Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria - Premium Adventure
Experience Overview
Whether it’s your first time in Italy or your 100th, this guided walking trip will live long in your heart. It begins in Rome, visiting world landmarks and classical ruins, before we head to a four-star country resort in the hills of Umbria. From here, we explore the green heart of Italy, an area surprisingly undiscovered by the tourist masses. In between gentle walks through unspoiled countryside and medieval villages, we visit Assisi and Perugia, sample fine wines and craft beers, enjoy a hands-on Italian cooking class and relax with a blissed-out moment in the resort spa.
Profile
— Accommodation: 7 Premium nights (1 Rome city hotel, 6 country spa resort in Umbria) — Five days of walking and sightseeing — Low altitude throughout — Groups normally 5 to 15, plus leader — Option to travel by train to your adventure — Option to book an extension package
At a Glance
— Accommodation: 7 Premium nights (1 Rome city hotel, 6 country spa resort in Umbria) — Five days of walking and sightseeing — Low altitude throughout — Groups normally 5 to 15, plus leader — Option to travel by train to your adventure — Option to book an extension package
Trip For You
This trip is rated Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.
It offers a balanced mix of city and countryside walks. The terrain on the hiking trail may vary and could include both paved tracks and forest trails, resulting in an overall uneven surface. The walks are not technically difficult, but there are some ascents and descents, so reasonable fitness levels are required. To ensure a comfortable hiking experience, it is recommended to wear at least light hiking shoes such as trail running shoes, which can provide better support and stability.
Eating Drinking
All breakfasts, three lunches, five dinners and one aperitivo are included.
The food and drink on this Premium Trip showcase the best of Lazio and Umbria, among the top gastronomic regions in Italy.
It begins with your first dinner, which takes place in a traditional trattoria in Rome. The culinary journey continues with an aperitivo upon arrival at Abbazia Collemedio, with sparkling wine and appetisers.
Here, every morning begins with a hearty continental breakfast, including croissants, cereals, eggs, bacon, sausages, hot drinks and more.
There are also two packed lunches provided on the tour, which will include tasty sandwiches and healthy platters of fruit and snacks to fuel your walking.
Dinners will be served at the hotel restaurant: shared starters, two main courses with a side and desserts – all exhibiting the best of Umbrian cooking.
During the week, you will also enjoy wine, beer, olive oil and chocolate tastings.
Several dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free, can be catered for. Please advise us of any dietary requirements upon booking.
Transportation
We use private minibuses, cars or licensed taxis and buses for all airport transfers and daily excursions. The transfer from Rome to Collepino takes approximately 2hr 30min, other daily transfers are no longer than one hour.
Joining Instructions
Key information
Start hotel: A four-star hotel near Rome Termini station. The exact accommodation details will be confirmed approximately one to two weeks before departure in the Final Joining Instructions
Recommended arrival time: Before 6.30pm at the start hotel to catch the welcome dinner. There will also be a welcome briefing in the evening, but if you miss it, the leader will update you separately
Airport: Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
Getting to the start hotel
Your hotel is in the city centre, approximately 45 minutes’ drive from the airport. Exodus usually provides a main group arrival transfer from the airport, which is timed to coincide with the arrival of a chosen flight from London, UK. Two more private transfers are also available on the arrival day. You may join any of the scheduled group transfers at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves.
Meeting point
The usual meeting point for all group transfers is Rome Airport, where the guide or a licensed driver will be waiting for you.
Transfer times
Speak to your sales representative for the group arrival transfer times. As flight timings and schedules change regularly, we recommend you call your sales representative to confirm up‐to‐date timings. Please note, timings may change and cannot be confirmed until approximately two weeks before departure. If you do not take any of the planned group transfers, or miss it, you must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense.
Making your own way
You can pre-order a taxi through Exodus. This will take you from Rome Airport directly to the hotel. Please enquire for rates and details.
Catching your return flight
There’s a main group departure transfer to the airport for customers who Exodus booked onto a chosen flight to London, UK. A second complimentary group transfer is also available on the departure day. You may join any of the scheduled group transfers at no extra cost. If none of the group departure transfers suit your flight time, please speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative private transfer.
Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.
Weather Information
We typically run this tour from May to October to take advantage of the best weather.
April and October have the lowest average temperature and highest chances of rain, although warm sunny days are not unusual. In the mornings and evenings, the temperature may drop considerably, so keep an extra layer and warm clothes with you.
From June to September, the temperatures will be much higher, rising to 35C-40C (95F-104F) in July and August, with a much lower chance of rain. We try to start our walks earlier to avoid the hottest hours of the day but please be aware that temperatures and humidity may be high. You should feel comfortable and be used to walking in the heat. The presence of mosquitos may also increase during this time, so we recommend you take repellent with you. Please note, the weather is always variable so this should be used as a guide only.
Spending Money
For the dinner not included, allow €35 for a good meal and extra for wine. For lunches not included, a cafe meal costs about €15-€20 or you can buy provisions to make a picnic if you prefer. You will also need to allow for tips at restaurants.
Local taxes: Many Italian cities have introduced a tourist tax for non-residents. The local administration oversees the tax, which will be collected by the accommodation provider at check-in or check-out. This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and number of days of stay. It is usually between €2 and €6 per person per night. For this trip, please allow approximately €6 for the week. In some cities, children and people aged 75 or over are exempt from this tax.
Tipping
Our local staff are paid well and fairly for their work with Exodus. Most of our clients wish to tip their guides in appreciation of their help and friendliness. This is not compulsory and depends on the service received. For this trip we recommend approximately €15-€20 per leader per week.
Highlights
— Go slow and walk through idyllic Umbria, the Green Heart of Italy — Begin in Rome, with a tour taking in the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain — Discover the UNESCO-listed hill town of Assisi, birthplace of Saint Francis — Sample fine wines and craft beers in Montefalco and Todi — Join an Italian chef to uncover the secrets of making fresh pasta — Learn the art of producing delicious olive oil
Trip Details
Product Code: 4113
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: one hour.
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Exodus Travel
Supplier Code: TUP
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Rome, Italy
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Unknown
Includes
— All accommodation, all breakfasts, three lunches and six dinners — Welcome aperitivo and complimentary spa access — Wine, beer and olive oil tastings with nibbles — Chocolate tasting — Airport transfers — All daily transport and listed activities — Expert tour leader, chosen for great customer feedbackAccommodation
Abbazia Collemedio, a four-star resort in the Umbrian countrysideRome: A four-star hotel in the city centre (night 1) Your accommodation for the first night is a four-star hotel near Rome Termini station. The exact hotel is confirmed approximately 10 weeks before the tour start date. All accommodation options meet the standards of this category. Umbria: Abbazia Collemedio (nights 2-7) Within the Umbrian countryside, Abbazia Collemedio is a tastefully renovated monastery transformed into a modern four-star resort. When you’re not exploring the many wonders of the region, take advantage of the excellent hotel facilities, which include a swimming pool area, gym and bar. Your stay also includes a free 50-minute session in the spa, where you can take a dip in a hydromassage pool, relax in the Finnish shower, or make the most of the Turkish bath. Amenities Landscaped gardens and a pool area for leisure and relaxationRestaurant serving fine Umbrian dishesWellness centre with Finnish sauna and Turkish bathGym Worth knowing The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance; however, we may need to make changes to a property of similar or higher standard after you have booked. We endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance which could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,940 ($618 /day)
Itinerary
The adventure begins in the endlessly alluring city of Rome. There are no planned activities on the arrival day so once you have checked-in the hotel, the day is free for you to explore. If you wish to visit museums or other sites of interests, we recommend you book these in advance. We’ll gather for the first time as a group at our four-star hotel near Rome Termini train station before dinner. The welcome briefing will be followed by a welcome dinner of traditional Roman dishes at a nearby trattoria. If you wish to tailor your journey by adding extra nights, speak with your sales representative for detailed information on available pre-tour, post-tour and extension packages.
Everyone will be itching to explore the Eternal City, so after breakfast we’ll meet a certified guide for a 3-hour walking tour covering some of the most known landmarks. Starting from the Colosseum, we continue this short introductory experience to Italy's capital admiring the Fori Imperiali, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Piazza di Spagna (please note the itinerary does not include entrances to attractions nor does it take in the Vatican City area). There’s free time for lunch before a private transfer away from the city buzz to Abbazia Collemedio, our peaceful resort in the Umbrian countryside. The staff will be waiting with sparkling wine and appetisers for an extra-warm welcome.
We enjoy our first guided walk in Umbria this morning, a circular route starting and ending in the medieval town of Bevagna. From here, we venture to Montefalco, a hilltop town overlooking vineyards producing the much-revered rosso di Montefalco and sagrantino wines, the latter of which can be aged for up to 30 years. Both Bevagna and Montefalco are considered among the most beautiful villages in the country, and make a perfect introduction to the splendour of the region. Along our route, we’ll stop for a picnic lunch. Later in the afternoon, we visit Cantina Baldassarri, a celebrated vineyard and olive oil mill, to sample their fine wines and virgin olive oil accompanied by charcuterie, bruschetta and cheeses.
We explore the hills and paths around our resort this morning, starting at our front door and heading to the hilltop village of Collazzone. Upon our return, we head to the hotel kitchen and join a local chef for a hands-on cooking class, learning how to prepare perfect fresh pasta, tiramisu and flan. There’s free time in the afternoon to relax by the pool, before we head to Todi, another magnificent medieval village, where we can take advantage of the hilltop location and watch the sunset. There are many wonderful restaurants for dinner here – your leader will happily make recommendations.
We take a transfer to Assisi this morning, a Unesco-listed hilltop town and, as the birthplace of Saint Francis, one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Italy. You’re free to explore it solo, but don’t miss the 13th-century Basilica di San Francesco, an astounding early gothic complex home to the tomb of Saint Francis and celebrated frescoes by Giotto. You may also want to visit the pink-and-white-striped Basilica of Santa Chiara; admire the towering columns at the Temple of Minerva; and visit the Rocca Maggiore, an imposing 12th-century stone fortress that protected the town for centuries.
Today we head to Perugia, a buzzing university town and capital of the Umbria region, famous worldwide for its chocolate produce. We will dive deep into the world’s favourite treat and taste a few samples. There’s free time to explore before a guided tour taking in many of the city landmarks, including Piazza IV Novembre and Rocca Paolina, a medieval fortress built for Pope Paul III with a network of underground tunnels and chambers to explore.
Today we take a circular walk from Spello, a medieval town where cobbled streets are brought to life with marvellous flower displays. Our guide will help us navigate the crisscross of ancient streets and alleys, giving you time to appreciate the Town of Flowers. Walking a section of the Path of Olives, we admire a Roman aqueduct, ancient abbeys and reach the village of Collepino, which occupies the sun-soaked face of Mount Subasio. Though the region has a long association with producing wine, craft beer has become increasingly popular here. So to end this walking adventure, we visit a craft beer factory and sample a selection of their expertly created drinks. An ideal way to toast the last night of the trip.
We enjoy our last breakfast together this morning and bid a fond farewell to Abbazia Collemedio. We then catch a transfer back to Rome Airport, where the tour comes to an end.
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Reviews
Daryl H - Traveled, December 2023
Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria - Premium Adventure Good balanced tour of Umbria and a little taste of Rome. It was a good combination of being active and walking through the country fields paths to enjoying a more relaxed activity of eating chocolate and wine. Every night we were treated with a lovely meal to chat about our day’s activities. Most Inspirational Moment It was nice to hike without the crowds. The only people you crossed paths with while in Umbria were the locals harvesting their olives and grapes. The cooking class inspired me to make Tiramisu for New Year's Eve dessert. Thoughts on Group Leader Nico was amazing, down to earth and was knowledgeable. He was able to keep the group organized and was able to adapt to our group's needs. Advice for Potential Travellers Make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/24/2024
Cass H - Traveled, January 2024
Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria - Premium Adventure The accommodation was lovely, the food was an absolute delight and the walks through vineyards and olive groves offered a picturesque, peaceful escape. The region itself is a welcome retreat away from the crowds, making it ideal for those seeking a tranquil and authentic experience. Most Inspirational Moment Walking through the vineyards and olive groves really gets you to slow down and savour your surroundings. Harvest season was a little later this year, so we were lucky enough to witness it. It was a unique treat , providing a firsthand look at the grape and olive picking process. Thoughts on Group Leader Nico was friendly and knowledgeable! He knew a lot of the various trails and routes in the area. He was also full of stories from his vast amount of travels from around the world. It made sitting around the dinner table after our walks very entertaining.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/29/2024
Caroline D - Traveled, October 2023
Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria Premium Adventure Our holiday lived up to all our hopes and expectations Most Inspirational Moment Italy was a highlight! Thoughts on Group Leader Nicco was an excellent guide. It is difficult to get a balance between imparting knowledge & seeming to constantly lecture people but Nicco generally managed to find this balance.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Carol M - Traveled, September 2023
Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria Premium Adventure Our group had 10 people in it -a really great size. Our guide was great-super knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Our accommodations in Umbria were wonderful. Most Inspirational Moment I loved everything-due to great variety. Never a dull moment! Thoughts on Group Leader Enjoyed his sense of humour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Ann P - Traveled, September 2023
Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria Premium Adventure Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again. Most Inspirational Moment Loved everything Thoughts on Group Leader Enjoyed his dry sense of humour very much
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/25/2023
Caroline D - Traveled, October 2023
Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria - Premium Adventure Our holiday lived up to all our hopes and expectations. Most Inspirational Moment Italy was a highlight! Thoughts on Group Leader Nicco was an excellent guide. It is difficult to get a balance between imparting knowledge & seeming to constantly lecture people but Nicco generally managed to find this balance.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/25/2023
Carol M - Traveled, September 2023
Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria - Premium Adventure Our group had 10 people in it – a really great size. Our guide was great-super knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Our accommodations in Umbria were wonderful. Most Inspirational Moment I loved everything-due to great variety. Never a dull moment! Thoughts on Group Leader Enjoyed his sense of humour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/25/2023
Ann P - Traveled, October 2023
Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria - Premium Adventure Loved the accommodation, and all the hikes & activities. Guide was excellent. Nice sized group. Most Inspirational Moment Loved everything Thoughts on Group Leader Enjoyed his dry sense of humour very much
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/29/2023
Narelle J - Traveled, August 2023
Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria Premium Adventure Great itinerary and good support. Most Inspirational Moment Walks were great but a little harder than ‘easy’ but we all made the end of each walk.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2023
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