To explore Umbria on foot is to travel with Backroads through a landscape living blissfully in the past. Though less visited than neighboring Tuscany, Umbria is no less rich in cultural and artistic tradition. The Romans, Etruscans and St. Francis of Assisi found a haven here, and with its breathtaking scenic beauty, it’s no wonder. Part of Umbria’s timeless appeal is its terrain - rocky peaks, emerald hills, verdant valleys, rolling vineyards and silvery olive orchards. And its gastronomy - tartufi (truffles), cinghiale (wild boar), strangozzi (Umbrian flat pasta) and Sagrantino wine. Is there a better time than the present to savor the past?
Dates and itineraries are subject to change
Days 1 - 2: Montefalco
Day 3: Spello
Stroll through Trevi, renowned for its cobbled streets of geometric patterns. At La Rocca, our friend Fabio Ciri prepares pasta del pellegrino for us, a "pilgrim’s picnic" similar to what medieval pilgrims ate as they journeyed to destinations such as Assisi. In Spello, admire beautiful frescoes tucked quietly away in small churches.
Days 4 - 6: Torgiano
Follow in the footsteps of St. Francis to Eremo di Caceri, his forested hermitage. Explore Assisi and its basilica with our knowledgeable local guide. Pass the afternoon in Torgiano, home of Umbria’s most notable vintages - A visit to Deruta - a medieval hamlet noted for producing majolica, Italy’s finest ceramics - is a must. Learn more about this beautiful glazed pottery with a visit to the centuries-old Grazia family studio.
Hotel Villa Pambuffetti, Montefalco (2 nights) An intimate, carefully restored four-star villa tucked in a park near ancient monasteries and portals.
Palazzo Bocci, Spello (1 night) A beautifully restored 14th-century residence, this four-star hotel in the historic center of town boasts frescoed ceilings and terra-cotta tiled floors.
Hotel Le Tre Vaselle, Torgiano (2 nights) A 17th-century townhouse turned five-star luxury hotel with a renowned restaurant, a swimming pool and spa facilities.
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