Trails of Medieval Umbria

Transfer to your hotel. Welcome drink and meeting followed by dinner.

Our first full day is an introduction to the postcard-pretty town of Assisi. We’ll follow in the footsteps of St Francis and explore the footpaths of Mount Subasio - Italy's so-called holy mountain.

Starting in the walled medieval town of Bevagna, we'll set off through the vineyards to Umbria's wine capital, Montefalco - most famous for its Sagrantino red wine.

Each week there is a free day when no guided walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to relax around the hotel, walk independently, or visit local places of interest. Options include:

Spello

You could easily spend the day enjoying Spello. Explore its warren of medieval streets and visit the church of Santa Maria Maggiore to admire frescoes painted by Pinturicchio, Umbria’s most famous artist.

Perugia

Alternatively, take the train to the region’s capital, Perugia, and head up to the hilltop viewpoint - on a clear day you can see Lake Trasimeno. Explore the subterranean Etruscan temple and wander the traffic-free streets to Piazza V Novembre with its gothic cathedral and impressive fountain.

This morning our walks depart directly from the hotel and follow the St Francis Way on Monte Subasio to the town of Spello.

The ancient hillside town of Spoleto is our destination today and a chance to explore this lovely town with two different walking options.

We visit the hilltop town of Spello today with its narrow winding alleys and ancient sandstone houses. We’ll pass the impressive Porta Montanara to climb above Spello into the olive groves for views of Monte Subasio and the Vale of Spoleto.

It’s the final day – we’ll depart for Rome Airport, which is about a three-hour drive away. 

Before booking, you should check with your doctor to see whether any health precautions are needed for your trip. Health advice and requirements can change, so we recommend doing this in good time before travel.

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We strongly recommend ensuring your passport has at least six months’ validity remaining at the time of travel to avoid any issues.

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