Umbria villages, wines, landscapes and spirituality – A journey into the heart of Umbria, between flavors and small villages

Arrive in Perugia city of chocolate and delicious “baci”. Visit of the historic center of the city starting from Piazza IV Novembre with the center Fontana Maggiore on which overlook the Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. At the end hotel accommodation, dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Spello, a small jewel among the most beautiful villages in Italy. In its historic center, between the narrow alleys each house is embellished with colorful plants and flowers. The Towers of Propezio, the Door of Venus and the Consular Door deserve a mention for the architectural structure. Transfer to Trevi, surrounded by olive trees, a charming town that preserves Roman inception and medieval testimonies, such as the mighty walls that surround the town, which give it a particularly charming atmosphere. Free time for lunch. At the end departure for Montefalco, surrounded by medieval walls. Worthy of note is the church-museum of San Francesco which represents a synthesis of the history, culture and tradition of Montefalco, inside there are frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli, a Nativity of Perugino and some frescoes of the Umbrian school of the ‘400. Another famous characteristic of the town is the production of red wines such as the famous Sagrantino di Montefalco. Stop in a winery in the area for visit and tasting. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel, departure for Assisi city symbol of peace, which identifies with one of the most beloved and revered saints in the world, San Francesco, and is at the same time a delightful medieval town full of characteristic corners and typical cuisine. Visit of the Basilica of Assisi composed of two superimposed churches and the crypt with the tomb of the Saint. In the Upper Church you can admire the cycle of the life of St. Francis, the work of the great Giotto, the Stories of the Old and the New Testament that cover the entire nave and other beautiful frescoes by Cimabue and Torriti. Free lunch. Transfer to the Eremo delle Carceri, located in the dense forest of Monte Subasio. The hermitage is a sanctuary that developed around natural caves and the chapel of Santa Maria, where Saint Francis and his companions were isolated to pray. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Passignano sul Trasimeno, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. The characteristic of this place is the Medieval Fortress that preserves the fourteenth-century West Tower, from which you can see a breathtaking view. From the pier of Passignano there is also the possibility to take a boat ride to the Isola Maggiore, still inhabited today. End of services.