DAY 1

You are met at the Foligno train station in the late afternoon and transferred to your hotel before dinner.
Hotel La Bastiglia, Spello

DAY 2

Today is level cycling most of the way along the Teverone Valley with some of the best views of the week. The short uphill detour to Trevi is strongly recommended, where you find a beautiful hilltop village dating back to Roman times—and the capital of the Umbrian olive oil industry. Finally through ancient San Giacomo and on to a most hospitable hotel just outside of the city of Spoleto.
Albergo La Macchia, Spoleto

DAY 3

The hotel here is just under two miles from the fascinating historic city of Spoleto. Apart from being a great art center, Spoleto can claim buildings seemingly reflecting every major architectural style in history, including a Roman arch, a 10th-century church, 12th-century duomo, and an over 200-foot high 14th-century aqueduct. The castle here was a former prison and now houses an impressive art museum. You can find ample quaint cobbled squares crammed with traditional trattorias where you can linger over lunch.
Albergo La Macchia, Spoleto

DAY 4

The wines of Montefalco are known throughout the world, in particular the fine red Sagrantino. There is a climb up to the old village itself, “the Balcony of Umbria,” but you are well rewarded with wine tasting, magnificent views, and beautiful medieval streets. Afterward, it is all downhill from here, past lush green fields, poppies, and buttercups, with splendid views over Bevagna, Monte Cucco, and the Marche Apennines beyond. You can step onto a fabulous panoramic terrace for predinner drinks with views across the entire valley.
Il Poggio dei Pettirossi, Bevagna

DAY 5

This morning you may want to wander into the medieval walled town of Bevagna, a gem in Umbria. Options include a visit of the 13th-century Gothic Palazzo dei Consoli, the golden medieval theater, or the 2nd-century Roman temple and baths that include a spectacular lobster mosaic. After, you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the pool with sleepy views over the “‘green heart of Italy,” the dreamy Umbrian countryside.
Il Poggio dei Pettirossi, Bevagna

DAY 6

Not long after leaving Bevagna this morning, you find yourself freewheeling down into the tiny, circular walled village of Torre del Colle with its photogenic little streets. Then flat cycling takes you across the plain into the old wine town of Torgiano with its famous Lungarotti cellars. There is time for a visit and some tasting before cycling on the “Wine and Art Road” to Brufa, perhaps stopping to try some of the local olive oil.
Ripa Relais Colle del Sole, Ripa

DAY 7

Today is a rest day and you may enjoy the peace and stunning views of your beautifully restored hotel set on the slopes of Ripa’s ancient castle, across the valley from Assisi.
Ripa Relais Colle del Sole, Ripa

DAY 8

Your last day cycling takes you through the Chiasco Valley, on country lanes passing sunflower fields, ochre-colored farmhouses, and meadows redolent with wild apricots and figs. Enjoy spectacular views of St. Francis’ Basilica as you approach Assisi, a perfect lunch spot for today, before cycling on along the lovely traffic-free Via degli Ulivi, which as its name “the Olive Way” implies, takes you through olive groves to the beautifully preserved Roman and medieval town of Spello.
Hotel La Bastiglia, Spello

DAY 9

A transfer is provided to the Foligno train station after breakfast to catch the train to Rome or your next destination.

Itinerary Changes

Please bear in mind that this is a typical itinerary, and the actual activities, sites, and accommodations may vary due to season, special events, weather, or transportation schedules. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary since tour arrangements are made up to a year in advance, and unforeseen circumstances that mandate change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve the tour and your experience.

Nights 1 & 8

La Bastiglia
Spello, Italy

Located in a former 16th-century grain mill in the walled medieval town of Spello, this elegant hotel boasts a wide terrace with panoramic views overlooking the Chiona Valley. Spacious guest rooms have traditional décor and most overlook the cypress and olive groves below. With a Michelin-starred restaurant, prestigious wine cellar, and small heated swimming pool, all within a few minutes' walk from the center of the ancient town.

Nights 2 & 3

Albergo La Macchia
Spoleto, Italy

Set on the outskirts of the historic center of Spoleto, this simple, family-run property is surrounded by Holm oak and olive groves. Its simple rooms are named after different flowers with color schemes to match their floral namesake. It has a bar, reading room, and a swimming pool, and an excellent restaurant frequented by both locals and tourists alike, decorated with railway memorabilia and antiques.

Nights 4 & 5

Il Poggio dei Pettirossi
Bevagna, Italy

Nestled on the hillside overlooking the ancient town of Bevagna (settled before Roman times), this former farmhouse is endowed with panoramic views from all angles of the property. The guestrooms are like a row of little cottages with individual entrances. Beside the good-sized swimming pool a cold buffet is offered for lunch during the high season, and dinner is served every evening in the airy dining room with stunning views of the Spoleto Valley.

Nights 6 & 7

Ripa Relais Colle del Sole
Ripa, Italy

Set on the slopes of Ripa’s ancient castle and lying just across the valley from Assisi, the Ripa Relais is a true retreat. Its stylish rooms are spread over three farmhouse buildings, each restored yet preserving their ancient essence and appearance with great attention to detail, from the wooden beams and beds made with wrought iron furniture, to the quilts and curtains embroidered with cloth from the perched town of Montefalco. The large swimming pool is set on what is probably one of the most panoramic terraces in Italy.

Please note that this is a sample hotel itinerary for this tour. While these exact hotels are featured on most departures, we occasionally reserve other hotels of similar style and quality. If you are currently booked on a Country Walkers adventure, a hotel itinerary has been sent to you for your exact departure date. Please call Country Walkers at 800.464.9255 if you have any questions about the exact hotels selected for any of our tours.