Foligno (PG) -
Colfiorito (PG). A bike tour of the historical and archaeological sites of Colfiorito has been scheduled for May 22nd, starting from the Basilica of Plestia and moving onto the remains of the Roman city of the same name, then to Fonte delle Mattinate to admire the remarkable 15th century drainage systems built by the Varano lords of Camerino to prevent the flooding of the rich agricultura lands in the area. Much of the underground galleries have now been restored and are open to the ... Read more
Monte Castello di Vibio (PG) -
Monte Castello di Vibio (Pg). On May 22nd at 9.30pm the Alpini regiment choir will be giving a charity recital at the Teatro della Concordia to raise funds for remote child adoption. Read more
Orvieto (TR) -
Orvieto (TR). A day of canyoning at Prodo, near Orvieto, has been scheduled for May 22nd through the Fosso Campione gorge - considered one of the most thrilling in Central Italy. Read more
Città di Castello (PG) -
Città di Castello loc. Cerbara (Pg). From May 22nd to June 2nd Cerbara will be holding its annual festival devoted to the choicest seasonal cherries, with a densely packed calendar of concerts, games, wine and food tastings and entertainment. Read more
Narni (TR) -
Narni (TR). Guided tours of the Roman cities of Ocrilocum and Carsulae have been scheduled to run on May 22nd and 23rd, organised by NarniSotterranea. One of the first regions in Italy to fall under the powerful influence of Rome, Umbria was of major strategic importance to the Empire and boasted a number of large and influential cities. Many of these are still inhabited but a number of others, such as Ocrilocum and Carsulae - both along the main Via Flaminia consular road - were ... Read more
Marsciano (PG) -
San Biagio della Valle (PG). From May 22nd to June 2nd San Biagio will be holding its popular annual festival devoted to strawberries, with stands serving typical local specialities and a series of local bands livening up the atmosphere in the evenings. Read more
Scheggia (PG) -
Pascelupo (Pg). The Fogligno branch of CAI has scheduled a trek into the Monte Cucco regional park for May 23rd. The itinerary will cross from Pascelupo to the peak of the mountain. Difficulty level: EE = expert trekkers. Read more
Perugia (PG) -
Colle Umberto (PG). The Monte del Tezio cultural associaiton has scheduled a trek up the mountain from which it takes its name for May 23rd, to admire the breathtaking panorama made all the more remarkable by the considerable effort involved! Read more
Perugia (PG) -
Perugia (PG). The first in a series of five Sunday jaunts out of Perugia to admire the hidden wonders of five neighbouring villages (Mugnano, Montepetriolo, San Martino dei Colli, Poggio delle Corti, Fontignano) and taste their typical local cuisine will be on May 23rd with Mugnano. Departure is at 10am from Piazzale del Bove, to be back by around 6.30pm. Read more
Assisi (PG) -
Assisi (PG). A series of walks along the old Via Francigena of St Francis of Assisi, from the Eremo delle Carceri to the forests of Mount Subasio, have been scheduled every Sunday, following in the footsteps of the pilgrim route. Meet at the parking lot of Piazza Matteotti in Assisi at 8.30am. Back around 1.30pm. Difficulty level: medium. Read more
