Christmas & New Year in Umbria

Christmas & New Year in Umbria

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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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Leger Holidays

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15xidu

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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

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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

You will stay for ten nights at the 4-star Abbazia Collemedio Resort & Restaurant.

Overnight stays in the Parma area will be in 3-star standard hotels. Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.

Check out our Q&As

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this Operator

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Sue Sinfield (Google Reviewer)  

Due to covid it was...

21-Jul-2022

Due to covid it was 3rd time lucky for us to visit lake Garda, what a treat. One or two hiccups but no fault of Legers at all. Praise to Graham and Chris for their excellent driving and coffee service. Our visit to Verona, our guide was very informative but did walk at a pace sometimes had to hurry to keep up. A lovely holiday

Michael Stephen Shilleto   England

Four Countries New Year & the Swiss Glacier Express

07-Jan-2024

Firstly we must thank Alex and Dave our tour guide / drivers who entertained us through out . The tour was fantastic so was the hotel’s food and entertainment. The tour was through the new year holidays as expected lots of shops closed and hotels were understaffed which was lost on some travelers. We travelled back from stop 24 on a luxuria coach I would recommend paying the extra for the comfort alone

Roy Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Great company. We did the...

03-Apr-2024

Great company. We did the 4 day D Day Normandy Landing tour.We had 2 great driver's John and Ian.. Nothing was a problem for them. They kept us safe and entertained.Then we had Fred Greenhow as our guide And he was outstanding. He told us everything we wanted to know. Can't praise them enough Thank you all. We will do more tours with them......

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Andy (Google Reviewer)  

Booked a surprise Birthday treat...

12-Jan-2024

Booked a surprise Birthday treat for my wife 40th to visit The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, All done via work,put all information in the B/card,so excited, one week before trip Cancelled!!! Due to not enough interest?? No Alternative! Never touch them again

Victoria Smith (Google Reviewer)  

I'd like to go lowerthan...

26-Dec-2023

I'd like to go lowerthan one star .my trip over to Italy nearly 36 hours in total.the driver and his wife gave thier mother a seat that was paid for and reserved at a price by another lady who was finally allowed to sit at the front with the drivers mother .( that was good of them considering the lady had paid for 2 holidays and one couldn't make it . I had the cheek to ask for coffee only the women driver to have conversation loud enough for my earshot to her husband then put over the tannoy that coffee will be when they are ready. ( i had bought 24 tickets for drinks on steves advice )but i quietly corrected them saying that they really shouldn't do that so I could hear.Then a barrage of abuse came from her for then her husband to face me off at my seat and a threats to get my case off and find my own way home his face red with rage pointing in my face with comments saying they don't have to take that from me.as they are fed up with people and they have to work 21 hours etc etc .they people were shouting STOP STOP STOP .he continued his rant and saying I would be dropped at the next service station. ( FRANCE) it was raining and I had no idea where I was going or had been.He the gave me a can of diet coke and said i could have it free but no oppology! 15 hours later in italy I wanted to leave and get a plane home .legers were no help but another coach arrived same sort of holiday shearings with nice drivers .No Rome visit and I could be with them for the remainder of time. I did go out on a couple of trips and the bus and drivers were amazing .I was told by legers eventually I can do the return journey with then but my holiday was ruined I cried and slept and am emotionally traumatised . On the plus side the coach i arrived on the doors kept opening in the wind the coach had to pull over and close the door so we could only use side door which was a fire hazzard ! Still no apology last day is today I'm spending in my room .I just want to return to England because I will be getting a solicitor for the abuse i suffered and the money I paid and for the wasted week over Christmas not to mention the anxiety I have suffered .the hotel and food was abysmal. The worse week ever and £1500 spent my nerves are in shreads .I can't wait to see the reviews and already I am flooded with statements from other passengers about how bad it is and my how I should fight for my injustice of it all .this time it must go to court so people are heard and intimidation like this is not allowed

TU  

Many thanks to Molly.

03-Jan-2023

I have recently booked a trip to Le Mans and had the good fortune to speak to Molly. She was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She was able to answer all but one of my queries with clarity and promised to ring me with the answer to the un-answered question as it required further investigation. This she duly did. An unusually pleasant experience when making a booking over the phone, if only it could be this easy every the time.

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    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • 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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