Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival in Spello

Your hotel is situated in a beautiful position in the medieval part of Spello with a quiet walled garden offering a magnificent view over the Valle Umbra. At the end of the afternoon you will be expected in a wine bar, where you will be able to sample the Umbrian wines and titbits, such as bruschette seasoned with a pâté of tomatoes, truffles, different cheeses, ham, and capocollo.

Day 2:
Circular walk from Spello, 5 hrs

Today you will walk uphill through olive groves and forest and then a well-deserved descent to the local wine producer Tili in the Assisi D.o.c. area. After the wine tasting there is only a 45 minute walk back to Spello.

Day 3:
To Assisi and back, 3 hrs

Coming to Umbria and not visiting Assisi would be unthinkable. After your visit you return to Spello by train.

Day 4:
Spello to Perugia to Spoleto, 3 hours

Leaving Spello you will take the train and visit the centre of Perugia with its mediaeval centre with little alleys situated higher than the rest of the town. The aristocratic renaissance palaces, churches, museums and many galleries make a big impression, but of course it is also nice to saunter through the shopping street Corso Vannuci.

After about 3 hours to sample the delights of Perugia, you will leave by train to Spoleto and make your way to your hotel in the historical centre of Spoleto. You will have a welcome drink and will meet the restaurant chef. In the evening there is a marvellous dinner.

Day 5:
Cookery Class

Your first cooking lesson starts after breakfast. You will learn to make antipasti, which you will taste during lunch. In the afternoon is the second part of the cooking course. This time the ‘primi’ (pasta and risotto) will be taught. During dinner you will taste these 'primi'.

Day 6:
Visit to Olive Oil Farm

Today, accompanied by a guide, you will visit an olive oil farm and a winery in the surroundings of Spoleto-Montefalco. Transport is provided. You will have lunch in Montefalco. In the evening you are free to arrange a dinner in one of the many good restaurants of Spoleto.

Day 7:
Departure from Spoleto

Departure from Spoleto to start your homeward journey.