Upgraded - Walking Italy: Rome & Umbria

This escorted walking holiday begins in Rome where you have time to settle before a walk around the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, all steps away from the neighbourhood cafés and piazzas perfect for a late afternoon espresso. Day three visits the Testaccio food market, a lively spot for trying suppli and porchetta before driving two and a half hours to Umbria for the next five nights.

Settled into a hilltop resort surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, the walks here cover villages like Montefalco and Bevagna, with wine tastings and a cookery lesson along the way. Further days trace the Camino of Saint Francis through pine forests to Assisi, with its quiet basilica walls decorated by Giotto. The last days include a circular walk near Spoleto and a gentle olive grove trail to the cliff-top city of Orvieto, known for its cathedral, well and underground caves.

Explore Worldwide leads this small group tour with a steady pace that balances walking, history and food before the final transfer back to Rome's airport on day eight. The route offers a thoughtful contrast between the city's bustle and the Umbrian countryside's slower rhythm.

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