Christmas & New Year in Umbria
Christmas & New Year in Umbria
Christmas & New Year in Umbria
15 Days
Visiting: Perugia & Gala Dinner, Free Time, Montefalco & Spoleto, Free Time or Siena & San Gimignano, Assisi & Lake Trasimeno, Rome, Free Time or Gubbio & Wine Tasting, Cortona & Gala Dinner, Free Time or Scenic Drive, Florence
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Tour Overview
Treat yourself to Christmas and New Year in the heart of picturesque Umbria to spend a magical festive holiday visiting a plethora fascinating destinations.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dec 21
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Dec 22
Continue south into northern Italy and to our overnight hotel near Parma.
Day 3 : Dec 23
This morning we begin our journey south, pausing to visit the city of Bologna, the home of the famous Bolognese sauce! 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.
Day 4 : Christmas Eve Perugia & Gala Dinner
Location: 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, perhaps taking the opportunity to sip an aperitif in the heart of the city.
This evening, we’ll continue the celebrations with a Christmas Eve gala dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 : Christmas Day Free Time
Location: 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.
Day 6 : Boxing Day Montefalco & Spoleto
Location: 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.
Day 7 : Dec 27 Free Time Or Siena & San Gimignano
Location: 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.
Day 8 : Dec 28 Assisi & Lake Trasimeno
Location: 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.
Day 9 : Dec 29 Rome
Location: 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 Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Piazza Venezia, and the Colosseum – the Romans’ greatest amphitheatre.
Day 10 : Dec 30 Free Time Or Gubbio & Wine Tasting
Location: 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!
Day 11 : New Year's Eve Cortona & Gala Dinner
Location: 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.
Day 12 : New Year's Day Free Time Or Scenic Drive
Location: 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.
Day 13 : Jan 2 Florence
Location: 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.
Day 14 : Jan 3
Continue to our overnight hotel in northern France.
Day 15 : Jan 4
Return home.
Accommodation
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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