Italy 2024 - completed!

We are back from our Knitaly trip - head over to the Blog to see some of what we did. Check Instagram and Facebook for our full adventures.

Feeling FOMO (fear of missing out)? Not to worry. We are running this trip again in the Fall of 2025. Stay tuned.

What’s included in the 9 Day Umbria Tour

Details

  • October 10-18, 2024

  • Meals included: 14

  • Hotels included: 3 nights at the Fortuna in the heart of Perugia, 3 nights in Florence just steps from the Duomo at Palazzo Dal Borgo, 1 night in Rome at Sheraton Parco de Medici

  • Transportation by private coach included 

  • All admissions included

  • Private experienced tour guide

  • 4 Knitting instruction classes

  • Group knitting sessions

    Pricing

    $4,900 USD per person double occupancy ($250 single supplementary)

    50% deposit required; 50% sixty (60) days prior to trip

    *Flights not included

    *Must get travel insurance (see Policy page)

Highlights

  • The picturesque ancient city of Perugia 

  • Tour of the Lungarotti wine vineyard with lunch and wine tasting 

  • Guided tour of the Gothic Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi 

  • Shopping and nightlife in Florence

  • Santa Maria del Fiore known as the Duomo

  • Guided tour of Florence and private tour of a Florence leather showroom 

  • Private tour of a gold showroom on the Ponte Vecchio 

  • Spectacular churches of Rome; Piazza Navona

  • Visiting yarn stores shopping for Italian yarns

  • Visit Michelangel0’s David

Tour Guide

Lynn Ruggieri is a dual citizen of Italy and the U.S. and splits her time between the two countries, residing in Perugia for the last 10 years. Her passion is the history, art and architecture of the Umbria region. She will show you the medieval towns and amazing landscapes that are not the usual tourist destinations. She will share with you Italy from the perspective of a native and you will discover the treasures of the country she calls home. Her passion and enthusiasm will make for an unforgettable experience.

Knitting classes

Join Marny Kindness (knitter, instructor, knitwear designer) for knitting classes throughout the tour of Italy. We will learn techniques, shaping, colorwork, designing your own pattern and Italian inspired designs. All knitters should have a basic understanding of knitting. Class will be modified to accommodate all levels of knitting. You get to choose the pattern (we have some inspiration for you). Whether it’s a simple pattern, shaping or colorwork, you will learn new skills and create something beautiful inspired by your travels.

Tour Itinerary

Dates: October 10, 2024 - October 18, 2024 (7 full days of tour, 2 travel days)

9 Day Umbria Treasures Tour - Perugia, Assisi, Florence, Rome

Day 1 – Overnight flight 

Day 2 – Perugia (3 nights)

Benvenuto in Italia! Welcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, cuisine, art and romance. You will arrive at Rome Fiumicino airport where your tour guide will greet you and you will travel to your destination, the hilltop town of Perugia, Italy, a city that can trace its roots to the ancient Etruscan period. 

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Perugia and dinner with specialties of Perugia. 

Meals included – dinner 


Day 3 – Torgiano 

We travel to the vineyards of Lungarotti where we will take a guided tour of the wine producing process learned generations ago on a family owned vineyard. 

We will also experience a wine tasting with lunch at the vineyard. 

Knitting class

Free evening time in Perugia 

Meals included – breakfast, lunch 


Day 4 - Assisi 

We will travel the short distance to the enchanting town of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi. We take a guided tour of the Gothic Basilica of St. Francis completed in 1253. We explore the upper and lower churches and marvel at the medieval frescos depicting the life of St. Francis before descending to the marble crypt below. Upon return enjoy some free time in Perugia before dinner.

Knitting Class

Meals included – breakfast, dinner 


Day 5 - Florence (3 nights)

Welcome to Florence! It is the birthplace of the Renaissance. We will begin our visit with a guided walking tour of the historic center of Florence’s treasures and monuments. After a quick lunch of authentic Florentine panini sandwiches we will take a private tour of a leather showroom where you can be personally fitted with luxurious leather jackets, coats and bags. Free time to enjoy the sights and shopping of Florence.

Meals included – breakfast, dinner 


Day 6 - Florence

We will visit the Cathedral of the city, which dominates the skyline of Florence, Santa Maria del Fiore known as the Duomo. The dome atop the architecturally Renaissance designed masterpiece is still the largest brick and mortar dome in the world. We will take a private tour of a Florentine gold showroom on the Ponte Vecchio. 

Knitting class

Meals included – breakfast, dinner

Day 7 - Florence

We will visit a yarn shop, explore the city, visit shops, have lunch. Option for free mid-day or visit to Michaelangelo’s David.

Knitting class

Meals included - breakfast

Day 8 - Rome (1 night)

Welcome to Rome! We will go into Rome center and visit magnificent churches, piazza Navona and a yarn store before dinner by the Pantheon.

Meals – breakfast, dinner 

Day 9 - Flight home departing Rome

Meals – Breakfast

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