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- Holiday type: self guided walking holiday
- Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
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- Price: from € 605
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Following the sandals footsteps of St. Francis and the frescoes by Giotto and Perugino, a great crossing of mystical places and cultural life in the territory of Umbria.
From Assisi, the town at the bottom of Mount Subasio Natural Park, the place of the conversion of Francis which houses the marvelous Basilica frescoes by Giotto. Walking to Spello, a small medieval village set up between the vineyards and the hills, following the paths of the Franciscan friars. The elegant and noble Perugia, the wild shores of Trasimeno lake, along the ancient roads to Panicale, a tiny architectural gem overlooking the Umbrian countryside and the lake. Città della Pieve, a red-brick town on the border with Tuscany, the birthplace of the painter Perugino. And finally, Orvieto, the city built on a hill of tuff dominated by the magnificent cathedral.
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- Assisi and the Basilica painted by Giotto.
- - The Trasimeno Lake and the Umbrian countryside with picturesque ancient villages.
- - Orvieto and it’s amazing Cathedral.
Individual arrival in Assisi. Assisi is one of the most mystical places in Italy. It rises under the Subasio Mountain, protected by lush Oakwood and its historical centre is very well preserved. The amazing Basilica of St. Francis, preserves the frescoes painted by Giotto, and is also a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight in Hotel in Assisi. (Meals: D) (6 hours hiking, +600 mt - 650 mt, 17 km)
Following the steps of St. Francis, from the historical centre of Assisi to the Eremo delle Carceri, the mystical place where the Franciscan friars lived. Walking on paths inside the huge Oakwood of Monte Subasio Natural Park and through the vineyards to Spello, a wonderful medieval village that dominates the typical Umbrian countryside. Train from Spello to Assisi. Overnight in Hotel in Assisi. (Meals: B,D) (5 hours hiking, + 460 mt – 370 mt, 14 km)
Train to the noble and elegant Perugia with the Palazzo dei Priori, St. Lorenz Cathedral, home of bacci chocolates and the paintings of Perugino, one of the most important Italian painters. Starting from the beautiful Trasimeno Lake and its islands, walking on an ancient path through the vineyards to Panicale, a real medieval jewel. Overnight in an agriturismo with swimming pool in Panicale. (Meals: B,D) (3,30 hours hiking, +215 mt - 215 mt, 7 km)
Today an immersion in the typical Umbrian countryside: vineyards and olives, villas and farms, make up the landscape of this easy walking day. From the old Church of Cappuccini to the historical centre of Panicale, with narrow cobbled stone streets, churches and fountains. Overnight in agriturismo with swimming pool in Panicale. (Meals: B,D) (5 - 5,30 hours hiking, + 500 – 400 mt, 18 km)
The path you’ll follow today links two of the ancient and attractive Umbrian medieval villages: Panicale and Città della Pieve. The ancient route of Via Romea, was travelled by friars and pilgrims coming from northern Europe heading to Rome. The landscape is mainly hilly and wooded. Overnight in Hotel in Città della Pieve. (Meals: B,D) (3,30 hours hiking, + 300 – 350 mt, 8 km)
Private transfer to Chiusi railway station. Train to Orvieto (30min). Accommodation in a B&B in the historical centre. The beautiful Orvieto rises on a tufaceous hill in the middle of the Umbrian countryside. Home to an impressive Cathedral, one of the most important in Italy, a well-preserved medieval town center and a very interesting underground network of tunnels. The easy walk today will ensure you discover the amazing tuff valley that surrounds Orvieto, meandering between small villages and farms. Overnight in Hotel/B&B in Orvieto. (Meals: B)
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Departures: from March to June and from September to October.
Skill level: medium, 3,30 to 6 hours walking each day, large paths and paved paths. A prior hiking experience is recommended.
Accommodation: based on twin ensuite room sharing
2 nights in agriturismo (typical Italian farmhouse)
4 nights in hotel *** or charming b&b
Equipment: trekking shoes, wind and water proof jacket, hat and gloves, bathing suit, sun glasses and sun cream, alpenstock.
| Price per person (2-3) |
640
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| Price per person (4-5) |
605
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| Supplement for single room for the whole tour |
125 € |
| Extra night in hotel in Assisi double/single room
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60 € / 70 € |
| xtra night in B&B in Orvieto double/single room |
40 € / 55 € |
Included:
- - 6 nights in hotel/agriturismo/b&b
- - HB accommodation from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 6
- - Luggage transfer days 3, 5 and 6
- - Private transfer from Città della Pieve to Chiusi train station on day 6
- - Local Assistance in case of emergency
- - Maps, road book and description of the tour
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- All kind of beverages and personal items
- - Dinner in Orvieto on day 6 (€20 approx.)
- - Meals: allow about €5 for each picnic lunch
- - Entrance to museums and archaeological sites (€15 approx.)
- - All transports has to be paid locally (bus and trains): about €25
Responsabile Booking/info: Teresa 
  
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