• The Luisa Spagnoli factory outlet
• Maria di Ripabianca & other cashmere outlets
• The huge Valdichiana Outlet
• A quite day in a local shopping town
• Deruta for ceramics and Perugia with it fascinating shopping streets
• Mastro Raffael linens and drapery
• Traditional fabric makers in Montefalco
• Italian shoe factories in the Marche including the Prada factory outlet

This is a preliminary itinerary and will be altered to accommodate seasonal activities, the weather, local festivals or the availability of guides or restaurants. However the essential content of the itinerary will remain the same. B L D means that breakfast, lunch and/or dinner will be included that day.

DAY 1 Sunday              Transfer from Spoleto                                             B L D   

Meet at Spoleto station at 11am or hotel at 10.30. We transfer to Montefalco in Umbria in time for lunch.  

DAY 2 Monday           Fashion & Perugia                                                       B D   

This morning we drive to the outskirts of Perugia to the main factory and outlet of Luisa Spagnoli, a much celebrated designer in Italy. The factory's back door outlet has selections from last season's range discounted by 50% and previous ranges by 70%. The designs tends towards formal with beautifully tailored suits available also as separate pieces.   

DAY 3 Tuesday           Valdichiana Outlet                                                        B D

Today we travel to the new outlet village at Val di Chiana with over 40 shops. Some of the brands are Calvin Klein, Armani, Versace, Guzzini, Alessi, Mariella Burani, Puma and many more brands advertised at half price and less !.

DAY 4 Wednesday       Ceramics & Cashmere                                                 B D

We drive to Deruta and walk you through our selection of favourites from within the 370 ceramics shops in this medieval town. In the afternoon we wade through a number of cashmere outlets including Italy's best Maria di Ripabianca.

DAY 5 Thursday           Linens, Spoleto                                                            B  D    

We first visit the town simply to wander the streets & get a grip on the overall situation of shoes & shops in general. Then travel to the outskirts of the town to the factory of Mastro Raphael - one of Italy's most prized producers of drapery.

DAY 6 Friday                 Foligno & Montefalco                                                B D      

A relaxing morning in our favourite local shopping town.  Foligno is totally off the main tourist stream and the piazza has a couple of delightful cafes for sitting, people watching and researching what Italian's wear and how they wear it ! The afternoon in Montefalco exploring the local linen and wine industry. We visit a factory outlet of one of the town's historical producers & finish with a glass of prize winning red and truffle bruschetta at sunset in the piazza.

DAY 7 Saturday              Shoes &  Marche                                                      B L D      

A big day today -as it is a bit of a drive to get into the Marche and then to move from outlet to outlet stocking up on Italian designer shoes. Our visits take in Prada, the Tod's / Hogan outlet and a special favourite Fabi, amongst others. Lunch is included at our favourite seafood restaurant on the beach.

Day 8  Sunday                  Departure                                                                  B 
Transfers - with loaded bags - provided to Spoleto Railway station                                

The price of the tour is EURO 2180 (AUD 3500) per person in twin share accommodation. A deposit of EURO 300 (AUD 500) per person is required to reserve a place on the tour. This deposit is non-refundable unless the tour is cancelled.  Single supplements in double rooms are available at an additional cost of single use EURO 425 (AUD 700) . A limited number of actual single rooms at EURO 250 (AUD 400).  The full balance is due 60 days before departure. The tour is costed on a minimum of five (5) people travelling and is limited to eighteen (18) places. Subject to final tour numbers and exchange rates the price may vary slightly. You will be notified immediately of any change.

• 7 nights accommodation with breakfast and one other meal each day
• 2 additional restaurant meals - lunch on arrival and a seafood restaurant in the Marche
• Transport in comfortable air-conditioned coaches
• The services of a tour guide throughout to assist in translating

• Airfares
• Travel insurance (this is a pre-requisite of participation in the tour)
• Entry fees to places other than those specifically mentioned on the itinerary
• Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
• Optional excursions may be offered which are not included in the tour price
• Drinks outside normal meal times, or additional wine in restaurants
• Personal transport costs, phone calls or tips

Vat refunds ~ If you are doing some real shopping, you must spend over 170 Euro in one store to get the tax rebate. They give you a form, you hand it in at the Vat refund desk at the airport. This is located past the check-in and you must have the goods you purchased with you.

• Whom the gods would destroy they first send shopping
• When the cat's away the mice will shop
• Shops will be shops
• Shopping is the infinite capacity to take pains
• There is always room at the shop
• Shopping men tell no tales
• Shopping is stranger than fiction
• The husband is always last to shop
• The customer is always shopping
• A little shop is a dangerous thing
• Empty shops make the most sound
• You cannot run with the hares and shop with the hounds Shop and ye shall find