Day Trips from Perugia to Assisi

Go for a sunrise hot air balloon ride over some of Italy’s most beautiful scenery, and complement your journey with a delicious breakfast and wine tasting, on this one-of-a-kind outing. Meet in the early morning and take to the skies in the company of an experienced pilot; you’ll enjoy a special perspective on Assisi, Perugia, and the lovely Umbrian countryside. Upon landing, you’ll transfer to the Cantina Dionigi winery, where you can enjoy traditional local nibbles and wines.

Learn about the traditional cooking of Umbria with this half-day class. Led by an English-speaking teacher, the class includes cooking a five-course meal from scratch. After the lesson, feast on what you prepared alongside the estate’s red wine. A recipe book is included for replicating the dishes at home.

Experience the gorgeous countryside of Umbria on a full-day bike tour that features a lunch stop at an agriturismo farm. Pedal past vineyards, olive orchards, and picturesque villages with an engaging guide who shares live commentary about this region of Italy. Take a well-deserved break for a multi-course lunch at an agriturismo farm, with the option to swim in their pool in warm weather.

Rafting is certainly one of the most exciting and exciting activities to live in Umbria. Aboard an unsinkable raft, we launch ourselves into an adventurous descent, pushed by water currents, through places of great naturalistic interest otherwise inaccessible: rock walls, waterfalls, woods and large meadows. Back from the adventure, we’ll have some traditional bruschetta and wine tasting!

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.

Unforgettable jeep safari through one of the most panoramic vineyard in Montefalco, one of the best tour for discover Umbria among shady paths and beautiful valleys. Appointment at winery starting tour and food and wine tasting  All products that you will taste are hande-made!

Travel through the green fields and vineyards of Umbria on a trekking bike, without the inhibition of glassed-in tour bus windows. You can focus on the scenery as your guide leads the way through Bevagna and listen to commentary on the area's medieval history. Visit an organic winery for a tasting and settle down for a provided picnic lunch in a scenic spot.

Learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine during this hands-on cooking class just 10 minutes from central Assisi. Create fresh pasta, pizza, and more alongside a professional local chef, and then enjoy your meal with a selection of fine Umbrian wines.

Allow yourself to be pampered by our passion for the land, the vineyards and the wine. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Assisi, the peace of the location, and the style with which we invite you to try our wines and fully appreciate the atmosphere and philosophy of a slow way of life. Relaxing trip by coach and horse to discover the philosophy behind organic cultivation and the vineyards “of geese and horses” (one goose revolution project). An expert will be at your disposal for all the duration of the tour. Enjoy this superb experience.!

Learn the secrets behind finding and cooking truffles with this full-day class in Umbria. Follow a truffle hunter through the woods where a trained dog will sniff out black truffles. After the truffle hunt, make tagliatelle from scratch during a cooking class. A leisurely lunch featuring the black truffles is included.

Head to the Umbrian countryside for a day of fresh Italian food and cooking at an organic agriturismo (farm stay). Taking place at Il Fontanaro, the experience includes a tasting of the farm’s award-winning olive oil and wine, a tour of the cellars, and a fresh pasta cooking class -- created with ingredients that you pick yourself from the garden. Bring your towel and bathing suit for a cool-down dip in the pool after the class ends.

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.

Exciting horseback ride through the wonderful valleys of Umbria dedicated to those who are already familiar with this beautiful animal and have good riding skills. The path, in fact, though flanked by an excellent guide, presents difficult paths, bottlenecks, etc. Back from the ride, we’ll enjoy an excellent lunch of traditional Umbrian cuisine.

The most fun, authentic and practical way to learn how to cook a delicious Italian first course: handmade pasta! A memorable cooking class in the beautiful Umbria region famous for its irresistible flavours: organic vegetables, fabulous cold cuts (, tasty cheeses and delicious handmade pasta. (duration 4 hours). Welcomed and guided by a local chef at your complete disposal ... it's more like a meeting with friends than a traditional cooking class.

Explore the Perugina Chocolate Factory with this half-day food-focused experience in Perugia. Join a local guide for a tour of the chocolate laboratory and sample several products during a tasting. Continue the culinary excursion with a light lunch at a typical food shop in Perugia for an introduction to the flavors of Umbria.

Let the expertise of an Italian chef come to you during a cooking class at your private villa or a[artment in Perugia. As well as taking care of purchasing all ingredients and cleaning up afterwards, a private guide ensures you benefit from both undivided attention and insider knowledge.

Umbria’s capital city, lively Perugia offers a range of attractions, from Etruscan–era fortifications and the Rocca Paolina (a medieval fortress and present-day cultural hub) to annual jazz and chocolate festivals. On this private walking tour, get a first-hand experience of the city’s charms, see its major sights, learn about its long history, and even enjoy a gustatory pause when you stop for an espresso at a local coffee shop.

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.

Enjoy yoga in the open air, exploring the body and opening the mind. Breathe deep and let your body guide you. The class is open to all levels of experience, whether you have never done yoga before or are an experienced practitioner. Guided by a certified yoga teacher, you will be taken on a journey gaining knowledge about the body, how it moves and how you can help release tension and stress. Increase your self-awareness and well-being, build strength and flexibility. Learn to relax and enjoy the view of the beautiful Umbria countryside.

Your day in Perugia is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Enjoy a relaxing carriage ride through the vineyards, and taste some of Umbria's best organic wines.

A 9 km- track with a friendly, engaging and capable english speaking guide. Among colors, lights and unforgettable views for a day of relaxation and taste. The tour includes also a food tasting with local specialties. The advantage of walking with a local expert is to familiarize yourself with people, with some traditions that make each community unique and to discover hidden places off the beaten paths. Your tour guide isn’t just expert about the region you’re exploring… it’s his home. He will introduce you to the people, places and traditions that make each community different and unique.

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 !!

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