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MAURIZIO RELLINI
Blessed with rich culinary traditions and picturesque
medieval hilltowns set above a verdant countryside,
Umbria and Le Marche are the perfect destination for a
culinary hiking adventure. From the winding, cobblestone
streets of Perugia in the heart of Umbria to rolling hills
stretching to the Adriatic Sea, our trails lead you to
tranquil lakes, spectacular vineyards, and ancient travertine-
colored towns steeped in history. We’ve timed these
trips in harmony with the spring and fall seasons for the
peak of wildflowers blooms and the olive harvest. Along
the way, learn to cook traditional Italian dishes, visit a
chocolate maker, taste award-winning wines from small-
production vineyards, savor local delicacies including
divine truffle risotto and exceptional seafood fresh from
the sea, and sample olive oils—some of the best in Italy
are produced here!
The villages of Umbria and Le Marche shelter some of Italy’s most enduring culinary traditions,
along with stunning art and architecture.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the cuisines of two of Italy’s
renowned regions: Umbria and Le Marche
• Hike through medieval towns and villages
that offer spectacular views
• Meet local winemakers and taste wine
from celebrated regions including the
award-winning Kurni by Oasi Degli Angeli
in Cupra Marittima
• Enjoy an authentic Italian cooking class
and sample world-class olive oils and
delicacies like black truffles and salumi
DETAILS
• 10-day trip begins in Perugia and ends in
Ancona
• 9 nights 4- and 5-star inns, villas, and
hotels
• All meals included except two dinners
DATES
May 9-18, 2017
Sep 26-Oct 5
TRIP COST
$5095 (11-15 members)
$5595 (6-10 members)
Single supplement: $920
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A mix of daily walks and hikes, 3-4 hours a
day, van support
Days 1-2 Perugia / Lago di
Trasimeno / Spello From Perugia,
we hike a forested trail to serene
Lago di Trasimeno. We explore the
lovely hilltown of Spello, known for
its excellent olive oil, and enjoy a
tasting at an olive mill.
Days 3-4 Montefalco / Bevagna /
Spoleto We hike through Montefalco’s
picturesque vineyards and visit
a winery to sip the once-sacred
Sagrantino di Montefalco—wine
created by monks in the 1800s for
church celebrations. Explore the
Roman city of Bevagna before
heading to Spoleto, where we hike
along an ancient Roman aqueduct.
Days 5-6 Norcia / Castelluccio
Norcia is known for its culinary
delights, including savory salamis
and cheeses, and we’ll try our
hand at creating local dishes at
our own cooking class. Our spring
departure witnesses the wildflowers
in Castelluccio, while our fall trip
is timed for the truffle, olive, and
grape harvests, all quintessential
Italian traditions.
Days 7-10 Colli del Tronto /
Parco del Conero From Colli del
Tronto, our hike leads to a small
vineyard and winery where
we taste their award-winning
vintages. After a gorgeous coastal
hike, we enjoy a boat ride tracing
the edge of the Adriatic Sea. In
Portonova, we stay in a seaside
hotel that was once a Napoleonic
fort. Depart on Day 10.