TREKKING IN UMBRIA ACTIVE TRAVELERS

Day 1: Arrival in Umbria

Day 2: Excursion to Trevi & le Fonti del Citunno

Day 3: Excursion to Perugia

Day 4: Excursion to Old Railway Valnerina Spoleto Norcia

Day 5: Excursion to Assisi and Spello

Day 6: Excursion to Old Flaminia Road and Carsulae 

Day 7: Excursion to Città della Pieve

Day 8: Departure

Day 1: UMBRIA

Arrival in Umbria; accommodation in Hotel, meeting with your guide and briefing about  hiking excursions you are about to join! Welcome drink, dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Excursion to TREVI and LE FONTI DEL CLITUNNO

First Hike: TREVI E LE FONTI DEL CLITUNNO.
The route begins in Trevi; we leave heading  south along the path of olive trees! Olive trees will frame the Church of St. Catherine, with its large wall fresco, the Church of St. Michael the Archangel and the Hermitage of Clitunno.
Going down into the valley stands the polygonal tower of Pissignano, charming fortified village which we will cross on tiptoe.
Still a stretch halfway next to the Concentration Camp of World War II and then you will reach the paradise of Clitunno sources, sung by many famous poets.
Return to hotel for a nice  dinner!

Day 3: Excursion to PERUGIA

Full day excursion to PERUGIA with local hiking guide for a fantastic urban trekking.
You will walk through narrow medieval roads discovering wonderful masterpieces of Etruscan origins... but not only: medieval squares, eternal palaces, the Major Fountain and wonderful churches including the Cathedral dedicated to Saint Lorenzo!
You will also discover the Rocca Paolina, an underground fortified  city dating back to XVI century!
At the end of the tour you will also discover an old workshop that produces leaded glass for the magnificent windows of cathedrals around the world  and if you are a Chocolate lover you are in the right place!
Perugia is the town of Chocolate. You have the chance here to take part to a chocolate workshop or simply a visit to the museum dedicated to Chocolate History and the " Perugina" store.

Day 4: Excursion to OLD RAILWAY VALNERINA SPOLETO NORCIA

Third hiking excursion today along the OLD RAILWAY OF VALNERINA SPOLETO NORCIA.
On July 31, 1968, after only 42 years of life, the last journey of the train that used to connected Spoleto to Norcia took place.
Today that route, with its many spiral galleries and viaducts is again viable on foot for hikers and cyclists. Departing from Santa Anatolia going up the long tunnel of Caprareccia (2km), we'll reach the viaduct Cortaccione and Spoleto through the spectacular  Bridge of Towers.

Day 5: Excursion to ASSISI and SPELLO

New Hiking excursion today from  ASSISI to SPELLO.
This beautiful, interesting walk is on the mountain par excellence, the Subasio (1290 mt), which stands mighty over the Umbrian Valley.
Departing from the heart of Assisi we head up to the Hermitage, which still exudes the spirit of St. Francis.
After the visit we will resume the climb along the centuries-old holm oak forest of the Hermitage.
Then, with quick descent will come to the source Bregno and from there to the medieval jewel that is Spello.

Day 6: Excursion to OLD FLAMINIA ROAD and CARSULAE

Fifth hiking excursion: OLD FLAMINIA ROAD AND CARSULAE 
The Roman consul Flaminio built this road around 220 BC This console met his death at the Battle of Trasimeno against Hannibal in 217 BC but the road was an important way and here was born the only Christian catacomb and an entire city, Carsulae.
The stretch of the Flaminia that we will cover is from Massa Martana in Acquasparta. For wine lovers....don't miss a visit to one of the amazing old local wineries producing great red wines!
Return to hotel, dinner and overnight!

Day 7: Excursion to CITTA' DELLA PEVE

Departure for your last hiking excursion in Umbria: CITTA’ DELLA PIEVE, the PERUGINO and the saffron.
Città della Pieve is the home town of one of the most famous painters of Italian renaissance, Pietro Vannucci, the Perugino. We will discover this beautiful town through a 19steps- path through its narrow streets that date back to the XIII century.
At the end we will visit a special place where we will discover the Saffron, one of the most famous products of this land.
A tasting will close this walk in Città della Pieve and your active holiday in Umbria! 

Day 8: Departure

Price on request.

It is possible to extend the stay. Extention has to be requested at reservation.

Possible to choose Silver Package (3* hotel) or Gold Package (4* hotel + customized services) for accomodation.

Supplement for single room on request.

Supplement for private transfer from airport to hotel or from hotel to airport on request.

Supplement for an english speaking hiking guide on request.

Accomodation: 7 overnights in 3 / 4* hotels in double or single room with private bathroom.

Food: 7 breakfasts, 7 special dinners in hotel.
* We always suggest one special dinner with local traditional food and wine! 

Other Services Included: maps and itinerary description, UmbriAction assistance 24h.

Price Does Not Include: city tax, lunch, beverages, hiking guide (on request and with supplement – it is also possible to reserve the guide only in some days or itineraries), sanitary insurance (with supplement) and what is not mentioned  in the services included.