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OLIVE HARVESTING, OLIVE OIL & WINE MAKING IN UMBRIA
A GREAT TOUR, GOOD PRICE AND "DIVERTENTE"
Group size limited to 10 people - 7-14 November 2008
Our Olive Oil Harvest/Cooking & Wine Tour will provide the perfect opportunity
to experience the ancient and modern traditions that contribute to Italy's
extraordinary reputation for food, wine and olive oil products.
Devoted to our mission statement we want participants to truly ...discover the
genuine Italy, the out-of-the-way places where the sights and sounds of real
people will provide wonderful memories for a life time...
Tour participants will hear the must quietly fermenting in the barrels and smell
it in the air as it pervades the cellars, that distinctive inebriating smell.
They will also participate in the olive harvest and be able to follow the
olive-milling process, step-by-step, from the orchard to the bottle. This will
help participants better understand the differences in quality and taste of various
olive oils.
Cooking classes with one of Umbria's most respected chefs, an extensive sightseeing
program, and ample free time to satisfy individual interests will add value to
this unforgettable tour.
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Become a "local" travel with Gabriele....
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Sat. Morning arrival in Italy, transfer to an exquisite country estate,
where we have reserved time to relax before we gather to taste some of the locally
produced wines as our welcome to you. Dinner at 8:00 PM.
Day 2 - Sun. Visit two jewels on the medieval Umbrian crown: Spello, noted for
its intact urban layout and remarkable frescoes by
Pinturicchio master of the
Renaissance and Bevagna, known for its elegant "piazza" and Roman mosaics. While
in Bevagna there will be the opportunity to taste the celebrated "Sagrantino" wines
from this area. Return to the inn for dinner.
Day 3 - Mon. After breakfast travel to Gubbio. This beautiful hill town is one of
the oldest cities in Italy, older than Rome. Palazzo dei Consoli is one of the most
elegant and perfectly preserved Renaissance building in Europe. Gubbio is also famous
for Bucchero a pottery-making technique known since Etruscan time. Dinner at our inn.
Day 4 - Tue. In the morning, after a substantial breakfast, we will reach the olive
grove where we will actively participate in the olive harvesting. Bring a solid pair
of hiking boots, work clothes, a parka and gloves, and rain gear. Sometimes it can
be cold in the fields. In the afternoon we will go to Il Molino del Fattore where
Luigi, the olive oil master, will explain the olive oil making process from the time
the olives arrive at the mill until the oil is on a slice of country bread for your
tasting pleasure. Marcella, Luigi's mother, will teach you how to prepare delicious
dishes with olive oil. Free evening for you to explore the local gastronomic scene.
Day 5 - Wed. In the morning we travel to
Perugia, the capital of Umbria, a
cosmopolitan city with good shopping opportunities. Our friend Antonella, a
professional English-speaking guide and an expert on Perugia's artistic heritage
will take you for a walking tour of the underground fortress and other highlights
of the city. Participants will have ample time to shop (Perugia is renown for its
many beautiful shops) or to just relax in one Perugia's beautiful cafes to enjoy
La Dolce Vita. Viewing the famous Renaissance paintings Il Perugino at
The National Gallery of Umbria located right on the walking street in central
Perugaia is also an appealing option during your morning there. In the afternoon,
transfer to Torgiano to visit the famous Wine and Olive Oil Museum. A wine tasting
will follow at the museum. Return to our country estate for dinner.
Day 6 - Thu. Morning excursion to
Assisi for a guided tour of St. Francis
Basilica and a walking tour of the city. A scheduled stop at a local specialized
butcher shop will include a salami tasting. Return to our country estate where an
experienced huntsman and dog trainer will be present to demonstrate the art of
truffle hunting. Cooking class and dinner.
Day 7 - Fri. Morning excursion to Bastia Umbra for shopping at the weekly
outdoor
market. For those interested in a substantial snack, this is a great place to
purchase the Panino con Porchetta (roasted suckling pig in a freshly-baked bun) --
definitely a gastronomic treat! Continue on to Deruta, famous for its pottery.
At the Fratelli Calzuola Ceramiche factory observe "ceramisti" modeling and
decorating the clay. Pottery can be purchased here as well. Return to our inn
for dinner and a graduation ceremony.
Day 8 - Sat. End of tour and departure for your next destination.
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PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 7 nights accommodations
• Breakfast & dinner daily
• 2 cooking classes
• Wine tasting
• Field trips
• Olive oil tasting
• English speaking guide for the excursions as indicated in the itinerary
• Transportation throughout the tour
• Bilingual tour guide
• All local taxes and charges
• Rome-Fiumicino airport transfers on arrival & departure∗
• All excursions and field trips as indicated in the itinerary
NOT INCLUDED: Items of a personal nature, gratuity of any kind, wine with meals;
optional tours, meals not specified in itinerary.
PACKAGE PRICE: €1799, per person, based on double occupancy.
PLEASE NOTE: PRICE INDICATED IN EURO CURRENCY
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∗Transportation to and from the airport is provided by
Gabriele's Travels to Italy at a pre-announced time. Arrangements can
be made for individuals whose arrival and departure cannot be worked into
this schedule. An additional charge will result for individual transfers.
Prices contained in this proposal are based on tariffs and exchange rates
in effect at the time of printing and are subject to availability, confirmation
and are subject to change without notice.
We reserve the right to cancel this tour due to lack of participants or for
circumstances beyond our control.
in this case, a full refund of all payments will be made.
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FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 1-888/287-8733
or email:
info@travelingtoitaly.com
Tour Booking Code GT04
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