Guided Walking tours in Central Italy

Bookings  through CIT Australia

Day 1   Sunday             Spoleto to Montefalco & Town Walk                L D
You will be met at the main entrance to Spoleto station at 11am and transferred to your accommodation near Montefalco in the Umbrian countryside, arriving in time for lunch. After settling in we will walk up to the ancient walled town of Montefalco, through its medieval gates and on to the piazza where you will be introduced to your host town, exploring arches, towers and cobbled back streets and enjoying a welcome drink at dusk in the delightful central piazza with glimpses of the characteristic patchwork landscape beyond. Dinner is at the accommodation every evening. Station transfer: 30 mins.
Walking time: 1,5 hours town walk, very easy

Day 2    Monday             Bevagna                                                         B D
We start with a downhill walk from the guest-house admiring the panorama across the patchwork landscape of the Umbrian valley, then continue on a long flat tree-lined path beside a stream, passing an ancient mill, vineyards and olive groves to the serene and handsome medieval town of Bevagna. Free time for lunch in the town and an optional return walk back to the guesthouse or spend the afternoon in Bevagna with transport to the accommodation when required.
Walking Time: Morning 3 hours. Optional afternoon, same route uphill.


Day 3    Tuesday        Saint Francis' Hermitage Trail, Assisi                  B D
Transport is provided to St. Francis' Hermitage on Monte Subasio from where we walk down to the town of Assisi following the legendary trail of Saint Francis, Italy’s favourite saint. Walking at a good pace, one can see almost all the sights of Assisi in one day.  In the afternoon there is free time in the town. 
Walking Time: 2 hours. Some steep downhill plus town walking on cobbled stones and asphalt. Transport: 35 mins each way.

Day 4   Wednesday        The Valnerina                     B D
Transport to the Valnerina to Scheggino a delightful small town with the river running through the centre. We set out from here to a to a nearby monastery via an idyllic mountain top crumbling village with spectacular views along the valley. Lunch at the monastery, and a guided visit to the fascinating 5th century interior. A  further walk in the afternoon through the forest surrounding the monastery.
A rafting option may be offerred on this day during appropriate seasons & weather.
Morning walk 3 hours. Afternoon 1 hour. Optional Rafting time:  2,5 hours on a moderate  route.  Transport 40 mins each way.

Day 5   Thursday            Wine country                                                 B L D
Leaving Montefalco on foot again this morning we walk through olive groves, vineyards and oak forests along country back roads to two of the regions most prestigious wine makers, one of them historical providers to the Vatican of holy wine. After a wine tasting and lunch on a shady terrace, we are invited to wander through the private forest beside the vineyards, along trails lined with ancient oaks. Return transport to the accommodation is provided if required.
Walking Time. 2hrs morning, 2 hrs afternoon. Optional return walk.

Day 6    Friday                 Truffle Walk & Spoleto                                B L D
Transfer to Monteluco for a morning truffle hunt. The area is high above the town of Spoleto, on the summit of the mountains bordering on the Valnerina which are renowned for their rugged beauty and spectacular views. The morning walk is a leisurely stroll through a tranquil private forest watching the truffle hunter at his work. Lunch is in a local home in the ancient mountain village. In the afternoon, we walk downhill on mountainous back-roads to Spoleto, one of Umbria's loveliest hill towns. At Spoleto, we cross the Ponte delle Torri, a medieval bridge and aqueduct of ten towering arches linking the town with the slopes of Monteluco. There will be free time in the town before being transported back to the guesthouse.
Walking Time: Morning 1 hour, easy. Afternoon 3 hours, steep downhill. Transport: 1 hour morning, 20 mins afternoon

Day 7  Saturday                    Old Traditions                                                 B L D
After a short drive to Gualdo Cattaneo we walk through forest and country lanes We stop for lunch at a farmhouse that was once a ‘carbonaio’  or charcoal kiln that provided the local area with wood coal. They will show us the ancient methods and we have lunch on the property. In the afternoon an easy return walk or optional transport to the accommodation.Tonight we have farewell drinks in the garden before the final dinner.
Walking time: Morning 2 hours, easy country lanes. Afternoon return via same route. Transport: 1 hour

Day 8   Sunday                 Montefalco to Spoleto                                     B
You depart at 9am for Spoleto station where you arrive at approximately 9.45am. The tour officially ends here.