A ride on two wheels with all-Italian charm: the historic Vespa to discover the most authentic Umbria on a "slow" route on the border with Tuscany.
1st day
Arrival in Città della Pieve, a charming Umbrian village on the border with Tuscany and the birthplace of one of the greatest exponents of the Italian Renaissance: Pietro Vannucci known as Perugino. Opportunity to admire the works in the Basilica and in the Oratory of Santa Maria dei Bianchi which houses the Adoration of the Magi.
Accommodation in a Country House in the surrounding countryside. Welcome dinner with typical products and overnight stay.
2nd day
Breakfast. Delivery of VESPA at the hotel and briefing. Departure for a self drive tour on the hills between Umbria and Valdichiana (52 km). From the streets of Città della Pieve you will reach the villages of Paciano, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and Panicale, an ancient circular castle perched on a hill overlooking Lake Trasimeno. You then reach Piegaro, a medieval village linked to the working of glass.
Stop at a farm. Walk through olive groves and vineyards, visit of the cellars and the oil mill, light lunch with tasting of 4 wines in combination with bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil, platter of cold cuts and cheeses.
The tour continues in complete freedom through the hills overlooking the lakes between Umbria and Tuscany: Trasimeno, Lake Chiusi and Montepulciano.
Return to the country house, free time for relaxation and overnight stay.
3rd day
Breakfast. Departure in VESPA for the self drive tour of Lake Trasimeno (about 90 km). Arrival in Castiglione del Lago, visit of the historical centre. Possibility to visit the Palazzo dei Signori Della Corgna and the nearby medieval Rocca del Leone, which offers a breathtaking view of the lake. Continuation of the tour towards Passignano sul Trasimeno, one of the liveliest towns on the shores of the lake, surmounted by the Medieval Fortress of the Longobard era. Arrival in Magione.
Visit of a winery for a tasting in combination with typical products and bruschetta with EVO oil.
Return to the country house and overnight stay.
4th day
Breakfast and checkout.
N.B. The above program is indicative and can be modified according to your needs and the availability of the various activities.
Details
The rate includes
3 overnights stay in a self catering country house - breakfast included
welcome dinner (drinks not included)
2 days rental VESPA 125 cc (1 vehicle -> 2 people) delivery to the hotel, helmet, briefing with map delivery, road book, third-party liability insurance, theft and fire
1 light lunch in Piegaro (4 wines tasting - cutting board and bruschetta)
1 visit to the vinery and wine tasting
Medical and baggage insurance
The rate does not include
Fuel Consumption, Vespa Damage Waiver, GPS Navigator, transports not indicated, tips, personal extras, meals not shown and anything not indicated in "The price includes".
Cancellation insurance (optional), price on request.
notes
ON REQUEST possibility to extend the stay and the rental of the Vespa
