Villages of Water – a journey to discover hamlets and villages where water is the main element

Late morning arrival in Perugia, city of chocolate and delicious “kisses”. Visit the city starting from Piazza IV Novembre with the Fontana Maggiore and the Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Spoleto ancient capital of the Lombard dukes that thanks to the richness of the historical and artistic heritage offers a lot to visitors. Visit of its historic center starting from the Piazza della Libertà, with the Roman theater, the Arch of Druso, S. Ansano, market square and the town hall; Piazza del Duomo and the Archbishop’s Palace. Entrance and visit to the Rocca di Albornoz, imposing fortress that rises on the Sant’Elia Hill and that, in a strategic position, dominates the whole city, inside we can also admire the National Museum of the Duchy of Spoleto. Free lunch. In the early afternoon continue to Campello sul Clitunno composed of two nuclei: Campello Alto, developed around the Castle, and Campello Basso, where is the church of the Madonna della Bianca. The real jewel of this territory is

represented by the Clitunno Springs whose mirror of crystal clear water, fed by underground springs, is surrounded by a dense vegetation of weeping willows and poplars that give a romantic atmosphere to the place. Not far from the springs is located the church of San Salvatore better known as the Tempietto del Clitunno, small chapel shaped temple of early Christian origin, consisting of a cell preceded by a classic pronaos. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the site includes the most important Lombard monuments existing on the Italian territory. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the area of Terni, to reach the Lake of Piediluco, an alpine lake in the heart of Umbria. The medieval Piediluco is located in the narrow strip of land that lies between the lake and the mountains and is dominated by the remains of the imposing fortress dating back to the eleventh century, now in part in ruins. Free lunch. Continuation to the famous Falls of the Marmore, a site of natural beauty, nestled in the heart of Valnerina, inside of the Nera River Park. In the area of the Marmore Falls there are six routes to practice, all extremely naturalistic and scenic. You can go hiking and do activities in the paths surrounded by greenery and admire the waterfall capable to excite, with three jumps of various elevations that reach 165 meters. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Rasiglia, the small Venice of Umbria. The medieval village is famous in fact for its springs: walking through the picturesque alleys of the center is impossible not to be enchanted by the waterways that cross the town, making it unique and fascinating. End of services