Why choose this tour?

Ideal for lovers of breathtaking landscapes and the colours of nature, this tour fills the eyes and heart with beauty with flower-filled fields and picturesque views in ancient villages around the plateau of Castelluccio di Norcia

DAY 1: Arrival

Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Depending on the arrival time, it is also possible to arrange a quick visit in the neighboring villages before the overnight accommodation.

DAY 2: Perugia

Breakfast and departure for a guided tour of Perugia, the chief town of the Umbria region. In the center of the city is located a picturesque square where it is possible to admire real architectural jewels such as Palazzo dei Priori, the beautiful Cathedral and a masterpiece of the thirteenth century: the charming Fontana Maggiore. The Rocca Paolina is another element that stands out in the historic center of the city: a fortress built by Pope Paul III to symbolize the papal power.

A gem not to be missed for art lovers is the Noble College of the Exchange, preserved in a wing of Palazzo dei Priori. This tiny chamber was the headquarters of the guild of money changers and its walls house a cycle of frescoes made by Pietro Vannucci, known as Perugino.

Free time to enjoy lunch in one of the typical restaurants of the area.

Free time for shopping during the afternoon.

In the evening, return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 3: The flowering of Castelluccio and Norcia

Breakfast and departure to Castellucio. Located a few kilometres from Norcia, Castelluccio is a small village in the middle of a vast plateau.

In late spring, this plateau is the scene of a natural event called “La Fioritura”, which causes the plains to explode with natural colors: a spectacle that attracts tourists and photographers from all over the world. This unique event is not simply linked to the blossom of the lentils, but is made even more fascinating by the presence of the so-called crop weeds. In fact, different plants bloom at different times, creating temporal alternations of colors that blend harmoniously.

Free time for lunch.

Guided tour of Norcia during the afternoon. Located next to the Sibillini Mountains and famous for its delicious food (especially pork meat and black truffle), Norcia is considered one of the most stunning places of the Valnerina. In 2016 it was unfortunately hit by a violent earthquake that destroyed many of its historic buildings, however part of them are still visible, such as the facade, the apse and part of the naves of the Gothic Church of San Benedetto.

DAY 4: Bevagna and Assisi

Breakfast and departure for a guided tour of Bevagna. This ancient Umbrian centre of Roman origins has preserved its medieval urban structure: in fact, it is surrounded by stunning walls, gates and towers. Within its buildings there are still artisan workshops that show how products such as paper, candles, etc. were produced. The tour will continue in one of these characteristic medieval workshops.

Every June the medieval soul of Bevagna comes to life with the famous “Mercato delle Gaite”, a historical reenactment festival where the locals dress in costumes and experience the daily life by eating, working and playing like their ancestors used to do in the period that goes from 1250 to 1350.

Lunch will be served in a local winery overlooking the Umbrian hills. Umbria is a region with a great wine making tradition: its wines are characterized by intense aromas and are perfect for different matches.

Free time to visit Assisi during the afternoon. Assisi has been a UNESCO site since 2000 and it is characterized by a postcard-like charm, culinary traditions and a lovely surrounding landscape. However, Assisi is also known as “The City of Saints”: in fact, every corner of the City is profoundly tied to the life of Saint Francis, who was born here in 1182. The humble Saint founded the mendicant order of the Franciscans, whose ideology led to the creation of monuments that are of outstanding architectural and artistic interest, such as the Basilica that shares the same name of the Saint and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, where the renowned canticle of the Creatures was composed. Inside the Basilica of Saint Francis it is possible to admire the “Storie di San Francesco”, a fresco that is thought to have been created by Giotto. The cycle of frescoes tells the life of the Saint, who is imagined by Giotto in very specific spaces rich in refined and recognizable details such as the Palazzo del Comune of Assisi.

In the evening, return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

We don’t want our guests to leave without a tasty souvenir of this trip: that is why a gastronomic lottery of typical Italian cold cuts will be offered during the last dinner together, as well as a parting gift: a bottle of high quality local extra virgin olive oil.

DAY 5: Departure

Departure and return to home. Depending on the departure time, it is also possible to arrange a last visit before returning home.