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UMBRIA MEDIEVAL: VILLAGES, WINES AND SPIRITUAL HEIGHTS

Gothic cathedrals rising from tuff cliffs, plateaus carpeted with wildflowers, water mills drowsing. Medieval Umbria, secret and preserved.

≈ 11
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498
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📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Explore Orvieto and its Gothic cathedral set upon tuff, then reach Narni and its fortress airs. Cross the Castelluccio plateau, vast and silent, before losing yourself in Rasiglia between canals and mills. Montefalco awaits with its vines and frescoes, like a gentle synthesis of secret Umbria.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Orvieto

gothic cathedral tuff cliff jewel

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Day 1
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Duomo di Orvieto - Gothic cathedral with monumental facade adorned with golden mosaics and sculpted bas-reliefs
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Pozzo di San Patrizio - Renaissance well 50 meters deep lit by 70 large windows, double helical staircase
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Orvieto Sotterranea - underground network of galleries and caves carved into the tuff beneath the upper city
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Activities

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Exploration of Etruscan and medieval remains of the city perched on its tuff spur
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Panoramic viewpoint over the valley from the central well
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Next stop
Distance: 89 km
Travel time: 1h47
2
Day

Narni

fortress town river defender

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Day 2
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Rocca Albornoz - imposing medieval fortress dominating the city from a hill
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Centro storico - medieval village with stone arches, fountains and silent squares
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Narni Sotterranea - underground complex including crypt, Roman cistern and Inquisition torture chamber
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Activities

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Guided tour of the hypogea discovered under the San Domenico convent
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Swimming in the Mole di Narni - natural pool with emerald waters formed by the Nera river
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Next stop
Distance: 86 km
Travel time: 1h43
3
Day

Castelluccio Di Norcia

wildflower plateau mountain silence

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Day 3
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Borgo di Castelluccio - hilltop village at 1450m overlooking the vast karst plateau of the Piani
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Piana di Castelluccio - high plateau surrounded by the Sibillini Mountains in the heart of the national park
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Activities

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Observation of the spectacular blooming of lentils and wildflowers (late May-July)
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Hiking on the trails of Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini
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Tasting of lenticchie di Castelluccio IGP grown at 1500m altitude
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Next stop
Distance: 60 km
Travel time: 1h12
4
Day

Rasiglia

water mill medieval village

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Day 4
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Borgo dei Ruscelli - village crossed by channels and small waterfalls fed by the Capovena spring
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Medieval alleyways - stone passages spanning the waterways in a fairy-tale atmosphere
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Activities

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Walk along the torrents that wind between the stone houses
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Contemplation of water features and waterfalls in the heart of the village
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Next stop
Distance: 25 km
Travel time: 30min
5
Day

Spello

pink stone flowering village

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Day 5
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Historic center of Spello - village with flower-lined alleys and pink and yellow stone houses at the foot of Monte Subasio
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Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore - church housing the Cappella Baglioni with Renaissance frescoes by Pinturicchio
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Roman gates - remains of the ancient entrance gates of the Roman city
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Activities

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Stroll through the vicoli decorated with flowers and climbing plants
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Discovery of the Infiorate - elaborate flower carpets during Corpus Domini in June
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Next stop
Distance: 69 km
Travel time: 1h23
6
Day

Montefalco

wine town fresco traditions

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Day 6
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Chiesa-Museo di San Francesco - former church converted into a museum with fresco cycle on the life of Saint Francis
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Piazza del Comune - circular square in the center of the village where all the main streets converge
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Medieval ramparts - fortified walls offering panorama over the vineyards and olive groves
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Activities

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Tasting of Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG in the wine cellars of the territory
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Next stop
Distance: 7 km
Travel time: 9min
7
Day

Bevagna

roman mosaics medieval piazza

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Day 7
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Piazza Silvestri - asymmetrical medieval square with oblique perspectives, unique example of Umbrian urban planning
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Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo - Romanesque church with stone facade and sculpted portal
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Chiesa di San Silvestro - austere Romanesque church facing the main square
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Palazzo dei Consoli - Gothic communal palace with monumental external staircase
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Activities

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Walk through the cobbled streets of the preserved historic center
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Next stop
Distance: 38 km
Travel time: 46min
8
Day

Bettona

hilltop town etruscan walls

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Day 8
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Mura etrusche - remains of Etruscan walls surrounding the village perched on its hill
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Belvedere - panoramic viewpoint over Assise, Foligno, Spello and the entire Umbrian valley
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Centro storico - maze of pedestrian alleyways in the heart of the village of Etruscan origin
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Activities

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Exploration of alleyways accessible only on foot
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Contemplation of the 360° panorama over the surrounding hills
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Day

Corciano

fortress village lake view

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Day 9
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Castello Medievale di Corciano - medieval fortress housing artworks in its halls
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Cinta muraria - imposing ramparts encircling the hilltop village
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Centro storico - stone alleyways winding between ancient houses, olive trees and vineyards
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Activities

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Walk along the fortifications with views over the Umbrian countryside
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Next stop
Distance: 23 km
Travel time: 28min
10
Day

Castiglione Del Lago

peninsula fortress lake island

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Day 10
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Rocca del Leone - pentagonal medieval fortress overlooking Lake Trasimeno with crenellated towers
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Palazzo della Corgna - Renaissance palace with salons decorated with Mannerist frescoes
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Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena - parish church at the heart of the fortified village
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Activities

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Walk along the shores of Lake Trasimeno with panoramic views of the islands
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Ferry crossing to Isola Polvese, nature reserve in the middle of the lake
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Next stop
Distance: 101 km
Travel time: 2h02

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming landscapes, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, excellent value, Easter celebrations, ideal touring conditions.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, vibrant atmosphere, beach season, festival time.

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Winter (November-March): Mild southern weather, Christmas markets, lowest prices, minimal crowds, cultural focus, cozy atmosphere, indoor attractions.

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