Walking in Rome, Assisi and Umbria - Premium Adventure Tour with 16 Reviews by Exodus Adventure Travels

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

15 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Rome, Italy

Ends

Rome, Italy

Highlights

Go slow and walk through idyllic Umbria, the Green Heart of Italy

Begin in Rome, with a tour taking in the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain

Discover the UNESCO-listed hill town of Assisi, birthplace of Saint Francis

Sample fine wines and craft beers in Montefalco and Todi

Join an Italian chef to uncover the secrets of making fresh pasta

Learn the art of producing delicious olive oil

Itinerary

Whether it’s your first time in Italy or your 100th, this guided walking trip will live long in your heart. It begins in Rome, visiting world landmarks and classical ruins, before we head to a four-star country resort in the hills of Umbria. From here, we explore the green heart of Italy, an area surprisingly undiscovered by the tourist masses. In between gentle walks through unspoiled countryside and medieval villages, we visit Assisi and Perugia, sample fine wines and craft beers, enjoy a hands-on Italian cooking class and relax with a blissed-out moment in the resort spa.

day 1 - Start in Rome

The adventure begins in the endlessly alluring city of Rome. There are no planned activities on the arrival day so once you have checked-in the hotel, the day is free for you to explore. If you wish to visit museums or other sites of interests, we recommend you book these in advance. We’ll gather for the first time as a group at our four-star hotel near Rome Termini train station before dinner. The welcome briefing will be followed by a welcome dinner of traditional Roman dishes at a nearby trattoria.

If you wish to tailor your journey by adding extra nights, speak with your sales representative for detailed information on available pre-tour, post-tour and extension packages.

Meals:Dinner

day 2 - Walking tour of Rome; transfer to Collepepe

Everyone will be itching to explore the Eternal City, so after breakfast we’ll meet a certified guide for a 3-hour walking tour covering some of the most known landmarks. Starting from the Colosseum, we continue this short introductory experience to Italy's capital admiring the Fori Imperiali, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Piazza di Spagna (please note the itinerary does not include entrances to attractions nor does it take in the Vatican City area).

There’s free time for lunch before a private transfer away from the city buzz to Abbazia Collemedio, our peaceful resort in the Umbrian countryside. The staff will be waiting with sparkling wine and appetisers for an extra-warm welcome.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 3 - Bevagna to Montefalco walk; afternoon wine and virgin olive oil tasting

We enjoy our first guided walk in Umbria this morning, a circular route starting and ending in the medieval town of Bevagna. From here, we venture to Montefalco, a hilltop town overlooking vineyards producing the much-revered rosso di Montefalco and sagrantino wines, the latter of which can be aged for up to 30 years.

Both Bevagna and Montefalco are considered among the most beautiful villages in the country, and make a perfect introduction to the splendour of the region. Along our route, we’ll stop for a picnic lunch.

Later in the afternoon, we visit Cantina Baldassarri, a celebrated vineyard and olive oil mill, to sample their fine wines and virgin olive oil accompanied by charcuterie, bruschetta and cheeses.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Walk from Collepepe to Collazzone; Italian cooking class; sunset and dinner in Todi

We explore the hills and paths around our resort this morning, starting at our front door and heading to the hilltop village of Collazzone. Upon our return, we head to the hotel kitchen and join a local chef for a hands-on cooking class, learning how to prepare perfect fresh pasta, tiramisu and flan.

There’s free time in the afternoon to relax by the pool, before we head to Todi, another magnificent medieval village, where we can take advantage of the hilltop location and watch the sunset. There are many wonderful restaurants for dinner here – your leader will happily make recommendations.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 5 - Daytrip to Assisi

We take a transfer to Assisi this morning, a Unesco-listed hilltop town and, as the birthplace of Saint Francis, one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Italy. You’re free to explore it solo, but don’t miss the 13th-century Basilica di San Francesco, an astounding early gothic complex home to the tomb of Saint Francis and celebrated frescoes by Giotto. You may also want to visit the pink-and-white-striped Basilica of Santa Chiara; admire the towering columns at the Temple of Minerva; and visit the Rocca Maggiore, an imposing 12th-century stone fortress that protected the town for centuries.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 6 - Chocolate experience and Perugia visit

Today we head to Perugia, a buzzing university town and capital of the Umbria region, famous worldwide for its chocolate produce. We will dive deep into the world’s favourite treat and taste a few samples. There’s free time to explore before a guided tour taking in many of the city landmarks, including Piazza IV Novembre and Rocca Paolina, a medieval fortress built for Pope Paul III with a network of underground tunnels and chambers to explore.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 7 - Walk the Path of Olives from Spello to Collepino; brewery tour and tasting

Today we take a circular walk from Spello, a medieval town where cobbled streets are brought to life with marvellous flower displays. Our guide will help us navigate the crisscross of ancient streets and alleys, giving you time to appreciate the Town of Flowers.

Walking a section of the Path of Olives, we admire a Roman aqueduct, ancient abbeys and reach the village of Collepino, which occupies the sun-soaked face of Mount Subasio.

Though the region has a long association with producing wine, craft beer has become increasingly popular here. So to end this walking adventure, we visit a craft beer factory and sample a selection of their expertly created drinks. An ideal way to toast the last night of the trip.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 8 - Transfer to Rome Airport

We enjoy our last breakfast together this morning and bid a fond farewell to Abbazia Collemedio. We then catch a transfer back to Rome Airport, where the tour comes to an end.

Meals:Breakfast

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All accommodation including complimentary spa access

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All breakfasts, three lunches and six dinners, welcome aperitivo, wine, beer, chocolate tasting and olive oil tasting with nibbles

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