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Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Italy! 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. Che bello!
Highlights
Food tour of Rome
Olive-oil tasting at a local frantoio farm
Chocolate tasting in Perugia
2 nights in the serenity of The Relais Chiostro di Pienza hotel
Special wine tasting in the Montepulciano region
Private cooking class preparing an authentic Tuscan meal
Gondola ride in Venice
The Globus Difference
Go Beyond the Guidebooks
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*Advertised price based on per person twin share on 1 October 2026 departure. Correct as of 28 August 2025.
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
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in Rome, Italy
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 | Rome
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 | Rome–Narni–Perugia
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 | Perugia–Pienza
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 | Pienza–Excursion to Bagno Vignoni
A Toast to Tuscany
Visit the small village of Bagno 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 | Pienza–Monteriggioni–San Gimignano–Florence
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 | Florence
Fashionably Great
Take a guided walking tour through the historic center 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 syle with a typical Italian aperitif at a renowned local caffè.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 | Florence–Venice
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 | Venice
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.
