Small-Group Tour: Chocolate Factory, Perugia and Spoleto
Rome, Italy
Trip Type: Food Tours
Duration: 10 hours
This full-day tour will take you away from the bustle of Rome into the Italian countryside to visit 2 gorgeous small towns, Perugia and Spoleto. While both are equally lovely, Perugia may have a slight advantage. After all, it is home to the famous chocolate factory of the same name, and yes, you will have the change to visit.
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This full-day tour will take you away from the bustle of Rome into the Italian countryside to visit 2 gorgeous small towns, Perugia and Spoleto. While both are equally lovely, Perugia may have a slight advantage. After all, it is home to the famous chocolate factory of the same name, and yes, you will have the change to visit.After a pick up from your centrally located hotel, you will travel first to Perugina 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 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.
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 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.
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