Most itineraries for Umbria will assume you're in a car. Driving is definitely the easiest way to explore Umbria, and for that matter most of central Italy. But I love the train. There’s a bit more sense of adventure. Meeting locals and fellow travelers is easier. And of course it’s better for the environment. So here's a 14 day itinerary of Umbria done in 3 segments so you can ...
Be Prepared: A Comprehensive Guide to Weather in Umbria
While the weather might not be a big factor when deciding on visiting Umbria, it is definitely important when planning your trip. Especially for packing. (I do have a post about things to pack and not to pack here). Here is a comprehensive look at the climate of Umbria, both season and months, including: How long are the days?When does the sun set? How much does it rain?What is the ...
A Carefree day biking around Trasimeno Lake: Everything you need to know
Looking to get out and go for a bike ride while in Umbria or Tuscany? One easy idea is the bike path around Lake Trasimeno. On the border between Tuscany and Umbria sits Lake Trasimeno. With a 60km, or 37 miles, of official bike path it's a great spot to explore rural Umbria: beautiful views, charming towns and ferries to small islands. It's an easy ride: the trail is flat more or less ...
7 of the Best Towns of Umbria (that you can get to by train)
Come and visit one, or all, of these 7 towns in Umbria by train. Are you wondering how to travel in Umbria by train and bus? It's hard to know how easy towns and villages in Umbria are to access without renting a car. You get ideas from 'Best of' lists of where to travel in Umbria. And these lists work well for ideas and dreaming of your next holiday. But do you ...
Visit Gubbio and Escape to the Charming Town in Umbria
All about the what to see and do in Gubbio, central Italy. Looking to find a town to visit full of charm and history off the standard Rome to Florence highway? Gubbio is a quirky town with a big festival, lots of charm and a crazy hike-or cage ride. Found in the north east corner of Umbria, it could be that 'off the beaten path' you're searching for. It's definitely a must if you've ...
The Complete Guide to Enjoying the Wine of Umbria
A guide to the Umbrian wine region updated in 2023 A visit to Umbria should include at least one wine tasting. Most cantinas have a spectacular view to enjoy while learning about the history of wines, how they're made and what they pair best with. One of the pleasures of exploring Italy is trying the different regional wines. At any osteria or trattoria ask your waiter for a glass, or a ...
What to see in Umbria: everything you need for a great holiday
An overview of what to see, do and eat when in Umbria. You might not have heard of Umbria, smack in the heart of Italy. So how would you know what there is to see in Umbria, Italy? Most first time tourists focus on seeing Rome, Florence and Venice. All fantastic destinations. But what if you paused half way between Rome and Florence and explored the beautiful region of Umbria? Because ...
Assisi: Discover Its Breathtaking Beauty In One Day
A day in Assisi is the one thing I try to do with everyone who comes to visit us. It's an afternoon of browsing little shops selling linen scarfs, watercolors, and wooden crosses. A few hours wandering the narrow streets is fun until, without fail, a car full of nuns tries to run us down. Make sure you visit the Cathedral for its beauty, but be prepared for a spiritual journey. It's ...
Escape to Beautiful Lago Trasimeno in Umbria
Looking for things to do on Lake Trasimeno? Are you thinking about exploring a part of Umbria other than Perugia? A rural area full of small towns, great food and fun activities? Then consider Lake Trasimeno, full of things to do, it's a great place to spend a day or a week. The small towns sprinkled around the lake with stunning views, medieval architecture and full of locals who've ...
The 5 Best Pizza Places in Perugia’s Historic Centre
Looking for pizza in Perugia? Who doesn’t eat pizza when in Italy? It would be a crime! And these days you can find gluten free pizza or ask for a vegan pizza without much confusion. Of course for the best pizza you should probably head south to Napoli, but the pizza places in Perugia definitely serve some tasty slices. Everyone, even (or especially?) Italians, have a different, and ...
9 Free things to Enjoy in Perugia, Italy
Perugia is a small city with a long history, like so much of Italy. So it's packed with ancient and modern things to see. And many of those things are free. You can stay busy for days, enjoying only the free sites. I’ve broken down the 9 things in 3 categories: Architecture in Perugia: Etruscan ArchChurch of San Francesco al Prato Rocca Paolina Outdoors in Perugia: Via ...
The Best and the Worst of Perugia: Chocolate
*2022 Euro Chocolate October 14th - 25th 2021 (Euro Chocolate 2020 was cancelled) Like in 2021, this year it will be an indoor event at the conference centre in Bastia, called UmbriaFiere, between Perugia and Assisi. Scroll down to the second half of the post for info on location and tickets. When you tell an Italian that you are going to Perugia, the first thing that they will think of is ...