Perugia: Visit the capital of Umbria with her famous town square — and the important Romanesque Fontana Maggiore — the Palazzo dei Prior, Sala dei Consiglio, Duomo, and National Gallery (with the largest collection of Perugino’s in the region).
Assisi & Santa Maria degli Angeli: Visit the birthplace of St. Francis, the amazing basilica with Giotto's frescos, and the extraordinary church of Santa Maria degli Angeli that incorporates the church where St. Francis began his ministry.
Orvieto & Todi: The wonderful Gothic cathedral of Orvieto with its celebrated chapel by Luca Signorelli (1499-1504) will highlight the day. An optional visit to the famous caverns follows and then it’s lunch in the main piazza. Or explore the city’s shops on your own. A stop in the piazza and Palazzo del Popolo in Todi make it a full day excursion.
Spello & Foligno: Two small towns fill a light day with the quaint charm of Umbrian hillside towns. Gentile da Fabriano’s fresco cycle in Foligno’s Palazzo Trinci is highlighted as well as lunch in a rustic trattoria.
Spoleto: The 12th-century Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta is the highlight of any visit to Spoleto. A Romanesque façade pierced by 8 rose windows, “baroqued” interior, wonderful mosaic pavements, and Filippo Lippi’s Life of the Virgin fresco cycle. After lunch, a visit to the imposing medieval Rocca with a view of the Roman aqueduct completes our day.
Bevagna: This small medieval town on the plain offers a glimpse of the Roman world with fragments of a Roman amphitheater and bath.
Deruta: Famous since the 13th century for its majolica, Deruta is a beautiful hill town filled with shops selling extraordinary wares. Larger factories with extensive inventories offering the widest possible selection can also be visited.
Norcia: Take a drive through the beautiful Umbrian hills to reach Norcia, famous for its sausage and meats, as well as the home of St. Benedict.