St. Francis of Assisi was the original advocate for traversing Umbria on foot—and the trend has endured. Follow in his footsteps among shimmering olive branches on the Sentiero degli Ulivi, sampling freshly pressed ‘liquid gold’—olive oil—along the way. Hunt for truffles beneath oak and beech forests, mingle with the flora and fauna in Monti Sibillini National Park, savour unparalleled dining and unwind in five-star spas at the end of your day.

Umbrians are quite modest about their culinary riches, including delectable prosciutto di Norcia, creamy pecorino cheese and the oft-photographed fields of blooming legumes. We’ll take you hunting for prized forest truffles with hounds, sharpen your skills in a Michelin-starred cooking lesson and invite you to enjoy a meal overlooking a multi-generational family vineyard. Wash it all down with a glass of Sagrantino red and a drizzle of fresh olive oil. For culture, you'll discover divine purity in St. Francis’ Basilica in Assisi, walk with historians through Gubbio’s gothic castle and gaze upon masterworks by Titian and Raphael in Urbino’s 15th-century palace. Whether tuning into Latin vespers in a simple wooden chapel or dancing under the stars at Perugia’s renowned jazz festival, the spirit of Umbria will move you.