Umbria - Itineraries

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Delicious devotion

An itinerary to delight both the eyes and the palate. Umbria is not only a lush and fertile land scattered with picturesque towns and villages, but also a region home to ancient culinary traditions and highly prized gastronomic products. The journey starts in Norcia, famous for the tasty spiced sausages produced here. Another delicacy for which the town is known is Norcia's exquisite black truffle. Between mouthfuls, visitors...

Exploring Trasimeno

Lake Trasimeno is the perfect destination for a relaxing Italian vacation, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. This region of Umbria is famous for its peaceful and incredibly fertile countryside; carpeted with centuries old olive groves, historic vineyards, dense woods and, on the shores of its largest lake, thick reed beds which provide the ideal habitat for dozens of species of bird. Trasimeno is, in fact, a favorite spot...

In the steps of St Francis

The tour begins in the market town of Città di Castello. Start in Piazza Garibaldi, visiting one of the many palaces, the 16th century Palazzo Vitelli a Sant'Eglio, then go on to see the work by Alberto Burri (d. 1995) displayed in the Palazzo Albizzini. The collection includes sculptures, paintings and stage designs by Burri who was born in Città di Castello in 1915. More Burri exhibits can be seen in the old tobacco...

Art, nature, and jazz

Perugia is the cultural and historical heart of Umbria which for the last 30 years has played an increasingly important role on the international music scene as host city for the "Umbria Jazz" festival. Miles Davis, Satn Gets, Dizzy Gillespie, Keith Jarrett, and Sting are just some of the performers to have graced the stage of this world famous music review. Perugia is known for another event too, the ever popular...