Dettaglio tour

Perugia / Meeting place: Hotel la Rosetta and Piazza IV Novembre, from 8.00 to 9.00 :

Welcoming of participants; distribution of information material, tickets and vouchers; collection of information and special dietary and non-dietary requirements; assistance for the disabled; allocation of places for transport and overnight stays.

Live meeting with our escort or companion, dressed in period costume, who will play the role of Vasari (the artist and writer who documented the lives of many contemporary artists), or with the Frate Cercatore (a historical figure of Umbria), or with Pellegrino Artusi and/or the Marietta (who collected all the regional Italian recipes in the famous book "Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well"), who will accompany participants for the duration of the trip.

The actors will play the part of the historical characters, illustrating the artistic and historical journey as well as the recipes presented in each city and guiding the group to learn about the ingredients, places and events that led to the result of that particular dish or that particular wine, which they will taste each time;

9.00 a.m. / 10.00 a.m.

."The goodness that came from across the ocean, food and excellence", at the Negozio del Cioccolato or Chocostore or other traditional Perugina chocolate workshops.

Interactive workshop on "Lessons on the preparation of Chocolate with Artusi Recipes" . Participants will be able to cook or interact directly with the master chocolatiers.

10.00 a.m. / 1.30 p.m.

. Perugia, Historical Centre, visit to one of the following exhibitions:

. Fortuna e mito di Raffaello in Umbria, at the Museo civico di Palazzo Penna in Perugia

*(If available in the booked period or extended from the current dates)

. The fortune of the Baglioni Deposition in Perugia copies, at the National Gallery of Umbria

*(If available in the period booked or extended with respect to the current deadlines)

. Raphael in Umbria and his legacy, at Palazzo Baldeschi.

*(If available during the booked period or extended with respect to the current deadlines).

. Following in the footsteps of Raphael, at the Museo del Capitolo della Cattedrale di Perugia

*(If available in the booked period or extended with respect to the current deadlines)

. Visiting the other exhibitions listed above or the historical centre and Piazza IV Novembre, the Cathedral, Palazzo dei Priori, Rocca Paolina, and the Etruscan Arch with our qualified Tourist Guide, in search of particular points and situations that are connected with the city's unique and unknown food, wine and traditions, such as old shops, workshops, dedicated museums, people who can testify to ancient workmanship or related events.

1.30 p.m. / 3 p.m .

"Il Piatto degli Avi", Lunch / Tasting in the footsteps of the recipe book and the book "La Scienza in Cucina e l'Arte di Mangiar Bene" by Pellegrino Artusi.

Example: Tagliatelle Dolci, Fegato d'Oca (274) or Oca arrosto in porchetta (roast goose); Torello alla Perugina, Torciglione, Torcolo con i canditi di Fontignano, Pinocchiate and other dishes reminiscent of Artusi's recipes could be prepared for Perugia.

3.00 p.m. / 4.30 p.m.

. San Pietro, Perugia's ancient cathedral and its treasure trove of Renaissance masterpieces, from Perugino to Caravaggio. Optional visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Umbria, San Domenico and other special and unique places in the area of Corso Cavour and Borgo Bello.

4.30 p.m. / 5.30 p.m.

. Chapel of San Severo, fresco of the TRINITY and SAINTS by Raphael and Perugino. Possibility of visiting other monuments and places in the historic centre, such as the Pozzo Etrusco and Palazzo Sorbello.

5.30 p.m. / 6.30 p.m.

. Monastery of Sant'Agnese, in Corso Garibaldi, Perugino's fresco "Madonna delle Grazie e Santi" and other great Renaissance frescoes. History of Raphael's Pala Colonna, commissioned by the Nuns of Sant'Antonio Abate. Other stories and peculiarities of the area of Porta Sant'Angelo, Arco Etrusco, Cassero and the University for Foreigners of Perugia.

6.30 p.m. / 9 p.m.

Free time

9.00 p.m. / 12.00 p.m.

. Renaissance dinner, at the headquarters of the Magnifico Rione di Porta Sant'Angelo in Perugia or in another original Renaissance venue in the historic centre.

Participants will be able to dress in their original Renaissance costumes and take part in the video shooting of the evening. Personalised photo shoots will be made for each guest on request.

. Menu and wines characteristic of UMBRIA and dating back to the medieval/renaissance period, with authentic and original recipes and ingredients from organic and KM. 0 suppliers in Umbria.

. Poetry in the Kitchen / Music in the Kitchen / Theatre in the Kitchen with the Stornellatori and the Medieval and Renaissance Minstrels, who will enliven the evening with songs and monologues related to CONVIVIALITY, eating and drinking in company.

. Alternatively: Poetic Improvisation. Some poets will ask the audience to suggest words and topics related to food and drink. Within five minutes they will have to compose a text or song on the theme, which will be recited to the audience present. The diners will vote on the performance using the 'liking' technique, and the winner will receive local products as a prize.

11.00 p.m. / midnight

Return to the hotel in the Historical Centre, or to an accommodation facility near Perugia with our dedicated shuttle. Overnight stay as chosen by guests.