La Fortezza Alta

Destination Wedding

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Official Itinerary

Wednesday 8thArrival DayDinner at La Fortezza Resturant Thursday 9thAM Group Prep SandwhichesDrive to Narni | 35min from La FortezzaBridge of Agustus in Narni / Swim (Free)Check out Mole Di Narni for Swimming (Cost $8 euro) 7pm Dinner and Wine Tour Montefalco | 1hr from Narni Friday 10th6am Leave9am Mass at Abbazia Di San Benedetto In Monte Norcia | 1Hr 30MIN from La FortezzaMust Arrive 30mins early / |<a href="https://en.nursia.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.nursia.org/</a> See dress Code:Men should wear collared shirts, pants, and shoes.Women should opt for dresses or skirts that fall below the knee and cover the shoulders. Blouses or tops should not be revealing or low-cut. Closed-toe shoes are preferable Picnic Lunch Norcia (Prep Food on the 9th for a picnic)Drive: La Fioritura Di Castelluccio | Flower Fields | 36min from NorciaHike: 26km, 6 hrs to Flower Fields from Norcia Saturday 11thSleep in &amp; RelaxPrepare Villas for New GuestsLeave 12pm to Marmore Falls 45min Drive from La Fortezza1pm Arrive Marmore Falls / 1:30pm Check in for Rafting2pm Rafting Tour Begins - Marmore Falls5pm Roman Ruins of Carsule | 30min From Marmore to Carsule Dinner 8pm In San Gemini | $35 Euro dinner already Reserved Sunday 12th Sleep in, grocery shopping with new guests, making brunch and packing sandwiches.Todi Antique MarketEvening in Perugia for Umbria Jazz, free concerts in street till midnight Monday 13th1pm Pool Party Browns Villa3pm BBQ (This is a potluck style, please bring meat and sides to share with all)Bring your own drinks &amp; towels Tuesday 14th6:00am Leave6:30 am Coffee Civita da bagnoreg10am Lake BosenaBring drinks, snacks, sunscreen &amp; hatBoat rentals begin at 10am | 4hr Boat Rental | $30 EURO**If you would be interested in driving a boat talk to Justice, can extend rental of individual boats for cheap. Dinner and evening in Orvieto Wednesday 15th 10am Wedding Rehearsal (Just immediate family &amp; wedding party)12pm Rehearsal Brunch (Just immediate family &amp; wedding party)Free Time6pm Pasta Making at the castle8pm Crafting Thursday 16thWedding Ceremony Begins in evening*Guests Please arrive on time Friday 17thSleep in1pm Hike Spello to Assissi / 4hr Hike3pm Drive to Assissi (Hike or Drive option) Saturday 18thEarly Departure

Intinerary

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Located on the ancient Via Amerina, a road of commerce and pilgrimages from the Byzantine city of Ravenna towards Rome, the hill of the Fortezza Alta, thanks to its strategic position in elevation and centrality, is affected by fortification works since the early Middle Ages. The current structure is built thanks to the decisive contribution of the Vici family of Stroncone, whose memory is still present today in the chapel for the celebration of weddings consecrated to Blessed Antonio Vici. Over time the structure is enlarged; according to ancient documents it also comes to possess a moat and a drawbridge. In 1482 the current building was built, in a square plan with an internal courtyard and circular towers of French style, the presence of an underground chapel probably testifies to the witness of religious rites. Over time the complex assumes more and more the connotation of the farmhouse aimed at agricultural production; the military are replaced by the farmers involved in the work of the land and the breeding of livestock. The construction added to the Fortezza is among the interventions aimed at the purpose. After several steps, at the beginning of 1900 the estate was taken over by the current Palli family owner of the structure. After the sharecropping in the 70s, the complex was completely renovated and restored and the cultivation of the land, increasingly focused on productions of excellence, is accompanied by tourism, catering, the organization of events, ceremonies and artistic events.

The Brown Family

We chose our location with having in mind that Rome is the cheapest place to fly into in Italy. The castle grounds being located only a short 148 KM from the airport, it is even closer to Rome central. We hope that of all the options to see on your trip in Europe that the eternal city is an excellent option on route to your accommodations. There are so many amazing places to go in Europe but this trip is for people that want instead to experience the tranquil, lost lifestyle of the slow, Italian life in Umbria. If that is not the experience you want, we understand! but for those who do, it will be a once in a lifetime experience of wine and pasta and sun. For those that want a tourist experience to cap it all off, we invite you to stop in Rome or make a trip by car to Florence, Naples and any of the hidden gems in between. For this trip, a vehicle will be necessary. Although I can provide the help of an affordable shuttle service, the sights in Umbria, separated by hills, mountains and rural farms will require wheels to be fully appreciated. If you are travelling alone or in a small group, reach out and I can help partner you up with a good match to carpool! For the Canadians, don't forget, AMA will cover your insurance all for 10 dollars a day! Although I dont expect rental prices as low as the 4$ a day for the SUV I got in the winter, im sure that grouping together the price will be not so bad!

A short and scenic drive.

For most guests who will be flying from Canada, Air Canada has a 13 hour 1 layover flight that can be found for as low as 950 Cad round trip. Be aware that the cheapest time to book is typically 3-5 months out but please take your time watching for deals as they could come near this price at any given time.

Flight

Just like flights, car rentals tend to get cheaper closer to the date. This for example is a 14 day rental that can be had at this price booked just days out. This comes to a price of just 27 Cad a day, if split between 4 occupants that would come to 6.75 a day. adding on AMA for insurance you should be able with planning to rent as an individual for just 10 dollars a day all in which means you will have room in your budget for endless 2 Euro Umbrian cappuccinos!

Rental

Fly to Rome

The head chef at the castle has agreed to make a custom menu that will change everyday for our guests. Serving what they call 0 kilometre Umbrian cuisine, everything on the menu comes from ingredients sourced from the many farms in the surrounding valley. Hand made pastas and grass fed grilled meats we have at our leisure all the offerings one would hope to search for at our own on site restaurant.

Appetizer Apervert of the Chef13 €Selection of local cold cuts and cheeses with a combination of drinks or wine glassStuck Eggs And Truffle Black9 €Patate and Porcini Tortino On Fonduta Al Parmigiano7 €Shoulder and Paté12 €Umbrian shoulder strap and chicken liver pateFirst Chicche with yellow pumpkin cream and crispy pillow10 €Potato knives and yellow pumpkin cream with crispy pillowFettuccine At the Farina Di Canapa Cream with the cutting pears and nuts12 €Chianina Tortelloni with Black Truffle Basket13 €Rosom braised bullion with brown bottom12 €Contourni Roasted Potatoes4 €Beans with lemon4 €Mix of sautéed vegetables in pan4 €Seconds Rollè Di Faraona Ai Porcini with her Crostino18 €Pork Medallion Cotto Low Temperature With:17 €TruffleDisfeeding Rabbit With Stuffing of the Norse and Cooking Fund16 €Broken of Boar15 €The corner of the grid Roasted Sausages (3pcs)8 €Scottadito of Vitella13 €Costine of Lamb14 €Cut of Angus16 €Coarse salt and rosemaryCut of Angus20 €At the truffleWhite wines White of the mountains” Umbria IGT 2021 Napolini12 €Greghetto Umbria IGT 2020 The Poggette14 €Terre dei Fianelli IGT 2020 Tenuta Placidi15 €Greghetto Dei Colli Martani Doc 2021 Napolini17 €T’arii Sauvignon Umbria Igt 2020 Tenuta Placidi20 €Red Wines Rosso dei Monti” Umbria IGT 2018 Napolini12 €Red Umbria IGT. 2016 The Poggette13 €Terre Dei Fianelli Igt 2020 Tenuta Placidi15 €Ciliegiolo di Narni IGT 2019 Violated17 €Canaiolo Umbri IGT 2016 The Poggette18 €Amelia Sangiovese DOC 2017 The Poggette18 €Montefalco Rosso DOC 2019 Napolini18 €Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2015 Napolini28 €Rosé wines Vigna Rosa Umbria IGT 2020 Napolini15 €Rosalydda IGT 2021 The Poggette15 €Bollicine Spumante Dosaggio Zero “vihuela” Violated15 €Spumante Rosa Brut “winca” Violated15 €7 Rocche Millesimato Extra Dry12 €The Sweets Express Tiramisù6 €Cheescake6 €Nutella or PistachioMousse Al Limone5 €Mousse Al Chocolate5 €Soufflè Al Pistacchio5 €Soufflè Al Chocolate5 €Coffee and coffee Espresso Kimbo1 €

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La Fortezza Restaurant 

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Castelluccio di Norcia

First we invite you to stop and smell the flowers 

1 hr 50 min (105 km)   At about 1,400 meters above sea level, Castelluccio di Norcia is one of the highest towns in the Umbrian<a href="https:" /> </a>Mountains. The village is located on the plateau of Piani di Castelluccio and is part of the wild Sibillini Mountains National Park. We will hike beneath the highest peak in the region, beside glacial lake and the world famous blossoming flower fields. For those who join for our 10 day itinerary, we will make a group trip while the colours are still in full effect! For the little ones it is possible to take walks on the backs of docile donkeys!

Lago di Pilato

Norcia

1 hr 15 min (79.9 km)  The small mountain town of Norcia is believed to produce the best pork products in Italy. In fact, the Italian word norcino, (the butcher that specializes in charcuterie), comes from Norcia. And in a restaurant if you see a dish described as al norcino, or alla norcina, you know it will be enriched with pork fat and flavour. Norcia's reputation for great pork products and butchers dates back to Roman times, when the skills of the town’s butchers were so expert that they were sometimes called upon to perform basic operations on humans.  Just as important is the quality of the pork, and local butchers have always had plenty of top-quality meat to work with. In and around Norcia you’ll find some of the happiest, most looked-after pigs in the country. Umbria has always been home to large oak forests, and pigs have always happily eaten up all of the fallen acorns. Many believe this diet of acorns (along with local wild herbs) can be tasted in the meat. In the country wide favourite pasta dishes you will experience the flavours from the source, topped often with the wild forest black truffles, hunted by the pigs.

La Scarzuola

The Ideal City

1 hour 20 mins (70 KM)A Franciscan convent founded by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1218, who planted a laurel and rose bush here and caused a water spring to gush, it is called after a marsh plant, The Scarza, which the saint used to build himself a hut. The church apse houses a fresco of the first half of the eighteenth century depicting a levitating Saint Francis. In 1956 the convent complex was bought and restored by Milan architect Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981), who, between 1958 amd 1978, planned and erected his own Ideal City, envisaged as a theatrical machinery, next to the convent. Buzzi’s city, which includes as many as 7 theatres, culminates in the Acropolis, a wealth of buildings consisting of a number of archetypes which, empty inside and equipped with as many volumes as one might find in a termites nest, reveal a number of vistas. A somewhat esoteric relationship was thus established between the convent (the holy city) and the theatrical workshops (the lay city), both of them laden with symbols and secrets, references and quotations. Drawing its inspiration from Francesco Colonna’s Hypererotomachia Poliphili (1499), the style best interpreting its licence is the neo-mannerism he identified in the use of stairs in all directions, the deliberate disproportion of some parts, a few gargoyles, the heaping together of buildings and monuments, resulting in a whole characterised by a surreal, labyrinthine, evocative, geometric, astronomical and magic nature.

An Archaic City and a World Famous Jazz Festival 

55 min (61.3 km) Perugia is the capital of Umbria. Located on the ridge of high hills, from where it’s possible to enjoy magnificent views over the valleys below and towards the Apennines. It was founded by the Etruscans around the 7th century B.C. (Guys! that is freaking Archaic!) The historic center is one of the largest in Italy. The main monuments mostly date back to the Middle Ages and to the Renaissance, but there is no lack of important evidences of the most ancient Etruscan era.It houses two national museums, the National Gallery of Umbria and the National Archaeological Museum of Umbria, as well as many other museums.In addition to the famous Fontana Maggiore by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, another particularly striking monument is the Rocca Paolina, consisting of an area of the medieval city transformed into the underground basement of a papal fortress in the 16th century.

Perugia

1. Rocca Paolina (Underground Town) 2. Porta Marzia (Etruscan gate) 3. Corso Vannucci (Main-Street) 4. Palazzo dei Priori 5. Sala dei Notari Cathedral 6. Arco Etrusco (Etruscan Gate) 7. Medieval alleys and panoramic views 8. Nobile Collegio del Cambio (Frescoes by Perugino) * 9. Nobile Collegio della Mercanzia * 10. Etruscan Well * 11. Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria * 12. the Etruscan excavations of the Perugia Underground *Entrance Fee

Each July, the streets of Perugia come alive with the sounds of Umbria Jazz — one of Europe’s most iconic music festivals. A celebration of rhythm, soul and improvisation, the event brings together world-renowned artists and emerging talents in unforgettable performances.

Umbria Jazz Festival

The Waterfalls of Narnia

35 (38.9 km) Created by the Romans when diverting water for a settlement, the largest man made waterfall in the world falls just outside the Ancient city of Terni, aka "The City of Lovers" the home of St. Valentine. A group trip planned on our itinerary, it's possible for us to book, rappelling, white water rafting or a river hike full of swimming pools.

Marmore Falls

Near by the falls you can also visit beautiful Lake Piediluco or the Roman Ruins of Carsulae which reached its heyday in 200 B.C. https://youtu.be/O9Ts_9DIQKU

Member of the club "The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" 

San Gemini

20 min (17.0 km)  This territory has been inhabited in Roman times, as proved by the numerous archaeological finds, but as can also be logically deduced by it nearness to the Via Flaminius. The original pre-Roman village, called Casventum in Roman times, took on the name San Gemini in the 9th Century when a monk called Gemine from Syria started preaching there. His teachings and good works became so renowned that the town took his name. History tells of devastation wrought by the Saracens in 882 and the later control by Narni and the Catholic Church's Papal States.     Having typical medieval architecture, the town centre offers important artistic and religious monuments, such as the church of San Francesco, built about 1200 in Gothic style.    Of considerable interest is the Carsulae Archaeological Area, which was an ancient Roman municipium that grew around the Via Flaminius: the excavations and research carried out have brought to light a good area of the Forum, including the property of the basilica and twin temples; the Theatre and Ampitheatre; and the beautiful Arch of San Damiano, beyond, can be can be held funeral monuments. Next to the Forum the attractive medieval church of San Daminao was built with archaeological finds from the area.

San Gemini is well known for its thermal baths and the homonymous water, rich in mineral salts, famous since Roman times. From the slopes of Monte Torre Maggiore gushing from the subsoil gives life to two sources, San Gemini and Fabia. The particular bio-chemical characteristics of these waters favor the assimilation of calcium and make them ideal for diseases of the motor system, of the gastro-intestinal, liver diseases and disorders of metabolism. A short distance from the village of San Gemini is the Parco delle Acque Minerali or Parco della Fonte, where you will find fountains from which to drink the Fabia and Sangemini waters. At the entrance of the park the ancient source reports the year of foundation of mineral water, 1889.

Mole Di Narni

35 min (38.4 km)  Your walk begins in Stifone, a small village of less than 50 inhabitants that rises on the banks of the Nera River and where it seems that time has stopped. Going along a country road you arrive in a splendid Roman shipyard characterized by turquoise waters and a very popular destination for tourists. The characteristic turquoise color of the Nera River is due to the large amount of minerals that settle inside it. Crossing a bridge you come to a dirt path that was once a railway that connected Narni to Nera Montorio and which after being abandoned has become a path for hiking in the midst of the natural beauties of the place. Sightings of animals such as otters are not uncommon during the walk. The trail goes up to the Mole di Narni, a beautiful body of water that inspired the writer CS. Lewis to write the Chronicles of Narnia.   Details: https://backpackersintheworld.com/stifone-natural-swimming-pool-umbria/  Hike from Narni: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/italy/umbria/gole-del-nera-stifone

1 hr 10 min (53.2 km) Orvieto is probably Umbria’s most peculiar town, built high up on a volcanic rock of tufa-stone. It was founded by the Etruscans more than 2700 years ago. In the heart of the medieval town is one of Italy’s most astonishing gothic churches, the Cathedral. Among the precious paintings inside, the frescocycle in chapel of San Brizio* is a masterpiece by the renaissance masters Beato Angelico Luca Signorelli. Also famous the incredible Saint Patricks well (Pozzo di San Patrizio) from the 16th Century.The streets, the noble and public palaces, the ancient houses, all built in tufa stone, give Orvieto an original and unique atmosphere.

Orvieto

1 Fortress Rocca dell’Albornoz 2 Well Pozzo di San Patrizio 3 Temple of the Belvedere 4 Cathedral and San Brizio Chapel* 5 Sant’Andrea church 6 Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo 7 San Domenico church 8 Claudio Faina Archaeological Museum * 9 National archeologic museum * 10 The Necropolis of Crocefisso del Tufo * 11. Underground 12. View of city * Entrance fee

Viticulture was introduced to the Orvieto region by the early Etruscans who produced sweet wine that was popular in the ancient world. For thousands of years, wine in the Orvieto region was always known for its sweet taste. The Orvieto DOC was created in 1971 and recently underwent alterations to its make. Today the wine is drier than what it used to be before. The soils are made of Tufo, a porous rock formed by the consolidation of volcanic ash. This diversity of the soils, combined with the variability of the Mediterranean climate, and the influence of nearby rivers and lakes, all combine to give these wines great aroma and taste. It’s a delicate bouquet with hints of wild flowers and fruit.

white wine tours around Orvieto

Civita di Bagnoregio

the final hillfort

1 hr 10 min (51.5 km) Of all the Italian hill towns, Civita di Bagnoregio is a favourite. The town teeters atop a crest rising high above a vast canyon ruled by wind and erosion. The saddle of earth that once connected Civita to its bigger and busier sister town, Bagnoregio, has worn away. Photographs around town show the old donkey path that once linked the hamlets. Today, the only way in or out is by a footbridge. Supplies are ferried in on mopeds. The main entrance is a huge stone passageway, cut by the Etruscans 2,500 years ago and mdecorated in the 12th century with a Romanesque arch. Passing through the portal, you enter another world — one stuck in the Middle Ages. You can feel history in the smooth cobblestones under your feet.

1 hr 20 min (92.5 km) Bolsena is a town of about 4,000 residents with a lovely, medieval historic center, a castle, and obviously, a spectacular lake. It all started hundreds of thousands of years ago. A volcanic explosion threw out lapilli, pozzolana, and lava, emptying the underlying area.&nbsp;The surface crust sank forming a caldera. In the course of tens of thousands of years, the rain filled up this huge crater creating Lake Bolsena. Volcanic activity continued and other explosions inside the lake led to the formation of two marvelous islands: Martana and Bisentina.Nowadays, Lake Bolsena, is the largest lake of volcanic origin in Europe, and one of the main travel destinations for nature loversIn Etruscan times, this area was named&nbsp;Velzna (actually present-day Orvieto)&nbsp;and was one of the 12 Etruscan cities that made up the&nbsp;dodecapoli. After&nbsp;the Romans conquered the Etruscans, they renamed it&nbsp;Volsinii&nbsp;and moved it to present-day Bolsena. It was positioned along the ancient Roman Via Cassia which, centuries later, proved to be more of a liability because it made the city vulnerable to frequent raids.After the Lombard invasion, Bolsena experienced a rebirth partly because the old Via Cassia became the Via Francigena route to Rome and to the Holy Land.

Lake Bolsena

We hope to do a beach day and rent boats to go exploring the volcanic islands hidden coves!  Boat rental https://bolsenarentboats.com/en/boats/

Fishing is just one of the advantages that the lake offers for the local economy, employing 90 people in Bolsena alone. Each night, they set out in their traditional boats with centrally mounted engines and an attractor lamp. The best-known species of fish in the lake is the coregone (lavaret), a whitefish very popular with locals and tourists at local restaurants. However, the freshwater fish of Lake Bolsena, which is prized, tasty, and famous from ancient times, also includes eels, perch, tench, pike, whitebait, and mullet. Boat rental https://bolsenarentboats.com/en/boats/

Fishing on the lake

The World of St. Francis

1 hr 5 min (77.3 km) Home-town of Saint Francis, peacefully set on the slopes of the Subasio Mountain, Assisi is famous all over the Christian world.The Basilica of Saint Francisis one of Europe’s most&nbsp;important&nbsp;sanctuaries and undoubtedly the cultural highlight of the entire region. Pictured below in order: 1 Basilica of St. Francis*2 Piazza del Comune (central square)3 Minerva temple4 Chiesa Nuova5 Oratory of St. Francesco Piccolino6 Basilica of St. Claire7 San Rufino Cathedral8 Eremo delle Carceri (“Hermitage”)9 San Damiano sanctuary10 Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and the Porziuncola.

assisi

55 min (50.8 km) In 1876 an Italian poet, Giosue Carducci, wrote a famous poem called Alle fonti del Clitunno, “At the Springs of Clitunno” (River). It dealt precisely with this site, that is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Underground springs flow into a small lake with still, crystal clear waters, where swans, ducks, fish, frogs live. Trees mirror themselves in the transparent water of the lake, which thus acquires different nuances of green. Jupiter was worshiped by the Romans here every spring at the festival called Clitumnali. Dedicated to him, not far from the springs, a little temple was built along the river banks.

Springs of Clitunno

26 min (17.3 km) Within twenty minutes of our castle, and situated on top of a hill, Todi strategically dominates the Tiber-valley. Called Tular in ancient times, which literally means “border”, the city was an important centre between the Etruscan and the Umbrian civilizations. The visitor is welcomed by the elegant “temple” of the Consolazione, masterpiece of renaissance architecture. The main monuments in the centre are the imposing gothic St Fortunato church and the Piazza del Popolo, ancient Roman forum with the underground Roman cisterns, and today’s site of the romanesque cathedral and the medieval public palaces.Todi is the home-town of Jacopone, a franciscan poet considered one of the fathers of Italian language.

Todi

Photos above as follows:1 Tempio della Consolazione2 St. Fortunato Church3 Medieval Civic Palaces (only from outside)4 Cathedral5 Alleys &amp; views6 Todi Castle7 City Museum *8 Roman Cisterns *9 Brutalist Santuario dell’Amore Misericordioso in Collevalenza* Entrance fee

Little Venice of Umbria

Rasiglia

1 hr 15 min (81.2 km)  Also known as the Little Venice of Umbria or Borgo dei Ruscelli (Village of Streams) - is surrounded by beautiful scenery hidden away in this little corner of Umbria. In the heart of the Valnerina in the province of Perugia, sheltered by the Folignate mountains, you will find a fairytale scene: a medieval village resting on water 600 m above sea level, which over the years has earned itself the nickname 'the Little Venice of Umbria'. You'll feel as though you have stepped back in time, with old brick houses, paths through lush vegetation and hills that look as if they were painted on the horizon. The whole scene is accompanied by the sight and sound of water, everywhere!   On reaching Rasiglia, 'slow tourism' is the best way to enjoy your visit and really get the most from this experience. In Rasiglia you will find water everywhere, it will really feel like the village is floating on water. Everywhere you turn there are streams, torrents, pools of water, small dams and waterfalls that create a truly unique and idyllic scenery.  The crystal-clear water in the village comes from the Capovena Spring, located in the upper part of the village. As it descends, the water branches out like a spider's web throughout the village, forming veritable water mazes, which in turn flow into the Menotre River.  Of the numerous water basins in the village, the largest and most impressive is the Peschiera, once used for washing sheep before shearing. An unmissable stop that certainly won't go unnoticed, where you can take beautiful photos under the shades of the water's colours.

1 hr 5 min (72.5 km) Built with the local pink limestone taken from Subasio mountain, Spello was anciently called “Hispellum” by the Romans. Walking through the medieval piazzas, the Roman arches, and the narrow streets overlooking the Umbrian Valley, it is possible to take in one of the most splendid Renaissance fresco cycles in Umbria, painted by Pinturicchio, kept in the Romanesque Collegiata of St. Mary the Major. The frescoes cycle was commissioned by the Baglioni family in the 16th century and was soon recognized as one of the most impressive works of art made by Pintoricchio. Photos below as follows: 1 Roman gates and Roman city walls 2 Collegiata of St. Mary Major (with frescoes made by Pintoricchio in the Baglioni Chapel, a masterpiece of Renaissance times)* 3 The Medieval communal building 4 Medieval alleys and view points 5 Villa of the Mosaics* *Entrance fee

Spello

Umbria's Grand Canyon

Roccaccia Ruins

36 min (29.3 km)   Just below the Roccaccia ruins and Tiber River is a hidden place in Umbria that is gaining popularity, and rightly so. If you like hiking outdoor in nature this is one of the activities that you should not miss.  This is an easy walk of about 7 Km and takes about 2 hours to go and come back, so it is also good for families or who is not really experienced in trekking and outdoor activities.  The walk starts from the parking of Titignano Castle which is an ancient settlement dated back to the 10th century and founded by descendants of the french family of Montmarte. During the last millennia the property of the castle has passed through many lords and marquises and is held by the marquises Incisa della Rocchetta which began a project to restore the ancient village and turned it into a fascinating travel destination with a restaurant, not to forget the winery and olive oil production. <a href="https:" target="_blank">Titignano Castle</a> is also a marvelous location with its astonishing view on the Corbara Lake.

Montefalco 

54 min (49.8 km) Situated in the Central West of Umbria, Montefalco stands on a hill carpeted with olive trees and grape vines, in the middle of the valley of the Clitunno, Topino and Tiber rivers. This breath-taking position has led to Montefalco being known as The Balcony-rail of Umbria. Because of its environmental, cultural and artistic heritage, Montefalco has become part of the club The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy.  This hilltop town is still completely surrounded by the medieval walls and its five gates. The main monument is the Church of Saint Francis with the famous Renaissance frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino. Well known as the city of the Sagrantino wine, a strong and full-body red wine appreciated by connoisseurs around the world, which makes Montefalco a regular stop on any eno-gastronomic tour. Montefalco was already an important municipality in Roman times due to its dominant position above the valley connecting Spoleto and Perugia. From the 11th century the town flourished in the culture of the free cities and the Renaissance.

The Wine Region of Umbria

The Montefalco wine area in <a href="https:" />Umbria</a> has long been a renowned “place for wine,” as indicated by the various historical sources that mention its viticultural hills. The authenticity and character of this unique terroir reveal the potential of the Montefalco wine area to produce excellent red and white wines. The winemakers of Montefalco DOC are proud to present to wine enthusiasts a quality wine that has more to tell than others. Where it comes from, how it is processed, the historical origins, and its terroir characteristics, the wine enthusiast can perceive and appreciate more during a visit to the wineries. We invite you to dive into the distinctive wines that make Montefalco a favourite for wine drinkers worldwide.

Gubbio & it’s Colosseum 

1 hr 16 min (110 km) Located in northeast Umbria, Gubbio is carved into the rugged slopes of Mount Inginoa. It’s a stunning town with a uniquely well-preserved medieval atmosphere. Its historic charm is unrivaled, making it a popular destination for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience in Italy. Gubbio is a spectacular vision of monumental buildings, famous for its Roman ruins, beautiful Piazza Grande, and the thrill-inducing funicular ride up to the Basilica of Saint Ubaldo. The stony town seems trapped in the Middle Ages, with block after block of pinky-beige Romanesque and Gothic architecture.   The theater is one of the top attractions in Gubbio. It was built in the middle of 1st century B.C. It’s still used today as a concert or performance venue, seating almost 6,000 people. The theater is the second largest surviving Roman theater in the world. It was built with large blocks of limestone over two levels. Only one level can be seen today. The steps were made of white limestone and the orchestra floor was paved with limestone plates.  The stage, now poorly preserved, once was decorated with columns with niches containing marble statues and frescos. From inscriptions, we know that the theater even hosted gladiatorial games during the rule of Emperor Augustus. You can visit the ruins for 3 euros.

1. Roman Theater 2. Piazza Grande ﻿3. Palazzo dei Consoli 4. Diocesan Museum & 20,000 Litre Wine-Barrel 5. Gubbio Cathedral 6. Church of St. John the Baptist 7. Fountain Of The Madman 8. Wolf of Gubbio 9. Ceramics Shop in Dei Consoli Street 10. 12. Funicular | Funiva Colle Eletto ( bird cage lift to the top of Mount Ingino) 11. Basilica of St. Ubaldo

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

The Natural Reserve of the Peglia Mount is connected to the forests all around our area. Northward, the hills, on which grow several luxuriant woods characterizing the Reserve, are extended toward the Trasimeno Lake area, while southward you can find some height greater hills, among which the Peglia Mount stands out. The whole Reserve, has never had a strong population growth like other towns in the Region: these places and small villages of 40k hectares have never exploited the resources of their land, preserving its great variety of flora and fauna that are living into the woods of the area, for many centuries remained almost intact. Holm oak, turkey oak, oak trees and maple trees, with many diversity of fruit trees and shrubs, they constitute a small green lung in the Green Heart of Italy.  In the district of the Peglia there are actually forty four species of wild mammal.  The Elmo wood – Melonta, a hilly area of about 1000 hectares, has got a dense vegetation mainly characterized by holm oak but you can also find other tree species, like the Turkey oak and the black hornbeam, associating to shrubby species, like the tree heat and the arbutus. Here we have some prehistoric sites of the Peglia Mount, dating back more 700.000 years ago.

Spoleto

43 min (38.4 km) Spoleto, ancient Umbrian settlement, became an important Roman colony and later capital of the Longobard Duchy. Its many monuments range from archaeological remains to sublime examples of medieval and renaissance art. Walking through the narrow streets you will find yourself suddenly in front of the breathtaking view on the Cathedral, a most complex building with magnificent frescoes by Filippo Lippi (15th century) in the apse. Further uphill, the Ponte delle Torri, imposing masterpiece of medieval engineering and the elegant and majestic Rocca Albornoz, papal fortress and magnificent example of military architecture of the 14th century.

1. Roman theatre2. Market square3. Cathedral4. Mascherone fountain5. Ponte delle Torri (Tower Bridge)6. Albornoz Fortress 7. Medieval alleys and views8. Museo Diocesano and Church of St. Eufemia *9. Roman house*10. Museum of the Lombard Duchy *

Sacro Bosco

Discover Umbria

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todi

If you feel like taking a beautiful drive through the countryside, head to Montefalco and eat at this spot right off the main piazza. Try the barbazza (sage and Umbrian guanciale sauteed in red wine), and ask Eileen to make you a reservation.

L’Alchimista 

This local’s spot in Collazzone is a must-visit for a beautiful terrace, wood-fired pizza, amatriciana, and homemade stringozzi cacio e pepe pasta 10-15$ Pizza 5-10$

Trattoria Al Leone

If you’re visiting in the warmer months, pop into this gelateria in Todi for the creamiest gelato or a cioccolatino.

Bar Pianegiani

A retro wine bar in the main piazza of Todi, perfect for sipping a glass of Todi DOC Merlot over seven varieties of tartare from 13$.

DELI

This cozy, low-ceiling, ultra-romantic spot in Todi is the best place to say “ciao mi amor” and also to eat tagliatelle with artichokes and mascarpone. Book a COOKING CLASS Thinking about learning a few tricks of the trade or adding an Italian recipe to your repertoire? Join the Chef in the kitchen at his trattoria or request an in-home class. Lessons include a three course meal.&nbsp;

Ciao Mi Amor

bar, resturaunt, mill, oil press, bakery, winery

Centumbrie di Magione

1 hr (72.1 km) The Centumbrie di Magione, immediately earned the most coveted award in umbria. Officially born three years ago with the mill, it is now proposed as an agro-industrial center, olive oil company, bar, restaurant, pastry maker and bakery. Here, genuineness and sustainability have always been at home: electricity is due to renewable sources; during the oil production phases, water waste is reduced to a minimum; the peanut, olive processing waste, is used for heating; it aims to completely eliminate plastic; legumes, cereals, olives are grown and a seasonal vegetable garden is treated in line with the dictates of organic certification, so as to offer to the customers. The main building of CM Centumbrie, the oil mill, can boast a modern architectural structure, which integrates well with the surrounding landscape thanks to the choice of Corten steel, a living material that changes color over time, oxidizing and recalling the earthy colors of the fields. That of the mill is a multifaceted space; it also houses a showroom and the bistro of CM Centumbrie, in which the award-winning local extra virgin olive oil is exalted in the preparations. The Bar is, instead, housed in the mill of CM Centumbrie: here the Maestra Fornaia Alessandra Chiappini gives life to products of excellence using unrefined flours. The latter are born from the milling of the grains of property, cultivated according to rules of organic farming; the grinding is slow and at low temperature, with natural white granite stone, and allows to obtain a product of the highest quality, rich in organoleptic properties and nutrients. The bread is naturally leavened and is proposed, every day, in many variations, from turmeric, to walnuts; it is then combined with seasonal products of the garden: red turnips, spinach, beet and pumpkin. In addition to bread, there are also leavened breakfast, enriched by a wide range of vegan proposals. In the Bar of CM Centumbrie the breakfast is gourmet and the traditional pastry shop is revisited; near the pain au chocolat and the croissants there are mignon that take up the flavors of the territory and typical desserts such as ciaramycola.

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Montefalco

Taste Umbria

Festival dei due Mondi 2025 From June 27 to July 13, 2025, the Festival dei Due Mondi returns to Spoleto for its 68th edition, hosting the finest international performing arts experiences while enhancing theaters, open-air venues, and unconventional spaces. The event offer a wide range of performances, including:Opera, Musical Theater, Music, Dance, Theater

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Pool Party at the brown's villa

One of the days on our 7 day itinerary is a BBQ, pool and pizza party at the Brown family villa. Cooking in the outdoor kitchen, paying sports in the grass and swimming in the heat we will make cocktails and have a chill time around the beautiful country villa.

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