Rick delves deep into the Italian heartland — the place where la dolce vita is a way of life. Starting in Umbria, he connects with rustic, traditional culture. Then he tours Assisi, with its inspirational story of St. Francis and its awe-inspiring basilica. In Siena, Rick enjoys a front-row seat at its wild horse race and marvels at cultural treasures from the city's glory days. He finishes with the ultimate Riviera getaway in the Cinque Terre. From hill towns to harbors, and from vino rosso to Giotto, Rick savors the good life in the Italian heartland.