Walking in Assisi & Spoleto

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 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
Assisi
 Trip Finishes
Spoleto
7 Day Walking in Assisi & Spoleto Itinerary (Exodus)
Countries Explored: Italy
Trip Style
Walking & Trekking
Budget
Affordable
Pace
Leisurely
Trip Code
W06UB

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Exodus 7 Day Walking in Assisi & Spoleto. The area is renowned for its deep valleys, abundant oak forest, swathes of olive groves and of course its stunning medieval towns and ancient hill top villages. This 6-night twin centre walking trip takes you to the highlights of this beautiful region, to discover its UNESCO sites, historic pilgrimage trails and stunning sun drenched landscapes.

Your first 3 nights are in magical Assisi, the town of St Francis. Here you enjoy a city walk to fully appreciate the fantastic sites that this beautiful medieval...read more town has to offer. Climb to St Francis' peaceful hermitage retreat, hidden within lush oak forest on the flanks of Monte Subasio, where the saint would preach to the birds. From Assisi, you walk to the medieval gem that is Spello, with balcony views of the Umbrian Valley.

Your final 3 nights are spent in the fascinating historic city of Spoleto, crammed with exciting Roman remains including the Emperor Vespasian's mother's house, baths and mosaics. From here you ascend to an ancient monastery through sacred woodland that has for years been tended and cared for by the Franciscan monks, and follow the Olive Grove Trail through evocative hilltop villages back to Spoleto.

Itinerary

Settle into your comfortable 4-star hotel in the heart of Assisi's historic centre.

Today's walk takes in all of Assisi's famous sights including the perfectly preserved temple of Minerva and of course St Francis' basilica with its magnificent 13th century Giotto frescoes. There's the option to extend the walk to the impressive 16th century basilica in Sta Maria degli Angeli, returning to Assisi by bus. You stay at the Hotel Fontebella Palace (B).

Head uphill to the Hermitage of St Francis, set in a gorge where the saint himself would retreat to pray and where a small oratory has been dedicated to his memory. Optional loop walk on Monte Subasio. Descend back to Assisi. You stay at the Hotel Fontebella Palace (B).

Walk through verdant olive groves on the slopes of Monte Subasio with stunning views of the lush Valley of Spoleto. The longer option takes you past the Abbey of San Benedetto through olive groves to Spello. Explore medieval Spello, its tiny cobbled streets resplendent with colourful flower boxes, before taking the train to Spoleto. You stay at the Hotel San Luca (B).

Monte Luco, once considered a holy place in ancient times, is swathed with peaceful oak woods where hermits used to live. Follow the hermits' path with opportunities to spot woodpeckers and porcupines, past a series of ancient hermitages to the Convent of San Francesco, said to have been founded by the famous saint. You stay at the Hotel San Luca (B).

Transfer to Poreta, then follow the Sentiero degli Olivi through the typically Umbrian villages of Bazzano and Eggi, before joining St Francis' Trail to the centre of Spoleto. You stay at the Hotel San Luca (B).

The tour ends in Spoleto after breakfast (B).

Trip Inclusions

  • Discover Assisi, the jewel in Umbria's crown, and medieval Spello
  • Stunning Spoleto - historic aqueduct, Roman amphitheatre, 14th century fortress
  • Italy's 'green heart': endless olive groves, lush forest, beautiful hilltop hamlets, hidden hermitages, panoramic views

  • 6 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in 4-star hotels
  • All continental breakfasts
  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
  • Route directions and maps
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Walking transfer on day 6 
  • 7 nights twin centre walking in 4 star accommodation
  • 7 day land only / flight inclusive
  • 5 days walking (4 days optional)
  • The routes and paths you follow are generally well maintained.
  • As there are frequent ascents and descents, you need to be reasonably fit and confident.

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified.
  • Flights not specified are not included
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Prices & Dates

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Note
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