Walking in Assisi and Spoleto

Walking in Assisi and Spoleto

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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:

Exodus

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:
English
Trip Styles:

Small Group

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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

  • Discover Assisi, the jewel in Umbria's crown, and medieval Spello

  • Stunning Spoleto - historic aqueduct, Roman amphitheatre, 14th century fortress

  • Italy's 'green heart': endless olive groves, lush forest, beautiful hilltop hamlets, hidden hermitages, panoramic views

Itinerary

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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

  • Meals
    6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners.

  • 7 nights twin centre walking in 4 star accommodation

  • 7 day land only / flight inclusive

  • 5 days walking (4 days optional)

  • 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.

  • Countries visited: Italy

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)

  • Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)

  • Visas or vaccinations

  • Local city tax

  • 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

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this Operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)  

I went cycling in Albania...

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)  

I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Daphne Partridge (Google Reviewer)  

After 14 roup adventure holidays...

26-Nov-2023

After 14 roup adventure holidays with Exofus we would not hesitate to recommend them as an excitingholiday company. They take you off the beaten track but offer great support and expertise :)

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Exodus allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus, 43 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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