An exclusive wine & food journey with
Umbria & Chianti
SEPTEMBER 22 - 29, 2025
12-24
Guests
8 / 7
Days / Nights
14
Meals
Join Bella Grace Vineyards on a wine and culinary adventure through the green heart of Italy. From the charming villages of Umbria to the family-run estates and vineyard-clad hills of Chianti, experience the rich history, local traditions, gastronomy, and striking medieval architecture that permeate these regions. This unforgettable journey is sure to satisfy all your senses.
Explore
the ancient basilicas of San Francis and San Pietro and the medieval walled cities of Perugia, Spello, and Siena
Taste
a variety of wines including Super Tuscan, Chianti DOCG, Assisi DOC, and Trebbiano
Discover
the rich culinary traditions of Umbria, where rustic flavors, local olive oil, seasonal vegetables, cured meats, and handmade pastas shine
Day 1
Arrive
Land at the Rome Airport where a driver will be waiting to greet you and transport you to our accommodations nestled among the vineyards and olive groves of the Umbrian countryside. Upon arrival, have time to relax, get settled, and explore the sprawling grounds of the property. This evening, we’ll kick things off with introductions and a wine-paired welcome dinner featuring traditional regional dishes.
Day 2
SAN FRANCIS: EREMO DELLE CARCERI & ASSISI
After breakfast, a short drive will take us to Eremo delle Carceri, a peaceful retreat located in the hills outside of Assisi. Enjoy a guided visit of the hermitage, founded by Saint Francis, and learn about its history and significance. After the visit, we will continue on to the hill town of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval architecture, churches, and spectacular views of the countryside. Enjoy some free time for lunch, shopping and wandering at our own pace.
Afterwards we’ll visit the Basilica San Francis, famous for its frescoes, before heading to a nearby vineyard for an introduction to the enology of Umbria, featuring a wine tasting and delicious picnic of local specialties on the veranda.
Day 3
Umbrian hills & Spello
Today, we begin our exploration of the region with a visit to an organic winery nestled in the hills near Assisi. We'll dive into Umbrian culinary traditions during a hands-on cooking class where we'll prepare dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Afterward, savor your creations alongside a curated selection of Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT organic wines. After lunch, we’ll return to the property for some time to relax.
Later, we'll head nearby to Spello, a beautifully preserved hill town known for its Roman gates, medieval charm, and sweeping views over the Umbrian valley. Enjoy a relaxed evening to wander its flower-lined lanes and dine at one of its traditional Umbrian trattorias. Our Travel Director will be happy to offer recommendations.
Day 4
PERUGIA & TORGIANO DOC
This morning, we head to Perugia, capital of the Umbria region. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the town, including a visit to the underground fortress of Rocca Paolina, a fascinating glimpse into the city's layered history. Enjoy free time to have lunch and explore the town center at your own pace. In the afternoon, we'll head to one of the region's most renowned wineries for a private tour and tasting showcasing their esteemed estate wines.
This evening, we'll gather for a buffet dinner at the property paired with a selection of local wines.
Day 5
BEVAGNA & MONTEFALCO DOC
After breakfast, we’ll take a short drive south to the medieval town of Bevagna, where a local guide will share stories of the town’s rich history during a brief orientation tour. From here, we'll make a quick stop at the Granarium, a farm and bakery dedicated to traditional bread-making, before continuing to lunch at a family-run winery in Montefalco, known for its organic wines and warm Umbrian hospitality.
This afternoon, we’ll visit Tenuta Castelbuono, the Lunelli family’s Umbrian estate, devoted to the production of Montefalco Sagrantino. Enjoy a guided tour and tasting at the family’s unique Carapace winery, designed by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro before returning to the hotel for an open evening.
Day 6
SIENA AND CHIANTI HILLS
We’ll check out this morning and make our way west to the beautiful medieval city of Siena, where we’ll join an expert local guide for a walking tour of the city’s highlights, including a visit to the ornate Duomo. After, enjoy free time to find a spot for lunch and wander through the city's cobblestone streets at your own pace.
Later this afternoon, we’ll drive north to our accommodations on an elegant wine estate in the heart of the Chianti countryside. Relax and take a stroll around this picturesque property, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards, before gathering for a visit to the wine cellar, followed by dinner.
Day 7
SUPER TUSCAN & DARIO CECCHINI
Today, we’ll visit a renowned winery producing iconic Super Tuscan wines. Enjoy a guided tour and tasting that offer a deeper understanding of the region’s winemaking traditions and the evolution of this celebrated denomination. From here, we’ll continue to the hilltop town of Panzano for a festive Farewell Lunch at SoloCiccia, the restaurant of legendary butcher Dario Cecchini. In the mid-afternoon, we’ll return to our accommodations to pack, unwind, and savor a final evening in Tuscany.
Day 8
VOLTERRA
We extend our exploration of Tuscan culture and wine, journeying west toward the Etruscan Coast, known for its natural beauty, seaside resorts, archaeological sites, and good food and wine. Enjoy a stop en route in the medieval town of Volterra, known as the city of alabaster for the soft, translucent stone that has been quarried and carved there for over 2,000 years. We will have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing our journey to our beautiful seaside accommodations. The remainder of the day is free to relax and unwind at the property.
Day 9
Elba Island
Drive south this morning to the coastal town of Piombino where we’ll board a ferry for the island of Elba. Situated between the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Sea, the island is a natural paradise with a rich history dating back to the Etruscans and Romans.
Traversing to the southeast part of the island, we’ll visit the winery at Antonio Arrighi for a tour, tasting, and lunch overlooking the sparkling Porto Azzurro.
Enjoy time to stroll in Portoferraio, where Napoleon was notoriously exiled in 1814, before returning to the mainland.
Day 10
Bolgheri & Tenuta Guado al Tasso
Enjoy a relaxing morning before heading to the small but prestigious Bolgheri DOC, the birthplace of the Super Tuscan movement. We will visit the lovely village of Bolgheri for a stroll and coffee on the piazza, before enjoying a memorable wine-paired lunch at the Osteria del Tasso, overlooking the Via Bolgherese “wine road.”
Afterwards, we will visit Antinori’s Tenuta Guado al Tasso. The estate, where porcupines wander the roads at night and wild boar roam in the woods, contains a home where the Antinori family spends weekends and holidays. We will discover the historic vineyards of the estate, learn about the unique microclimate, visit the cellars and enjoy a unique vertical tasting before returning to the property for a free evening.
Accommodations
Valle di Assisi Hotel
Located in the beautiful Umbrian countryside a few miles from the town of Assisi, this quaint resort hotel is surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves. The hotel boasts a wide range of amenities including an outdoor pool, tennis court, full-service spa, driving range, 9-hole golf course, complimentary bikes, and paths for biking and walking. Comfortable rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, minibar, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms offer slippers, toiletries, and hair dryer.
Torre a Cona Wine Estate
This historic villa in the Tuscan countryside is also a working wine estate, surrounded by picturesque vineyards, olive groves, and gardens. The property features a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, and complimentary WiFi. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, electric kettle, minibar, toiletries, bathrobe, and hairdryer.
The Sense Resort (Extension)
Situated in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, this resort property is nestled in a pine forest with beautiful views overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The property features multiple dining options, bar/lounge, private beach club, seasonal heated pool, walking trails, complimentary bicycles, and fitness classes. Spacious rooms offer a terrace with sea view, air conditioning, coffee/tea maker, complimentary WiFi, and bathroom equipped with bathrobes, slippers, toiletries, and hairdryer.
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Activity Level
This trip has been designed to include daily exploratory walks that range from one to three hours. Each day, whether touring a city or winery, guests should be prepared to be on their feet for multiple continuous hours. Guests should feel comfortable strolling along cobbled surfaces, walking up and down stairs, and sauntering down uneven nature paths. Europe tends to have Old World infrastructure (narrow cobblestone streets, lack of elevators, etc.), which can leave some areas inaccessible. Typically, our more invigorating walks are included as optional activities. If your mobility is limited in any way, or if you have questions, please contact our Guest Services team at guestservices@experi.com.
Note: Group maximum is based on double occupancy. The itinerary is subject to change or substitution at any time. You can learn more at experi.com/agreement.
Included
- Seven nights accommodations, including all taxes and fees
- Meals as listed on the itinerary: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners, plus wine pairings with most major meals
- All private excursions described in the itinerary along with services of local speakers, guides, entrance fees, and transportation
- Gratuities for travel director, local guides, drivers, porters, and included meals
- Full guiding services of a dedicated Travel Director
- Private airport transfers with porterage on the first and last scheduled days of the program
Not Included
- Pre-and post-trip accommodations and associated expenses
- Air and land transportation to/from host cities
- All types of personal insurance
- Personal expenses
- Additional alcoholic beverages beyond what has been arranged by Experi to pair with the included major meals
Rates*
Classic: $5,795 SOLD OUT
Superior: $6,095
Junior Suite: $6,595
Single Occupancy: $6,795
Extension Rates*
Classic: $2,995
Single Occupancy: $3,795
*Rates are per person, double occupancy in US Dollars.
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