Fall may be our favorite time of year in Umbria, in large part because of two major harvests that take place — grapes and olives. This 8-day tour gives you a chance to harvest one or the other and see and taste the literal fruits of your labors. Seasonal highlights include:
Participating in the vendemmia (grape harvest) or raccolta delle olivi (olive harvest)
Enjoying a bountiful lunch for the hard-working harvesters, prepared by Franca
Helping press the grapes, or a trip to the oil mill to watch the olives be pressed
Sampling seasonal fare, like porcini mushrooms, chestnuts, and more
What's included?
From the moment you join our tour, we take care of everything, including:
Rome airport pick up/drop off, or pick up/drop off at Orvieto train station
7 nights accommodation with breakfast
Almost all meals and wine, except where indicated
Ample snacks on the nights we don’t do dinner
Local transportation via minibus with driver
Private dinners and tastings and a cooking lesson
Private tours
Lots of small, special moments and memories
What's not included?
Airfare or train fare to or within Italy
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Tips for drivers and guides
Optional meals and drinks not included in the tour itinerary
Villaggio Tours offers fully-escorted small-group tours of Umbria and other parts of Italy, with the chance to experience authentic Italian village life.