6 Days/5 Nights – FROM CITTA’ DI CASTELLO (UMBRIA)
Item Description
During the obscure times of the Middle Ages an enlightened man walked along the ridges and valleys of the Apennines, looking for God’s signs in nature and talking to people about peace, humility and brotherhood. He was Francis of Assisi a mystical person who fascinates us still today and whose charisma and philosophy are respected the world over recognized. On this trip you will follow the paths Saint Francis covered during his frequent pilgrimages. Discover the traces of his passage, such as Franciscan hermitages, chapels, crosses as you walk through the typical landscape of Umbria; shady forests, orchards, olive groves and fields of wheat and barley. Apart from amazing natural and religious places, along the “Franciscan path” you will visit towns and villages of great history and culture and you will have many occasions to taste the many traditional recipes from the local poor cuisine. Your spirit shall be uplifted
- Gubbio and Assisi: 2 ancient towns full of history
- Monasteries, chapels, hermitages and churches of great interest
- Small, quiet, authentic medieval villages
- Wonderful undulating landscapes, well-marked trails
- Friendly people, great cheese, salami, truffles and wines
| SEASON | APRIL THRU OCTOBER |
| DURATION | 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS |
| DEPARTURE | DAILY |
| STARTING POINT | CITTA’ DI CASTELLO |
| ENDING POINT | ASSISI |
| ITINERARY | PIETRALUNGA – GUBBIO – VALFABBRICA |
| 70 KM | |
| DIFFICULTY | 🔴 🔴 ⚪️ ⚪️ |
| ACCOMMODATIONS. | SELECTED B&B, HOTELS (3-4 STARS), FARM HOLIDAY |
| PRICE PER PERSON FROM | EURO 590 |
| CODE: SC-IITSM355 |
| See also different: | Walking Tours |