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Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour. Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 18 guests in Europe, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours. With more room to roam in Rome and space to savor the pleasures and treasures of Umbria and Tuscany, you’ll never miss a sight, bite, or decadent delight from the Eternal City to the timeless traditions of culture, cuisine, and captivating romance in Venice and Florence. Share the sweet life with your small group companions while dipping into chocolate, discovering secret recipes, daydreaming by gondola, or drinking wine with a few of your closest amici. And find more amore in the avenues and venues that are perfect for small groups on this Small Group Discovery tour in Umbria and Tuscany.
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*Advertised price based on per person twin share, inclusive of savings, on 29 July 2027 departure. Correct as of 19 August 2026. Offer is valid until 30 October 2026, unless sold out prior.
Inclusions
Superior hotels
Breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
Expert Tour Director & Local Guides (with headsets)
Immersive excursions
VIP access to the iconic sites
First-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
Guided orientation to view Rome’s legendary landmarks
Small Group Exclusive walking tour with stops to sample local specialities
Walking tour to explore Narni
Small Group visit to a local frantoio farm in Perugia for a special olive-oil tasting and light lunch Take a guided walking tour, including an exclusive chocolate-tasting experience
Pecorino cheese-tasting in Pienza
Visit to the small village of Bagni Vignoni for a Globus Local Favorite Small Group unique small group wine tasting
Private cooking class in Monteriggioni, followed by lunch
Orientation walking tour in San Gimignano
Guided walking tour in Florence features the Ferragamo Museum and an Italian aperitivo
Private Gondola ride along Venice’s canals
High speed train ride from Florence to Venice
Itinerary
Day 1 | Your Small Group Discovery Begins!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: dinner
Day 2 | A Little Romance
Join your group for an informative orientation tour to get to know the Eternal City with striking views of its legendary landmarks. Work up an appetite for a food tour of romantic Roma!
Meals: breakfast
Day 3 | Small Pleasures in Perugia
Enjoy an intimate walking tour to explore the sights of the ancient hilltop town of Narni. Next, visit a local frantoio farm for a special olive-oil tasting and light lunch in the 14th-century city of Perugia—one of the most beautiful and beloved villages in Italy.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 4 | Sweet Expectations
Enjoy the sweet experience of a guided walking tour, including an exclusive chocolate-tasting experience in Perugia. Keep the samples coming with a savory Pecorino cheese-tasting in Pienza.
Meals: breakfast
Day 5 | A Toast to Tuscany
Visit the small village of Bagni Vignoni in the Val D’Orcia region of Tuscany, renowned for its unique thermal baths which have been used since Roman times. Globus Local Favorite Join your small group for a unique wine tasting in the Montepulciano region.
Meals: breakfast
Day 6 | Secret Recipes
Stop this morning in Monteriggioni and enjoy some free time to explore this medieval gem. En-route to San Gimignano visit a local farm for a private cooking class, followed by lunch. In San Gimignano, join your group for an enlightening orientation walking tour.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 7 | Fashionably Great
Take a guided walking tour through the historic centre of Florence to admire the elegant piazzas and monuments. Visit the Ferragamo Museum in Palazzo Spini Feroni, dedicated to the famous fashion designer and his collections, before celebrating in style with a typical Italian aperitif at a renowned local caffè.
Meals: breakfast
Day 8 | Via Venezia
Travel to Venice via high-speed train. Later, grab your Favorite few for a private Gondola ride followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Day 9 | Safe travels for your onward journey
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals: breakfast
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
