Medieval traditions in Italy's green heart
Umbria Festival Tour
Join the celebration of Umbria’s Infiorata festival - a joyful blend of flowers and community. Discover hilltop towns, local artisans, and the traditions that define Italy’s spiritual heart.
Tour Details
Wander ancient hilltop towns and blooming lanes of Umbria as floral mosaics and centuries-old traditions come alive during the Infiorata festival.
Price
From US$7,300 per personGroup Size
Maximum 12 guestsDuration
7 days / 6 nightsDepartures
June 2026Starts/Ends
Rome
Inclusions
Boutique stays, guided experiences, and meals with wineAccommodation
Charming luxury 4 star accommodationActivity Level
Light walking - hilltop towns
Highlights
Why You'll Love This Tour
Be swept up in the Infiorata flower festival, where locals handpick petals and work through the night to carpet their streets in breathtaking floral mosaics.
Step inside the workshops of Umbria’s master artisans - a medieval candlestick maker, a paper craftsman, a ceramic artist and a remarkable weaver keeping centuries-old textile traditions alive.
Feel instantly at home with our friends in the Umbrian hills, where wood-fired pizza, laughter, and local wine flow as fireflies glimmer in the evening sky.
Walk in the footsteps of St. Francis in Assisi, exploring sacred sites and hidden chapels - especially meaningful as the 800th anniversary of his legacy approaches.
Dine under the stars in a castle courtyard, surrounded by candlelight, wine, and the warmth of newfound friends.
Ride a whimsical “birdcage” funicular, floating above terracotta rooftops and forested hills for a view that captures the magic of Italy’s green heart.
What our guests say
your untold italy tour Includes
6 nights in charming luxury 4 star accommodation – 1 nights in a beautiful 4 star hotel hote in Orvieto and 5 nights in a charming luxury 4 star country house near Assisi.
Guided walking tours, cooking class, winery visits, cheese farm visit, artisan visits, local festival visit, and castle dinner.
6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 1 apericena and 6 dinners as specified in the itinerary, wine and bottled water is included with meals other than breakfast.
Air-conditioned minibus/minivan will get you around on tour.
Tips and gratuities are included for local guides and your driver. Tips are not included for your tour host.
We pickup and drop off near Rome’s Termini train station.
Not included
Fly into Rome’s international airport Roma Fiumicino. If traveling from somewhere else in Italy, you can arrive by high speed train to the Roma Termini Station.
No one books a trip expecting the unexpected – travel insurance ensures you’re covered if plans change. See our trip FAQ below for more information and suggested providers.
Nearly all meals are included – you’ll have one free meal to explore the local food scene at your own pace.
Tour Overview
Umbria Festival Tour Description
Does your heart skip a beat at the sight of hilltop towns surrounded by fields of wildflowers in bloom? In Umbria, spring arrives in a symphony of color and fragrance – a time when ancient villages celebrate renewal and locals welcome you like an old friend. Nestled between Rome and Tuscany, this is a region where beauty, community, and devotion intertwine, and where life still follows the gentle rhythm of the seasons.
Traditions That Bloom with the Land
Be swept up in the Infiorata flower festival, as neighbors work through the night to turn cobbled streets into breathtaking floral mosaics – one of Italy’s purest expressions of artistry and community spirit. Wander through medieval towns alive with craftspeople keeping their heritage alive, from weavers in Perugia to candlemakers and winemakers in the Umbrian hills. Along the way, step quietly into Assisi and its secret St Francis sites, places of peace and reflection that reveal the enduring soul of this region.
Flavors, Friendship, and Slow Living
Savor the simple beauty of life lived close to the land: handmade pasta, golden olive oil, and laughter shared beneath sun-dappled terraces. Each day brings a new connection -with locals who open their kitchens and hearts, and with the timeless spirit of Umbria itself. By the journey’s end, you’ll understand why travelers have long called this land Italy’s spiritual heart.
Umbria Festival Tour Itinerary
We often don’t publish specific destinations in order to preserve the local flavor of your trip and allow you to enjoy special surprises along the way.
Day 1-2
Welcome to Umbria
Visit charming Orvieto, meet the local dedicated to producing an antique digestif drink, explore an artisan’s ceramic workshop in Deruta and swoon over the incredible views from an organic family-run winery and olive oil grove.
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- Places: Orvieto and Deruta
- Activities: Guided tour of Orvieto, winery tour with tasting and artisan visits
- Accommodation: Borgo Petroro (or similar)
Day 3-4
Umbria Tastes and Traditions
Get a real taste of Umbria at a family-run dairy farm that make truly artisanal raw milk goat cheese and organic wines and later roll up your sleeves to learn the secrets to making authentic pizza. Delve into spiritual traditions in UNESCO heritage-listed Assisi and wander through wine-obsessed Montefalco.
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- Places: Assisi and Montefalco
- Activities: Cheese farm, winery visit, Assisi guided tour and pizza cooking class
- Accommodation: Il Melograno (or similar)
Day 5-6
Incredible Artisans
Meet the local artisans who make Umbria so special. From candlestick makers and traditional paper makers to weavers, you will be amazed by their dedication to time-honoured traditions.
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- Places: Bevagna, Perugia and Spello
- Activities: Artisan visits, guided tour in Gubbio and castle dinner, Perugia walking tour and artisan visit, Free time in Spello
- Accommodation: Il Melograno (or similar)
Day 7
A Magical Festival
You’ll remember today forever as we wander past an incredible display of flower carpets created by locals in Spello to celebrate the Catholic feast of Corpus Domini.
Raise a glass to our time in Umbria at a biodynamic family-run vineyard with memories to last a lifetime.
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- Places: Spello
- Activities: Infiorata festival visit and winery visit
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Mon 1 Jun - Sun 7 Jun 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Umbria tour departs from the eternal city of Rome at 9.30am near the Roma Termini train station.
Our Umbria tour concludes back in Rome near the Roma Termini train station around 4pm.
Fly into Rome’s international airport Roma Fiumicino. If traveling from somewhere else in Italy, you can arrive by high speed train to the Roma Termini Station.
Please let us know well in advance if you have any dietary needs, including allergies. The good news is there are many options for vegetarians in Umbria thanks to the delicious vegetable based dishes. We’re happy to work with tour accommodation and restaurants to ensure that you have suitable meal options.
You’ll feel completely at home – whether you enjoy a glass of wine or prefer to skip it. Our tours celebrate the stories, traditions, and people behind Italy’s incredible food and wine culture, so there’s always something meaningful to experience. Non-alcoholic local options are happily provided, and every tasting, vineyard visit, or shared meal is about connection, not just what’s in the glass.
Absolutely! We always welcome solo travelers in our groups and generally have at least a couple of solo guests join.
Light to moderate physical activity levels are required on this tour as our guided walks range from 1-2 hours at a time. Please get in touch if you have concerns.
Alongside USD, we offer payment in Australian, Canadian and New Zealand dollars, Euro and British pounds using the mid-market rate at time of payment on xe.com. Please reach out to us at info@untolditalytours for a quote.
Pay a USD $500 deposit per person to secure your place. Then three easy instalments at 180 days, 120 days and 90 days prior to departure or as specified on our tour booking page. The balance is due 60 days before departure or on the date specified on the trip booking page. Email us if you’d like to break up the instalments even more.
Our Umbria Festival tour offers unbeatable value for money and includes 4 star accommodation, luxury transportation, most meals, guided tours, entrance fees, artisan visits, local experiences, a dedicated tour host and more.
Most guests find they spend money on souvenirs, a few snacks and additional services such as laundry and spa treatments.
You have one free time lunch but our guests often find this a welcome relief from the sheer amount of food during the rest of the tour.
When you book a tour with us, we take care of all the details so you can sit back, completely relax and enjoy your Italian experience.
Yes our 2026 tour schedule has an opportunity to combine this tour with another Untold Italy experience. It can be combined with our Cinque Terre & Beyond or Puglia tours. Please reach out for more information.
The unexpected can occur and becoming ill or injured in a foreign country is a very daunting experience, therefore we require guests take insurance with international evacuation coverage for all trips.
Please consider cancelation insurance also because refunds are made available only per our
terms and conditions, and we are unable to make exceptions for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies.
You should book a policy as soon as the trip has been confirmed. Some companies to consider:
- World Nomads – simple and flexible travel insurance for independent travelers. Includes 24×7 assistance when abroad
- Safety Wing Nomad Insurance – designed to meet the unexpected medical and travel needs faced by people traveling outside of their home country
- Travelex (USA residents only) – comprehensive travel insurance options covering medical assistance and delays
Unfortunately these providers may not offer policies for those aged over 69. In this case you can try Travel Insurance Master – a service that allows you to compare quotes and insurance policies.
Discover Umbria
Hidden in plain sight to the north of Rome and south of Florence, Umbria is sometimes referred to as the “new Tuscany” but this region has plenty of charm in its own right and a proud and unique culture, largely untouched by waves of conquests and immigration that influenced other Italian regions.
Read
Umbria Travel Guide
Uncover the highlights of the region
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Untold Italy Ep. 117 Dishes from Umbria
Tastes of Umbria to try on tour
