Itineraries in Umbria

What to see in a trip to Umbria

The Umbria is the fifth smaller region of Italy and the fourth less populated, yet it is rich in wonderful cities to visit. Its architectural jewels are located between splendid hills.
Perugia is the capital and is rich in monuments to be seen, starting from the Duomo and then losing through the streets of the center. The Umbrian citizens to visit, rich in medieval monuments, are numerous: Gubbio, Assisi, Foligno, Spello, Trevi, Orvieto , to mention the most famous, but I am leaving out many other beautiful medieval countries perched on the hills .

Gubbio It deserves a trip for its palaces, its alleys, but also for its fantastic position on the hill. Assisi is the city of San Francesco, and its fantastic monuments have been around with a long history and spirituality. The pilgrims are flanked by the pilgrims, and the torms of people go to see the tomb of St. Francis in the Basilica, a magical place the rare times that is not too crowded, with pilgrims who recite rituals and do other things apparently a bit voodoo.

The wide historical center of Orvieto , perched on a hill, also presents one of the most impressive duomes you can see.
Umbria is the only region of Central-Southern Italy without access to Sea, but boasts the Trasimeno Lake , the largest after those of the North (Garda, Maggiore and Como). On Lake Trasimeno castles and picturesque villages are overlooked.

another natural marvel to see in a trip or on a vacation in Umbria are the Marmore waterfalls , among the most spectacular in Italy.
food and wine It's another great reason to visit Umbria, as we'll see in the paragraph about things to do in this region. But I would like to end the list of things to see in Umbria with some perhaps less well-known goodies: the castle-country of Baschi , Lake of Piediluco , the medieval village of Città della Pieve and the natural landscapes of the Monti Sibilia .

What to do in a trip to Umbria

Umbria is a quiet region, where you can relax and contemplate, more than doing sports activities. However, trekking or bicycle are great ways to visit the region, along itineraries along the hills and stopping in the beautiful Umbrian citizens. Some paths are a destination for pilgrims, or simple tourists, who at the end of every day of walking stay at convents or generous families. In particular, most of these excursions takes place along the Via Francigena Umbra: a slow and fascinating way to take a trip of a few days in this region.
The other fundamental activity is the Food and wine! It is incredible how many delicious things can eat during a vacation in Umbria spending honest figures. Salami, meats, truffle go for the largest, accompanied by red wines.
A trip to Umbria can be planned in conjunction with some event. In addition to Mangecce's parties, the Festival Umbria Jazz is worth a visit, in July, with the music that resounds between the streets of the city of Perugia.

How to travel in Umbria

when to go and move to Umbria? Obviously the answer depends on the type of holiday. Walking or traveling by bike the Via Francigena is the most fascinating way for sportsmen. Otherwise, you can travel among the main citizens by train and bus. Finally, the car is certainly the most convenient means of hiking between hills and villages. (To rent a car here at the best prices for your travel itinerary Advice from Search and book this link ).
For an idea on hotel prices in Umbria Click here to compare the hotels and find the most convenient accommodation. In general, there are much lower prices if you have the car to go to stay out of the main destinations.
As for the climate, from November to March The clime could be too cold and rainy, if not even snowy. All the other months, instead, can be fantastic, and even the summer heat can be easily born on the Umbrian hills.

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