ROMANTIC UMBRIA 2011

ROMANTIC UMBRIA - a taste of medieval life

Residing in a resored medieval Castle

Exploring the lush surrounding valleys,

ancient hill-top hamlets & fortress ruins

COMMENCING: Spoleto

FINISHING: Spoleto

DURATION: 8days/7nts

DATES 2011: 25th June - 2nd July 2011 (please email for additional dates)

COST: Euro 1685 p/p

Day 1 SPOLETO

Meet at Spoleto Stazione for transfer to the accommodation; an ivy covered Castle in a hidden Umbrian valley. This will be the base for the duration of your holiday. Spend the day familiarising yourselves with the Castle, borgo & its landscape. A walk along the countrylanes after lunch & "welcome" dinner this evening. L, D

Day 2 GUALDO CATTANEO

Today transfer to the picturesque fortressed village of Gualdo Cattaneo & walk the quiet road leading into town - during May there are vast fields of vibrant red poppies here. Lunch picnic-style & afterwards explore the town its surrounding hamlets.

Dinner this evening features local cuisine & regional produce. B, L, D

Day 3 MONTEFALCO

A leisurely breakfast this morning, then a hike to some fortress ruins nearby. This afternoon there will be free time to relax in the garden...This evening transfer to the spectacular town of Montefalco where we will visit a cantina to sample the delicious local wines...afterwards dinner at a charming restaurant in town. B, L

Day 4 COLLE COLLAZONE

This morning we transfer to a neighbouring valley for a days' walking & exploration. This particular valley is littered with the remains of abandoned villages & ancient ruins. Lunch is a picnic basket of panini & Montefalco wine. This evening we relax back at Il Castello with a dinner "a fuori" ...out-side under the vines. B, L, D

Day 5 ORVIETO

After breakfast in the garden we enjoy a scenic drive to the stupendous town of Orvieto. After an orientation walk of the main town you have free time to explore, shop & lunch at your own pace. A visit to the magnificent Duomo is an absolute must. Orvieto produces a very good white wine -a must to sample with lunch. Dine in a rustic trattoria on our way back to the Castle. B, D

Day 6 DERUTA

Today a visit to the town of Deruta - home of the famous hand-painted Umbrian ceramics. We visit a factory & showroom where you may purchase direct if you wish...& who can resist?

Shopping fix satiated, we transfer to a lovely village nearby for lunch. Aperativi & dinner at the accommodation ths evening. B, D

Day 7 BEVAGNA

We spend our last full morning together hiking the shaded paths in the hills beyond the Castle in search of wildflowers, herbs & perhaps the new season field mushrooms. The wild roses are particularly beautiful in spring - their delicate blooms fill the pathways with the most delicious fragrance. A rest after lunch, then on to lovely Bevagna where we spend the evening wandering the town & celebrate our final dinner together at an evocative trattoria.

Back to Il Castello for a night-cap in the garden. B, L

Day 8 SPOLETO

After breakfast we transfer to Spoleto Stazione where you may connect for your ongoing journey.

INCLUSIONS

• Transport/transfers as per itinerary
• Accommodation 7 nights
• Breakfast daily..4 lunches/5 dinners
• Host/guide for the duration
• Cantina visit Montefalco
• Free time in Montefalco & Orvieto
• A day hiking the Umbrian hills
• Deruta ceramic factory visit
• Bevagna farewell dinner
• Local festa's & celebrations where applicable

*Please note it is possible to condense this itinerary to 5days - please email for tariff

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