Experience Italy's green heart
See Rome and Umbria on this 7-night getaway! Spend 5 nights in Italy's green heart of Umbria, with rolling green hills as far as the eye can see. Then make your way to Rome for 2 nights, Italy's historic and vivacious capital city. Enjoy wine tastings, city tours and more!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO)
- Manual car rental for 5 nights- upgrade to automatic available
* Pick up at Rome Airport, drop off in Rome city - 5 nights in Umbria at Hotel Posta Donini, or similar
- Wine tasting at Arnaldo Caprai
- 2 nights in Rome at Hotel Santa Costanza or similar
- Rome Hop-On/Hop-Off Pass (48-hours)
- Departure airport transfer from Rome hotel to Rome Airport
- Breakfast Daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Visit the elaborate Basilica di San Francesco, the crowning glory of Assisi's UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Indulge in traditional Italian cuisine at charming local restaurants.
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Tour a winery in Montefalco and experience firsthand what makes Umbria's wines so extraordinary.
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Trot up the Spanish Steps in Rome where Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck stood in "Roman Holiday."
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See modern Rome in action by visiting the cluster of galleries near Campo de’ Fiori.
This vacation has been carefully crafted for a great independent travel experience. This isn’t a bus, group, or tour guide vacation but one where you can set your own pace of discovery every day. However, you’re not alone – if you need any help during your trip, we’ re just a phone call or an email away.
Go on a perfect Italian holiday! Spend your first five nights in verdant Umbria, Italy's countryside frozen in time. You'll stay in a castle in a village with easy access to Florence, Assisi, Perugia and more! During your stay in Umbria, you'll be treated to a delicious wine tasting.
The final two days of your trip bring you to Rome, where you can get lost in narrow cobblestone streets, explore iconic ruins, and eat pizza and pasta to your heart's content. There you'll enjoy access to a 48-hour hop-on/hop-off bus pass, making it simple to see major sights in a limited time-frame.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO)
- Manual car rental for 5 nights- upgrade to automatic available
* Pick up at Rome Airport, drop off in Rome city - 5 nights in Umbria at Hotel Posta Donini, or similar
- Wine tasting at Arnaldo Caprai
- 2 nights in Rome at Hotel Santa Costanza or similar
- Rome Hop-On/Hop-Off Pass (48-hours)
- Departure airport transfer from Rome hotel to Rome Airport
- Breakfast Daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Visit the elaborate Basilica di San Francesco, the crowning glory of Assisi's UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Indulge in traditional Italian cuisine at charming local restaurants.
-
Tour a winery in Montefalco and experience firsthand what makes Umbria's wines so extraordinary.
-
Trot up the Spanish Steps in Rome where Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck stood in "Roman Holiday."
-
See modern Rome in action by visiting the cluster of galleries near Campo de’ Fiori.
Package Overview
This vacation has been carefully crafted for a great independent travel experience. This isn’t a bus, group, or tour guide vacation but one where you can set your own pace of discovery every day. However, you’re not alone – if you need any help during your trip, we’ re just a phone call or an email away.
Go on a perfect Italian holiday! Spend your first five nights in verdant Umbria, Italy's countryside frozen in time. You'll stay in a castle in a village with easy access to Florence, Assisi, Perugia and more! During your stay in Umbria, you'll be treated to a delicious wine tasting.
The final two days of your trip bring you to Rome, where you can get lost in narrow cobblestone streets, explore iconic ruins, and eat pizza and pasta to your heart's content. There you'll enjoy access to a 48-hour hop-on/hop-off bus pass, making it simple to see major sights in a limited time-frame.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Deal Of The Week
Number of Nights:
- 7
Day 1. Welcome to Rome!
Arrive in Rome (FCO) and pick up your rental car at the airport's rental area. Head to your first hotel, and settle into your gorgeous surroundings.
Umbria,
Italy
1 of 3 hotels
Posta Donini 1579 is a 4-star hotel nestled in lush, landscaped gardens. The hotel features an outdoor pool with sun loungers, an on-site restaurant and coffee shop, and a complimentary breakfast buffet. There is also a full-service spa where guests can indulge in different treatments, a hydromassage pool, Turkish bath and more.
Guest rooms feature a private bathroom with a bidet and hairdryer. Other amenities include premium bedding, a desk, air conditioning, free stocked minibars, a TV and a coffee maker.
Collazzone,
Italy
2 of 3 hotels
Take a step back into Medieval Italian history for a unique experience like no other at the Abbazia Collemedio Resort & Spa. Set in the small town of Collazzone, Collepepe (Perugia) and tucked amidst rolling Umbrian hills in the green heart of Italy, this unique resort was once a Benedictine Abbey.
Restored from its historical use and converted into a modern hotel, the Abbazia Collemedio Resort & Spa offers a traditional Italian setting straight out of a travel guide. Now updated with modern convenience, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a gym are available for use at your leisure.
Please note: The hotel is located approximately 25 minutes by car from Umbria International Airport (PEG), approximately one hour 50 minutes by car from Ciampino Airport (CIA), and approximately two hours by car from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Collazzone,
Italy
3 of 3 hotels
Relais Il Canalicchio is a resort nestled in the countryside of Umbria. Sitting on top of a hill, the property has stunning views of the vineyards and olive groves. Upon entering the hotel guests can feel the sense of medieval history as the building was once a small village with a church and tower. There is a small fitness center guests may enjoy for an additional fee, and a seasonal swimming pool. Air conditioning is also seasonal and usually only turned on June through September. The Il Pavone Restaurant is open daily and has been designed with large panoramic windows to maximize the gorgeous views of the valley.
Day 2. Umbria
Spend your first full day immersed in food, art, and culture with a trip to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Take a stroll down the same pedestrian streets walked by Michelangelo, Leonardo and Botticelli, while savoring the world's best gelato.
Discover the masterpieces hidden on every sidewalk and street corner; say hello to Michelangelo's David then explore the Gothic Duomo, an architectural feat which took almost 150 years to build.
Duomo • Florence
Day 3. Umbria
Today, head to Perugia, the cozy and charming capital of the Umbria region. Explore the historical center with its magnificent churches, buildings, aqueducts and eateries. Take a stroll along the cobblestone streets and explore the many eateries and nightlife options available.
Perugia
Day 4. Umbria
Visit Assisi, and its famous Basilica di San Francisco. Explore the well-preserved Temple of Minerva and pay a visit to the excavated Roman Forum. You’ll find a blend of romance and magic in Assisi’s honey-colored stone, quiet alleyways, and the mists that rise and fall over the Val di Spoleto below the town.
Later, make use of your included wine tasting and experience firsthand what makes the region's wines so extraordinary.
Enjoy a wine tasting at the Arnaldo Caprai Winery, an acknowledged leader in the production of top quality Sagrantino di Montefalco. This wine is produced exclusively from grapes of Sagrantino, a variety that has been growing in the Montefalco region for more than 400 years. The vineyard lies amid the Apennines and the towns of Trevi, Assisi, Spello and Montefalco, all famous for olive oil and wine production.
Enjoy a tour of the vineyards and the wine cellar, followed by a tasting of three wines, olive oil, and other accompaniments.
Please Note: Transporation to and from Arnaldo Caprai Winery is not included.
Day 5. Umbria
Enjoy an energizing breakfast, then take a 1-hour drive to the clifftop town of Orvieto. Inhabited since Etruscan times, this town is filled with historic monuments, museums and churches. Feast your eyes on the stunning Duomo and admire the artistic mosaic facade that adorns this medieval wonder.
After you've gotten lost in the beauty of Orvieto, visit one of its surrounding vineyards!
Duomo di Orvieto
Day 6. Umbria - Rome
Head to your next hotel today, located in Italy's breathtaking capital city of Rome. After returning your rental car and getting settled, activate your hop-on/hop-off bus pass and start exploring the Eternal City! Uncover the secrets of ancient Rome with a visit to the ruins, let the art of Michelangelo move and inspire you, and even get a glimpse into Rome's gladiator past at the Colosseum.
Consider taking a stroll through the city in the evening and experience the breathtaking monuments as they become illuminated come nightfall.
A Tip For Your Trip: Upon arrival in Rome, drop your car off at the Hertz Rome Central rental area.
Rome,
Italy
1 of 5 hotels
Simple yet elegant, the Hotel Santa Costanza provides breezy accommodations and wonderful cuisine within Rome. Guests can enjoy a rich breakfast buffet including Italian coffee, a 24-hour front desk, free coffee and tea, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a private garden, and a tour desk to assist with exploring the area.
Rooms are spacious and softly colored, with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a minibar, a safe, and a private bathroom, including a hairdryer and free toiletries. Those exploring will find Villa Torlonia and Piazza Bologna about a half mile from the hotel. Villa Ada is a little over a mile away, while Caimpino Airport is a quick 9 miles away. The nearby transit system makes traveling all over the city quick and easy.
Rome,
Italy
2 of 5 hotels
Revel in plush lodgings while staying in Rome at the Hotel Degli Aranci. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, lounge and cafe areas, a lovely bar, a 24-hour front desk, marble jacuzzis, a fitness center, a terrace, and strolling through a grove of orange trees in their downtime.
Rooms a elegant and feature air conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a hairdryer, a minibar, and private bathrooms. Villa Borghese is under a mile away, and Piazza del Popolo and Villa Ada are just over a mile away. The nearest airport, Ciampino Airport, is just 11 miles away.
Rome,
Italy
3 of 5 hotels
Built in the early 20th century and completely renovated in the last few years, Hotel Villa Glori is a charming oasis in the heart of Rome's “Piccola Londra” (Little London). Step outside of your hotel onto a small street lined with pastel-hued townhouses and near public transportation taking you to the historical center of town. You'll also be within walking distance to the Ponte della Musica (Music Bridge), connecting the Sport Complex to the Maxxi Museum of Modern Art and the Olimpico theater.
You will feel completely at home among Hotel Villa Glori's refined and discreet atmosphere. Each of the 52 rooms feature parquet floors, private bathroom with shower (or jacuzzi), air conditioning, color satellite TV, direct telephone, safe, mini-bar and hairdryer. Enjoy a special cocktail at the elegant bar and unwind after a full day of sightseeing. Start the day off right with daily complimentary breakfast, with delicious pound-cakes, warm fruit tarts and homemade cookies.
Rome,
Italy
4 of 5 hotels
Feel like royalty at Donna Laura Palace, ideally located in Rome's Prati district and just a few minutes away from Vatican City, Tiber River and the Spanish Steps. Easily walk to Piazza del Popolo, Via Margutta with its art galleries, and the gorgeous Trevi Fountain.
This charming and recently renovated boutique hotel provides a warm and hospitable atmosphere with wonderful views over the Tiber River. Each of the 64 finely furnished guest rooms feature free Wi-Fi, minibar, electronic safe and more. Sit down to a drink at the comfortable lobby bar and enjoy a Meditteranean meal at Bistrot restaurant. Additional amenities include an on-site wellness area with small fitness center, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi, and a summer roof garden with stunning views of the dome of St. Peter’s.
Rome,
Italy
5 of 5 hotels
Escape to this luxurious retreat that will make you feel right at home in Rome. As soon as you walk through the doors of Hotel dei Mellini, you'll enter a peaceful atmosphere filled with elegant decor, incredible natural light, and tons of classic artwork. Settle into your stylish, soundproof room where you'll notice a Smart TV, air conditioning, and a gorgeous Carrara marble bathroom. Once you put your luggage down, get exploring! In just steps, find yourself at Vatican City, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain.
Back at the hotel, relax on the sunning deck or sip a cappuccino on the lush rooftop garden overlooking the historic city below. Keep up your active lifestyle and work all your stresses away in the on-site fitness center. When you work up an appetite, head to the elegant dining room and indulge in delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Sip on a glass of local wine as you dine over candlelight and plan your next day of adventure.
Visiting the capital of Italy has never been so easy and exciting! Discover the best of Rome on board an open-top double decker bus! Take in the city’s major sites, such as The Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City, Villa Borghese, and the Trevi Fountain – while hopping on and off the bus whenever you’d like, and for as long as you’d like!
What's Included:
- 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off bus tour with audio guide
- Transportation in an open-top double-decker bus
- On board tour hostess
- WIFI on board
Day 7. Rome
Continue making use of your hop-on/hop-off bus pass. Hop off at Saint Peter's Basilica and spend some time in Vatican City; consider paying a visit to the Vatican Museums, where you can experience the majestic beauty of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling firsthand!
Before heading back to your accommodation for the day, be sure to stop by Rome's Trevi Fountain. Legend has it if you throw a coin into the fountain, you are guaranteed a return trip - toss one in and find out!
Trevi Fountain • Rome
Day 8. Depart Italy
Take advantage of your included airport transfer and make your way to the airport in accordance with your flight.
Transfer to Rome airport (FCO)
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