amelia on 26, Apr, 09, 11:40PM
I enjoyed a one week stay in Orvieto, Italy, along with six other participants, guided by hosts, Kristi and Bill Steiner. We stayed in a comfortable convent, studied and lived "Orvieto style". The Steiners provided us with an introduction to the city management, a behind-the-scenes look at local folk customs, a vineyard tour and an authentic cooking experience in the kitchen of a four-star restaurant. Yet, we also had time to luxuriate in picnic lunches and sunny afternoon walks.
This experience is unforgettable!
Anna on 27, Apr, 09, 08:50AM
Hi Amelia
thanks for your post.
We are delighted that Bill & Kristi have just signed up to the site. If you go to;www.tourdust.com/products/479-journeys-of-discovery you can add your review and rating to their profile
Thanks
Anna
Giles on 07, May, 09, 05:21AM
Anna,
I am from Aus. visiting Italy in Sept. and would like
to hoin in an experience such as your Adventure with
the Steiners. How do I go about this - I may be alone
or have a couple join me. Have just signed up to your
Tourdust - All up I have a month in Italy 26 Aug/28 Sept
enjoy mostthings, but cycling is out also a lot of hills
would prefer to concentrate on an area eg. Umbria,
Tuscanny Lakes Transport + Accom would be required
T/you Giles
experienceseeker on 08, May, 09, 08:27AM
Another great experience in Italy is traveling in the Abruzzo area. A couple from Australia run the tours (Luciana is a native of Abruzzo). You can check out their website at www.absolutelyabruzzo.com Really great immersion in the culture
Happy traveling
Anne
ben on 08, May, 09, 02:56PM
Hi Giles,
A reply to your question on Twitter from @hackneye (who is the author of the Frommer's Florence and Tuscany Day by Day & Frommer's Tuscany and Umbria With Your Family):
@hackneye Orvieto makes a decent base, actually. Easy drive to S Tusc + Todi/Perugia and fast train links to Rome, Florence, Arezzo.
lizsweetman on 09, May, 09, 07:11AM
Hi,
Obviously Rome is a must - you just can't miss the Coloseum. But as an area I would go for Tuscany and Umbria every time. There's Assissi, with the 2 basilicas of St. Francis, one on top of the other; there's Perugia old town; then there is Florence which also is unmissable, with the cathedral, Michaelangelo's statue of David and art masterpieces on every corner! But my favourite places are San Gimignano - a small town on top of a hill where the locals used to build towers to show how rich they were, and Siena with the central square shaped like a sea shell. And everywhere little hill top villages with fabulous views and fabulous ice cream!
Have a wonderful holiday!
