Guide to Umbria

Guide to Umbria (83)

Our recommendations if you are planning a vacation or visit to the cities of Perugia, Todi, Torgiano, Assisi and the rest of Umbria.

  • Fiorfiore Restaurant, Todi
    Restaurant Fiorfiore is the dining proposal of Residenza Roccafiore and offers the best of Umbrian cuisine in an elegant modern atmosphere. The dishes are made exclusively with ingredients cultivated either in the Roccfiore estate such as wine olive oil and vegetables, or classic Umbrian products f...
  • Le Ginestre di Greppolischieto Rental Cottage, Umbria
    Le Ginestre di Greppolischieto is a characteristic and quiet rural borgo accommodation deep in the heart of Umbrian countryside near Piegaro village between the Monte Giove hills and Lake Trasimeno. The holiday rental cottage is especially suited for whoever wishes a relaxing country stay from fami...
  • Agriturismo I Mori Gelsi, Torgiano, Umbria
    Agriturismo I Mori Gelsi is charming farmhouse accomodation located in the green heart of Umbria, less than a mile from Torgiano one of the “Borghi Più Bella d'Italia'. It is situated amidst the vines of the estate of Azienda Vinicola Fattoria Spinola, which produces Grechetto, Merlot, Sauvignon Bl...
  • Residenza Roccafiore Packages
    A TASTE OF UMBRIA Stay 4 nights and enjoy the 5th night free of charge. Package includes: • Accommodation for 2 people in classic room • Breakfast for 2 people • Visit of vineyards and winery accompanied by a selection of local specialities • Dinner for 2 at our restaurant Fiorfiore Total amo...
  • La Corte del Lupo Agriturismo, Nocera Umbra
    La Corte del Lupo is refined agriturismo accommodation near Assisi in the heart of the Umbria countryside. More precisely, in the locality of Pertana near Nocera Umbra and the wonderfully green Monte Subasio Park. The location is stunningly peaceful as you may be able to appreciate from the image g...
  • Happy Cooking, Umbria Tours
    Below is a selection of food and tour proposals developed by Daniel Paci of  Happy Cooking who specializes in central Italian cuisine and traditional home cooking from Umbria. The visits and activities are organized by Daniela, a licensed tour guide, and you can customise your cooking days with som...
  • Daniela Paci, Umbria Tour Guide
    Daniela Paci is the owner of Happy Cooking and has been running Umbria cooking classes and courses throughout the region for a decade. But she is also a licensed tour guide, tour manager and travel agency director and fluent in English and Spanish Following a masters degree in Tourism Management h...
  • Happy Cooking, Umbria Cooking Classes
    If you want to experience the local gastronomy and cuisine of Umbria during your vacation or holiday in the region then get in touch with Daniela Paci who runs Happy Cooking. Speaking fluent English, Daniela is a true Umbrian who has a special interest in the Etruscan origins of much of Umbria's di...
  • Happy Cooking Umbria, Autumn Food Breaks
    A visit to Umbria in the autumn season is a wonderful short break experience. Not only will you have the main towns to yourself, but the countryside takes on an even more suggestive appearence bathed in gorgeous Autumn colours and limpid sunshine. But, above all, the food comes into its own as the...
  • Umbria Wine Roads Tour
    Tour Umbria with me and follow the Umbrian Wine Roads. This 5 day tour is a discovery of good food, good wine, healthy life and beautiful landscape. The tour departs all year round and solo or single travellers are also welcome.
  • Umbria Day Trips
    Daniela Paci of Happy Cooking and official Umbria Tour guide is proposing the following food and territory inspired seasonal day trips alongside her regular cooking lessons and culinary classes throughout 2013.   FOOD FESTIVALS AND GUIDED TOURS A series of walking tours to concide with food and o...
  • L'Antico Forziere Restaurant, Deruta
    For Umbria food fans, the restaurant of the Country House L'Antico Forziere near Deruta is located in a strategic position for exploring Perugia and its chocolate festival, Torgiano and Lungarotti estate, wine and olive oil museum, as well as Montefalco and its famous Sagrantino wine. Chefs Stef...
  • Il Baio Restaurant, Spoleto
    The Umbrian restaurant of Il Baio Relais & Natural Spa near Spoleto is located through from the main reception in the main building of the structure owned by the Ceccaroni family. The original owner's house has been renovated with attention to every detail and this includes the impressive a...
  • The Charming Villa Nuba Perugia Rental Apartments
    Villa Nuba is charming rental accommodation in Perugia for long or short term stays in Umbria. It offers self catering apartment rental in two large and separate apartments only a 20 minute walk from the centre of the city via the ancient quarter of Monteluce. Villa Nuba dates back to the 1400...
  • L'Antico Forziere Country House, Deruta
    L'Antico Forziere near Deruta is a country house and restaurant converted from a medieval farmhouse. It is everything you would want from rural accommodation in Umbria with its sturdy wooden beams, large fireplaces, wide stony arches and rich, green garden and has appeared in Italy's finest H...
  • Il Baio Relais Resort and Spa, Spoleto
    ll Baio Relais Resort and Natural Spa is a new hotel vacation proposal in Umbria which combines good food with relaxation and staying healthy. Il Baio offers, therefore, a combination of relais vacation accommodation, on site restaurant, fully equipped health spa, as well as a business and ...
  • Roccafiore Spa Resort, Todi
    Roccafiore Resort is located just 2 kilomenters from Todi in central Umbria and is set amidst vineyards and olive groves of the Monti Martani. The 360° panoramic view of the countryside, clean air and peaceful ambience make Roccafiore an ideal place for total relaxation, not only for exploring the ...

UMBRIA TRAVEL INFORMATION AND TOURISM SUGGESTIONS

Umbria hosts the cities and towns of Perugia, Terni, Orvieto, Assisi, Gubbio, Norcia, Todi and Spello, as well as Lake Trasimeno. Do make an effort to explore Monte Subasio near Assisi.

The region is often referred to as the 'green heart of Italy' and, in fact, the geographical centre of the country is Narni in the province of Terni.

Perhaps the best way to visit is to go when one of the many annual gastronomic appointments are taking place, from truffles to mushrooms, wine and, of course, chocolate.

Consult our latest or recently updated Umbria travel articles below, or access them all from the links in the right column divided by recipes, food, wine, itineraries, tours and trip suggestions

  • The plot of Castle Magione

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    Published in Umbria Itineraries
    The scene of the plot against Cesare Borgia This is a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the ancient castle and dive into bloody history. The event is organized by the Theatre Company Magione.   In the picturesque setting of the Castle of the Knights of Malta from July 27 to August 1, the Theatre Company Magione offers representation historical costume "Conspiracy at the castle: the Orsini plot against Cesare Borgia." Among the courtyards and ancient halls of the castle, the story unfolds in a traveling show that brings viewers back five centuries. In 1502 Cardinal Orsini rallied in…
    Last modified on 28 April 2013

Crescia, Umbria Easter Cheese Bread Recipe

Published in Umbria Recipes
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Now available all year, crescia al formaggio belongs to the family of Easter cheese breads found across south Umbria, although we believe crescia is particular to Gubbio. It is similar to the piadina romagnola and other versions of regional focaccia found along the Via Flaminia as it links the Adriatic coast to Umbria passing through Le Marche. View the video above to see how the Gubbio version is a lot thicker than the familiar piadina. ingredients 500gr flour, 50g butter, 25g lard, 30 beer yeast, 150g grated parmigiano reggiano cheese, 50g fresh pecorino cheese, 1 glass of milk, 3 eggs,…
Last modified on 26 March 2013

Umbria Easter Breakfast

Published in Umbria Food
The end of Lent used to be celebrated in Italy with the devouring of many special Easter dishes which had been prepared throughout the previous month. A collective ritual which involved cheesecakes and typical sweet Easter cakes all made from excessive amounts of eggs. Today, the tradition is less dramatic but the eggy cakes still play a big part, but 'cheese cake' is still traditionally eaten for breakfast on Easter Day, especially in Umbria. This is not the dessert cheesecake, but a bread made more savoury with the addition of local cheeses. Known as 'pizza' in Terni, 'crescia' in Gubbio…
Last modified on 26 March 2013

Selected Umbria Restaurants

Published in Umbria Restaurants

 

Browse the main Travel Categories menu above for all the restaurants and trattoria featured in Delicious Itay divided by typology.

Below we highlight a selection of places to eat in Umbria from Lake Trasimeno to Deruta and Assisi. philip

 

 

Last modified on 18 March 2013

Guide to Assisi

Published in Umbria Itineraries
Assisi in central Umbria is truly a special place and the tranquil atmosphere of the town relaxes everyone. It is really easy to get there by train. Once at the station just wait for the shuttle bus to take you to the old medieval gates. The birthplace of Saint Francis was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2000, just after the major earthquake made serious ruins of several medieval masterpieces. Painstakingly pieced back together, much is now as it was before. Although who like us saw them before the disaster can only leave with a sense of loss. Nevertheless,…
Last modified on 12 March 2013

Selected Accommodation in Umbria

Published in Umbria Accommodation

Browse the main Travel Categories menu above for all the accommodation featured in Delicious Itay divided by typology.

Below we highlight a selection of places to stay in Umbria from Assisi to Deruta and Spoleto.

 

Last modified on 21 February 2013

Umbria Tours

Published in Guide to Umbria
Browse the main Travel Categories menu above for all the tours, vacation breaks and guides featured in Delicious Italy divided by typology. Below we highlight a selection of incoming tour offers in Perugia, Assisi and the rest of Umbria.  
Last modified on 21 February 2013