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Ruby red sunsets over golden fields. Limestone churches and historical fortresses shine over the green hills. Towns and villages bustle with open air events and fervorous celebrations
Dates
Tuesday, September 23th to Tuesday, July 30th, 2025 | 7 nights
Journey Description
Our Late Summer tour revolves around 'ingredients' that allow us to craft an untold narrative of our home.
The tour is based on a 7-night stay in a stunning medieval castle bordering Perugia, opened exclusively for the group.
The experience consists of 7 days filled with activities to enjoy a unique all-access-pass into the jewels of our home, through tours of the Umbrian borghi and villages presented by local scholars, artists, masters, and guides, visits to privately held artistic and architectural masterpieces and performances, exclusive events in private palazzi animated by reenactment of centuries old traditions by Umbria’s historic fellowships and groups, baroque banquets and seasonal private-chef staged dinners in irreplicable venues.
What’s included
- Seven nights accommodation at Medieval Castle, privatized for exclusive use
- Exclusive access to local private palaces and activities
- All admission costs to any activities and visits during the tour
- All professional local guides, experts, scholars, and masters
- Pro fessional tour leader
- All breakfasts at the Castle
- Chef dinners at the Castle
- Baroque Dinners part of the itinerary
- Lunches in arranged locations part of the itinerary
- Wine tastings
- Cooking Experience and dinner
- All internal transfers in luxury minivans
- Final cocktail party
What’s excluded
- Airfare
- Arrival and departure from the Medieval Castle
- Optional morning activities
- Alcoholic beverages outside of the meals
- Any visa or travel requirements for entry into Mexico
- Travel Insurance
Highlights
Summer in Umbria
Experience the enchanting season of Umbrian summer, where the sun-kissed landscapes and warm breezes create a mesmerizing backdrop for your Italian adventure.
The al fresco meals and journeys through the towns will be enhanced by the stunning beauty of the golden hills.
Baroque Revival & Timeless Ceremonies
Relieve the passion of the middle-ages through presentation of Dante Alighieri’s legendary poems, the sacred arts of religious palaces, and the excitement of traditional folkloristic celebrations.
A dedicated journey into Foligno, home of the Quintana games and Dante’s first printed copy of the Divina Commedia, will take you though a spiritual and cultural experience.
The power of Duca di Montefeltro
Witness the prowess of Duke of Montefeltro, a powerful and ubiquitous figure in Italy’s medieval history, by exploring the wealth of his palaces, artistic patronage, and cultural footprints.
Our historian led visit of the Ducal Palace and a master carpernter’s presentation of the re-created Studiolo in Gubbio will headline an exploration of this symbolic figure.
Spoleto & the celebration of the Two Worlds
Live the excitement of ‘Festival dei Due Mondi’, a celebration of Spoleto’s ties to the United States through the late Maestro Menotti, and an exquisite visit of spoleto’s artistic and cultural jewels.
An exclusive VIP ticket to the festival followed by a meet-and-greet session with the artist will headline a day of exclusive town visits, accesses into private palaces and sublime meals.
An Umbrian Celebration of America’s Independence
To commemorate the link between the United States and Umbria, the journey will end with an Umbrian celebration of America’s Independence.
We will enjoy a traditional Umbrian culinary experience catered by a local chef in the Castle’s hanging gardens and a final surprise performance and cocktail party.
Unexplored Venues and glorious Palaces
Explore a world of private palaces and exclusive venues, typically closed to the public, unveiling hidden opulence and history.
From noble Palazzi to medieval abbies, we will guide you into a tour of personally selected beauties which would be otherwise unapproachable.
Estate’s finest tastes and flavours
Savor the authentic and seasonal dishes and wines of Umbria’s summer, offering a delectable taste of the region's culinary heritage.
Private chef dinners, selected local restaurants, and exquisitely catered events will take you on a culinary journey.
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