The Italy - Umbria Untour

Discover the region Italians affectionately call "Italy’s Green Heart," where Italian traditions flourish in the idyllic farmlands and rustic wooded hills. By booking an Untours Umbria, Italy vacation travel package you will experience all of the beauty Umbria has to offer. Find more photos like this on Untours Cafe WHAT TO DO ON YOUR UMBRIA VACATION Day trips: Spoleto, and the delightful hill towns of Todi, Trevi, Gubbio, Montefalco and Amelia are all nearby. In addition, there’s Bevagna, Orvieto, Assisi, Perugia and Cortona. Longer day trips to Rome (2.5 to 3 hours), Florence (3.5 hours) and Siena (2.5 hours) are also possible. Sightseeing: Our “hometown” of Spoleto offers a Roman theater and the famous Duomo (cathedral) as well as many worthwhile churches and castles. The world-famous Spoleto Performing Arts Festival takes place each July. The Basilica of San Fransesco, now completely restored, is one of the highlights of the elegant and intimate nearby city of Assisi. Don’t miss the Duomo at Orvieto or the chocolates at Perugia! Off-the-beaten-track treasures that can’t be beat: Visit the Cascate delle Marmore (one of Europe’s most popular waterfalls), the pottery towns of Deruta and Gubbio. Walk the city walls of Spello or visit Torgiano, the town where Rubesco wine was born. Find your perfect Umbria tour and your perfect vacation rental, in one package - on one of our unforgettable Umbria Untours!

Region News Stay on a biodynamic farm in Umbria! Ask us for details. Zoom to Properties    Zoom to Region WHAT NEXT? Choose a package to see all 16 properties in this region: Umbria Untour - 1 or 2 Weeks Amalfi Coast-Umbria Florence-Umbria Rome-Umbria Tuscany-Umbria Umbria-Amalfi Coast Umbria-Florence Umbria-Rome Umbria-Tuscany Umbria-Venice Venice-Umbria Other Region Information About your escort Region caveats Weather in this region Go to the Homepage Andrea Szyper - Program Coordinator for Italian and Istanbul Untours Communications and Special Projects I am particularly drawn to Italian cities, not just for their vitality, but for the intimate village feeling I find in my favorite neighborhoods. Read more about Andrea. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS UNTOUR? The Italy - Umbria Untour Includes: One or two weeks in a farmhouse apartment, with views of the olive groves and rolling countryside. Suggestions for booking your international flight from the U.S. to Rome, Italy, or we can purchase tickets on your behalf. (More information on Untours' air policies here.) Airport meeting upon your arrival (set arrival time only; normally at 1:30pm) and assistance with your rental car pick-up and transfer to your apartment. (Or detailed instructions that allow you to reach your apartment independently with ease.) A 7 or 14-day Avis rental car, with unlimited mileage. Lots of pre-trip planning advice from our staff, available by phone or email right up until you leave. An orientation with our local staff person Caterina, who offers detailed itinerary suggestions, advice on driving and parking, and a listing of local events going on throughout your stay. An Untours sponsored gathering, like a luncheon with home-cooked food and a tour of a local, organic farmstead. All Untours' publications including our own On-Site Guides researched and written by Untours staff, full of the best suggestions for day trips. Plus a comprehensive driving map. A small starter supply of groceries, so you have the makings of a simple supper and breakfast for your first morning. Ongoing support with our local representative - help available when you need it.

Here's what our customers say about how much there is to do in Umbria:

"We loved everything about Umbria: the people, the food, the wine, the weather, the La Ginestra apartment and the farm on which it was situated." Ron Redman

"This was our fourth Untour and the best! The apartment, Il Girasole, was beautiful and the staff went out of their way to accommodate us. Jo-Anne Rowe is by far the most available and interactive on-site staff person we have ever worked with." Mike & Teri Chaves

"We loved everything about Umbria! It was nice to be in a location with other Untourists as it gave us social opportunities in the evening. Umbria has many special discoveries like the Piano Grande with its wildflowers." Marcy & Steve Halsted

"Umbria was a great introduction to Italy. The towns were small and accessible and everyone was friendly." Melinda Fraiser

"The hill towns were lots of fun and they have marvelous restaurants. The people are very friendly and helpful." Joan Day

"The food everywhere in Umbria was wonderful. Our favorite towns were Trevi where we had cappuccino in the square every morning and wonderful streets to wander, Spello with its flowers on every doorstep and in every window, Bevagna and Gubbio which had colorful banners hanging everywhere as well as beautiful flowers." Barbara and John Natale

"It was the best tour I've been on and I've been on many." Ron Henricksen

"The scenery was gorgeous and the towns within driving distance were unique and typified Roman history, as did our apartment which we loved. It all allowed us to truly experience Italy." Roy E. Anthony

"Our Umbrian experience met and exceeded our expectations in every way! The location within the region gave easy access to major roads and sites of interest were easily reached." Frank & Donna Symour