Day 1: Depart Gateway City
- Depart for Rome, Italy on international overnight flight
- AHI FlexAir participants should check bags to FCO (Rome)
Day 2: Rome/Perugia
- Arrive at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
- Transfer to the deluxe Sina Brufani hotel in Perugia
- Welcome Reception and Dinner with fellow travelers
Day 3: Perugia
- Morning enrichment: history of Perugia and Umbria
- Guided walking tour of Perugia’s medieval landmarks including Piazza IV Novembre and Fontana Maggiore
- Umbrian lunch and Perugian chocolate tasting
- Free time to explore Perugia and dine independently
Day 4: Perugia/Orvieto
- Enrichment: Icons of Umbria and its spiritual legacy
- Guided walking tour of Orvieto including the Gothic Duomo and Chapel of San Brizio
- Visit Oleoteca Bartolomei for olive oil tasting and lunch on a historic farm
- Return to Perugia and evening at leisure
Day 5: Perugia/Cortona/Montepulciano
- Explore Etruscan city of Cortona and its cathedral
- Visit the Museum of the Etruscan Academy in Palazzo Casali
- Discover Montepulciano’s Renaissance charm and wine cellars
- Return to Perugia and enjoy dinner on your own
Day 6: Perugia
- Hands-on cooking demonstration at a nearby winery with Nonna Marcella
- Enjoy a wine-paired lunch featuring traditional Umbrian cuisine
- Evening at leisure in Perugia
Day 7: Perugia/Assisi/Gubbio
- Guided visits to the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi and Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Explore medieval Gubbio, including the Church of San Francesco and Piazza Grande
- Learn about the Festa dei Ceri and Gubbio’s architectural landmarks
- Return to Perugia for a relaxing evening and independent dinner
Day 8: Perugia/Todi
- Enrichment: Contemporary Italy—politics, society, and economy
- Guided walking tour of Todi including Piazza del Popolo, Todi Cathedral, and Temple of Santa Maria della Consolazione
- Visit San Fortunato Church and the tomb of Jacopone da Todi
- Farewell Reception and Dinner at the hotel
Day 9: Depart for Gateway City
- Transfer to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport for return flights
