See another side of Italy. Explore Tuscany and Umbria’s smaller, more authentic towns. Overnight in two restored palaces. Learn the secrets of Tuscan and Umbrian cuisine. Journey to Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.” Visit a family owned winery for a tasting and have a home-hosted dinner in a charming country home. Stop in Cortona, the Etruscan town made famous in the film "Under the Tuscan Sun." Travel to the Etruscan hill town of Orvieto, known for its white wine and Gothic cathedral. Along the way, savour regional specialties and enjoy Italian wines with every dinner.

• Take the road less travelled through central Italy and explore Tuscany and Umbria’s smaller, more authentic towns.
• Participate in a cooking class in Umbria in a 16th century farmhouse and learn to make some of the region’s most delicious recipes.
• Enjoy a home-cooked meal at one of Umbria’s country homes while dining with the family.
• Sample local sausages and pecorino cheeses on a guided walking tour of the quaint Umbrian town of Norcia.
• Travel to Volterra and visit one of the most famous Etruscan museums in Italy, the Guarnacci Museum.
• Experience the benefits of Whisper Headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides throughout your tour.