Description
Umbrian Hill Towns
Immerse yourself in the medieval splendor of Umbria’s hill towns. We’ll start in the hills outside of Orvieto with 3 nights at a Spa Resort. Day trips will take us into Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio, the ghost town high on a hill with spectacular views. Then we’ll move to Assisi for 6 nights in a family run hotel with a lovely view of the valley below. We’ll take day trips to Perugia, Gubbio, and Bevagna. We’ll visit a home set up to show you how families lived in the Middle Ages, tour a stained glass maker, take a hike around an olive tree filled valley, and ride in a funicular basket to the top of a mountain for glorious panoramic views of the Umbrian countryside. The last days of our trip will find us at the annual festival and Feast of St. Francis where we’ll take in the local community celebration with a medieval parade, oil lighting ceremony, flower tapestries and market booths inside the walled city of Assisi.
September 27 – October 6, 2025, Nine nights
$3,400 includes all ground transportation, lodging (based on double occupancy), 2 meals a day (breakfast +one other, usually dinner), guided tours.
Add $700 for single supplement, if available.
Non-refundable deposit of $1,000 required to hold your place. Final payment due by March 1, 2025.
Does not include flight. Does not include travel insurance.
Fly in and out of Rome. Group flights can be arranged. Flights approximately $1,100-$1,300 TBD.
Travelers should be comfortable walking 5 or 6 miles in a day at a leisurely pace, and walking up and down hills and stairs.
To secure your spot, please mail a deposit of $1,000 (made out to ORMACO) directly to Mike Shreffler, 319 Hinderer Ave SW, Massillon, OH 44646. Please include your email address when you send your check, as Mike will then send you an email confirmation that he is in receipt.
Questions about the itinerary? Reach out directly to Jane who has hand-crafted this trip, [email protected] or cell phone: 330-620-7441.
Friday, September 26 – depart Cleveland
Saturday, September 27
Fly into Rome, bus to hotel
https://www.borgolachiaracia.it
Relax at spa, dinner at hotel
Sunday, September 28
Morning tour of Orvieto
Afternoon free to explore
Dinner in Orvieto
Monday, September 29
Morning in Civita Bagnoregio
Evening wine tasting
Tuesday, September 30
Montefiascone and Bomarzo
To Assisi hotel
https://www.laterrazzahotel.it
Dinner at hotel
Wednesday, October 1
Morning tour of Assisi
Afternoon to explore
Thursday, October 2
Bavagna and Spello
Friday, October 3
Perugia
Feast of St. Francis Oil lighting ceremonies and
Porziuncola in Santa Maria in the evening
Saturday, October 4
Feast of St. Francis Parade in the morning
Gubio in the afternoon
Sunday, October 5
Market day in Assisi
Monday, October 6
Return home