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Umbria Region Holidays
Umbria holidays are ideal for those looking for the classic landscapes, charm and beauty of Tuscany, but at cheaper prices and without the crowds. The landlocked region of Umbria sits just east of its' more popular neighbour, and is known as the 'Green Heart of Italy', due to its' spectacular vistas of rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves dotted with cypress trees. Umbria holidays boast an off-the-beaten-track quality, offering unspoilt landscapes, impressive architecture, and hidden towns and villages just waiting to be discovered.
Umbria Landscapes - Serene and beautiful, rolling hills and quaint hilltop villages
Holidays in the region of Umbria offer a host of cultural cities and hidden towns and villages to explore. Although not as artistically rich as Tuscany, Umbria holidays offer churches and museums full of medieval treasures, and monuments bursting with ancient origins. Whilst on holiday in the region of Umbria visit Perugia, the lively capital, a beautiful university city full of medieval character, Assisi, best known for being the birthplace of St. Francis, boasting enchanting cobbled streets and stone buildings, and Orvieta, home to one of Italys' most spectacular Gothic cathedrals. There are quaint medieval villages that dot the hillsides of the region of Umbria, such as Todi, Trevi and Spoleto, and offer delightful day trips, full of cobbled streets, historic buildings and charming little shops and restaurants. Holidays in Umbria are best explored by car, crossing through the scenic countryside and viewing the stunning landscapes, whilst discovering various hidden gems along the way.
Umbria Holidays - Off the beaten track, famous for its' local truffles
Holidays in Umbria offer a classic countryside that is perfect for walks, hikes, horse-rides and bike-rides, and there is a host of history, art and culture to discover in the towns and villages. Boasting a hearty cuisine, the region of Umbrio is well-known for its' truffles (with more being found here than anywhere else in Italy) pork products and porcini mushrooms, with the area producing the famous Orvieto wine. Whilst on holiday in Umbria, visit neighbouring Le Marche, a remote and scenic region to the east, or take a daytrip to Florence, the classic Renaissance city in Tuscany.
Umbria Region Holidays & Resorts
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