 Price:
$2,395 plus airfare
Village Life in Italy’s Umbrian Hill Towns is designed for inveterate travelers who know the true character of a country is best found in the provinces, on the backroads and around the local market squares. For one full week, you will come to know everyday life in Assisi—the world-famous birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare—and the medieval hill towns of this ancient region, where Romanesque churches, civic palaces and narrow alleyways characterize a way of life virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages. Marvel at Assisi’s majestic Basilica of St. Francis, brilliantly adorned from floor to ceiling with frescoes by Europe’s most famous medieval artists. Gain an intimate perspective on Umbria with special lectures and tours by a resident cultural expert and guide. Explore fascinating Roman ruins and 1,000-year-old Romanesque churches, and dine at classic trattorias while learning about the profound historical and religious heritage of the region.
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