Tours of Umbria, Italy

At the heart of Italy and only about an hour away from Rome, Umbria is a region of verdant landscapes and ancient hilltop towns.

Travel with us through Umbria's undulating hills blanketed in olive groves and vineyards.

Explore Umbria's hilltop towns such as Assisi, Orvieto, Perugia, Todi, Spoleto, Spello and Montefalco. Relax in the peaceful piazzas, admire the breathtaking vistas and enjoy life like an Italian.

Sample Umbria's famous extra-virgin olive oils, excellent wines and precious truffles. Visit local wineries, olive oil presses, deli shops and food markets. Learn about Umbria's culinary traditions enjoying both refined cuisine and wholesome traditional cooking in some of Italy's finest restaurants and trattorias.

Discover Umbria's rich cultural heritage in an ancient land which has for millennia been a crossroads of people and cultures. See the legacies left by the Etruscans and Romans, the medieval art and architecture and some of the masterpieces of Renaissance Italy.

Immerse yourself in Umbria's ancient woodlands and relax in the tranquility of its pristine landscapes which have over the centuries inspired Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Benedict of Norcia, the artists Michelangelo, Pinturicchio, Giotto and Perugino and the poets Byron and Carducci.

Witness at firsthand the skill and passion of the men and women who still keep alive the traditional Italian arts and crafts: ceramics, weaving, embroidery, metalworking and woodcarving.

Enjoy Umbria's local festivals and cultural events such as Umbria Jazz, the Spoleto Festival and Eurochocolate and other events which take place throughout the year.

Sample Umbria's unique culture and immerse yourself in the history and art of one of Italy's most beautiful regions.

Love-Umbria tours

The BBC recently broadcast a radio version of the popular William Trevor book "My House in Umbria" which you can listen to here.