Umbria Unveiled (self-guided)
Italy has a ‘Green Heart’, where it is a pleasure to walk through the lovely countryside on this self-guided adventure. You walk from village to village, a full immersion in the mythical Umbrian landscape. At first through forests and vineyards, then through the rolling hills between the spectacular hilltop towns of Trevi, Spello and Assisi. A short detour can be made to the wonderful high plain of Castelluccio, near Norcia, with its extensive meadows, fields of wheat and wild flowers. Walking here in spring is an unforgettable experience! Moreover Umbria is a land full of cultural treasures, ranging from the world famous Assisi, to lesser known small medieval towns like Trevi, Spello and Norcia, and of course the wonderful Roman town of Spoleto. You have ample time to visit these historic towns and the many beautiful medieval monasteries along the pilgrim’s roads. However the emphasis of the tour is to enjoy the countryside, the rolling vineyards, the poppies in spring and the wild cyclamen in autumn. Most of all, many of the views have changed little for hundreds of years. Eastern Umbria is still an area where you feel the genuine heart of Italy. You’ll walk at an easy pace from highlight to highlight, taking in the best of central Italy. Our tour finishes in the city of Assisi, but can easily be extended with a day or more in Perugia, the region’s capital city, a beautiful and lively cultural capital.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | Arrive Spoleto. |
| 2 | Explore the historical town centre of Spoleto, its Duomo and the fortress. Walk across the 'Ponte delle Torri' (Bridge of Towers) on to the hill of Monteluco - the ‘Holy Mountain’. Walk back to Spoleto (4-5 hrs). |
| 3 | Walk to the unspoilt Valnerina (Valley of the Nera River) through small rural hamlets and forested hills. Arrive at the beautiful Abbey of San Pietro in Valle, where you stay overnight (5-6 hrs). |
| 4 | Walk along the pilgrim's trail to the incredible Marmore Waterfalls, man-made in Roman times. Circuit walk through exquisite natural surrounds (5 hrs). |
| 5 | Transfer to Poreta. Walk the ‘Olive Trail’ through the hills and via the remains of medieval castles and walled hamlets. Visit the mythical springs of the Clitunno River. Arrive at the wonderful medieval village of Trevi (4-5 hrs). |
| 6 | Transfer to Spello and explore the old Roman town centre. Walk through olive groves, with sweeping views over the valley, to the small monastery of Eremo delle Carceri. Descend to Assisi (6 hrs). |
| 7 | Free time to explore the medieval monuments and streets of Assisi and the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi. Optional walk up Mount Subasio. Return to Assisi (3-5 hrs). |
| 8 | Trip ends after breakfast in Assisi. |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
8 days |
Trip Code |
PEUU |
Activities |
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| Walking (Moderate), Culture (Easy), Self-Guided (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 2 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Italy | |
Start City |
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| Spoleto | |
End City |
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| Assisi | |
