DAY 1: ARRIVAL (KM 120/250)
DAY 2: PERUGIA (KM 60)
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Breakfast at the hotel. This day we suggest you spend your day in Perugia, a city of art and history, located in a splendid position between the Tiber Valley and Lake Trasimeno, climbing up to the Rocca, the heart of the historic center, enclosed by Etruscan and medieval walls.
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Suggested itinerary: Visit the city: the Palazzo dei Priori, now the seat of the Municipality and the Umbrian National Gallery, the Fontana Maggiore, symbol of the city and a splendid example of sculpture, executed by the brothers Nicola and Giovanni Pisano in 1280, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, dating back to the mid-14th century. Visit the Noble College of Money Changers, ancient seat of bankers and money changers, a true treasure chest. The Audience Hall hosts a cycle of frescoes by Pietro Perugino, a masterpiece of 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. A stop is recommended at one of Perugia's historic pastry shops to taste one of the chocolate specialties or a visit to the Umbrian National Gallery inside the Palazzo dei Priori. In October: possibility to visit 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. This day we suggest you spend the day in Assisi.
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Suggested itinerary: Reach Assisi, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it "preserves a collection of masterpieces of human creative genius." Every stone speaks of its most illustrious citizen, Saint Francis, Patron of Italy. The visit, between art and spirituality, begins at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli which houses the "Porziuncola," the place where Saint Francis died: long neglected, it was restored by Francis himself upon his return to Assisi at the end of 1207. Continue towards the center where you admire the Basilica of Saint Francis with the Saint’s tomb and the splendid frescoes by Giotto and his school. Along the alleys, reach the Church of Saint Clare 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. This day we suggest you spend the day 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 cities in Umbria. First visit to Spello, an ancient medieval village at the foot of Monte 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 the ceramic floors from 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 over the centuries for its beauty, it appears as a roaring column of water distributed over three drops over 165 meters high. 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. This day we recommend you spend the day in Gubbio.
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Suggested itinerary: Departure towards Gubbio, one of the oldest cities in Umbria, at the foot of Monte 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 funicular up Monte Ingino (optional and for a fee) to the Basilica of Saint Ubaldo, protector of the city - Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 6: URBINO (KM 280)
- Breakfast at the hotel and visit to Urbino.
- Suggested itinerary: departure for Urbino. Visit the historic center, cradle of the first Italian Renaissance, with entrance to the Cathedral and Raphael’s House (purchased by his father Giovanni Santi, humanist, poet and painter at the court of the Montefeltro). Here Raphael was born in 1483; it is a modest home that includes a small fresco attributed to the young Raphael: it is the "Madonna of Casa Santi" in the reading. Continue with the visit to the Ducal Palace, which houses the National Gallery of the Marche where absolute masterpieces are exhibited such as the "Portrait of a Gentleman" called "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 large multimedia museum dedicated to the figure of the Emperor of Swabia, which tells the life and deeds of Frederick II through sixteen thematic rooms. We will also see the 15th-century Palazzo della Signoria, a masterpiece of Renaissance civil architecture. Continue to Loreto, a city that hosts one of the most important Marian sanctuaries of Christianity, second only to that of 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, kept in a splendid marble shrine, designed by Donato Bramante in 1509 on commission from 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, car return and end of our services. Thank you and goodbye!
- 7 overnight stays in a 4-star hotel in Passignano on Lake Trasimeno 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 on Lake Trasimeno: BluHotels Villa Paradiso or similar (*)
(*) In case of issues, 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 case of fully booked hotels, we reserve the right to reverse the tour and/or confirm the reservation 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.
- Car pick-up and drop-off at the airport will take place during the opening hours of the rental company Noleggiare (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); after these hours, the rental company will apply an additional fee. Please inquire before booking your flight.
- The car must be returned to the same airport, or an additional cost must be agreed upon with the rental company.
- Norma Vacanze only acts as an intermediary between the customer and the rental company. In case of disputes with the renter or accidents, the rules established in the contract signed at the airport between the customer and the renter will apply, without any involvement of Norma Vacanze.
- Each customer can independently choose whether to follow the suggested itinerary or create one based on their needs. However, it is essential to follow the schedule related to the cities where overnight stays are planned.
- Cars are subject to availability, and your category may not be available at all times. If category C is not available at the time of booking, a higher category will be offered with an additional fee that will be communicated before confirming each reservation.
- Hotel parking is not guaranteed but 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 or loss of luggage or personal effects, nor for damages caused by third parties or others 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 mentioned
- Tips and personal extras
- Porter service
- Fuel
- Highway tolls
- Parking fees
- Tickets for planes, ships, trains, or buses to reach the airport
- Entrance fees 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 upon 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.
- Car pick-up and drop-off at the airport will take place during the opening hours of the rental company Noleggiare (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); after these hours, the rental company will apply an additional fee. Please inquire before booking your flight.
The rate includes:
- Category C car, unlimited mileage
- 22% VAT
- Airport, railway, and car taxes
- RCA policy - car civil liability
- Platinum insurance - eliminates all deductibles for theft and damage. Also covers glass and tire damage and theft attempts. Personal accident insurance. Plus roadside assistance.
- Additional driver
The rate does not include:
- Fuel
- Fines
- Re-notification fees
- Rental starting 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 fuel missing.
- There is a 59-minute grace period, after which a full day will be charged.
- At the time of booking, the car category is guaranteed, not the model.
Platinum insurance includes:
- With Platinum insurance, the deductible amount is not charged. The "Platinum" package eliminates the deductibles for all damages, partial, attempted, and total theft, including glass, tires, roof damage, and damage to the underside of the vehicle. Interior damage and those caused by vandalism, riots, etc., are excluded.
