Often described as the ‘green heart of Italy’, Umbria is a region of rolling hills, wildflower meadows, woods, valleys and vineyards. Its location away from the sea or international borders has protected its traditional identity and this understated charm makes it an attractive — and less crowded — alternative to Tuscany. With lower prices and a convenient location between Rome and Florence, it rewards visitors with medieval hilltop villages, grand ecclesiastical buildings and glorious food and wine. Our specialists have explored the main sights and the lesser-known ones, and they’ll carefully plan your trip to Umbria as an individual tailor-made itinerary to match your preferences.
Explore the regional capital, Perugia, with its Roman amphitheatre and Baroque churches, or follow in the footsteps of Umbria’s saintly lineage in Assisi to see Saint Francis’s frescoed basilica. You can also explore the smaller, medieval hilltowns to see Orvieto’s Gothic duomo, the quiet lanes and Gothic towers of medieval Gubbio, or the city walls and stone palazzi of Todi. Along the way, forage for truffles, sample full-bodied wines in family-run vineyards, taste cured meats and local cheeses from market stalls, and revel in la dolce vita, the Italian love of life and fine food.
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Places to visit in Umbria
Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting Umbria, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travellers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.
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Our expert guides to exploring Umbria
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Umbria, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Umbria at its best.
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4 experiences to introduce Umbria
Often lost in next-door Tuscany’s shadow, Umbria offers a less-visited option in the Italian countryside with the same hill-top towns, Renaissance heritage and truffle-hunting experiences. Specialist Brandon describes why he’s so passionate about the region, and where to focus your attention.
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