For those who want to make the most of their stay, the following are wonderful itineraries for some memorable sightseeing.
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Guided Tours
ORVIETO
Etruscan city, famous for its imposing Gothic Cathedral, its medieval palaces, and for its white wine.
SPELLO
Marvelous medieval village with arches and gates dating from the Roman era, built on a beautiful, gentle mound of olive groves.
ASSISI
The City of Saint Francis, featuring many churches among the most beautiful in the whole world, such as the Basilica of Saint Francis, Santa Chiara, and Saint Rufino.
DERUTA
Cradle of the manufacturing and artistic decorating of terracotta and ceramics, tradition that dates from the XIII Century. The tour includes a visit of the most ancient laboratory in town.
MONTECASTELLO DI VIBIO
Ancient medieval village, home of the world’s smallest theatre built entirely of carved wood, in Goldoni’s style.
PERUGIA
Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval town, home of the ancient University, and the more modern University for Foreign Students, is well known for its Fountain “Maggiore”, the medieval palazzi, the “Rocca Paolina”, which is a 16th-century fortress now featuring a stairway that connects it to the city center.
SPOLETO
Home of the “Festival dei Due Mondi”, the city features imposing Roman structures, a temple, the anphitheater, and a superb cathedral with bizantine mosaics.
FERENTILLO-S. PIETRO IN VALLE-CASCATE DELLE MARMORE
Ferentillo: ancient village, with a church that conserves mummies in its crypt;
S.Pietro in Valle: 10th-century abbey with Roman frescos
Cascate delle Marmore: created by a Roman consul, these waterfalls, in three huge steps, are the tallest in Europe.
GUBBIO
Ancient medieval Umbrian city, it has kept its medieval aspect, and it is replete with extraordinary monuments such as Palazzo dei Consoli, Palazzo Cutale, and the Gothic Cathedral.
Each of the above tours costs €50 per person, and it includes transportation with private vehicle, and an afternoon with a local guide.
Archaeological Explorations
Itineraries with experienced archaeological guides
Itineraries by car
CARSULAE (4 hours)
Archaeological route along the Flaminia way: the Roman city
Cost: €65 for 1 person, €36 per person for two people, €27 per person for three or more people.
THE ANCIENT FLAMINIA WAY (4 hours)
Fonnaia Bridge, S. Faustino catacombs, S. Faustino Abbey
Cost: €75 for 1 person, €50 per person for two people, €30 per person for three or more people.
BEL FORTE FORTRESS-FIORE DI MARIANO-S.MANNO TOWER (3.5 hours)
Cost: €75 for 1 person, €50 per person for two people, €30 per person for three or more people.
VILLA CLOVANI (2.5 hours)
Cost: €65 for 1 person, €40 per person for two people, €30 per person for three or more people.
Itineraries on foot
FONTANA DELLO STANO (STANO FOUNTAIN, 2.5 hours)
An ancient fountain unearthed in Todi
Cost: €65 for 1 person, €38 per person for two people, €30 per person for three or more people.
MOLINO DI CAMPAGNA-SANTA MARIA DELLA TORRICELLA (3 hours)
Cost: €75 for 1 person, €45 per person for two people, €30 per person for three or more people.
COOKING CLASS
Three hours of cooking class, with description and illustration of the produce and ingredients used, with all their characteristics. All the ingredients for the recipes are included, and at the end a meal will be eaten together by all the participants.
Cost: €30 per person
WINE TASTING
Discover and taste wines produced by the “Vineria”, with the help of an expert sommelier. The tasting includes three wines typical of the region, accompanied with bruschettas, white and red focaccias, and cured meats produced by the house.
Cost: €35 per person
“CHIACCHIERIAMO!!” (LET’S CHAT)
For those interested in learning or perfecting their Italian, an opportunity to converse in a relaxed setting, seated at a table sipping tea, or while strolling on the streets of Todi!
Cost: €30 per person (the tea is included)
HORSEBACK RIDING
A different way of discovering the splendid locations around Todi.
Cost: €35 per person for 1 hour.
IF INTERESTED IN ONE OR MORE OF THESE ACTIVITIES, PLEASE CONTACT LUCREZIA SCIMMI: timmstaff@gmail.com
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