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Often described as the ‘green heart of Italy’, Umbria is a region of rolling hills, wildflower meadows, woods, valleys and vineyards. Its location away from the sea or international borders has protected its traditional identity and this understated charm makes it an attractive — and less crowded — alternative to Tuscany. With lower prices and a convenient location between Rome and Florence, it rewards visitors with medieval hilltop villages, grand ecclesiastical buildings and glorious food and wine. Our specialists have explored the main sights and the lesser-known ones, and they’ll carefully plan your trip to Umbria as an individual tailor-made itinerary to match your preferences.
Explore the regional capital, Perugia, with its Roman amphitheater and Baroque churches, or follow in the footsteps of Umbria’s saintly lineage in Assisi to see Saint Francis’s frescoed basilica. You can also explore the smaller, medieval hilltowns to see Orvieto’s Gothic duomo, the quiet lanes and Gothic towers of medieval Gubbio, or the city walls and stone palazzi of Todi. Along the way, forage for truffles, sample full-bodied wines in family-run vineyards, taste cured meats and local cheeses from market stalls, and revel in la dolce vita, the Italian love of life and fine food.
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Places to visit in Umbria
Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting Umbria, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travelers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.
Suggested itinerary featuring Umbria
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Umbria, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places in and around Umbria
- Assisi Umbria
- Orvieto Umbria
- Perugia Umbria
- Siena 65 miles away
- Rome 74 miles away
- San Gimignano 82 miles away
- Florence 85 miles away
- Ravenna 103 miles away
- Pisa 119 miles away
- Bologna 122 miles away
- Forte dei Marmi 137 miles away
- Modena 141 miles away
- Porto Venere 154 miles away
- Cinque Terre 160 miles away
- Parma 168 miles away
- Ischia 171 miles away
- Venice 172 miles away
- Naples 173 miles away
- Herculaneum 177 miles away
- Pompeii 185 miles away
- Verona 188 miles away
- Sorrento 188 miles away
- Capri 189 miles away
- Portofino and Santa Margherita 190 miles away
- The Amalfi Coast 194 miles away
- Sirmione 198 miles away
- Costa Smeralda 200 miles away
- Genoa 205 miles away
- Lake Garda 206 miles away
- Gardone Riviera 208 miles away
- Milan 239 miles away
- Madonna di Campiglio 241 miles away
- Dolomites 242 miles away
- Barbaresco 252 miles away
- Alta Badia 253 miles away
- Alba 254 miles away
- Barolo 255 miles away
- Como 260 miles away
- Blevio 261 miles away
- Torno 262 miles away
- Laglio 262 miles away
- Lezzeno 264 miles away
- Bellagio 264 miles away
- Matera 264 miles away
- Tremezzo 267 miles away
- Lake Como 267 miles away
- Sardinia 267 miles away
- Piedmont 277 miles away
- Puglia 281 miles away
- Turin 281 miles away
- Stresa 282 miles away
- Lake Maggiore 283 miles away
- Verbania 284 miles away
- Alberobello 287 miles away
- Fasano 290 miles away
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Our expert guides to exploring Umbria
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Umbria, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Umbria at its best.
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4 experiences to introduce Umbria 4 experiences to introduce Umbria
4 experiences to introduce Umbria
Often lost in next-door Tuscany’s shadow, Umbria offers a less-visited option in the Italian countryside with the same hill-top towns, Renaissance heritage and truffle-hunting experiences. Specialist Brandon describes why he’s so passionate about the region, and where to focus your attention.
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Accommodation choices for Umbria
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Umbria. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Borgo dei Conti Resort
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Locanda Palazzone
Orvieto
Ideas for experiencing Umbria
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Umbria, and which use the best local guides.
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E-bike from Orvieto to Bagnoregio E-bike from Orvieto to Bagnoregio
E-bike from Orvieto to Bagnoregio
Tour the rural roads of Umbria by electric bike, leisurely exploring the rolling countryside and taking in a crumbling medieval village perched on a plug of volcanic rock in a rugged valley followed by lunch at a local farmhouse.
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Assisi walking tour and Spello Assisi walking tour and Spello
Assisi walking tour and Spello
Get an expert’s view of medieval Assisi on this guided walking tour that introduces you to the highlights of Saint Francis’s hometown as well as the quiet hilltown of Spello where Roman walls encircle a tangle of winding streets.
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