Sample Itinerary

• Day 1

  Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport where you will be welcomed by your private chauffeur. Travel to the verdant hillsides of Norcia, located in southeastern Umbria, where you will check-in to your historic luxury palazzo situated in the heart of the town. Settle in to your delicious surroundings with an elegant dinner at the palazzo’s gourmet restaurant dedicated to the very flavors that have made Norcia a gastronomic capital within Umbria.

• Day 2

  Today you will be immersed in the local flavors and food products that have made Norcia an epicurean standout, from its prized black truffles and tradition of the Norcinerie (butchery shops dedicated to the curing of pork), to the area’s historic production of craft beers. Start the day with a local truffle expert who will lead you on the centuries-old tradition of hunting for this clandestine tuber through the forests of Norcia. Following the hunt, stop to savor a special lunch showcasing the earthly and aromatic aromas of the black truffle. Return to Norcia where you’ll be greeted by your local guide and set off to discover the town with a private walking tour. Along the way, learn about the area’s distinct pork curing practices with a visit to an authentic Norcineria, where you’ll sample the town specialty, Capocollo salami, and other locally cured creations. End the day with a special tasting of artisanal craft beers produced by boutique breweries from the area.

• Day 3

  Experience the rich wine making heritage and glorious history of Orvieto, located in Umbria’s Terni province. Arrive at the wine estate of an esteemed wine family that produces some of the region’s premier Orvieto Classico DOC and Orvieto Classico Superiore DOC white wines. Embark on a private visit of the estate vineyards and cellar before enjoying a seated tasting. Next, partake in a hands-on cooking course of traditional Umbrian dishes followed by lunch. In the afternoon, whisk away to the clifftop city of Orvieto where your local expert will take you on an intriguing private walking tour of its magnificent old town where glimpses of its Etruscan past can still be seen and its medieval history remains pleasantly preserved, perhaps best symbolized by the town’s 14th century Gothic Duomo.

• Day 4

  Following breakfast, depart by chauffeur for the famed olive groves surrounding the town of Todi. Arrive at a unique winery and farm estate for a special visit of the estate’s vineyard, olive groves and livestock farm, before indulging in a tasting of the winemaker’s vintages paired with estate produced salumi and olive oils. Following your tasting you’ll depart for the heart of Spoleto to uncover the town’s rich Roman history. With the help of your local guide, you’ll explore Spoleto’s most important archaeological sites, including the Casa Romana di Vespasia Polla and Teatro Romano, before visiting the town’s Romanesque Duomo. For dinner, indulge in a meal of Umbrian flavors elegantly elevated at a restaurant renowned for its gourmet offerings and divine presentation.

• Day 5

  Say farewell to Norcia as you continue your epicurean journey with a stop along the Sagrantino di Montefalco Wine Route. Begin with a visit to a boutique, family-owned wine estate celebrated for their production of award winning Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines. Enjoy a tour of the winery before an exclusive tasting of the family’s coveted vintages. Next, travel to one of Umbria’s most preeminent producers of Sagrantino wines, noted for their stellar DOC and DOCG offerings. After touring the winery, sit for a special tasting of their esteemed wines complemented by tasty local products. From Montefalco you will travel by chauffeur to Bevagna to visit the intriguing architectural winery of a premier producer known for their distinct Sagrantino wines. Set off for the town of Torgiano where you’ll check-in to your five-star wine retreat. For dinner, savor a divine wine country inspired meal.

• Day 6

  In the late morning your private chauffeur will transport you to the winery of iconic producer Lungarotti for an exclusive private tour of the estate to learn more about the wine maker’s vinification process and wine making philosophy, before enjoying a tasting of their extraordinary vintages. Afterward, arrive at a delightful osteria dedicated to the regional wines and recipes of Umbria, for a special lunch. Later in the day, enjoy some pampering at your hotel’s acclaimed wine spa, where you’ll relax with a special vinotherapy treatment.

• Day 7

  Delight in a delicious start to your day with a visit to a charming organic farm to enjoy a sampling of farm fresh products like charcuterie, cheeses, preserves and other specialty foods, paired alongside the producer’s artisanal craft beers. After experiencing the bounty of the countryside, travel to the capital of Umbria, the breathtaking medieval hilltop city of Perugia. Set off with your local expert on a private walking tour of this fabled city to learn more about its Etruscan roots and importance as a center for culture, art and learning since the Middle Ages. After savoring a delectable lunch of typical Perugini fare, you’ll indulge your sweet tooth with a visit to one of Perugia’s most historic chocolatiers to taste the cocoa confections that have made Perugia the revered heart of Italian chocolate making.

• Day 8

  Set off for the Colli di Trasimeno to experience the area’s ancient agricultural customs and DOP olive oil route. Begin with a visit to a unique farm to learn about the traditional cultivation of important agricultural products from the area, such as grains, legumes and olives. Engage in a fascinating cooking class using estate grown produce, including the famed Fagiolina del Trasimeno bean, and estate olive oil, before sitting down to dine on your handmade creations for lunch. Next, travel to a wine estate specialized in the production of DOC Colli di Trasimeno wines and premium quality olive oils. Embark on an exclusive vineyard and olive grove tour, before enjoying a seated tasting of the producer’s small batch wines and Extra Virgin olive oils.

• Day 9

  Bid farewell to Umbria and depart by private chauffeur for Rome Fiumicino Airport in preparation for your return flight or the next leg of your adventure.