Perillo Tours 2027

Rome Perugia Todi Siena Gubbio Florence Assisi A Perillo group with tour director, Monica Delli Colli DAY TRIP / VISIT OVERNIGHT STAY The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. Don’t forget to ask your tour director for dinner recommendations—Rome is full of culinary treasures waiting to be discovered. (St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums are subject to availability based on special events.) DAY 5 • ASSISI » OLIVE OIL TASTING » DINNER IN HOTEL WEDNESDAY: A©er breakfast, you'll journey to Assisi, bihplace of St. Francis—one of Italy’s most beloved patron saints. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour through this charming hilltop town, known for its medieval beauty and spiritual heritage. Your visit begins at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complex includes the Upper Church, adorned with frescoes of St. Francis’s life, and the Lower Church, where his tomb rests in a crypt. In the a©ernoon, enjoy an olive oil tasting at a family-owned mill. Umbria is famous for its high-quality extra virgin olive oil, and you'll sample local varieties while learning traditional production methods passed down through generations. Tonight’s dinner will be in your hotel. DAY 6 • ASSISI » TODI CITY SIGHTSEEING » CHOCOLATE TOUR & TASTING » ASSISI THURSDAY: This morning, you’ll head to Todi, a medieval gem in the hea of Umbria dating back to 1300 BC. Wander its cobblestone alleys and enjoy sweeping views where history and landscape meet. Highlights include the Church of Saint Mary of Consolation—known for miraculous healings—the Gothic-Renaissance Church of San Founato, and the Cathedral of Todi, dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. Then, continue to Perugia, Italy’s “city of chocolate” and home of Baci Perugina . Explore landmarks from the medieval, Renaissance, and Etruscan eras, including the Rocca Paolina foress and the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence. Stroll along the lively, pedestrian-only Corso Vannucci. Next, you’ll have a Willy Wonka-esque experience— a Chocolate Tour and Tasting! Tonight, you’re free to enjoy dinner out on your own. DAY 7 • GUBBIO » WALKING TOUR » WINE TASTING & LUNCH » ASSISI » DINNER OUT FRIDAY: This morning, you’ll head to Gubbio, a beautifully preserved medieval town with Etruscan roots, famous for hosting the world’s largest Christmas tree. Enjoy a guided walking tour, including the impressive Palace of the Consuls in Piazza del Duomo—an iconic example of medieval civic architecture. Then, enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at Cantina Semonte. A©erward, return to the hotel with time to relax before dinner out at a local restaurant. DAY 8 • ASSISI » SIENA » WINE TASTING & DINNER » FLORENCE SATURDAY: This morning you’ll depa for your next destination—Florence. But along the way you’ll stop for a visit of Siena. You’ll stroll through this amazing city which looks like a fascinating maze of alleys that rise and fall and intersect. Your guided tour will include the elaborately carved Duomo, one of the greatest examples of Italian Romanesque-Gothic architecture. It is sad that the great composer Richard Wagner, upon seeing the Cathedral of Siena for the first time, was moved to tears. You’ll be amazed at the a and beauty as well as its wondeul marble floor which is a unique example in the history of a. • Triple and Kid’s Rates are not available on this tour. DEPART–RETURN (Sat-Mon) PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE SOLO TRAVELER Mar 27 - Apr 5 4795 6295 Apr 17 - 26 4995 6495 May 8 - 17 5250 6750 May 29 - Jun 7 5250 6750 Sep 11 - 20 5250 6750 Oct 2 - 11 5250 6750 Oct 16 - 25 4995 6495 Nov 6 - 15 4650 6150 2027 DATES & LAND -ONLY RATES Save $100 per person if ALL payments are made by check or our new easy online ACH payment. Kids rate does not qualify. See page 78 about our low ai¥ares Next, you’ll visit a typical Tuscan winery to learn about the grape, the nose, food pairings and, most impoantly—which glass to use! You’ll enjoy a wine tasting with these special wines along with an early dinner. Cin-Cin! Then proceed to Florence and overnight. DAY 9 • FLORENCE » CITY SIGHTSEEING » DINNER IN HOTEL SUNDAY: Florence—the fountainhead of the Renaissance, awaits us! Your day of sightseeing includes the majestic Duomo Complex built in 1296, Gioo’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned Gates of Paradise doors. Follow the medieval streets to the most striking square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria. “Breathtaking” is the only word to describe one’s first view of Michelangelo’s David . Yes, it’s quite large and detailed. But the real magic is in how Michelangelo transformed a lifeless rock into a man—full of pride, wary of his adversary, yet quietly confident. All with just a hammer and chisel! You’ll have some free time this a©ernoon to relax or explore on your own before dinner in your hotel tonight. DAY 10 FLIGHT HOME » FLORENCE » USA MONDAY: This morning you board your flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. Unless, of course, you have decided to extend your stay and let this unforgeable journey continue a lile longer! While you say arrivederci to Italy, you’ll realize you’re taking a lile piece of it back home with you. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon. ACTIVITY LEVEL: This tour involves a significant amount of walking, including routes over uneven terrain and frequent uphill and downhill paths, so we kindly recommend that guests be comfoable with extended periods of physical activity. Italy’s charm lies in its cobblestones, hills, uneven paths, and stairs. Most guests—even older ones—find it easy to keep pace. You’ll likely average 8,000-12,000 steps on active days, so bring a pair of comfoable, well-broken-in shoes! 1 1