Epicopia

Immerse yourself in the delights of Umbria. This two-week program is a little different from other programs in that we stay in Montefalco the entire time. We visit Spoleto, Perugia, Gubbio, Assisi and Orvieto; exploring smaller towns and villages including Bevagna, Norcia, Spello, Trevi, Todi and Deruta on day trips.

The Umbrian region produces some of the finest natural produce in Italy, and you can experience the flavors in cooking classes based on a variety of recipes rooted in ancient traditions.

In visits to wine cellars, private homes, villas and farmhouses as well as specialist tastings, the accent is always on genuine flavors from fresh produce in season.

But there is more to Umbria than the kitchen. We experience the food from harvesting to the plate. While we are there, we explore Central Umbria’s culinary heritage, go on a truffle hunt, sample award-winning Sagrantino wines, and visit a local olive grower and mill.

Additionally, we visit Deruta, Italy’s ceramics capital, explore local artisan cloth weaving in Perugia and Montefalco, receive introductions to the local food and wine and gain insights into the wealth of Umbria’s art and history.

Book early! This program sells out fast.

Inclusions:

• Transfers from and to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci airport
• All land travel within Italy by air-conditioned coach
• Accommodation and breakfasts for 14 nights
• 12 days all meals, 2 days two meals
• 6 restaurant meals of regional specialties and wines in Montefalco, Bevagna, Spoleto, Spello, Todi and Orvieto
• 8 cooking classes based on traditional regional recipes
• Visit and lunch at a traditional charcoal burner’s house
• Visit the areas best cellars
• A concert in one of Umbria’s evocative venues
• Admission to all sites included in itinerary
• Lectures on the food and wine, art and history of Umbria
• Services of English speaking tour leaders throughout the tour

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2010 EXPERIENCE dates

• The Growing Season: April 11 – 25, 2010
• The Harvest Season: October 17 – 31, 2010

Land Cost: 3550 Euro per person based on two sharing
Single Supplement: available upon request

*Maximum of 24 participants

Tour participants must also purchase round trip airfare to and from Rome

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