Assisi, the birth place of St. Francis, is Umbria’s most popular town. Visit the splendid basilica decorated by Giotto, explore the picturesque town and the many sites connected with the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare.

Discover the hidden beauty of Perugia, from the underground Rocca Paolina and Etruscan well, to the art of the lovely National Gallery of Umbria and the towns many churches. And don’t forget to try the Perugina chocolate that the town is famous for today!

If you enjoy historic churches, don’t miss Spoleto. Outside this lovely town are 2 churches belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage site ‘The Lombards in Italy. Places of Power (568–774 AD)’. In the town, both the Rocca Albornoziana, with its painted room and magnificent views, and the basilica are not to be missed. 

For a more active vacation, Umbria offers many hiking and cycling trails, like the Way of St. Francis that crosses the whole region from La Verna to Rome, or the former railway line that connects Spoleto to Norcia, the birthplace of St. Benedict.

In the summer heat, cool off in beautiful Lake Trasimeno, or venture to the towering Marmore Falls, built by the Romans in the 3rd century BC!

Umbria boasts a rich cuisine, featuring local ingredients like porcini mushrooms, wild boar and truffles. Learn to make local pasta by hand or head to the woods for some truffle hunting. Traditional dishes are made with locally grown grains and pulses, which are also used to make the region’s many beers! For wine lovers, the fertile region produces many wines and some of Italy’s best olive oil.

On the border between Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany, Orvieto is popular thanks to its stunning cathedral that can be seen for miles and the secret history hidden underground.