The Best of Italy
Embark on a special discovery of Umbria, Italy. Known as il cuore verde or “the green heart of Italy," Umbria offers the best of Italy. Picture-perfect towns and authentic villages make you feel as if you’re in a different time period altogether. Rolling green landscapes are broken up only by immaculate vineyards and olive groves. And don’t even get us started on the glorious food and wine!
Umbria is a place where you can do as much or as little as you like. Go wine tasting, hiking, or truffle hunting, or simply sit back and soak up the views from our luxury villa: a renovated 11th century castle perched over one of the most spectacular panoramas of the Tiber Valley.
Limited to 18 Guests and Guests 21+ years of age only
Itinerary
Benvenuti in Italia
Day 1: August 20
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Arrive in Rome
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1:00 p.m. - Transfer will depart at 1:00 p.m. from airport to our luxury villa in Umbria
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Group dinner
What's included: airport transfer, villa room, group dinner & tips for dinner
Delizioso!​
Day 2: August 21
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Breakfast at the villa
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Morning at your leisure
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Lunch & wine tasting at Chiesa del Carmine
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Cooking class & dinner
What's included: villa room, breakfast, lunch & wine tasting, group cooking class & dinner, tips for lunch, cooking class, & dinner
A day of truffles
Day 3: August 22
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Breakfast at the villa
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Truffle hunting near Trevi
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Truffle lunch in Trevi
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Dinner at villa by our private chef
What's included: villa room, breakfast, transportation to & from Trevi, truffle hunting, truffle lunch, dinner at villa, tips for truffle hunting, lunch, & dinner
Explore Lake Trasimeno
Day 4: August 23
Breakfast at the villa
Boating on Lake Trasimeno
Lunch near Lake Trasimeno
Dinner at Il Caldaro
What's included: villa room, breakfast, transportation to & from Lake Trasimeno, boating on Lake Trasimeno, lunch, dinner, tips for lunch & dinner
Pool day
Day 5: August 24
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Breakfast at the villa
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Relaxing pool day at the villa
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Lunch at the villa prepared by our private chef
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Explore and have dinner in Gubbio
What's included: villa room, breakfast, lunch, transportation to and from Gubbio, dinner, tips for dinner
Wines of Umbria
Day 6: August 25
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Breakfast at the villa
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Wine Tasting & Tour: Visit wineries & sample the region's wine
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Lunch during wine tour
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Dinner at villa prepared by our private chef
What's included: villa room, breakfast, transportation to & from wine tour, entrance fees & wine tasting, lunch, dinner, tips for wine tasting, lunch, & dinner
Discover Assisi
Day 7: August 26
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Breakfast at the villa
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Guided Tour: Walking tour of Assisi
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Lunch on your own in Assisi
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Italian barbecue in the vineyards
What's included: villa room, breakfast, transportation to & from Assisi, walking tour, dinner, tips for walking tour & dinner
Ciao
Day 8: August 27
Breakfast at the villa
Transportation back to Rome
10:00 AM - Depart Umbria for Rome
What's included: breakfast, transportation to Rome
Eat & Drink
Live the Italian life as we enjoy local truffles, learn authentic local recipes, taste wonderful wines, and so much more.
All the Things
Here's an idea...instead of endlessly scrolling the web for experiences, we've actually done all of the work for you. Let us show you the real Umbria.
Accommodations
We get it. You might be anxious about castle living. Let us nip that in the bud right now - our luxury villa is a renovated 11th century castle.
More Inclusive Pricing
That means essentials like accommodations, most meals, basic bevvies, some really cool experiences, ground transportation, and Wi-Fi are included.
Accommodations
The Villa
Our luxury villa is situated atop a hill, overlooking the Tiber valley. This 11th century church and home offers breathtaking views over fields, rolling hills, olive groves, and vineyards. Meticulously renovated in 2019, this historic property boasts a large infinity pool, modern amenities, and well appointed bedrooms.
The Rooms & Pricing
Terms & Conditions
PRICE
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$3,200 - $3,950 (USD) per person
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INCLUSIONS
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Total price includes the following:
August 20-27, 2022 (8 days/7 nights)
Accommodations (Luxury villa in Umbria)
One (1) shared villa room . Room options are based on a first-come, first-served basis. All pricing is per person and based on double occupancy. More than 2 people per room incurs additional charges.
Ground transportation as detailed in the trip itinerary.
Meals as identified in itinerary.
Tour experience, entrance, and guide fees Cooking Class, Truffle Hunting, Lake Day, Wine Tasting and Tour, Guided Walking Tour.
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EXCLUSIONS
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Not included in the trip costs are international and domestic airfare, meals on your own, alcohol unless noted, activities planned on your own, tips for lodging staff, and accommodations before August 20, 2022 and after August 27, 2022.
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DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS
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Price and availability not guaranteed until deposit is made. Price is in U.S. Dollars.
A $500 deposit per person is required to confirm a reservation at the time of booking.
A reservation is binding once deposit is made.
Deposits are non-refundable.
Payment Due Dates
Due Immediately - $500
March 31, 2022 - $1,250
May 20, 2022 - Remaining Balance Due
All pricing is per person and based on double occupancy. Solo travelers are welcome to book a room to themselves but must pay a single supplement based on room selection (Please email us at info@thechronicexplorers.com for information on single supplement options). Rooms with more than 2 people incur an additional charge which must be calculated upon request.
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CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
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Cancellation requests must be made in writing to info@thechronicexplorers.com.
Deposits are non-refundable.
Please refer to the Guest Contract for details on cancellations, payments, refunds, and other terms & conditions which are incorporated into this and every tCE trip.
Please note, that changes made to overall party size may result in a change to the rate.
We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. A great resource for comparing options and purchasing insurance is www.insuremytrip.com.
Cancellation Fees:
From Date of Deposit through March 30, 2022: $500 (Guest Deposit).
March 31 - May 19, 2022: 50% of vacation price per Guest.
After May 20, 2022: 100% of vacation price per Guest.
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