10 Day Tuscany/Umbria Villa Trip (3) in Città della Pieve, Province of Perugia, Italy

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Oct 5 - 14, 2023

Group size: 1 - 16

10 Day Tuscany/Umbria Villa Trip (3)

Città della Pieve, Province of Perugia, Italy

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Oct 5 - 14, 2023

Group size: 1 - 16

Experience small town Italy like a local… Tuscany conjures up dreams of life at a slower pace where you can soak in the culture, food, and picturesque vistas of the Italian countryside. Stroll through narrow passageways of medieval villages perched on hilltops. Pick out cheese & wine at the market in town and chat with the locals. Then, head back to your 18th-century villa passing olive groves in time for an amazing sunset. Tuscany is the dream vacation and now is your chance!

Live like a local: Sip on espresso & people-watch at a sidewalk cafe in town. Stop by the local grocery store for provisions to prepare a family-style meal in the villa’s fully-equipped kitchen. End the day with a glass of fine wine in your new home.

Ideal location: Most villas in the region are 7 kilometers on average to the closest town & you’d need a rental car during your trip. Our villa is only a 15 to 20-minute walk into town with charming shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Discover Italy: Many of Tuscany & Umbria’s most famous towns are only 30 - 45 minutes away from the villa so you can explore all the best locations in the region without going far.

Villa Room #1

Available until September 5, 2023|Sold Out

This room has no single supplement as it is a smaller sized bedroom and bathroom. The beds can be converted into a full bed or left as two twin beds. This room is located on the ground floor.

$2,900

Deposit: $1,450

Villa Room #2

Available until September 5, 2023|Sold Out

This room has no single supplement as it is a smaller sized bedroom and bathroom. The beds can be converted into a full bed or left as two twin beds. This room is located on the ground floor.

$2,900

Deposit: $1,450

Villa Room #3

Available until September 5, 2023|Sold Out

This room has no single supplement as it is a smaller sized bedroom and bathroom. There is 1 full bed. This room is located on the ground floor.

$2,900

Deposit: $1,450

Villa Room #4

Available until September 5, 2023|Sold Out

This room is located on the 2nd floor with a large bathroom, fireplace and a full bed.

$2,900

Deposit: $1,450

Villa Room #5

Available until September 5, 2023|Sold Out

This room is located on the 2nd floor with a large bathroom, a shower, and a full bed.

$2,900

Deposit: $1,450

Casa Room #1

Available until September 5, 2023|Sold Out

This room is located in the casa adjacent to the villa. The casa has 3 rooms in it with a large sitting area, kitchen and pool table in the common areas. If you want more privacy, the casa is ideal. This room is located on the 1st floor with a sitting area, full bed and private entrance.

$2,900

Deposit: $1,450

Casa Room #2

Available until September 5, 2023|Sold Out

This room is located in the casa adjacent to the villa. The casa has 3 rooms with a large sitting area, kitchen and pool table in the common areas. If you want more privacy, the casa is ideal. This room is located on the 1st floor with a full bed.

$2,900

Deposit: $1,450

Casa Room #3

Available until September 5, 2023|Sold Out

This room has no single supplement as it is in the basement and near the billiard room. It has windows in the room and is larger than the other non-single supplement rooms. The room is located on the ground floor/basement, with 1 full bed with a private entrance.

This room is located in the casa adjacent to the villa. The casa has 3 rooms with a large sitting area, kitchen, and pool table in the common areas. If you want more privacy the casa is ideal.

$2,900

Deposit: $1,450

Day 1
Day 1
Italy Arrival
Welcome to Italy! Transport to your private villa in the hills of Umbria is included.* Your slowcation leader will be waiting for you at the villa and will show you to your room. There will be welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres waiting for you upon arrival. Then, you will have the rest of the day to explore your new home.

Later that evening, there will be a traditional Tuscan welcome dinner served at the villa as you get to know your fellow travelers.

*Airport pick-up is only included if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you are staying in Rome before the trip begins. If you are arriving at another date or another city, airport pick-up is not included.

Included :

Transfers: Rome – Villa (approx. 2 hours)

Activities: Villa transfer; Welcome drink & hors d’oeuvres, Welcome dinner

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Villa

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Day 2
Day 2
Città Della Pieve
Start the day with an orientation walk in the nearby town of Città della Pieve. Your local guide will point out landmarks, restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores as well as the bank, pharmacy, post office, and anything else that you might need during your stay. Afterward, we suggest a passeggiata (leisurely stroll) to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of the outdoor cafes and local shops sprinkled around this ancient town.

As you explore, you will see why Città della Pieve won the first Pio Alferano Prize as the most perfect city in Italy. The prize judges said this about the town: “Città della Pieve is a perfect city: it offers the ideal condition of being isolated and close. It is at the center of art with the masterpieces of Perugino, but without the anxiety of frenetic tourism. In the sheltered rooms of beautiful houses, villas, hotels, taverns, and restaurants, day and night, a slight euphoria animates the spirit and shakes the body when in this city.”

Later that evening, we suggest dinner at one of the many restaurants in town.

*A daily shuttle from the villa into town is included in the trip cost.

Included :

Activities: Citta della Pieve orientation walk; Free time

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Villa

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Day 3
Day 3
Montepulciano and Pienza
Head to Tuscany and towards the hilltop Montepulciano, famous for its wines. On the way, stop at the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Biagio, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. It is also believed to be the exact spot where the Virgin Mary appeared to a shepherd and now, where pilgrims come to pray.

Continue to Montepulciano to enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding Tuscan countryside and vineyards. Then, head to one of the oldest wine cellars in town dating back to the 16th century. A wine connoisseur will teach you all about the history of the cellar and the aging process and you’ll get the chance to taste the famous Vino Nobile Montepulciano wines. After lunch, you will have some free time in Montepulciano. There are only a few shops here but if you’re looking for fine Italian leather, you can find some of the most affordable handmade leather goods in the area!

Next up is Pienza, a beautiful Renaissance town surrounded by panoramic views of Orcia Valley. This town has been defined as the ideal city thanks to Pope Pius II’s endeavors to transform his hometown into the “perfect town”. You will have some time to wander around Pienza’s hidden alleyways and cobblestone streets and enjoy the small shops in the town center. Don’t miss out on Pienza’s specialty, a pecorino sheep’s milk cheese that you can taste and buy at stores in the town.

Included:

Activities: Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Biagio; Montepulciano wine cellar tour & tasting; Montepulciano free time; Pienza free time

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Villa

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Day 4
Day 4
Assisi
Make your way to Assisi which many of our past travelers have said is their favorite town in all of Italy! Assisi is a hilltop town in the beautiful region of Umbria with charming lanes, massive gates, and stone buildings. The town is famous as the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi, one of Italy’s most venerated saints, and has attracted pilgrims from all over the world for over 700 years. The Basilica of Saint Francis was built in his honor right after his death and is covered in some of the best-preserved frescoes in all of Italy. After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore. Be on the lookout for unique jewels inspired by Saint Francis that are only made in Assisi.

Included :

Activities: Assisi tour; Basilica of Saint Francis; Assisi free time

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Villa

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Day 5
Day 5
Private Culinary Experience
Today is an interactive cooking show with a professional chef in a unique culinary theater; a restaurant built around an old olive mill and the most innovative cooking lab in town. Get ready for a fun and hands-on experience as you dine on modern cuisine and local flavors. The chef will teach you his favorite recipes while showing you new techniques. Eat as you learn, learn as you eat, and leave with a full belly and new recipes to try back home. The rest of the afternoon is free or you can enjoy happy hour at Molino's American bar!

Included:

Activities: Private culinary experience

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Villa

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Day 6
Day 6
Val d'Orcia
Get ready for an authentic experience far away from the main tourist attractions. Travel along the winding roads of Val d'Orcia where some of Italy's best pecorino cheese is produced. Surrounded by towering cypress trees and rolling hills stretching toward the blue sky, Val d'Orcia is straight from a postcard!

Spend the day in the heart of the Tuscan countryside with Giancarlo and his brother, the owners of a family sheep and cheese farm. They will share their passion for nature and the secrets of pecorino cheese with you. Learn about how they work the land, raise the animals, and produce cheese as you see, smell, feel, and taste every step of this family's everyday life over the generations. Not only will you experience one of the best cheese tastings in Italy, but their infectious enthusiasm will guarantee you leave with a smile on your face!

Included:

Activities: Sheep farm tour; Cheese making demonstration; Cheese and wine tasting

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Villa

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Days 7 - 9
Days 7 - 9
Free Days
All remaining days are completely free to do as you wish. You can choose to relax by the veranda with a glass of wine or explore some more.

Your slowcation leader will have optional activities that you can sign up for such as truffle hunting or the Bagni San Filippo hot springs, one of the best-kept local secrets.

If you don’t want to participate in the optional activities provided, you’re free to make your own plans. There are many neighboring towns that can easily be accessed by train such as Florence, Siena, and Orvieto. Your slowcation leader can offer advice on transportation with sufficient notice.

On Day 9, meet up for one last dinner at the villa, Italian style!

Included :

Activities: Free days (optional activities at your own expense)

Meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner (Day 9)

Accommodation: Villa

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Day 10
Day 10
Departure Day
Say farewell to Italy and your new friends. Today is the last day of your slowcation. We hope to see you on one of our next adventures!

Included:

Activities: Free time; Departure (at your own expense)

Meals: Breakfast

*Itinerary is subject to change.
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Day 1

Italy Arrival

Welcome to Italy! Transport to your private villa in the hills of Umbria is included.* Your slowcation leader will be waiting for you at the villa and will show you to your room. There will be welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres waiting for you upon arrival. Then, you will have the rest of the day to explore your new home.

Later that evening, there will be a traditional Tuscan welcome dinner served at the villa as you get to know your fellow travelers.

*Airport pick-up is only included if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you are staying in Rome before the trip begins. If you are arriving at another date or another city, airport pick-up is not included.

Included :

Transfers: Rome – Villa (approx. 2 hours)
Activities: Villa transfer; Welcome drink & hors d’oeuvres, Welcome dinner
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Villa

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It was a wonderful experience; appreciated Sandy & Francisco, all the house staff especially Mata, drivers especially Anello were incredibly hospitable and made each day uniquely special. The set itinerary was spectacular. All the events exceeded expectations. Only con were the several uninvited critters in the room, & bed a bit uncomfortable but everything else absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend GLOBE DRIFTERS and the Tuscany slowcation to everyone.

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We had a wonderful time, traveling with our closest friends. Slovenia and Croatia were absolutely beautiful. The food was excellent. And I enjoyed the ancient history that lives on today with modern life.

By Karin L for Private Adriatic 14-Day Trip (Mike Carey's Group) on Sep 17, 2023

Everything from the beginning to the end of the Naxos 2023 trip was amazing. The first half of trip was so well organized with amazing activities and excursions, that I didn't even feel the need to plan anything other activity for the remainder of the trip except relaxing.LOL I stayed in the penthouse room at the hotel and it was wonderful, as well as the helpful and attentive desk staff. Also, although the other Greek islands that we were able to visit on the itinerary and outside of the itinerary (Santorini) were great, I feel that Globe Drifters did a great job with selecting Naxos as the base of our stay-- it was such a gorgeous and "walkable" small city with lots to offer in their beaches, nightlife, souvenir shopping, and dining, yet it also has the benefit of being more calm and less crowded than the other more popular islands. Also, a special thanks to Jodie, who went above and beyond to make this trip as smooth and comfortable as possible during our time there, including continuing to help and guide us with organizing transportation and lodging for our extra island hopping (i.e., Santorini) and other plans outside of the itinerary. This was my first trip with the group, but it definitely won't be the last!

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By Deirdre L for Naxos Greek Island Slowcation - Jun 2023 (2) on Jun 27, 2023

I am laughing uncontrollable after reading your response below to this review. What an imagination you have. The only accurate thing you stated was that I arrived in Morocco sick. I've completed 3 trips with Globe Drifters. The first trip to Africa was an amazing 5 start trip completed pre-COVID. The other 2 were back-to-back tours Turkey and Morocco completed in May 2023 post-COVID. Based on my first trip I had high expectations for both Turkey and Morocco and I expected similar accommodations as my African trip. Those expectations were quickly shot down day 1 with our first hotel in Istanbul which was a run-down dirty dump. Unfortunately we were at this hotel for 4 nights total. I didn't think it could get any worse but I was wrong. The hotel in Pamukkale was so horrid that it made the Istanbul hotel seem like a 5 star resort. The accommodations in Morocco were somewhat better but were still significantly below par and were lacking basic amenities. There was so much black mold on the floor of my shower in the hotel in Ait Ben Haddou, that even after 15 minutes of scrubbing with bleach, it wasn't clean. Luckily we were only at that hotel for 1 night and I could close the door and pretend it wasn't there. Overall this wasn't a good experience and I could never recommend this company.

By Karen R for Morocco Trip - May 2023 on Jun 26, 2023

Where do I begin? Regarding your expectations for the accommodations, the cost of your trip to Africa was about $7,000 USD and the safari lodges were luxury and all-inclusive. Your trip to Morocco and Turkey were $2,950 and $3,500 respectively and the accommodations we select are locally-owned and boutique. We did not advertise the accommodations on either the Turkey or Morocco trip as luxury and I think the difference in price is definitely indicative of this. However, we have made it a point to set more realistic expectations about the accommodations from here on out so our travelers don't expect 5*, luxury hotels on a fully-guided, small group tour that is less than $3,000. We do listen to and consider feedback and will change about 2-3 of the hotels and these will be changed. Since you mentioned the Africa tour; I was actually very hesitant about whether or not our trips were right for you due to some very inappropriate behavior I noticed on that tour. i.e. Demanding your suitcase be accepted on the internal flight despite being informed about the luggage requirements multiple times before the tour and refusing to continue the tour if your luggage is not accepted. Funnily enough, all of the other travelers on that trip had the correct luggage. In Cape Town, we stayed at a mansion that was converted into a boutique hotel (this was a 4-star hotel) and you came up to me and said you were going to the Hyatt hotel. We try our best to not go to chain hotels and go to hotels that are locally owned and boutique. However, everyone has their bad days and we understand that traveling can be stressful so I thought you deserved a second chance. From day 1 of your Turkey and Morocco tours, we received multiple complaints from the other travelers privately about your attitude and behavior. Nearly everyone on each trip told us that they do not wish to travel with us again if people like you are the norm on our trips. They said they were downright embarrassed to be in the same group as you. The tour leaders also came to us privately with concerns about you. Accommodations that we had long, good-standing relationships with came to us and said that you treated their employees as if they were your own personal servants. Yes, the man cleaned your bathroom shower for 15 minutes while you stood over him, the stain did not come up. The hotel name is Ksar Ighnda in Ait Benhaddou and is a renovated riad for those interested in looking up. Furthermore, you arrived in Morocco quite ill and despite politely being asked to put on a mask at least while on the bus out of courtesy for and to protect the other travelers, you refused. And as a result, at least 7-8 other people on the tour got sick. I have been in business for about 10 years now and have never witnessed such a lack of respect and disregard for the well-being of others. Just as you would not recommend our tours to anyone, we would not recommend you as a traveler to any of our fellow tour operators. Your unkind, disrespectful, rude, and entitled attitude have no place on our tours or on any other company's tours for that matter.

By Globe Drifters on Jun 30, 2023

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I've completed 3 trips with Globe Drifters. The first trip to Africa was an amazing 5 start trip completed pre-COVID. The other 2 were back-to-back tours Turkey and Morocco completed in May 2023 post-COVID. Based on my first trip I had high expectations for both Turkey and Morocco and I expected similar accommodations as my African trip. Those expectations were quickly shot down day 1 with our first hotel in Istanbul which was a run-down dirty dump. Unfortunately we were at this hotel for 4 nights total. I didn't think it could get any worse but I was wrong. The hotel in Pamukkale was so horrid that it made the Istanbul hotel seem like a 5 star resort. The accommodations in Morocco were somewhat better but were still significantly below par and were lacking basic amenities. There was so much black mold on the floor of my shower in the hotel in Ait Ben Haddou, that even after 15 minutes of scrubbing with bleach, it wasn't clean. Luckily we were only at that hotel for 1 night and I could close the door and pretend it wasn't there. Overall this wasn't a good experience and I could never recommend this company.

By Karen R on 26 Jun, 2023

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