Umbria & Tuscany Small Group Tour

12 Day, escorted small group tour in Central Italy
CORTONA (TUSCANY) – 3 nights
TUSCIA (LAZIO) & MAREMMA (TUSCANY) –  3 nights
ASSISI AREA (UMBRIA) – 2 nights
ORVIETO (UMBRIA) – 3 nights

Small group experience of 10-15 people
From October 26 to November 06 – 2025 (12 days)

Unspoiled location and countryside
Charming authentic italian villages
3 UNESCO sites
1 UNESCO (Global network of water museums)
Lakes, lagoon and natural bath
Some of the best wines in Italy

Tour begins in Cortona (3.00 pm)

DAY 1 – Arrival in Cortona (Tuscany)
Let’s all meet at our Cortona hotel for a welcome drink and tour introduction meeting, followed by a short orientation walk in the town of “Under the Tuscan Sun” and a visit to the Archaeological Museum. Afterwards, we will enjoy our welcome dinner all together at a local favorite restaurant.

DAY 2 – Morning walking tour of Cortona with our local guide followed by a group aperitivo. Free afternoon and evening in town to explore more of Cortona on your own. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

DAY 3 – Day trip to Arezzo by bus to visit the town and to enjoy its charming architecture. Lunch is on your own in Arezzo. Evening return to Cortona, dinner on your own.

Bus transfer towards Central Umbria, staying at a local Agriturismo country house.

DAY 4 – We continue into the region of Umbria to explore beautiful Assisi, the town of Saint Frances. Lunch on your own in Assisi. After some free time, we arrive at our “agriturismo” for a wonderful cooking class followed by our group dinner.

DAY 5 – Today we will enjoy an Umbrian truffle hunt, and learn all about this ancient food, including a truffle group lunch. In the afternoon, we will explore one of the many beautiful towns in Umbria, and return to our country hotel for dinner on your own.

Bus transfer towards Sovana & Pitigliano

DAY 6 – Scenic drive through Tuscany’s UNESCO area of Val d’Orcia with visits to Monticchiello and Pienza (here lunch on our own). After lunch, we will continue towards Sovana, where, after our hotel check-in, we will enjoy a group dinner at a local restaurant in the Medieval village.

DAY 7 – Today we will explore Sovana, and the surrounding areas, with a walking tour of its Archaeological Park, an ancient “Via Cava” (sacred carved road) and a tour of Pitigliano (also nicknamed “Little Jerusalem”). Lunch on your own in Pitigliano. After returning to our charming village Sovana and some down time, we will enjoy a group dinner.

DAY 8 – Day trip to the Mediterranean Sea! Visit to the Orbetello Lagoon and the seaside town of Porto Santo Stefano, where we will experience a group seafood lunch together. On the way back to our hotel, we will take a stop at the ancient hot spring waterfalls of Saturnia (water shoes are strongly recommended here). Free evening for dinner in Sovana.

Bus transfer to Orvieto

DAY 9 – Depart Sovana and drive South to Tarquinia, one of the major Etruscan cities of Southern Etruria. Today we will explore its fantastic frescoed tombs and the local archaeological museum. Lunch is on your own in Tarquina. Later, we will arrive in Orvieto, our next home for four nights, followed by check-in and a group dinner at a local favorite.

DAY 10 – Day trip to Bomarzo, a 16th century park built in a sacred Etruscan area. We will continue to a working olive oil mill & winery to taste some fantastic extra-virgin olive oil, some excellent local wines and have a light group lunch, with a digestive stroll and free time in Lake Bolsena afterwards. Evening and dinner are on your own in Orvieto.

DAY 11 – This morning we will have a walking tour of ancient Orvieto, a visit to one of its many underground archaeological sites, and the Duomo, including Master Luca Signorelli’s frescoes. After lunch on your own and a free afternoon in Orvieto, we will regroup to enjoy our farewell group dinner.

DAY 12 – Tour over after breakfast. We’ll help you make arrangements for post-tour transportation