Walking in Assisi and Spoleto
Walking in Assisi and Spoleto
Walking in Assisi and Spoleto
7 Days Starting in 06081 Assisi, Province of Perugia, Italy and ending in 06049 Spoleto, Province of Perugia, Italy
Visiting: Assisi, Monte Subasio, Spello, Monteluco, Poreta, Spoleto
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W06UB
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Physical rating:
Medium, Moderate
Age range:
8 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please advise requests
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Richly verdant Umbria, sandwiched between the rolling landscape of Tuscany and the hills of Lazio, is Italy's only land locked region and is frequently referred to as the country's 'green heart'. The area is renowned for its deep valleys, abundant oak forest, swathes of olive groves and of course its stunning medieval towns and ancient hill top villages.This 6 night twin centre walking trip takes you to the highlights of this beautiful region, to discover its UNESCO sites, historic pilgrimage trails and stunning sun drenched landscapes.Your first 3 nights are in magical Assisi, the town of St Francis. Here you enjoy a city walk to fully appreciate the fantastic sites that this beautiful medieval town has to offer. Climb to St Francis' peaceful hermitage retreat, hidden within lush oak forest on the flanks of Monte Subasio, where the saint would preach to the birds. From Assisi, you walk to the medieval gem that is Spello, with balcony views of the Umbrian Valley. Your final 3 nights are spent in the fascinating historic city of Spoleto, crammed with exciting Roman remains including the Emperor Vespasian's mother's house, baths and mosaics. From here you ascend to an ancient monastery through sacred woodland that has for years been tended and cared for by the Franciscan monks, and follow the Olive Grove Trail through evocative hilltop villages back to Spoleto.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Assisi
Location: Assisi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Settle into your comfortable 4-star hotel in the heart of Assisi's historic
centre.
Day 2 : Assisi Discovery Walk
Location: Assisi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Fontebella Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's walk takes in all of Assisi's famous sights including the perfectly
preserved temple of Minerva and of course St Francis' basilica with its
magnificent 13th century Giotto frescoes. There's the option to extend the
walk to the impressive 16th century basilica in Sta Maria degli Angeli,
returning to Assisi by bus.You stay at the Hotel Fontebella Palace
Day 3 : Monte Subasio Walk
Location: Assisi, Monte Subasio, Assisi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head uphill to the Hermitage of St Francis, set in a gorge where the saint
himself would retreat to pray and where a small oratory has been dedicated to
his memory. Optional loop walk on Monte Subasio. Descend back to Assisi.You
stay at the Hotel Fontebella Palace
Day 4 : Assisi To Spello
Location: Assisi, Spello
Meals Included: Breakfast
Walk through verdant olive groves on the slopes of Monte Subasio with
stunning views of the lush Valley of Spoleto. The longer option takes you
past the Abbey of San Benedetto through olive groves to Spello. Explore
medieval Spello, its tiny cobbled streets resplendent with colourful flower
boxes, before taking the train to Spoleto. You stay at the Hotel San Luca
Day 5 : Monteluco Walk
Location: Spello, Monteluco, Monteluco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Monte Luco, once considered a holy place in ancient times, is swathed with
peaceful oak woods where hermits used to live. Follow the hermits' path with
opportunities to spot woodpeckers and porcupines, past a series of ancient
hermitages to the Convent of San Francesco, said to have been founded by the
famous saint.You stay at the Hotel San Luca
Day 6 : Poreta To Spoleto
Location: Poreta, Poreta, Spoleto
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Poreta, then follow the Sentiero degli Olivi through the
typically Umbrian villages of Bazzano and Eggi, before joining St Francis'
Trail to the centre of Spoleto. You stay at the Hotel San Luca
Day 7 : Leave Spoleto
Location: Spoleto
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave Spoleto
What's Included
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners. -
7 nights twin centre walking in 4 star accommodation
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7 day land only / flight inclusive
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5 days walking (4 days optional)
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The routes and paths you follow are generally well maintained. As there are frequent ascents and descents, you need to be reasonably fit and confident.
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Countries visited: Italy
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
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Visas or vaccinations
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Local city tax
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Train from Spello to Spoleto (4€ per person)
Food
Food of the region is rustic and often called 'cucina povera'. Expect to try strangozzi pasta served with black truffles or a spicy tomato sauce, followed by simple grilled local meats and then a slice of pecorino cheese washed down with some of the superb Sagrantino di Montefalco wines. For a picnic lunch why not try the Umbrian staple, the porchetta sandwich - roast pig stuffed with herbs.
Accommodation
Your 4-star accommodation for the 6 nights combine superb levels of comfort with prime locations, ranging from a Renaissance style palace in Assisi to a family run villa style hotel set in pristine gardens in Spoleto.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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