typical Tuscan dinner on a country estate.
Day 7: Lucca - Switzerland
Return journey via Milan to the departure points in Switzerland.
Deluxe-Bus
33 edle Ledersessel – nur 3 statt der üblichen 4 Sitze pro Reihe – bieten viel Platz. Geniessen Sie den grossen Sitzabstand und den Luxus, der keine Wünsche offen lässt. Die exklusive Ambiance wird Sie überzeugen.
- 33 breite, verstellbare Leder-Fauteuil-Sitze
- Grosszügige Dreierbestuhlung mit grossem Sitzabstand
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Freistehender Klapptisch pro Sitz, Bewegliche Fussstützen
- 220-Volt Steckdose pro Sitzplatz *
- Klimaanlage, Toilette und Waschraum, Kühlschrank / Kaffeemaschine
- Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat *
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa (ab 2018)
* die meisten Fahrzeuge der EUROBUS Flotte sind damit ausgerüstet
INCLUDED
- Travel by Deluxe coach
- Accommodation in good 4* hotels, based on double room
- 5x HB (dinner/breakfast)
- 1x B&B (room/breakfast)
- Excursions as per programme
- Local German-speaking tour guide on days 2 and 4 - 6
- EUROBUS audio system
Hotels
For the first three nights, you will stay at the Hotel Giò Wine e Jazz Area**** (official national rating), above the historic centre of Perugia. This modern hotel combines contemporary comfort with a special culinary concept centred on wine and music. You will spend the following three nights at the Grand Hotel Guinigi**** (official national rating), approx. 1.5 km from the historic centre of Lucca. Both hotels offer comfortable rooms with shower or bath, WC, hairdryer, air conditioning and TV. Equivalent hotels in case of unavailability.
