Reflections of 2024 Village Vacations in Italy Memories

As 2024 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on our Village Vacations in Italy 2024 tours with such wonderful memories. The pictures I posted speak volumes. Each picture gives you a glimpse of what you can experience on Village Vacations in Italy’s incredible tours.

Our philosophy is to travel slowly, unpack once, and not rush so you can enjoy each village we take you to. This is a fantastic opportunity to spend time in Umbria and Tuscany in a beautiful villa. Everything is arranged for you to truly enjoy and live “La Dolce Vita” for the week you are with us. There is no need to rent a car; we take care of all transportation listed on the tour except airfare and travel insurance. Village Vacations in Italy organizes everything on the tour for you, all you have to do is start making your memories.

Every picture tells a story of Village Vacations in Italy, making memories.

A group of girlfriends on a “Get-A-Way Tour” making memories.

Cooking Class in the hills of Paciano

 Four different types of pasta, four delicious sauces, and a fabulous dessert and recipe memories to take home and cook for your family and friends.

Cooking Class Memories

DERUTA

A day trip to Deruta to see the process of making ceramics from beginning to end.  The local artisans take pride in their work, and the techniques passed down for many generations. Leave room in your luggage; many shops also ship.

Sarah from Maioliche Tassi Deruta hand painting a ceramic table

Panicale

La Querciolana Vineyard for a tour, wine tasting, and lunch.  It was a fantastic day with incredible wine.

Palio of Citta della Pieve 

A tradition that dates back to medieval times. Different neighborhoods compete against each other for the coveted prize from the city.

Knight in Shinning Armor (they were everywhere that day) 

Antica Spezieria Spice Shop in Perugia

Spices, coffee, and Chocolate, OH MY!

Locals enjoying the Vedimia Grape Harvest Festival in Montefalco.

Ladies picking grapes for the yearly “Grape Squishing Lucille Ball Style”, making more memories.

The weeks of September and October are the most requested due to this incredible experience of Grape Squishing. 

Olive Harvest Lesson, picking and lunch afterward

Lunch with fresh pressed EVOO and plenty of wine flowing 

Wake up with Village Vacations in Italy and start making your memories.

Our 2025 Available Dates 

2025 Spring Dates

April 6-13

April 20-27

May 4-11

May 17-24 (Sold Out)

2025 Fall Dates

September 6-13 (Grape Stomping)

September 20-27 (Grape Stomping)

October 4-11 (Grape Stomping)

October 18-25 (Olive Harvest)

November 1-8 (Sold Out)

Includes:

 Accommodations

Breakfast & Dinners at the villa

Transfers from FCO-Villa-FCO

Day Trip Transportation with Escort to

Assisi-Cortona-Perugia-Deruta

 Cooking Class at Il Fontanaro in Paciano

Vineyard Tour, Wine Tasting & Light Lunch at La Querciolana in Panicale

For more information, contact Nedra@VillageVacationsInItaly.com

Former flight attendant Nedra Bottieri made a life-changing trip to Italy twenty years ago to re-discover her family heritage. Now with dual citizenship, she has a second home in Umbria. Through her company, Village Vacations in Italy, she organizes and hosts small group tours based in small villages in Umbria and Tuscany, normally customized tours for private groups. Groups have included yoga workshops, writing workshops, and groups of family and friends. Nedra draws on her extensive experience and relationships to plan special accommodations and activities to meet each group’s needs and dreams. Experience “La Dolce Vita” in Italy! To learn more about her tours, see www.villagevacationsinitaly.com Slow Travel Tours is an affiliation of small-group tour operators who offer personalized trips in Italy, France and other European countries.