Umbria
Rich in culture, spirituality and artistic treasures, this gentle trail through the green hills, vineyards and olive groves of Umbria, follows the footpaths of Saint Francis and takes you into the untouched countryside of the Subasio Park.
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Varied walking through hills and olive groves in an unspoilt
part of Umbria |
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Visit the beautiful Basilica of Saint Francis at Assisi |
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Explore the well-preserved medieval towns of Spello and Bevagna |
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Enjoy a local wine tasting of the best wine in Umbria |
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Detailed information
| Detailed itinerary |
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Day 1: arrive in Perugia, the capital city of Umbria. Transfer from S Egidio airport, or metro ride from Perugia train station. Dine at your city centre hotel.
Day 2: Transfer from Perugia to the start of the trail. Today’s trail crosses rolling hills and thick woods with an amazing arrival and breath taking view of Assisi.
Day 3: free day in Assisi or a short circular walk to one of Saint Francis' retreats, the Eremo delle Carceri.
Day 4: Today’s trail cuts through the Subasio park and unfolds among olive groves to reach Spello, a lovely village with cobbled streets and peaceful piazzas.
Day 5: A circular walking loop visiting the Subasio mountain and the stunning hamlet of Collepino.
Day 6: A short transfer from Spello to Collemancio to start a spectacular walk to Bevegna, visiting the genuine rustic cellar of the Dionigi family (Sagrantino di Montefalco producer).
Day 7: A loop in the heart if the best wine area in Umbria. After visiting Bevagna, the walk passes Montefalco where you can sample wine at one of the best wineries in the area, before returning to Bevagna.
Day 8: Departure day. Transfer by taxi to Foligno railway station, from where there are direct trains to Rome or Florence.
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| Type of walking |
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Daily walks following the paths of Saint Francis of Assisi and exploring the heart of Umbria's wine country. |
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| Dates
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Daily departures from April to October 2008
| Minimum of 2 persons per booking |
| Single supplement: £16 per night |
| Extra nights: request quote |
We have designed our holidays to be completely flexible so that you have the freedom to decide when to go, where to go and for how long. The sooner you book your holiday however, the easier it will be to match your preferred holiday dates. If you wish to travel around bank holidays or during the peak summer season we recommend that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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| Travel to and from your holiday |
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Flights are not included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.
| British Airways to Rome |
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Return |
Prices from |
| Gatwick |
12:40-16:45 |
17:15-19:00 |
£100 |
| Jet2 to Rome |
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| From |
Out |
Return |
Prices from |
| Manchester |
06:50-10:35 |
11:20-13:15 |
£70 |
Transfer by train to Perugia - 3hrs (payable locally). Return transfer from Foligno - 2hrs (payable locally). Taxi to the station from your last hotel is included in the holiday price.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Your
accommodation and meals |
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Spend seven nights in friendly, high quality
hotels, situated in the pretty towns along the
trail. All accommodation is of an excellent
standard, and has been handpicked, letting you
relax and unwind in true Italian style at the end
of each day. All rooms have en-suite facilities. Below are a selection of the hotels we use for this tour.
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| Average temperatures |
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| April |
6°C |
17°C |
| May |
10°C |
22°C |
| June |
13°C |
26°C |
| July |
15°C |
29°C |
| Aug |
16°C |
29°C |
| Sept |
13°C |
25°C |
| Oct |
9°C |
29°C |
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| Extend your stay |
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We can add extra days at the end of your trip to extend your holiday by as long
as you wish. If you would like to stay longer in Perugia then let us know when
you book your holiday and we will arrange it for you.
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