Perugia to Assisi

Spello, known as one of the most beautiful town in Italy thanks to its wonderful medieval buildings made of pink limestone and colorful flowers, dominates the amazing Umbrian Valley from the slopes of Mount Subasio. Particularly beautiful are the remains of the Ancient Roman city, called “Splendidissima Colonia Julia” (“Most Beautiful Julia Colony”) by Emperor Augustus: imposing walls, majestic city gates and, above all, the Villa of Mosaics, one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the last 20 years. You will visit a wonderful Roman villa, that takes its name from the splendid colorful mosaics that refer to the beautiful Umbrian countryside, depicting wild birds and grape harvest, but also to exotic and fantastic animals, such as panthers and sea monsters. Entering the city through the Roman Porta Consolare (Consular Gate), you will enjoy the fascinating alleys of the medieval Spello and its wonderful churches. In the Church of Sant’Andrea Apostolo you will admire a sixteenth-century masterpiece painted by Pinturicchio, one of the greatest artists of the time, nicknamed “the Little Painter”. This notorious Umbrian artist is also the author of the frescoes of the Baglioni Chapel in the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maggiore: here you will also admire a splendid floor made of Deruta ceramics and the famous self-portrait of Pinturicchio, discovering all the details hidden in his masterpieces! Finally, enjoy the spectacular Porta Venere, built in Roman times but flanked in the Middle Ages by the mighty Towers of Properzio, and the breathtaking view of the Umbrian Valley!

Take a private transfer in a comfortable vehicle with free pick–up from your accommodation in Umbria in Perugia or Assisi  area.

This tour indeed will show you two of the most charming hilltowns of central Italy. You will also enjoy 14th Century frescoes and Reanaissance paintings. It will be like to back to the past!

Travel deep into the vines through spectacular Assisi Valley in a carriage pulled by two magnificent horses. Experience a wine tour and tastings at a bio winery. Relaxed peace while learning the biological philosophy of the vineyards. A unique experience combining the rural life of the past, with modern bio consciousness based on the production of the highest quality food in full respect of the local natural resources. At the end, a delicious tasting * of biological wines and cold cuts.

Enjoy an intimate introduction to Perugia and its key sights when you embark on a small-group walking tour of the Umbrian capital. Settled since Etruscan times, the city is renowned for its wealth of historical artifacts. In the company of your guide, stroll along its ancient town walls, admire the medieval–era Fontana Maggiore, explore the Rocca Paolina and its underground passageways, and more. As you go, learn more about the city’s history, and its lively present, from your guide.

Montefalco, home of the famous Montefalco and Sagrantino wines, is called “Umbrian Balcony” because of its spectacular position on a hill overlooking the wonderful Umbrian Valley, but it is also famous for its history and artistic wonders! Thanks to a knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover its Roman origins and medieval architecture, strolling through fascinating and picturesque alleys. You will visit the elegant church of Santa Chiara della Croce, built by the Saint herself, who was buried there in 1308, and rebuilt in the following centuries. Walking along the beautifully preserved medieval walls, you will pass through Porta Sant’Agostino, dominated by an imposing crenellated tower, reaching the fascinating church of Sant’Agostino, decorated by 14th-century frescoes by the famous Gothic painter Ambrogio Lorenzetti. Piazza del Comune, the main square of Montefalco, is located at the top of the hill and is surrounded by amazing palaces built in the Middle Ages, such as Palazzo Langeli and Palazzo Comunale. Lastly, you will visit the wonderful church-museum of Saint Francis, where you will admire important frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli, depicting the Stories of the life of Saint Francis, and by Perugino, Raphael’s master, who painted here a beautiful Nativity Scene.

Montefalco, home of the famous Montefalco and Sagrantino wines, is called “Umbrian Balcony” because of its spectacular position on a hill overlooking the wonderful Umbrian Valley, but it is also famous for its history and artistic wonders! Walking along the beautifully preserved medieval walls, you will reach the fascinating church of Sant’Agostino, decorated by the famous Gothic painter Ambrogio Lorenzetti. Piazza del Comune, the main square of Montefalco, is located at the top of the hill and is surrounded by amazing palaces built in the Middle Ages. You will then visit the wonderful church-museum of Saint Francis, where you will admire important frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli, depicting the Stories of the life of Saint Francis, and by Perugino, Raphael’s master, who painted here a beautiful Nativity Scene. Finally, you will enjoy typical Italian and Umbrian products thanks to a fantastic Tasting Menu: excellent local cheeses and salami, accompanied by the unmissable Montefalco wine!

UMBRIA FOOD & WINE GUIDED TOUR - 4 nights, all the best of our regional specialities and delicious activities: truffle hunting, pasta cooking class, wine tour and lots of food & wine tasting everyday!

The extra virgin olive oil, made in simple, genuine and savory food, is probably the most representative product among the delights of Umbrian gastronomy. We are familiar with the oil mill where we could learn about the production process of olive oil, from cultivation, to harvesting, pressing and use of the product. At the end, we’ll enjoy a delicious tasting.

- Gubbio is one of the oldest Umbrian cities. Here you can breathe history from every stone and many are the traces of its glorious past: the Roman Theater of the first century AD, the Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo, the Gothic cathedral, the Church of Santa Maria Nuova. - After visiting Gubbio, we reach a renowned farm of the valley for a very tasty experience: pasta cooking class and lunch! Nothing makes us so famous in the world such as pasta! And nothing can make us feel like home while we are far away as a forkful of this dish, so simple and yet so tasty! - We then go discovering Assisi, Franciscan place par excellence, not only in Umbria and in Italy, but all over the world. We take a stroll around its fascinating alleys, admiring the most remarkable sites of the city: Basilica di San Francesco, Chiesa di Santa Chiara, Piazza del Comune..

Finger foods, sandwiches, savory pies, fresh cooked pastas, cold cuts, fine wines, organic fruit juices, panzanella, homemade bread and sweets are only some of the delicacies you will enjoy during this gourmet picnic! The natural setting among the olive trees, and the thought thought out down to the small detail, will top off this nice experience satisfying both your palate and sight!

UMBRIA ART & HISTORY GUIDED TOUR: 7 nights, beautiful towns and villages, priceless art, rolling landscapes and traditional cuisine!

UMBRIA FOOD & WINE GUIDED TOUR - 4 nights, all the best of our regional specialities and delicious activities: truffle hunting, pasta cooking class, wine tour and lots of food & wine tasting everyday!

You cannot visit Umbria without enjoying its food and wine delights. The viticulture of our region has the origins of the etruscan people of the Umbrian people To date, Umbria has about 13,000 hectares of vineyards, where the quality of production, and the sustainability of the environment. Quality and level of delicacies. The excursion will take you to the deepest secrets of our cuisine. You visit a renowned winery and taste some local specialties ... enjoy your meal!

UMBRIA THE WAY OF SAINT FRANCIS GUIDED TOUR, 7 nights, a spiritual journey through some of the most beautiful countryside imaginable, in the footsteps of the Poor Man of Assisi.

The "cake to the text" is an ancient bread, not leavened, which owes its name to the cast iron, the "text", on which the dough was cooked. Few gestures of loving hands, and we will find ourselves in a world of genuine flavors and aromas, in the heart of the Umbrian culinary tradition. A simple recipe and yet so precious that will treat your palate! At the end of a class, a delicious tasting of "cake by the text" stuffed with the best of local butchery, with a glass of fine wine.

UMBRIA FOOD & WINE PRIVATE TOUR, 7 nights, all the best of our regional specialities and delicious activities: truffle hunting, pasta cooking class, wine tour, olive oil and wine museum, vinyard tour by horse and carriage, torta al testo cooking class and lots of food & wine tasting everyday!

There’s no better place in the world to learn how to make pasta than in Italy. Join this hands-on cooking class in Assisi and learn to make fresh pasta from start to finish. Discover all of the processes behind pasta making, from the olive oil production to the flour processing techniques. At the end of your class, tuck into a delicious pasta feast made from your creations.

- We begin our day visiting Assisi, the old town and the Franciscan places: Basilica di San Francesco, Chiesa di Santa Chiara, Piazza del Comune, Cattedrale di San Rufino, Chiesa di San Damiano. - River rafting is certainly one of the most fun and exciting activities to live in Umbria. Aboard an unsinkable raft, we launch ourselves into an adventurous descent on the streams, pushed by water currents, through places of great naturalistic interest otherwise inaccessible: rock walls, waterfalls, woods and large meadows. - The Cascata delle Marmore is the highest in Europe. It pours into the valley formed by the river Nera, an environment extraordinarily rich in cultural, historical and naturalistic heritage. The botanical guides of the park will take you along the ring of the nymph and the meeting of the waters paths, telling you the legend about the origin of the Marmore Falls and providing notions about the most characteristic and curious flora that will fascinate even children.

By trekking through springs, waterfalls and caves, you will be the friendliness of the people, the magnetism of the mountains. An experienced guide on the route and the surrounding landscape. Back from the excursion, you enjoy some tastings of typical local products.

That of the norcino, is an ancient craft, and Umbria, in particular, has managed to make it a real culinary art renowned since Roman times. We look forward to seeing you at a prestigious place to learn about food, food and meat. At the end of the lab, a well-deserved tasting * of our work! Certificate of completion included !!

- This morning we’ll go discovering Assisi, Franciscan place par excellence, not only in Umbria and in Italy, but all over the world. We’ll take a stroll around its fascinating alleys, admiring the most remarkable sites of the city: Basilica di San Francesco, Chiesa di Santa Chiara, Piazza del Comune, Cattedrale di San Rufino, Chiesa di San Damiano. - Truffle hunting in Umbria is an old age tradition. Umbria produces the highest number of black truffles in Italy, whose quality is famous throughout the world. Truffles are an integral part of Umbrian cuisine and culture. And for those who still have some questions at the end of the hunt? Do not worry, the experience will end with a delicious truffle tasting, that will dissolve any doubt! Truffle-menu lunch at a local restaurant. - After lunch we’ll visit Spoleto, the ancient capital of the Lombard dukes. Spoleto is often considered one of Umbria’s most graceful hill towns.

Are you looking for an authentic dream? Do you you want to experience a less known but very typical hill town of Italy? Then Spello must be in you bucket list!

We start cooking with a fun shopping experience at a traditional local market. Our guide will take you to the colorful stalls in the search of the freshest ingredients for today's preparation: lasagna !!! We will help you! We will help you! We then bring cooking to the kitchen and we begin cooking ... we are so confident in your skills, that the lasagna will prepare you the main course of our lunch, good appetite! Certificate of completion included !!