Soulful Italy: Umbria, The Marches, and Abruzzo Tour

Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park, Italy

What to expect on this itinerary

Discover central Italy's hidden gems on this 8-day tour. Often overshadowed by Lazio and Tuscany, the regions of Abruzzo, Marche, and Umbria are stars in their own right. From the natural beauty of Gran Sasso National Park to small squares of towns like Ascoli Piceno, there is much to seek and enjoy on this journey. Book your memorable tour today.

Countries Visited

Italy

Places Visited

Umbria, Ascoli, Marche, Abruzzo, Gran Sasso National Park, Montepulciano, Loreto

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Umbria - An Umbrian Arrival

Upon your arrival in Rome, you will be transferred to the idyllic region of Umbria. While its regional neighbor, Tuscany, is one of the most renowned regions throughout the world, Umbria’s classic Italian landscape, cuisine, and culture make it a destination that rivals its neighbor. After checking in to your accommodation, you can enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure, exploring the grounds of the hotel, resting, or indulging in a glass of local wine.

What's Included:

Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2

Umbria - Indulge in Local Wine

Day 3

Umbria - Delicious Tuscan Cuisine

Day 4

Ascoli Piceno - March into Marche

Day 5

Ascoli Piceno - Small-town Italy

Day 6

Ascoli Piceno - Caves & Churches in Loreto

Day 7

Ascoli Piceno - Abruzzo's Wild Side

Day 8

Ascoli Piceno - Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Discover the rough-hewn beauty of Gran Sasso National Park
  • Delight in a cooking class under the tutelage of a professional chef that will allow you to create and sample local staples
  • Visit the underground Caves of Camerano, a system of tunnels under Ascoli Piceno
  • Enjoy an idyllic wine-tasting experience after touring a privately owned winery
  • Visit iconic churches like the Basilica della Santa Casa, which are popular pilgrimage sites for Catholics throughout the world
  • Be transported to another time as you discover the small towns of central Italy, such as Umbria and Ascoli Piceno
  • Enjoy the relaxing pace of a walking tour through Umbria that will allow you to discover the many charms of this Italian gem
  • Visit dramatic medieval castles with spectacular views during a tour throughout the countryside

Starting Price

$3,600 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Andrew A.
Italy Family Vacation Review: Rome, Florence, Mount Vesuvius, Wine Tasting, 10 Days

This was our first time using a travel agency for a trip like this and Zicasso’s travel company completely exceeded our expectations. Traveling internationally with pre-teen children can be stressful, but from the very beginning, this travel company removed every bit of that anxiety. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, clearly communicated, and flawlessly executed.

From airport transfers to hotels, tours, trains, guides, and daily logistics, everything worked seamlessly. We never once felt lost, rushed, or unsure of what was next. Instead of worrying about schedules or navigating a foreign country, we were able to fully focus on our family and enjoy the experience. That peace of mind alone was invaluable.

What really stood out was how well the trip was tailored to our family. The pacing was perfect, the experiences were engaging for adults and kids, and every guide we worked with was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. It truly felt like a curated, high-quality experience rather than a generic itinerary.

We came home with incredible memories and zero travel stress, something I didn’t think was possible with kids that age. This travel company was phenomenal and we would absolutely use them again, and recommend them without hesitation to anyone considering international travel, especially families.

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Maksim T.
Italy Trip Review: Tuscany, Florence, E-Bike Tour, Wine Tasting, Olive Oil Experience, Art, History, 10 Nights

Zicasso's travel designer was fantastic to work with. She was very generative with ideas for our trip and thoughtfully incorporated our desires into the itinerary. She identified the best accommodations, sights, and experiences, many of which are true hidden gems that we could not have found on our own.

Once we were in Italy, our agent was super-helpful and responsive, helping us with scheduling changes and additional details as needed.

Overall, our trip was a trip of a lifetime, with most of the planning and day-to-day stress of traveling alleviated by this wonderful team. We cannot recommend our travel designer, our agent, and the team highly enough!

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Timi H.
Italy Tour Review: Verona, Milan, Colosseum, Last Supper, Opera, 2-Week Trip

The trip was wonderful. The sights were amazing and just what we wanted, the guides were excellent, and the hotels were not only lovely, but interesting, each in its own way. A great trip.

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Carmina M.
Italy Family Vacation Review: Venice, Verona, Florence, Tuscany, Siena, Rome, Biking, Cooking, Wine Tasting, Olive Oil Experience, 10 Nights

Zicasso's travel company planned the most amazing trip to Venice, Verona, Florence, Tuscany, Siena, and Rome for our family of five. It was the best trip I've ever taken, and having all the details covered by them and plans and tickets sent to us via WhatsApp allowed us to really live in the moment and not have to think about what was next. I loved every second. I cannot wait to plan another trip to Italy to experience the southern half of the country.

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Christopher L.
Italy Trip Review: 8 Nights

The Zicasso travel company was fantastic. They learned about our family’s priorities and budget to orchestrate an adventure that perfectly fit what we wanted. And they helped shape our plans, which led to an even better itinerary. Everything was done for us. All we had to do was show up and enjoy the trip. Literally, every detail was planned and planned well; the trip was far better than we imagined.

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Jordan D.
Italy Marriage Proposal Trip Review: Milan, Menaggio, Lake Como, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Naples, 'The Last Supper', Walking Tour, Boat Tour, 9 Nights

I booked this trip with the intention of proposing to my long-time girlfriend. From the get-go, my travel agent helped me plan every day with a tailor-made itinerary. She helped ease my anxieties and make my proposal very special.

Our trip to Italy involved flying into Milan and spending two nights there. We were able to see The Last Supper on a walking tour of the city. From Milan, we took a taxi to Menaggio, alongside Lake Como. We really loved Menaggio as it was the perfect quiet getaway in one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. From Lake Como, we continued down to Rome and the Amalfi Coast and Naples. My fiance and I really enjoyed our trip and we hope to be able to return someday. Many thanks to our Zicasso agent and the team at her company for making it happen!

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