This full-day tour will take you away from the bustle of Rome into the Italian countryside to visit two gorgeous small towns, Perugia and Spoleto.
After a pick up from your centrally located hotel, you will travel first to
the Perugina chocolate factory, where you will begin at their historical
museum. A guide will tell you about the origin of cacao, its productions and
the chocolate recipes, and you will discover the secrets of Perugina's most
famous products, such as the Baci and much more. The itinerary also includes
videos and anecdotes about the history of this important Italian company.
At the end of this exciting tour you will have the opportunity to taste some
of the delicious Perugina products. Finally, you will visit the chocolate
factory. During the factory tour you may have the possibility to stroll on a
catwalk from where you can have an overview of the production lines. The
availability of this service depends on the production schedule. A visit of
the whole factory cannot be guaranteed because of their schedule.
The town of Perugia, despite its small size, holds a vast amount of artistic
and cultural treasures, such as the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the Town Hall
and Fontana Maggiore, built in the 13th century by Giovanni and Nicola Pisano.
This beautiful capital of Umbria heritage testifies the city's rich past and
will leave its visitors amazed.
The last stop of your tour is Spoleto, where culture and nature live together
in harmony. Famous visitors like Michelangelo and Stendhal enthusiastically
sang the praises of such a beautiful city. During your visit, you will have
the chance to admire ancient monuments like the Roman theater, or the medieval
Cathedral of St Maria Assunta.