Top Umbria Half-day Tours - page 2

This unforgettable excursion will give you the chance to leave the beaten path and take an inside look at Francis' real way of life. He took Jesus' message of simplicity and non-materialism to heart and challenged the decadence of the Roman Church. It will be an authentic experience for those travelers who are not in a hurry and have time to listen to the silence.

Travel through the green fields and vineyards of Umbria on a trekking bike, without the inhibition of glassed-in tour bus windows. You can focus on the scenery as your guide leads the way through Bevagna and listen to commentary on the area's medieval history. Visit an organic winery for a tasting and settle down for a provided picnic lunch in a scenic spot.

Experience the gorgeous countryside of Umbria on a full-day bike tour that features a lunch stop at an agriturismo farm. Pedal past vineyards, olive orchards, and picturesque villages with an engaging guide who shares live commentary about this region of Italy. Take a well-deserved break for a multi-course lunch at an agriturismo farm, with the option to swim in their pool in warm weather.

Leave Orvieto behind for a day, and head into the beautiful Umbrian countryside, on this intimate tour. Begin the day with a traditional breakfast, and meet your guide: an expert truffle-hunter. Following your meal, venture into the nearby forest with your guide and a trained dog, and learn the art of truffle-hunting first-hand. Enjoy snacks as you explore, and see if you have any luck in unearthing the prized fungi.

The highest waterfall in Europe, the Marmore Falls is one of Umbria’s most famous sights and a popular day trip from Assisi. With this tour, learn how the ancient Romans engineered these falls more than 2,000 years ago and spot native flora and fauna as you stroll along the Ring of the Nymphs and Meeting of the Waters trails with your guide.

Enjoy the highlights of Perugia in just hours without the hassle of a guidebook and map with this guided walking tour through the medieval town center. Stroll past top sights like Palazzo dei Priori, Rocca Paolina, Piazza IV Novembre, and the Roman aqueduct while learning about the city’s history and architecture from your guide. Stop to take in views from this hilltop town over the surrounding Umbrian countryside.

This easy walk it's suitable for every hiker with any physical preparation level and brings you to the most untouched nature on the mountains around Norcia. The itinerary stretches on the border across Regions Umbria, Marche and Latium. If you are looking for complete peace and relaxation at the finest, this is the perfect experience for you. Get surrounded by colors that changes depending on the season:green in spring, blue in summer and red in autumn. You will see that shades are even more bright due to the lakes that change their gradient in summer or woods around the area in autumn. A pleasant walking in great company to explore the untouched areas just around the corner.

Thanks to this tour you can go back in time and visit our land in complete relaxation and tranquility. The itinerary will include a visit by carriage to the Hovel and the Leper Hospital and the Porsiuncola Everything will be enriched by a very good and tasty tasting in a farmyard located on the slopes of the Basilica of San Francesco.

In a unique territory you can admire beautiful landscapes, the route winds through ancient villages and places full of history. The stops in a cellar of ancient origins and in an oil mill where oils are still produced using artisanal methods make this experience unique. After the visit to the underground cellars of the Salviano Castle, we will taste the noble wines and local products in an ancient, noble, medieval environment. The tasting of extra virgin olive oils on typical bruschetta accompanied by olive and truffle pâté is truly particular, original and surprising. Thus we understand how many varieties of oils exist, their characteristics, combinations, blends or monocultures, suitable for different palates, combinations and tastes.

In a unique territory we will be able to admire beautiful landscapes arriving at "Casa Segreta", a place with an extraordinary panorama, where Chef Lorenzo awaits us for a dinner under the stars. The "Farmer Chef" Lorenzo also known at the White House, Washington D.C., for having cooked for 2 U.S. Presidents. , boasts numerous awards in Italy and abroad, as well as being known as an excellent Sommelier. The dinner accompanied by the excellent wines produced with the grapes that grow all around this winery is a real delight: authentic flavors and local and genuine raw materials make the experience of dinner under the stars an unforgettable experience

Experience the ancient city of Perugia on a half-day walking tour and immerse yourself in the city’s rich cultural traditions. Meet your local guide at a central location and embark on your journey, visiting Rocca Paolina fortress, the bustling pedestrian street of Corso Vannucci, the amazing Maggiore Fountain, and other sites. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, handmade chocolates, and a light lunch included in the tour price. 

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and abundance of Italy’s Umbria region. Visit a winery for a guided tour and wine pairing with locally cured meats in the cellar. Next, visit a traditional olive oil mill and see the process from olive to oil. Finally, sample locally produced Extra Virgin Olive Oils, and taste different varieties. This tour is ideal for foodies and anyone looking for an authentic Italian experience.

The tour takes place in the countryside between Assisi and Spello, the tasting is done with a suggestive panorama, then you arrive in this beautiful village perched where I will accompany you to the upper part of the village and then walk down to the lower part where you will find me with the carriage.

Choose the tour that will immerse you in beauty. Umbria is a region to discover, full of medieval villages, cities of art and hilly panoramas of unique beauty. It is no coincidence that it is nicknamed the Green Heart of Italy. Immerse yourself in nature and discover the most evocative corners that will leave you speechless. Visits to our selected cellars will allow you to taste wines and typical gastronomic products for an unforgettable experience. All along the paths and pilgrimage routes already famous in the times of San Francesco, San Benedetto, Santa Rita, Santa Chiara and the many other saints who made Umbria famous throughout the world. You will learn about anecdotes and curiosities that will remain with you, bringing a piece of Umbria with you in your heart.

By trekking through springs, waterfalls and caves, you'll enjoy the friendliness of the people, feel the magnetism of the mountains, be at one with the country and at peace with yourself. An experienced guide will accompany you throughout the excursion, providing useful and interesting information on the route and the surrounding landscape. Back from the excursion, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch with a menu based on the specialties of our land - drinks included.

Today, together with the truffle hunter and his four-legged friend, we'll discover all the tecniques and secrets of this ancient tradition: the types of truffle, their prices and the seasons in which they are found, the tools required, etc. For those who still have some questions at the end of the hunt, don't worry, the experience will end with a rich tasting of truffle and other typical products that will dissolve any doubt! After lunch we'll reach Spello, charming village of Roman origin, counted among the most beautiful villages in Italy, thanks to its environmental richness, cultural and artistic heritage. Guided visit to appreciate the treasures of the city by walking along its suggestive alleys and ancient streets which are decorated by flowered balconies, true symbols of the city and one of the most sought-after attractions.

An exclusive point of view to admire the beauty of Lake Trasimeno, the largest in central Italy. You will spend three unforgettable hours on board a luxury motorboat with a professional skipper, through foam trails, naturalistic landscapes of incomparable beauty, historical houses, adventurous maneuvers, moments of fun and relaxation. During the journey, we’ll take a stop for a short visit to Isola Maggiore or Isola Polvese. On board a rich aperitif will top off this vip style experience! Back from the excursion, we’ll enjoy a seafood lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

- We begin our day visiting Gubbio, one of the oldest Umbrian cities. Here you can breathe history from every stone and many are the traces of its glorious past: the Roman Theater, the Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo which overlooks the city, the Gothic cathedral, the Church of Santa Maria Nuova, Palazzo dei Consoli, home of the Civic Art Gallery where we find the "Tavole Eugubine", 7 bronze tablets very important for the history of the Italic peoples. - You cannot visit Umbria without enjoying its food and wine delights. After the guided visit of Gubbio, we will reach a renowned vineyard and winery where we will discover the deepest secrets of the Umbrian wine tradition. We will have a delicious lunch with Umbrian delicacies and a 360° Wine Tasting. - After lunch, we will have a beautiful horseback ride through the Umbrian valleys surrounded by greenery in contact with a specimen of such rare pride, elegance, strength and intelligence; it cannot be just a sport, but an essential experience.

Visit two of the most beautiful hill towns in Umbria in a single day with this small-group tour that includes private transportation to optimize your time. Meet your guide in Assisi to begin the day with a walking tour of the old town and UNESCO-listed basilica. Then head to Orvieto through the scenic Umbrian hills, where you’ll take in the cathedral and clifftop historic center with your guide before the return transfer.

- This morning we lead to Assisi, Franciscan place par excellence, not only in Umbria and in Italy, but all over the world. We take a stroll around its fascinating alleys, admiring the most remarkable sites of the city: Basilica di San Francesco, Chiesa di Santa Chiara, Piazza del Comune, Cattedrale di San Rufino, Chiesa di San Damiano. - After visiting Assisi, we reach a local farmhouse in which we will have a fun cooking class: we will learn how to make a lasagna! We will have a tour of the farmhouse on which animals are raised in the wild and products are organic. Then we will go to the kitchen and we will start cooking: we will learn all the secrets about the art of making pasta, the ingredients, the utensils and the combinations with condiments. We are so confident in your skills, that the lasagna you will prepare will be the main course of our lunch, buon appetito!

This tour indeed will show you two of the most charming hilltowns of central Italy. You will also enjoy 14th Century frescoes and Reanaissance paintings. It will be like to back to the past!

Naturalistic excursion to discover a hidden gem of rare beauty, the natural pools of Narni, the hill-town which inspired Irish author C. S. Lewis for his classic children's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. Walking along a pleasant route through the woods, the ancient village of Stifone, an old railway and a wonderful cycle path, the emotion lights up at the sight of the natural pools, formed by the river Nera in a narrow valley. Enjoying some Umbrian delicacies specially prepared for you, you could contemplate the clear crystal waters, with turquoise and emerald shades, that caress the rocks enclosed by a wild nature, a real corner of paradise.

We get up early in the morning to live one of the most exciting experiences you can ever imagine: ballooning over Umbria! Not just an unquestionably privileged point of view to observe the beauty of the region, but also an extraordinary adventure to be kept forever. At the end of the ride, we enjoy a large breakfast of typical products and renowned winery in the Assisi area. Requirements: suitable for everyone; we recommend a minimum age of 6 years Approximate duration: 4h (flight duration 1 hour) Departure at 6:30 a.m. Hotel pick up / drop off service upon request for a fee. Other languages available for a fee.