Step into the green heart of Italy with our Umbria walking & culinary tour, where medieval charm meets world-renowned cuisine. Over the course of a week, enjoy four memorable walks—three guided hikes plus one unique truffle hunting experience—that reveal the best of this enchanting region’s landscapes and flavours.
Our base is the delightful hilltop town of Trevi, known for its narrow cobbled lanes, medieval architecture, and panoramic views over olive groves and vineyards. From here, each day brings a new blend of activity, history, and gastronomy. After a welcome prosecco on arrival, we settle into our hotel and prepare for a week where food and walking complement one another perfectly. Evenings are a highlight in themselves, with four-course gourmet dinners at the hotel’s restaurant, each paired with excellent Italian wines.
We begin with a guided tour of Trevi, uncovering its fascinating medieval history before relaxing at a Gong Bath Experience—a unique sound therapy session with gongs and Tibetan bells. The following day, our walk leads us through the rolling vineyards of Montefalco, where we pause for wine tastings and sample local delicacies such as prosciutto, bruschetta, and cheeses, all while learning about Umbria’s winemaking traditions.
One of the tour’s most distinctive experiences is the truffle hunting walk in the Umbrian woodlands. Accompanied by a local expert and specially trained dogs, we search for these prized delicacies, followed by a tasting at a local farm. This memorable activity combines walking with authentic insight into a centuries-old culinary tradition.
Later in the week, we follow the medieval aqueduct trail past hilltop castles and olive mills, with a stop to taste freshly pressed olive oil. Our final walk takes us across the slopes of Monte Subasio, continuing along the ancient Roman aqueduct of Spello and finishing in Spoleto, with its wealth of Roman and medieval architecture.
With airport transfers, daily breakfasts, evening dinners (including wine), and select lunches included, plus the expertise of an accompanying Tour Leader, this trip offers the perfect balance of walking, history, and food. From hilltop towns and medieval castles to truffle tastings and vineyard visits, this Umbrian adventure is an unforgettable celebration of Italy’s cultural and culinary heart.
