Umbria · 8 nights · May 24 – June 1, 2027

Living Umbria: Food, Wine & Culture Tour

Discover the region we now call home—Umbria, a place of quiet beauty still untouched by tourist crowds.

Umbria Multi-day tour at a glance

Duration

8 nights

Accommodation

Boutique/Historic

Perugia, Fiumicino

Group size

Min 8 • Max 14

Price from

€4,600

per person (shared double)
Single Supplement €500

Next departure

May 24, 2027

About this tour

An invitation into our lives, not just a tour of Umbria

This eight-night journey is more than a food and wine tour. It’s an invitation into our lives. You’ll meet our friends and experience Umbria as a welcomed guest, not as a tourist passing through. We keep our groups small so that every experience stays personal, every table has real conversation, and there’s always room to slow down and savor. This is Umbria the way we live it.

Living Umbria tour

€4,600

per person

Shared Double

€4,600

Solo Travelers

€5,100

Group Size

Min 8 • Max 14

Deposit

€1,100

Dates

May 24 – June 1, 2027

Airfare

Not included

A non-refundable deposit of €1,100 secures your spot.

What you'll experience

Tour highlights

Eight days shaped by the people, places, and friendships that have become part of our lives in Umbria. Your base for the week is the Hotel Priori Secret Garden, a four-star boutique hotel in the heart of Perugia’s historic center. The city’s best cafes, restaurants, and architecture are right outside your door.

Walk the medieval streets of Perugia on our Taste Perugia food tour and meet the shopkeepers and restaurant owners we’ve known for years.
Make pralines at Perugia’s newest museum, aptly named The City of Chocolate.
Make pasta at a local winery and enjoy the meal with a sommelier-led tasting of their estate wines.
Watch master artisans at work in one of Deruta’s last surviving family studios.
Go truffle hunting with a local family whose roots on the land date back centuries. We’ll enjoy their homemade truffle dishes, cheeses and charcuterie and share a long lunch paired with local wine.
Visit Marta, a fourth-generation weaver, who produces beautiful textiles on original 18th-century looms.
Enjoy free time to wander at your own relaxed pace in Perugia, Assisi, Spello, Deruta and Orvieto.
Witness the Infiorata in Spello — an overnight festival where the whole town lays millions of flower petals into breathtaking designs on every street.

Reviews

In our guests’ words

When you travel with Via del Vino, arrive curious, hungry, and ready to slow down. We take care of every detail.
Our guests say it better than we ever could.

Just came home from a week in Perugia with Sue and Rich of Via Del Vino Tours and already I want to go back! This tour, a group of 12 is like being invited to stay with your friends in Italy and they bring you around to visit all of their favorite places! You are not a client. You are FAMILY! The towns we visited in Umbria are NOT the touristy places in Rome. It is like living in Italy amongst friends and family and experiencing the best of the best! I couldn’t possibly recommend it MORE!!

Stacey M.

Multi-day Tour (Umbria) · July 2026

I was fortunate to participate in one of Sue’s small group tours based out of Perugia. It was an incredible trip and one that I’ve spoken about often. I had never taken a tour like this and would highly recommend it! Sue took us into her world for 7 short but action-packed days and had us feeling like we lived in Perugia. We visited a number of historical towns, participated in cooking classes, wine tastings at vineyards and experienced activities such as truffle hunting and cheese making while we toured Umbria during the week. Each days’ activities were clearly researched to ensure they would be authentic experiences for us. I would highly recommend Via Del Vino for a fantastic food and wine experience!

Martha D.

Multi-day Tour (Umbria) · January 2026

2027 Itinerary day by day

Eight days in Umbria

Monday, May 24, 2027Arrival in Perugia
Arrive in Perugia and settle into Hotel Priori Secret Garden, our boutique hotel in the heart of the historic center. Spend the afternoon exploring at your own pace, strolling along Corso Vannucci, relaxing at a café, or simply settling into the rhythm of the city. In the evening, meet your fellow travelers over a welcome drink followed by dinner.
Hotel Priori Secret GardenDinner
Tuesday, May 25, 2027Taste Perugia & Artisan Weaving
Explore Perugia through our Taste Perugia food tour, stopping along the way for generous tastings while learning about the city’s history and meeting the local shop and restaurant owners we’ve known for years.

Later, visit our friend Marta Cucchia, a fourth-generation weaver whose workshop occupies a former hermitage founded by St. Francis in 1212. One of Italy’s last surviving hand-weaving workshops, the Giuditta Brozzetti Museum Workshop preserves centuries-old textile traditions on original 18th-century looms.

The afternoon is yours to relax before aperitivo on our terrace, which sits atop one of Perugia’s ancient Etruscan city gates.
Hotel Priori Secret GardenBreakfast, Lunch, Aperitivo
Wednesday, May 26, 2027Cooking Class & Winery Lunch
Spend the day at a beautiful winery in the Umbrian countryside, where Chef Jacopo will lead a hands-on cooking class featuring traditional pasta shapes, fillings, and other regional specialties. During class, you’ll enjoy local cheeses, charcuterie, and wine while learning more about Umbrian food traditions.

Afterward, sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, accompanied by a guided tasting of the winery’s wines. Return to Perugia in the afternoon with free time to relax before dinner on your own.
Hotel Priori Secret GardenBreakfast, Lunch
Thursday, May 27, 2027Assisi
Today we’ll visit Assisi, the spiritual heart of Umbria and birthplace of St. Francis. Explore the Basilica of St. Francis and the town’s most important landmarks before enjoying free time to wander the medieval streets, browse local shops, and have lunch at your leisure.

Later, return to Perugia with time to relax before dinner at one of our favorite local trattorias.
Hotel Priori Secret GardenBreakfast, Dinner
Friday, May 28, 2027Deruta Pottery and Torgiano Wines
This morning, visit the hill town of Deruta, famous for its hand-painted majolica ceramics. Meet Michele at his family-run workshop and learn how these colorful pieces are still crafted by hand today.

From there, continue to an organic winery in the heart of the Torgiano wine region. Our friend Federico will introduce us to the property before we sit down to a leisurely lunch paired with the estate’s wines.

Return to Perugia in the late afternoon before dinner with a view at a local favorite restaurant.
Hotel Priori Secret GardenBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Saturday, May 29, 2027Truffle Hunting with a Local Family
Spend the day with Francesca and her family on the land they have farmed for generations. Accompanied by trained dogs, you’ll hunt for truffles in the Umbrian countryside before enjoying your first taste of freshly unearthed truffle served over scrambled eggs, an Umbrian favorite.

Back at the farmhouse, help prepare fresh pasta or simply relax with local cheeses, wine, and homemade specialties while lunch comes together. Family and friends often join the table, making this one of the most memorable and convivial days of the journey.

Return to Perugia in the afternoon with free time before dinner on your own.
Hotel Priori Secret GardenBreakfast, Lunch
Sunday, May 30, 2027Chocolate Making & The Infiorata in Spello
This morning, we’ll visit Perugia’s newest chocolate museum, Città del Cioccolato, for a hands-on chocolate experience where you’ll create your own pralines while learning about the history and culture of chocolate in the city that made it famous.

After free time for lunch and relaxation, we’ll head to Spello for a special evening during the Infiorata. As residents prepare elaborate floral carpets made from millions of flower petals, the town transforms into a living work of art. Wander the streets, browse artisan shops, and watch local families bring this centuries-old tradition to life.

Dinner is included before our return to Perugia later in the evening.
4-star Hotel Priori Secret GardenBreakfast, Dinner
Monday, June 1, 2027Orvieto & Farewell Dinner
This morning, we depart Perugia and travel to Orvieto, one of Umbria’s most beautiful hill towns. Enjoy a guided visit of the magnificent Duomo before free time to explore the city’s shops, cafés, and piazzas at your own pace.

Later, visit the historic laboratory of L’Orvietan, where our host Lamberto will introduce us to the story of this celebrated local amaro. After lunch on your own, we’ll continue to Fiumicino for a farewell dinner and our final evening together.
Hotel Tiber FiumicinoBreakfast, Dinner
Tuesday, June 2, 2027Departure
After breakfast, it’s time to say arrivederci until the next adventure. A complimentary shuttle to Rome Fiumicino Airport is included.

Is this trip right for you?

Who this tour is — and isn't — for

This journey is for you if…

This journey is for you if you want to experience Italy differently. If you care less about checking off sights and more about understanding what makes a place unique. If you enjoy learning about local food, wine, artisans, and traditions—and meeting the people behind them. Join us to step into daily life and experience Umbria from within.

This journey may not be the right fit if…

This journey may not be the right fit if you want to see as many places as possible. We travel at a slower pace, allowing time to learn about the food, wine, traditions, and people that make this region unique.

Why it feels different?

Past guests have told us that this doesn’t feel like a tour but more like being part of our lives. That feeling of connection, ease and hospitality is exactly what we hope to share.

Please note

Although every effort is made to adhere to the stated tour, our itinerary is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Via del Vino, LLC and its travel providers. A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking to secure your spot.
Our Umbria tour uses a boutique property with a mix of rooms that are all unique and may vary in size and amenities. Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis according to need (doubles vs twin beds vs single supplement). Single supplement rooms are limited. Please let us know if you need twin beds.

Physical requirements of this tour

Walking unassisted at a relaxed pace on uneven pavements, hills, and stone stairs, and standing for up to 1–2 hours during walking tours with only short breaks and limited seating available
Getting on and off the minibus unassisted
This tour is not suitable for guests with significant mobility issues

The details

What's included

Included

8-Nights accommodation
Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus is provided for all activities
Daily breakfast
4 lunches, 5 dinners, and 1 aperitivo all include wine
1 cooking class, 1 artisan chocolate experience
2 Winery visits
Artisan Visits in Perugia and Deruta
Guided tours in Assisi and Orvieto
Entrance fees to the Basilica in Assisi and the Cathedral of Orvieto

Not included

Airfare
Airport transfers on arrival (can be provided for an additional cost)
Cash tips for local guides (optional)

Please note

Additional nights before the tour start can be arranged for an extra cost.

Price per adult €4,600

Pricing is per person in a shared double room and is based on a minimum of 8 participants and a maximum of 14. Single supplement is €500 (Limited QTY available). Airfare is not included. To reserve your spot, a non-refundable deposit of €1,100 is due at the time of booking.

Faqs

Frequenty asked questions

We’re here to help you.

To reserve your place, select “Book Now” and complete the online booking form. A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your reservation. After booking, you’ll receive an immediate confirmation and a welcome email with details about the tour, travel planning, and what to expect.

All deposits and final payments are non-refundable. We strongly encourage guests to purchase travel insurance to protect against unexpected cancellations, interruptions, or other unforeseen events. For your convenience, we offer travel protection through Travelex Insurance Services.

This tour begins in the late afternoon (around 5:30 PM) on May 24 and ends on the evening of June 7. Plan your arrival flight for no later than the morning of May 24. Plan your departure flight for the morning of June 8.

We operate the tour for a minimum of 8 guests and a maximum of 14 guests.

The tour includes a daily breakfast buffet at the hotel, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners. There is plenty of food. Lunches and dinners all include wine. Past guests have said it’s too much food. Luckily my Italian grandmother won’t be on the tour to force feed you.