Umbria

Let’s head to the heart of Umbria and explore the medieval town of Orvieto and the city of Assisi, which lies at the foot of Mount Subasio. A daily excursion to the gems of the Umbria region: a deep dive into art, nature, and historic towns. Let’s roam around in Orvieto’s streets and fall for its glorious past: take your time to admire the Duomo or to visit its landmarks. Enjoy the chill atmosphere in Assisi while your local guide will tell you everything about the city of the Saints.

Green gold, this is also called extra virgin olive oil in Umbria. Our region is probably the region with the best quality in all of Italy (and the world), having won numerous awards worldwide in recent years. A tradition devoted to the quality of the oil and not to the quantity of production.

Choose this experience to find out how Colli Martani extra virgin olive oil is produced. To know its characteristics and curiosities, and above all, how we can combine our oils with unexpected flavors. Not just bread! Guests are invited to take an exclusive tour of an olive mill dated 1962 and owned by host Marco, who is going to explain how the local olives are pressed to produce three types of olive oil. The tour is going to be followed by a degustation, in which smell and taste are the primary senses called upon to provide answers about the quality of the product. You will be guided on a tasting of three types of extra virgin olive oil and learn how to recognize its scent, taste, and other characteristics. And it was a surprise to appreciate unusual gastronomic combinations.

Do you spend a few weeks in central Italy in a rented a villa and are you looking for authentic experiences?Our experts – only Italian professional chefs – reveal the basics and tricks of Italian cuisine. With us you not only learn to cook a complete traditional Italian menu, but you will spend a fantastic evening comfortably at your villa, with your friends or family. COOKSAPP guarantees a selection of professional CHEFs as a result of a long process and training. Monitoring their work. Guarantee of the level of menus. We guarantee – through strict quality control – the protection of our guests and the healthiness and genuineness of our dishes.Awards for Boccione Catering:Trip Advisor: certificate of excellence 2012, '13, '14.Elected among the best 100 restaurants in Umbria.Italian Championship of the Italian Academy of Pizza.

A unique experience in the company of the winemaker and owner Francesco who will guide you to discover the wines that he produces with love and passion. After the visit to the cellar and a walk in the vineyard you will taste five of our wines including the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG both dry and passito in the company of a selection of cured meats, typical cheeses and bruschetta with our EVO oil and tozzetti to finish on a sweet note.

To do a truffle hunt is a unique experience for blending good food, traditions and contact with locals. It will start in the morning at a farm. From there together with a truffle hunter we will enjoy a walk in a wood with trained dog hunting the so called black diamond of Umbria, truffle. After the truffle hunt you will have a tasting with truffle, extra virgin olive oil and other umbrian products.

We love our region and want to give you tailor made experiences to discover the rich culture and historical treasures UMBRIAS has to offer. If you stay only for a long weekend or extended stays we will be delighted to experience this beautiful countryside

Enjoy a relaxing carriage ride through the vineyards, and taste some of Umbria's best organic wines.

Taking this tour allows us to learn about the coffee architecture and tradition of the entire department, in addition to observing the high conservation areas and their community ecotourism work on a tour of one of the area's trails

The laser game activity is special because it allows you to strengthen interpersonal relationships, learn to team up with others and develop a sense of unity with the teammates. It will keep you entertained, relieve stress and spend time with loved ones. The incredible experience will then be crowned by an aperitif to be enjoyed all together, to share the feelings of this unique adventure.

Guided winery tours and tastings to discover Umbria wines, olive oils and other specialities. The guided tours are for single guests or groups, experts or novices, winelovers or wine experts, students and families.

The tour begins at the Gubbio Cathedral and the Palazzo Ducale, built by Federico da Montefeltro in the Renaissance and particularly famous for its impressive “studiolo” made of inlaid wood panels. Then follow your knowledgeable guide to the very heart of Gubbio, the marvellous square called Piazza Grande: from here you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the beautiful Umbrian countryside! Here, facing the square, you can find the most important medieval palaces in Gubbio, like the massive Palazzo dei Consoli, that is now a museum housing the Iguvine Tablets (Tabulae Iguvinae), the largest surviving text in the Umbrian language, from pre-Roman times (they are more than 2300 years old!). Discover the secrets of the medieval town, like the mystery of the so-called “doors of the dead”, and the legend of Saint Francis: according to the catholic tradition, he tamed a wolf that terrified the city… But was the wolf of Gubbio really a wild beast? Enjoy the tour and find out! This tour can be customized to meet your requests and special needs! Please contact us!

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a complete beginner, this hands-on workshop is designed to be both fun and educational. No prior experience is needed—just a love for Italian food and a passion for learning!

Truffle in Umbria is a fundamental element of good cooking. Combined with many dishes, it is an element that enriches the typical cuisine of the territory. The lands of our region are rich in this precious food, and living this experience of truffle hunting in Umbria will make your day fantastic, in contact with nature and with a reality of the Umbrian territory.

The Cascata delle Marmore, with a total height of 165m divided into 3 sections, is the highest in Europe. It pours into the valley formed by the river Nera, an environment extraordinarily rich in cultural, historical and naturalistic heritage. The botanical guides of the park will take you along the ring of the nymph and the meeting of the waters paths, telling you the legend about the origin of the Marmore Falls and providing notions about the most characteristic and curious flora that will fascinate even children. You will then have some free time to walk through the paths of the falls, relax at one of the many lookouts, refresh yourself at the snack bar, buy some souvenirs and take lots of pictures and selfies to always treasure the extraordinary beauty of this place.

The extra virgin olive oil, known as green gold, probably is the most representative product among the delights of Umbrian gastronomy, made of simple, genuine and savory food. We’ll visit a renowned oil mill where we could learn about the production process of olive oil, from cultivation, to harvesting, pressing and use of the product. At the end, we’ll enjoy a delicious tasting.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Italy treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Escape to the heart of Umbria for a one-of-a-kind genuine experience that blends tradition, relaxation, and fun! Start your day at 10 AM with a guided tour of our idyllic farm immersed in nature, picking fresh eggs straight from the coop—ingredients you’ll use in a traditional cooking class to craft homemade pasta and zabaione. At 12 PM, enjoy your free time to unwind and explore before savoring a delicious, 100% organic lunch at 1 PM, featuring the best local dishes. In the afternoon, let the fun continue with a pickleball tournament at 3 PM, an inclusive activity perfect for all skill levels. Wrap up your day in the best way possible at 5:30 PM, enjoying a relaxing aperitivo with local prosciutto, bruschetta topped with our own extra virgin organic olive oil, a selection of cheeses and cold cuts, paired with our carefully selected wines from local wineries and breathtaking views. The day concludes at 7:30 PM, leaving you refreshed and inspired by the beauty of Umbria.

The "cake to the text" is an ancient bread, not leavened, which owes its name to the cast iron, the "text", on which the dough was cooked. Few gestures of loving hands, and we will find ourselves in a world of genuine flavors and aromas, in the heart of the Umbrian culinary tradition. A simple recipe and yet so precious that will treat your palate! At the end of a class, a delicious tasting of "cake by the text" stuffed with the best of local butchery, with a glass of fine wine.

Departure from Rome to discover the beauty of Umbria, including the amazing town of Tivoli and the Marmore Falls. Visit of Perugia, its capital and Assisi, the medieval village where Saint Francis was born. Accommodation for 3 nights in Assisi. Excursion to Spoleto and Todi. Visit of Gubbio and cruise at Lake Trasimeno, the biggest of the centre-south of Italy. Return to Rome with a stop in the wonderful town of Orvieto.