DAY 1: ARRIVAL (KM 120/250)
DAY 2: PERUGIA (KM 60)
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Breakfast at the hotel. On this day we suggest spending time in Perugia, a city of art and history, beautifully located between the Tiber Valley and Lake Trasimeno, going up to the Rocca, the heart of the historic center, enclosed by Etruscan and medieval walls.
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Suggested itinerary: Visit of the city: the Palazzo dei Priori, now home to the Town Hall and the National Gallery of Umbria, the Fontana Maggiore, a symbol of the city and a splendid example of sculpture, made by the brothers Nicola and Giovanni Pisano in 1280, and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, dating back to the mid-14th century. Visit the Collegio del Cambio, the ancient seat of bankers and money changers, a true treasure chest. The Hall of the Audience houses a cycle of frescoes by Pietro Perugino, a masterpiece by the artist at the peak of his career at the end of the 15th century. At the end of the visit, free time in the city center. We recommend stopping at one of Perugia’s historic pastry shops to taste one of the chocolate specialties or visiting the National Gallery of Umbria inside the Palazzo dei Priori. In October: possibility of visiting the Eurochocolate stands in Perugia. Accommodation at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3: ASSISI (KM 98)
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Breakfast at the hotel. On this day we suggest spending time in Assisi.
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Suggested itinerary: Reach Assisi, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it "preserves a collection of masterpieces of the human creative genius." Every stone speaks of its most illustrious citizen, Saint Francis, Patron Saint of Italy. The visit, between art and spirituality, begins at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, which preserves the "Porziuncola," the place where Saint Francis died: long neglected, it was restored by Francis himself when he returned to Assisi at the end of 1207. Continue to the center where you will admire the Basilica of Saint Francis with the Saint’s tomb and the splendid frescoes by Giotto and his school. Along the narrow streets, reach the Church of Santa Chiara with the saint’s relics and the wooden crucifix which, according to tradition, spoke to Saint Francis. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 4: SPELLO & SPOLETO (KM 180)
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Breakfast at the hotel. On this day we suggest spending time in Spello and Spoleto.
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Suggested itinerary: Breakfast at the hotel. The day is dedicated to visiting some of the most beautiful towns in Umbria. First visit to Spello, an ancient medieval village at the foot of Mount Subasio, among the most beautiful in Italy. Visit the Baglioni Chapel inside the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, famous for a cycle of frescoes by Pinturicchio dating back to 1500 and for the ceramic floors of Deruta. Continue to Spoleto. Visit the city: the Roman Theater, Palazzo Mauri, the Church of Sant'Ansano and the Arch of Drusus. In the afternoon, reach the Marmore Falls, a natural spectacle of incredible charm, included by UNESCO among the World Heritage Sites. Praised through the centuries for their beauty, they appear as a roaring column of water spread over three drops for more than 165 meters in height. Walk along one of the park’s trails. Return to the hotel in the evening, dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 5: GUBBIO (KM 150)
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Breakfast at the hotel. On this day we recommend spending time in Gubbio.
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Suggested itinerary: Departure for Gubbio, one of the oldest towns in Umbria, at the foot of Mount Ingino. Visit the historic center with Piazza Grande, a true terrace over the city, the Palazzo dei Consoli with its unmistakable battlemented profile, the Cathedral and the Renaissance-style Ducal Palace commissioned by Federico da Montefeltro. Possibility to take the cable car up Mount Ingino (optional and at extra cost) to the Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo, patron saint of the city - Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 6: URBINO (KM 280)
- Breakfast at the hotel and visit of Urbino.
- Suggested itinerary: departure for Urbino. Visit the historic center, cradle of the first Italian Renaissance, with entry to the Cathedral and Raphael’s House (bought by his father Giovanni Santi, humanist, poet and painter at the court of the Montefeltro). Raphael was born here in 1483; it is a modest house that includes a small fresco attributed to the young Raphael: it is the "Madonna of Casa Santi" in the reading room. Continue with a visit to the Ducal Palace, which houses the National Gallery of Marche where absolute masterpieces are displayed, such as the "Portrait of a Gentleman" known as "La Muta" (Raphael), the "Flagellation" and the "Madonna of Senigallia" (Piero della Francesca), the "Ideal City" (formerly attributed to L. Laurana), paintings and sculptures from the 13th to the 18th century and the Duke’s Studiolo, the most intimate room of the Palace commissioned by Federico di Montefeltro, a unique masterpiece of wooden inlay. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7: JESI & LORETO
- Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Jesi. We will see the square where Emperor Frederick II of Swabia was born. We will also see the Cathedral of San Settimio and the Federico II Stupor Mundi Museum, the first major multimedia museum dedicated to the figure of the Swabian Emperor, which tells the life and deeds of Frederick II through sixteen themed rooms. We will also see the 15th-century Palazzo della Signoria, a masterpiece of Renaissance civil architecture. Continue to Loreto, a town that houses one of the most important Marian shrines in Christianity, second only to Lourdes in the Pyrenees. Visit the Basilica of Loreto, a masterpiece of Renaissance art, designed by Donato Bramante and entirely built in white Istrian stone. Inside is the Holy House, preserved in a splendid marble shrine, designed by Donato Bramante in 1509 at the request of Pope Julius II and completed by Andrea Sansovino and Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. The bas-reliefs decorating the precious altar narrate episodes from the life of Mary and are considered a true masterpiece of Renaissance art. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out at 10:00. Return to the same airport, drop off the car and end of our services. Thank you and goodbye!
- 7 nights in a 4-star hotel in Passignano sul Trasimeno Lake with half board
- Car rental Category C and “PLATINUM” insurance included*
*Full coverage for damage and theft (no deductible)
*Personal accident insurance protection
*Plus roadside assistance (taxi reimbursement up to €120)
- Passignano sul Lake Trasimeno: BluHotels Villa Paradiso or similar (*)
(*) In case of problems, the indicated hotels may be replaced with others of the same category located in the same cities or within a maximum distance of 30 km, where the program can be carried out. In the event that hotels are fully booked, we reserve the right to reverse the tour and/or confirm the booking in a mid-range hotel with a reduction of 5 euros per person per day. The name of the hotel will be sent to you 14 days before arrival.
- Each rental day is a fraction of 24 hours; the vehicle must be returned on time or within the following 59 minutes.
- Pickup and drop-off of the car at the airport will take place during the opening hours of the Noleggiare rental company (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); after these hours, the rental company will apply an additional charge. Please check before booking your flight.
- The car must be returned to the same airport; otherwise, an additional cost must be agreed with the rental company.
- Norma Vacanze acts only as an intermediary between the customer and the rental company. In the event of disputes with the rental company or accidents, the rules set out in the contract signed at the airport between the customer and the rental company shall apply, without any involvement of Norma Vacanze.
- Each customer may independently choose whether to follow the suggested itinerary or create one according to their own needs. However, it is essential to follow the schedule regarding the cities where overnight stays are planned.
- Cars are subject to availability and your category may not always be available. If category C is not available at the time of booking, a higher category will be offered with an additional cost that will be communicated before confirming each booking.
- Hotel parking is not guaranteed, but it can be found nearby.
- The rate includes the rental of a category C car for the duration of the stay with the "PLATINUM" insurance package.
- Drivers must have a credit card for check-in.
- Norma Vacanze reserves the right to modify the excursion itinerary if deemed appropriate or due to force majeure.
- Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage to or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damage caused by third parties or by other events such as floods, storms, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, epidemics, terrorist attacks, strikes, etc.
The rate does not include:
- Tourist tax to be paid locally
- Lunches and dinners unless otherwise indicated
- Tips and personal extras
- Porterage service
- Fuel
- Highway tolls
- Parking fees
- Air, sea, rail, or bus tickets to reach the airport
- Entrance tickets to monuments and archaeological parks
- Anything not expressly indicated under "the rate includes".
- The car must be returned to the same airport; otherwise, an additional cost must be agreed with the rental company.
- Each rental day is a fraction of 24 hours; the vehicle must be returned on time or within the following 59 minutes.
- Pickup and drop-off of the car at the airport will take place during the opening hours of the Noleggiare rental company (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); after these hours, the rental company will apply an additional charge. Please check before booking your flight.
The rate includes:
- Category C car, unlimited mileage
- 22% VAT
- Airport, railway, and automobile taxes
- RCA policy - auto civil liability
- Platinum insurance - removes all deductibles for theft and damage. It also covers damage to glass and tires and attempted theft. Personal accident insurance. Plus roadside assistance.
- Additional driver
The rate does not include:
- Fuel
- Fines
- Re-notification fees
- Rental from another airport
- Child seat
- GPS navigator
- Fuel recovery service, a surcharge of €30.00 will be applied if the car is returned with more than 5 liters of missing fuel.
- A grace period of 59 minutes is provided, after which a full day will be charged.
- At the time of booking, the car category is guaranteed, not the model.
The Platinum insurance includes:
- With Platinum insurance, the deductible amount is not charged. The "Platinum" package eliminates deductibles for all damage, partial theft, attempted theft, and total theft, including glass, tires, roof damage, and damage to the underside of the vehicle. Interior damage and damage caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded.
