15 days - Escorted Tours
  • Taste Umbrian produce at a local wine producer accompanied by a selection of meats and cheeses, visit a traditional olive mill and enjoy meals at a family-run agriturismo and at a local restaurant that specialises in a local delicacy, truffle.
  • Take the ferry across Lake Trasimeno to the time-capsule island of Maggiore.
  • Descend deep under Umbria's undulating landscape to explore the enchanting Frasassi Caves, wander medieval Assisi, the birthplace of St Francis, and cross into Tuscany to explore the timeworn, narrow streets of hilltop Cortona.
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Perugia, the capital of Umbria, see Spoleto's ancient Roman and Romanesque architecture, as well as its formidable hilltop fortress, and wander medieval Assisi, the birthplace of St Francis.
  • Follow in the footsteps of St. Francis with a visit to Castelo Rodrigo in the highland ranges near the Spanish border.
  • Visit two historic Quintas to learn all about the stages of wine production, and take a guided tour of Porto before a visit to a famous port producer including a tasting of their fortified wine.
  • See historic Salamanca, one of Spain's most beautiful cities, and enjoy a Flamenco show over a typical tapas lunch.
  • Discover Lamego with its Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies church, and the gardens of iconic Mateus Palace.
Stay in a four-star hotel in Perugia, the Sangallo Palace Hotel, and enjoy a luxurious cruise on the five-star MS Douro Elegance, offering thoughtfully furnished accommodations and first-class amenities.