Umbria vacations
Tours & vacations in 2019 & 2020

The whole package was full of interesting elements from the cooking to the trips out to stunning hilltop towns. The food was, as always in Italy, such a pleasure to enjoy along with the excellent wines. (more)Martyn furzer

It was a perfect vacation for me, It was restful but not too restful, provided great food, great site seeing, great company and the best hosts you could ever meet. (more)Christine Aickin

The wonderful hospitality that Marina gave us, and the unbelievable meals that Gianluca prepared, some with our help. It is really impossible to pick one thing. The whole week was absolutely wonderful. (more)Peggy Harrison

It was fantastic and we would do it again in a heartbeat. We are already talking about where we will be going next. (more)Jeffrey Maclusky

Every destination was exciting to experience but my favorites were the Cinque Terra, Lake Como, and the bike ride in Lucca. (more)Cheryl Wilkins

Memorable parts? The biking in Umbria. Tips? You're going too enjoy this! Local benefits? All of the services and accommodations were wonderfully done by small local groups and families. Overall rating? Superb, we would not hesitate to take this vacation again. (more)John Holder

Relaxing, away from crowds, there is a choice to completely cut off and enjoy what the farm has to offer or combine with trips to local medieval towns (more)Angela Petrou

Many memorable moments, but probably the bell ringers in Gubbio, the Medieval procession in Montane and the guided walk with Gino and new friends also staying at La Cerqua. (more)Sue Hammond

This is a superb place for a relaxing and fascinating vacation in the Umbrian countryside. Welcoming hosts, beautiful, peaceful surroundings, guided walks, horse-riding, organic food and a small pool on site. Fantastic forest walks, breathtaking views and medieval villages and towns all nearby. (more)Charlotte Chadderton

Lovely old medieval town, great local food and Villa Nuba is close to town but feels like it is in the country. Villa is well equipped with all necessities including milk & food for a light supper and breakfast when you first arrive. (more)Janet Hawker

Unbelievable - a small paradise. We are very impressed that the owner has managed to combine luxury accommodation with genuine eco living. (more)Paul Bish

I am delighted to highly recommend Villa Nuba. It really was an amazing vacation. But be prepared....leaving it will break your heart! (more)Heather Reynolds

As an extra we pre-arranged a cooking class which included the evening meal we'd cooked together with Gianluca, both the class and the meal were very enjoyable. (more)Richard Aird

The setting was beautiful and utterly peaceful. Umbria stole our hearts. I could live amongst olive groves and vineyards forever. (more)Gay Pye

Enjoy the incredible wines, the food, the countryside, the local hill towns. (more)Scott Beveridge

A relaxing and enjoyable break - sociable and laid back, and finally learned how to make pasta! Accommodation fine, and really enjoyed the pool as it was really hot. (more)Veronica Thompson

Overall, it was a splendid vacation that I will cherish forever. Umbria was the right blend of beauty, serenity, culture and great cuisine. (more)Ambika Thandavan

The beautiful villages of Umbria were a delight. (more)Susan Rice

It will certainly have benefitted local people, where we stayed and ate. The fact that we walked and did not use any vehicles except transfers from and to the railway stations at the start and finish. (more)Howard Gospel

The places we stayed were all wonderful! The choices of small hotels in the small towns were really terrific... Great walking opportunities everywhere in the small towns. People friendly and always willing to help if you need any advise. (more)Theresa Ferrugia

The most memorable part of the vacation was riding up into each ancient castle village at the end of each day. Beautiful and super challenging. (more)Natalie Ross

Cycling through some beautiful areas of Italy with a great with a great group, was most memorbale. Absolutely fantastic and memorable. (more)Michelle Bickle

Memorable parts? There is no way to choose one part that was most memorable or exciting because each day offered something special and unique to the vacation. The people, food, views, and experiences were all fantastic! Tips? ~Prepare for some steep grades with loose stone on some trails. Sports shoes, such as cross-trainers, work but a low-ankle hiking shoe would probably provide better traction. Trekking pole was useful, as well. ~Definitely have lunch at Agriturismo I Muri at... (more)Patty Grant

Memorable parts? Wine tasting in Spello. Tips? You will benefit from not following the crowds thru Rome, Venice and in between. Some of the best shops, people and sights were along the narrower, less popular streets. Local benefits? I know it did. We stumbled on a very local benefit cook-out for a church restoration in Venice. We enjoyed dinner there which also included a live band, and felt good that proceeds were going to a good cause. Overall rating? Great. It... (more)John LaMonica