Programme

Day 1

Arrival

Your *** hotel is situated in the medieval part of Spello, with a terrace offering a magnificent view over the Valle Umbra. At the end of the afternoon you will be expected in a wine bar where you will be able to sample the Umbrian wines and 'tasters' such as bruschette seasoned with a pâté of tomatoes, white and black truffles, different cheeses and cured ham.

Day 2 

Walking:  a walk through the national park of Mt. Subasio (4h 30)

Your walk today will bring you along the slopes of Mount Subasio. First uphill walking through olive groves and woodland,  then a well-deserved descent and an interval ... wine tasting at a local wine producer in the Assisi D.o.c. area.

Cycling: a round trip from Spello (ca. 35 km)

Today the initial part of your cycle tour is in the valley. You will first pass S.Maria degli Angeli with its impressive basilica built over the spot where Saint Francis once lived. Your route then goes up with a short but steep climb to Assisi, built on a spur of Mount Subasio. Entering this lovely town, you will agree that the hard climb was worthwhile. After your visit you will return to Spello, but first you pass the Tili winery in the Assisi d.o.c. area, where you will taste their excellent wines.

Day 3 

Walking to Assisi

Coming to Umbria and not visiting Assisi is almost impossible. So today's walk will bring you to this atmospheric medieval town, where many monuments remind us of the two saints Francis and Clare, who where born in this town. At the end of the day you return to Spello by train.

Cycling: a round trip from Spello   (ca. 40 km)

Today you will cycle to Bevagna. You first pass Foligno, a town full of life, situated in the valley, and then cycling among vineyards you will reach Bevagna, which has a romantic, medieval square with two Romanesque churches. After your visit you return to Spello.       

Day 4 

Goodbye to Spello

Today you will leave Spello, going by train to the provincial capital, Perugia. Its magnificent historical centre with renaissance palaces, medieval churches, museums and galleries is certainly worth visiting. A city walk will take you around the most interesting monuments, but of course it 's also nice just to saunter along the atmospheric alleys, the characteristic squares and the busy shopping street Corso Vannucci.

At the end of the afternoon you will go by train to Spoleto and will be welcomed in your hotel, which is situated in the historical centre of Spoleto. You will have a welcome drink and will meet the restaurant chef. In the evening there's a marvellous dinner. 

Day 5 

Cookery course

You will learn to make delicious antipasti, which you will taste during lunch. In the afternoon there is the second part of the cookery course. This time the 'primi' (pasta and risotto) will be taught. During dinner you will, of course, taste these dishes.

Day 6 

Visiting Montefalco and surroundings

Today you will  visit an olive oil farm and a winery in the surroundings of Spoleto-Montefalco. You will have lunch in Montefalco. In the evening you are free to dine in one of the many good restaurants in Spoleto.

Day 7  

Departure

Period

Daily all the year round  (excl festivities and the Spoleto Music Festival 25/06- 13/07)  

Level 2

Moderate. Walks or cycling in a slight hilly country side. Not too many level differences. Walks of 4-6 hours a day /12-20 km (an average of 3/4 km an hour)