Umbria Food Tour

Your journey to the green heart of Italy has begun. Your guide will meet you in the evening for a short walk to a microbrewery, where you will meet your host Gianfranco and your fellow travelers over an aperitif. Afterwards, we will head to the center of Trevi for your first dinner in Umbria. We will introduce you to the first secrets of this region.

Relax and enjoy every experience, knowing that our tour guide will assist you at every moment.

After a nice breakfast, you won't have to go far for your first discovery. Stay "at home" and get introduced to the family business of Gianfranco Ciarletti.

After strolling through the olive groves and learning about the olive tree and the olive harvest, Gianfranco will show you the process of olive oil production. As an olive oil sommelier, he will also offer a professional tasting, followed by a small snack. Then, you will head to the valley, where Bruno and his dog will be waiting to go truffle hunting with you.

Bruno will give you insights into truffle hunting and cultivation and explain the differences between the truffles. Enjoy the beautiful garden of the estate and the vast, evergreen view before heading to dinner.

Relax and enjoy every experience, rest assured that our tour guide will always be there for you.

After breakfast, you will drive to Bevagna. There you will meet the young cattle breeder Riccardo, who specializes in the largest and oldest cattle breed in the world, the Chianina. Riccardo will proudly show you his animals and tell you many interesting facts about the Chianina breed, including breeding and meat quality. With your newly acquired knowledge, you will enjoy a tasting of Chianina beef for lunch at a nearby restaurant in Bevagna, directly from the meat provided by Riccardo and his father Leonardo.

In the afternoon, you will continue to the famous wine town of Montefalco, where you will have a tasting at one of the local wineries in the area. There, you will have the opportunity to understand the differences between Montefalco wines and how they are made.

Before driving back to Trevi, your guide will show you the beautiful medieval town of Montefalco, where you will enjoy a delicious dinner.

Are you ready for a little hike? Colfiorito Regional Park is located on a high plateau formed by karst rock. A total of seven high plateaus surround the town of Colfiorito – 760 meters above sea level – created by the drying up of lakes, leaving only a wetland area. You will take a tour with the guide Luciano and the nature guide Federico.

Today, the park is home to a diverse flora and fauna, but it's especially known for the cultivation of lentils, spelt, and the red potato (Colfiorito IGP). The name Colfiorito means "flowering pass", because in June, when the lentils bloom, the pass transforms into a sea of colors.

For lunch, you will dine at a small osteria offering typical regional products. On the way back to Trevi, your guide will show you the lovely village of Rasiglia and the "Mentor Falls".

In the evening, you can look forward to dinner at Gianfranco's agriturismo, where you can relax and share your experiences with your new friends and Luciano.

Hiking to Colfiorito Park:

• distance: 4.5 km
• time: 1.5 hours
• altitude gain: from 760 meters up to the maximum altitude of 961 meters
• difficulty: light to medium

Today, you will visit Assisi, the city of saints. On the way, your guide will make a stop in the "flowering village" (borgo fiorito) of Spello. Assisi is the home of St. Francis and St. Clare, and their peaceful spirit can be felt with every step through its beautiful streets. This jewel of Umbria, with its historic old town and famous monuments, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, as a rare example of the historical continuity between the city, its cultural landscape, and the entire local infrastructure.

After lunch at an osteria in the city that uses local products, you will enjoy a guided tour with Isabella through Assisi and discover its various historical, artistic, natural, and gastronomic attractions.

This evening, you can explore the city on your own and dine wherever you like in this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city. Take the opportunity to explore the city on your own – it is worth it.

Isabella will be happy to give you some recommendations on where to eat.

After your breakfast, your guide will take you to a wine tasting at a locally renowned winery and olive mill. There, you will have the opportunity to taste the wines of the region, learn more about their production, and enjoy a light lunch.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a visit and tasting at a local producer of "Sedano Nero di Trevi" is on the program, a typical product of the area. Until a few decades ago, black celery from Trevi enjoyed an excellent reputation, but today only a few farmers grow it in the gardens along the Clitunno River.

To conclude, in the evening, you will enjoy a cooking class at the agriturismo with Gianfranco, where you will learn how to prepare some of the typical dishes of the region.

Afterwards, you can celebrate the past days with your new friends at a festive dinner!

Unfortunately, your culinary journey in Umbria has come to an end. Stay a few more days, as there is so much more to discover. Stroll through Perugia, try ham from Norcia, hike in the Valnerina, or take a guided tour through Umbria on electric bikes. We have plenty of recommendations and ideas—just ask us!