Provence and Tuscany to Umbria

Tour Overview

Imagine… a totally unique tour specifically designed to capture the essence and vibrancy of four very evocative regions of France and Italy - Provence, the Cote d’Azur, Tuscany and Umbria. Each one littered with wonderfully preserved cities and villages, incredible scenic drives and a proud heritage of culture, food and wine. To do them justice we have arranged to have four night stays in both the Provence and Tuscany regions, plus three night stays on the Cote d’Azur and amongst the hills of Umbria. Yes, we spend ample time in the major cities… but then come with us as we seek out other sights such as Arles, Les Beaux, Cannes and St Tropez in France and San Gimignano, Florence, Siena and glorious Lucca in Italy. Join us as we enjoy a dinner cruise on the Rhone River, explore the Cinque Terre and Assisi,  and in Tuscany sample wine and olive oil at Fattoria di Poggio. Now that’s hard to take!

Tour Highlights

• Stay 4 nights in delightful Provence and visit the Pont du Gard and Avignon’s grand Palais des Popes


• Explore the hilltop town of Gordes in the Luberon, historical Les Baux, the Roman ruins at Arles, Aix-en-Provence, Marseilles and the island of ‘lf’


• Enjoy an evening dinner cruise on the Rhone River


• Relax over 3 nights in elegant Nice and explore the Cote D’Azur from Bardot’s St Tropez and Cannes to Monte-Carlo


• Spend 4 nights in Tuscany in the spa town of Montecatini Terme and visit Florence and the Uffizi Gallery, Pisa, the medieval cities of Lucca, Siena and the fairytale ‘town of towers’ San Gimignano, and taste wine and olive oil in a Tuscan farmhouse


• Savour a ‘Chianti dinner’ at Villa Pasquini


• Take in the scenic villages of the famous Cinque Terre


• Relax over 3 nights in Spoleto in the Umbrian Hills, and visit Assisi


• Enjoy a special ‘Farewell to Umbria’ dinner


• Visit the ancient Roman Forum and Colosseum in Rome

Tour Inclusions

• All the sightseeing, scenic drives and excursions (as per the itinerary)


• Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager


• First class air-conditioned touring coach


• End of tour tips to Tour Manager, drivers and local guides


• 16 nights selected accommodation as described


• Porterage (1 bag per person)


• Buffet breakfasts daily


• 10 dinners including welcome and farewell dinners, River Rhone dinner cruise, Chianti dinner at Villa Pasquini in Tuscany, ‘Farewell to Umbria’ dinner


• TGV train Paris to Avignon (2nd class)


• Local guides – Florence, Assisi, Rome


• Entrances: Papal Palace Avignon, Chateau d’If, Uffizi Gallery, Roman Forum and Colosseum


• Boat ride to the island of ‘If’,  Petit Train ride Avignon, Cinque Terre excursion, Fattoria di Poggio Farmhouse food, wine and olive oil tasting


• Quietvox personal audio system whilst on tour