A walking tour of Umbria
which allows you to appreciate both the natural beauties
of this area and its artistic treasures as it passes by
the main centers and towns of this very special region.
Day 1- Arrival to
Perugia, the capital of Umbria
Day 2 – Valfabbrica
/ Assisi
Transfer from Perugia to the tour
start. The beginning is a bit tough but then it becomes
easier. Rolling hills and thick woods are
followed by a breathtaking view of Assisi. The bais within
the walking distance from your hotel. You can relax in the
hotel pool at the end of the day.
Day 3 - Assisi
/Assisi
A relaxing day. If you want to walk you can have a 3 hours
loop. Have a brisk departure by climbing to the Eremo delle
Carceri, St. Francis peaceful retreat. At the top of the
trail 500 meters from the Eremo there is a nice picnic spot
with tables and benches. The other option is just visiting
the town of Assisi, which has a lot more to offer than the
St Francis Basilica.
Day 4- Assisi / Spello
Start from your hotel and walk a trail which cuts through
the Subasio Park and unfolds among olive groves to reach
Spello, a lovely village with cobbled streets and peaceful
squares. There are less tourists than in Assisi here!
Day 5– Spello
/ Trevi
Today you hike on a trail that cuts deep into an
inner valley in the direction of the Appenino mountains.
You will be in a very untouched area with oak woods and
olive trees. You will spend the night in the slepy village
of Trevi which remined unchanged since the Mediaval times.
It is also the centre of the best olive producers in Umbria,
or even Italy!
Day 6 – Trevi
/ Bevagna
After the breakfast you continue walking through
romantic olive groves, passing by clusters of old houses,
churches and watch towers until you get to a charming spot
Le Fonti del Clitunno. The spot is close to Spoleto where
your driver will collect you and bring you to the hotel
in Bevagna.
Day 7 – Bevagna
/ Bevagna
A loop in the heart of the best wine area of Umbria. After
visiting Bevagna which is known for its medieval market
during the month of June walk from Bevagna to Montefalco,
have lunch at the enoteca on Montefalco main square, sample
some wine at one of the best wineries of the area and come
back to your starting point .
Day 8- Departure
day; transfer to Foligno railway station from where you
can take direct trains to either Rome or Florence.
2008 tour price
€950.00
per person sharing
The tour is based on a minimum of 2 people participation
and you can start at any day.
The tour includes:
*7 nights B&B
*5 suppers
*1 wine tasting, 1 oil tasting (or 2 wine tastings; according
to the season)
*Needed transfers
*Luggage transfer at each change of accommodation
*Detailed road book and maps
*Pre-tour meeting with our representative
Degree
of difficulty: moderate
