Leaving Rome we arrive in hotel and then for a stroll in Monte Castello di Vibio in time for a brief exploration of this medieval town, home of the smallest theatre in the world.
A walk in the sweeping hills of Umbria is a journey into Italy’s artistic and agricultural heart. Our path follows history, beginning in Monte Castello di Vibio and on to San Martino close to the Tiber River. In early days, it was the natural borderline between the Umbrians and Etruscans: on the left the Umbrians, on the right the Etruscans. Todi was built on a hill near the river at the end of the large plain and represented the ideal connection between the two people. From our hotel we follow paths through ancient woodland and vineyards. We continue through ancient agricultural hamlets encircled by olive groves before descending to the ancient town of San Martino. In the afternoon, stroll to Todi, built on top of a hill.
After breakfast there is a transfer to the Natural Park of Mount Subasio, a protected area with serene paths, which meander through open meadows with ancient oak and chestnut trees. Mount Subasio is the sprawling mountain on whose flank Assisi is built. A haven of subtle beauty and spirituality, it was here that St. Francis preached to the birds from a simple stone altar. We descend from the top on foot, continuing through the wooded trails along the eastern side of the mountain. The final descent into the town of Assisi, in a commanding position across the slopes of Mount Subasio. The rest of the day is free to tour its many faceted historical centre and the Basilica of St. Francis.
Discover the timeless charm of Perugia, the historic capital of Umbria, where medieval streets, elegant piazzas, and remarkable art treasures create a captivating atmosphere. Renowned for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant food scene, it offers an authentic taste of the Italian lifestyle.
We follow the shores of Lake Corbara, lined with the sleepy village of Titignano and surrounded by rolling hills. Lined with tranquil shorelines and sleepy villages, and surrounded by rolling hills, Lake Corbara is a picturesque setting for today’s leisurely outing in the countryside. Here, we will stroll through the shore of the lake formed by the Tiber river, spotted by ancient villages where the rhythms of daily life have barely changed for centuries.
A beautiful day’s walking along the green mountains surrounding the ancient town of Spoleto. This is a mystical landscape with ancient spiritual associations and we pass ruined castles, abandoned villages, chapels and a long aqueduct suspended 280feet above the Flaminia valley. Spoleto, the medieval masterpiece of Umbria, will charm us with its intimate alleys and surprisingly spacious, panoramic piazza, flanked by the stunning palazzo comunale and the roman aqueduct.
An easy day of walking from our hotel, through dusty roads and a small suspended bridge we will arrive to the walled town of Fratta Todina. Our walk through the neighbouring hills alternates between ancient woods and vineyards where the famous Torgiano white grape is grown for the renowned wine. This picturesque walk later continues through farmland, shady forests, old farmsteads, and hamlets surrounded by olive groves and cypress trees before we make the dramatic descent to the ancient San Venanzo Church.
After an early breakfast we arrive back at Rome Fiumicino airport.
