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Don’t Miss Out this Fall on our Educational Programs in Italy Unlike Any Other. Back to Back Trips Focusing on Central and Northern Italy.
Newsletter 2017

This fall Italy Vacation Specialists & the Italy Education Center are offering two unique experiences for travel professionals looking to expand their knowledge and familiarity with some of Italy’s most requested destinations: Tuscany, the Cinque Terre & the Great Lakes. In addition to these frequently visited areas in Italy we are bringing you into some of the less-well known territories in the regions of Umbria, Le Marche and Piemonte.

These learning experiences in Italy are un-like any other and graduates walk away with an expanded knowledge and intimacy with each region we visit and learning materials that can be used for future reference. Over the course of each trip we visit local producers of fine wines, olive oil, cheese, truffle and enjoy five star meals in gorgeous locations.  Outstanding dining experiences and exclusive hand-picked properties which include historic castles, manors or estates that have been lovingly restored.

We hope that you join us this fall for a learning experience in Italy un-like any other!  For more information about our learning programs in Italy, get in touch with: team@italyvacationspecialists.com

Ci Vediamo Presto in Italia! heartheartheart

Umbria, Tuscany & Le Marche October 01 – October 08, 2017

Central Italy is home to the regions of TuscanyUmbria & Le Marche.  Our journey through central Italy begins in Rome and offers visitors to the area an in depth experience of some of Umbria‘s best kept secrets and wonderful spas. From Umbria  we venture into south-eastern Tuscany, and visit the gorgeous hill-top town of Cortona which was made famous in recent years by the novel Under the Tuscany Sun.  With sweeping valleys, gorgeous landscapes and beautiful lakes, south-Eastern Tuscany is a sure hit for all who visit.  Following Tuscany, we head towards the Adriatic Sea and the region known as Le Marche which is a gorgeous territory home to sweeping vineyards which roll right down to the sea. Le Marche is a fantastic territory only now getting to be discovered that offers so much in terms of gastronomic delights and fine wines.  Chances are you won’t want to leave this region which is only now starting to get noticed!
Day 1 – Meet in Rome at Ludovisi Palace Hotel at 9 AM – Drive North Through Umbria stopping in Orvieto for the Dome & the wine tasting – Welcome dinner at Relais Villa Monte Solare
Where we visit : Orvieto
Meeting Location : Central Location in Rome

This morning we will meet with you in Rome City Centre –  Ludovisi Palace Hotel at 9 AM with a breakfast served on the house. We will leave from the hotel approximately at 10 AM for our first stop which will be Orvieto which is a town located in the region of Umbria known for some of the finest white wines and one of the greatest cathedrals in the area.

In Orvieto we will give you some free time for shopping and lunch not included and then provide you a licensed tour guide for a brief explanation of the most famous and outstanding costruction “The Dome of Orvieto” – (The Cathedral).

Following the tour let’s go enjoy a fantastic wine tasting offered by us at one of the most winery’s producer in the region of Umbria called “Palazzone” which is right outside the town of Orvieto wherein you will have a site inspection of the place as well.

In the evening you will check in to Relais Villa Monte Solare with having a welcome dinner served on the house as well (wine not included).

Overnight at Relais Villa Monte Solare.

Copy the links below here and check it out on web :
www.palazzone.com/en/contacts/
www.villamontesolare.com
www.marmorefalls.it/eng/0/home/

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner, Wine Tasting

Day 2 – Departing at 9 AM for a site inspection at Borgo Brufa Resort and wine tasting at Relais Il Falconiere

Where we visit : Borgobrufa Spa Resort, Cortona, Passignano sul Trasimeno

This morning at 9 AM we will depart from Relais Villa Monte Solare to go inspecting Borgobrufa Resort which is one of our favorite properties/suppliers that we work with. At 11 AM from there we will head to Tuscany and stop at Relais “Il Falconiere” to enjoy a wine tasting and aprecciate their true Tuscan ospitality as much as that wonderful place.

Following the site inspection and the wine tasting we will move into Cortona City center, which was made famous by the film Under the Tuscan Sun. Here you can eat some light tipycal food on your own and go through the beauty of this old historical town. On the way back to the hotel according to timing we will make a stop in a town called “Passignano sul Trasimeno”  which is a breathtaking place situated on Lake Trasimeno right on the border between Tuscany and Umbria and one of the largest lakes in the region.

As long as everyone aprecciates , this evening during the dinner (Not included) Giò Patti the Italian singer will perform and sing to all of you.

Copy the link below here and check it out on web :
www.borgobrufa.it/en/hotel-perugia/1-0.html
www.ilfalconiere.it
@giopatticantautoremoderno

Meals : Breakfast, Wine Tasting

Day 3 – Departing at 9 AM for a full day tour of Assisi and Gubbio

Where we visit : Assisi, Gubbio

After breakfast this morning at 9 AM we depart from Relais Villa Monte Solare heading to Assisi which is the home town of Saint Francis who’s barried here and protects this unique City with his heart and soul. Today you will visit the Saint Francis Church and Saint Mary of the Angels and take a chance to walk around for shopping as well. After that we will move into Gubbio which is another extraordinary and interesting City place to discover and visit. Here we will eat lunch served on the house. (wine not included).

In the evening we will head back to Relais Villa Monte Solare for a bit of rest.

Overnight at Relais Villa Monte Solare.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 – Full day tour beginning at 9 AM visiting Spello a living Fairytale and Civitella del Lago – Lake of Corbara

Where we visit : Spello, Civitella del Lago

Today will be dedicated to the beautiful towns of Spello and Civitella del Lago which are delightful hill-top zones overlooking the valley and the lake of Corbara. Spello is known as the city of flowers and has an incredible history, not to mention some of the finest olive-oil in the region.

Over the course of the day, approximately around 11 AM, you will go on a walking guided tour as well as an opportunity to sample many of the local products throughout the day. As the day dedicated to eating, drinking and learning about the rich culinary traditions that Umbria is so famous in Spello you will have a chance to buy some of the Teresa’s local food products that she’ s been cultivating through her life in the territory.

After the tour of Spello and lunch offered by us (wine not included) we will be heading down to the town of Civitella del Lago that offers stunning views over the lake of Corbara situated in the centre of an expansive and beautiful valley dotted by vineyards and olive groves.

Here you will be stopping and take a walk around in this very small place that also has a unique Guiness Book of World Record for the smallest barber in the World, so be ready for a brief stroll around it.

We will get back to the hotel with a deservable relax after a full day spent admiring this amazing areas of Umbria.

Overnight at Relais Villa Monte Solare.

Copy the link below here and check it out on web :
www.labottegaditeresa.it
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 – Departing at 9 AM for Norcia and familiarization with Le Marche region

Where we visit : Norcia, Castelluccio di Norcia, Offida
This morning we depart from Relais Villa Monte Solare at 9 AM and head toward the Adriatic Coast through the Appenine Mountains. We will make a stop in Norcia, an incredible and amazing area known for its delicious meats and cheese. The valley is home to hundreds of wild horses who graze in the valley.  It is truly a spectacular site to behold.  Passing through the Monti Sibillini, we will stop in Castelluccio di Norcia.

We will head towards the town overlooking the valley for a short walk and a light lunch on your own in one of the typical trattorias with great food tastefully cooked with delicious products from the area.

From here we head into the region of Le Marche, where you will inevitably be struck by wonderful bucolic landscape, rich cultural
heritage, historic architecture and quality of the local products.
We will then arrive in the City of Offida and check in to Hotel Villa Sgariglia where we will be basing ourselves for the next 3 nights.

This evening you will enjoy the illuminated town of Offida and be surrounded by the magical atmosphere by the marvelous valley.

Overnight at hotel Villa Sgariglia.

Copy the link below here and check it out on web :
www.villasgariglia.it/en/index.html

Meals : Breakfast

Day 6 – Departing at 9:30 AM for a full day City tour of Urbino and shopping at the outlet in Civitanova Marche

Where we visit : Urbino, Civitanova Marche, Offida
Today is a day dedicated to experience the beauty of Le Marche region from the very north to south and get to know some of the amazing towns to offer an experience with some of the excellent food, wines and fashion-designed.

We will leave from the hotel at 9.30 AM to go to Urbino which is a mervolous City at the very north of Le Marche region.
From here we will spend the morning by taking you on a tour with an official guide giving you a great and deep knowledge of the area.

There we will offer you lunch (wine included) and then we will leave the afternoon to you to look around and shop at the interesting outlet located in the City of Civitanova Marche which the name derives from the region. In the late afternoon we will head back to Offida for a nap and after all of you have been well-rested we will go down town Offida for a wine tasting and eat dinner served on the house at the Cantina Ciù Ciù, one of the most well-known winery-restaurants in the region of Le Marche.

Overnight at hotel Villa Sgariglia.

Copy the link below here and check it out on web :
www.ciuciuvini.it/contatti

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Tasting

Day 7 – Departing at 9 AM for a full day tour of Ascoli Piceno and Grottammare

Where we visit : Ascoli Piceno, Località Forcella, Grottammare
This morning at 9 AM we will depart from the hotel to begin another full day trip in Le Marche and experience the rich culinary delights of the region by starting to taste some of the local pastries “Gnammy” and then go stopping in Ascoli Piceno and be stunned by its sites and the population history which is much older than the Romans. Here you will do a site inspection in one of the hotels  that we work regularly with.

You will have a chance to be taken around Ascoli Piceno and get a brief history of knowledge about the town as well as a chance to admire one of the most incredible waterfalls in Le Marche at the Arcera Agriturismo. This wonderfull waterfall is well-cared by Ombretta the owner of the place which is situated in a small town called Forcella that we will visit today and go for lunch
(wine included).

On the way back to the hotel we will enjoy Grottammare, which is a gorgeous sea-side town set high up on the hills offering spectacular views of the coast.

Farewell dinner served on the house and ready to make a toast to this wonderful trip that we hope you have enjoyed the most from your initial expectation.

Overnight at hotel Villa Sgariglia.

Copy the link below here and chack it ouot on web :
www.arcera.it/index.php?lang=en

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Ready to move from the central east coast of Italy in to the north west in the City of Turin, departing at 9 AM

Where we visit : Turin

This morning after breakfast we will get ready to move from the central east coast in to the north of Italy for the second part of our educational tour for travel professionals.
Our departure is at 9 AM.

Today we are hoping everyone from the past 7 days they are also going to be joining us in the North part of Italy and complete our full educational program importantly related to travel professionals.
For those you are not, we will drop you off on our way to north of Italy (Airport or train station) as well as help you out with your own private transfer to arrange in order to make your safe and confortable way back home.

For those who are joining us from today on for only the second part of the educational trip we will cordinate your pick up at the most convenient airport or train station on the way to northern Italy.

On our way to the City of Turin we wil stop for a break before checking in to the centrally located Grand hotel Sitea which is in the City of Turin, in the region of Piedmont.

Welcome dinner served on the house this evening !!!

Overnight at Grand hotel Sitea.

Copy the link below here and check it out on web :
www.grandhotelsitea.it/en/

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

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