Walking in Rome, Assisi and Umbria - Premium Adventure

Discover world-renowned classical ruins and a rural idyll yet to be discovered by mass tourism

Whether it’s your first time in Italy or your 100^th, this guided walking trip will live long in your heart. It begins in Rome, visiting world landmarks and classical ruins, before we head to a four-star country resort in the hills of Umbria. From here, we explore the green heart of Italy, an area surprisingly undiscovered by the tourist masses. In between gentle walks through unspoiled countryside and medieval villages, we visit Assisi and Perugia, sample fine wines and craft beers, enjoy a hands-on Italian cooking class and relax with a blissed-out moment in the resort spa.

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony though practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is rated Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.

It offers a balanced mix of city and countryside walks. The terrain on the hiking trail may vary and could include both paved tracks and forest trails, resulting in an overall uneven surface. The walks are not technically difficult, but there are some ascents and descents, so reasonable fitness levels are required. To ensure a comfortable hiking experience, it is recommended to wear at least light hiking shoes such as trail running shoes, which can provide better support and stability.

Following a review of all our trips we have categorised this trip as generally not suitable for persons of reduced mobility. However if you are a regular traveller on such trips, please contact customer services to discuss the trip and your personal condition.

Vaccinations and Health

Italy

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for tetanus, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis. Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.

Visa

Italy

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Italy. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/italy
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/italy
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/entry-requirements
• USA:  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Italy.html

Please note: it is compulsory to carry ID with you at all times in Italy.

Food & Drink

All breakfasts, three lunches, five dinners and one aperitivo are included.

The food and drink on this Premium Trip showcase the best of Lazio and Umbria, among the top gastronomic regions in Italy.

It begins with your first dinner, which takes place in a traditional trattoria in Rome. The culinary journey continues with an aperitivo upon arrival at Abbazia Collemedio, with sparkling wine and appetisers.

Here, every morning begins with a hearty continental breakfast, including croissants, cereals, eggs, bacon, sausages, hot drinks and more.

There are also two packed lunches provided on the tour, which will include tasty sandwiches and healthy platters of fruit and snacks to fuel your walking.

Dinners will be served at the hotel restaurant: shared starters, two main courses with a side and desserts – all exhibiting the best of Umbrian cooking.

During the week, you will also enjoy wine, beer, olive oil and chocolate tastings.

Several dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free, can be catered for. Please advise us of any dietary requirements upon booking.

Weather

We typically run this tour from May to October to take advantage of the best weather.

April and October have the lowest average temperature and highest chances of rain, although warm sunny days are not unusual. In the mornings and evenings, the temperature may drop considerably, so keep an extra layer and warm clothes with you.

From June to September, the temperatures will be much higher, rising to 35C-40C (95F-104F) in July and August, with a much lower chance of rain. We try to start our walks earlier to avoid the hottest hours of the day but please be aware that temperatures and humidity may be high. You should feel comfortable and be used to walking in the heat. The presence of mosquitos may also increase during this time, so we recommend you take repellent with you. Please note, the weather is always variable so this should be used as a guide only.