Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival - Spoleto
You'll arrive at Fiumicino, Ciampino, or Perugia Airport and pick up your rental car for the week. The drive to Spoleto takes you into the heart of Umbria, and once you check in, there's time to walk through the medieval center. Start with Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral, then head up to Rocca Albornoziana fortress where you get views across the valley. Finish the evening around Piazza del Mercato, the old market square with its local character.
- Start point
- Stazione Fiumicino Aeroporto, FCO Airport, Fiumicino, Rome 00054, Italy (Car pick up at Fiumicino, Ciampino or Perugia Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Clitunno)
Optional Activities
- Visit Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral (Duomo di Spoleto) with frescoes by Filippo Lippi
- Explore Rocca Albornoziana medieval fortress for panoramic views
- Visit Museo Nazionale del Ducato inside the fortress
- Visit Ponte delle Torri
- Visit Church of San Salvatore
- Visit Roman Theater and Archaeological Museum
- Visit Basilica of San Pietro
- Relax at Piazza del Mercato with cafes and shops
Landmarks Duomo di Spoleto Rocca Albornoziana Ponte delle Torri Church of San Salvatore Roman Theater and Archaeological Museum Basilica of San Pietro Piazza del Mercato - Day 2
Orvieto Day Trip - Spoleto
After breakfast, you'll drive to Orvieto, about an hour away, and the approach is striking with the city sitting high on a volcanic cliff. The Gothic Cathedral here is the main draw with its intricate mosaics covering the facade. Spend time in the Etruscan Museum, then descend into the Pozzo di San Patrizio, a 16th-century well with a fascinating spiral staircase. Grab lunch at a local winery before heading back to Spoleto for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Clitunno)
Optional Activities
- Visit Orvieto Cathedral (Duomo di Orvieto) with Gothic façade and mosaics
- See Chapel of San Brizio with frescoes by Luca Signorelli
- See Chapel of the Corporal
- Explore Etruscan Museum opposite the Cathedral
- Visit Pozzo di San Patrizio (St. Patrick's Well) with 248 steps and double-helix staircase
- Stroll through Piazza del Popolo and visit Palazzo del Popolo
- Have lunch at local enoteca or winery to taste local dishes and white wines
Landmarks Duomo di Orvieto Etruscan Museum Pozzo di San Patrizio Piazza del Popolo Palazzo del Popolo - Day 3
Spoleto - Montefalco - Perugia
You'll check out after breakfast and head north through Montefalco, perched on a ridge and known locally as the balcony of Umbria for its views. Walk the medieval streets and step into Chiesa di San Francesco to see the frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli. There's a winery here worth stopping at before you continue on to Perugia for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Plaza)
Optional Activities
- Visit Piazza del Comune, the main square surrounded by medieval buildings
- Visit Palazzo Comunale civic museum with local history and arts exhibits
- Visit Chiesa di San Francesco museum with frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli depicting the life of St. Francis
- Explore work by Umbrian artists and archaeological artefacts in adjacent museum
- Stroll along Montefalco's medieval walls with panoramic views of the Umbrian valley
- Visit artisanal shops selling local crafts, olive oil, and textiles
- Tour Cantina Scacciadiavoli winery with guided tasting of Sagrantino di Montefalco and local wines
Landmarks Piazza del Comune Palazzo Comunale Chiesa di San Francesco Cantina Scacciadiavoli 
- Day 4
Perugia
This morning after breakfast, you'll explore Perugia, which is famous for its chocolate production. Start in Piazza IV Novembre where you'll find the medieval fountain and Cathedral. Wander through the Renaissance fortress area and walk along Corso Vannucci, the main thoroughfare. The city has Etruscan ruins scattered throughout and several historic churches tucked into the old streets worth checking out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Plaza)
Optional Activities
- Visit Piazza IV Novembre and admire Fontana Maggiore
- Explore Palazzo dei Priori
- Step into Perugia Cathedral with gothic architecture and Chapel of the Holy Ring
- Explore Rocca Paolina Renaissance fortress with underground passages and medieval remains
- Walk Corso Vannucci with shops, cafes, and historic buildings
- Visit Etruscan Well, an ancient water reservoir from the 3rd century BC
- Explore Arco Etrusco, a well-preserved Etruscan structure
- Visit San Pietro Church with frescoes, paintings, and wooden choir
Landmarks Piazza IV Novembre Fontana Maggiore Palazzo dei Priori Perugia Cathedral Rocca Paolina Corso Vannucci Etruscan Well Arco Etrusco San Pietro Church - Day 5
Lake Trasimeno
You've got a relaxing day planned at Lake Trasimeno. Head to Castiglione del Lago first to see the medieval fortress and the palazzo with its lakeside setting. Later, take a ferry out to Isola Maggiore where there's a 14th-century church and monastery to explore. If time allows, stop in Tuoro sul Trasimeno to learn about the historical Battle of Trasimeno that happened here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Plaza)
Optional Activities
- Visit Castiglione del Lago and its medieval Rocca del Leone for panoramic views
- Explore Palazzo della Corgna with frescoes and scenic vistas
- Take ferry to Isola Maggiore
- Visit 14th-century Church of San Michele Arcangelo on Isola Maggiore
- Explore Irish Franciscan Monastery on Isola Maggiore
- Enjoy typical lunch at local trattoria
- Take ferry to Tuoro sul Trasimeno
- Visit Hannibal's Route with marked paths and informative panels
- Enjoy scenic views from Punta Navaccia
Landmarks Castiglione del Lago Rocca del Leone Palazzo della Corgna Isola Maggiore Church of San Michele Arcangelo Irish Franciscan Monastery Tuoro sul Trasimeno Hannibal's Route Punta Navaccia - Day 6
Perugia - Deruta - Todi
After checking out, you can spend an hour back in Perugia grabbing chocolate or other items before driving to Deruta, known throughout Italy for its ceramics. The historic center is compact and walkable, and the Regional Ceramic Museum shows the craft's history and techniques. You'll see artisans working in their studios and shops, so there's a chance to buy directly. Drive to Todi for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tenuta La Canonica)
Optional Activities
- Shop for chocolates in Perugia
- Stroll through charming streets of Deruta historic center
- Visit Regional Ceramic Museum in former convent of San Francesco
- Visit Church of San Francesco with gothic architecture and frescoes
- Visit Maioliche Originali Deruta ceramics workshop and watch artisans at work
- Watch demonstration of traditional pottery techniques and kiln firing
- Lunch at Piazza dei Consoli
- Visit Palazzo dei Consoli with art exhibitions
- Shop for ceramics pieces including plates, vases, and decorative items
Landmarks Regional Ceramic Museum Church of San Francesco Maioliche Originali Deruta Piazza dei Consoli Palazzo dei Consoli 
- Day 7
Todi
Following breakfast, you'll spend the day in Todi exploring one of Umbria's most dramatic hilltop towns. Start at Piazza del Popolo surrounded by impressive medieval palaces. The Cathedral has a Romanesque-Gothic facade worth seeing, and climbing up to Chiesa di San Fortunato gives you panoramic views from the top. There are Roman Cisterns to explore underground, and Parco della Rocca on the edge of town offers countryside views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tenuta La Canonica)
Optional Activities
- Visit Piazza del Popolo with cafes and medieval atmosphere
- Explore Palazzo del Popolo, Palazzo del Capitano, and Palazzo dei Priori
- Visit Todi's main cathedral with Romanesque-Gothic façade and rose window
- Admire cathedral interior frescoes
- Visit Church of San Fortunato, a Gothic church dedicated to patron saint of Todi
- Climb steps of Chiesa di San Fortunato to enjoy panoramic town views
- See the tomb of poet Jacopone da Todi inside the church
- Admire frescoes in Chiesa di San Fortunato
- Visit Roman Cisterns and underground water tanks from the Roman era
- Walk to Parco della Rocca, site of the old fortress with panoramic views
Landmarks Piazza del Popolo Palazzo del Popolo Palazzo del Capitano Palazzo dei Priori Todi Cathedral Church of San Fortunato Roman Cisterns Parco della Rocca - Day 8
Todi - Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and take a leisurely morning before heading out mid-afternoon. The drive back to Fiumicino, Ciampino, or Perugia Airport takes a few hours depending on which one you used. Return your rental car and head to your flight, wrapping up your week in Umbria.
- End point
- Stazione Fiumicino Aeroporto, FCO Airport, Fiumicino, Rome 00054, Italy (Car drop off at Fiumicino, Ciampino or Perugia Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
