Things to do in Gubbio

Walking through the streets of Gubbio, one might think of being catapulted into a bygone era, into a Middle Ages made up of imposing and magnificent architecture set in the greenery of Mount Ingino. Gubbio's history is actually rooted in an even more remote past, as evidenced by the Roman Theater at the foot of the city or even better by the Iguvine Tables preserved in the Palazzo dei Consoli. The tranquility of the city allows one to indulge in suggestions of times past in the characteristic city routes. Follow your local guide to the discovery of Gubbio. From the church dedicated to Saint Francis, where you'll get to know his incident with the wolf, going uphill through characteristic streets and alleys up to Piazza Grande. Here you'll admire a beautiful landscape as well as the majestic Palazzo dei Consoli. Your tour will continue near beautiful Saints Giacomo and Mariano cathedral and immersing yourself in Gubbio medieval atmosphere. Don't miss this fantastic oppurtunity to discover the city and join the tour!

Join this cooking class to learn secrets about the famous local recipes, cooking exclusively with seasonal products such as vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, local fine wines and much more. A famous Italian quote says that “a small barrel contains the best wine”. There is no better way to describe Umbria, a region in central Italy, rich with history, culture, and ancient beliefs. It also has some of the best medieval borghi, small towns or villages, still preserved as they originally were, Assisi, Perugia, Gubbio, Spoleto, and Orvieto, to name a few. During your hands-on cooking class, you will learn to prepare special and unique recipes. Working with only flour and eggs, mix them with passion, prepare the dough of pasta fresca improving your cooking skills, knead, cut, tagliatelle roll and fill ravioli. These recipes will surely impress your friends when you host your next Italian dinner party once you are back home. At the end of the class you will sit around the table to enjoy the fruits of your labor in a convivial atmosphere toasting with a second course and the dessert paired with a glass of regional wine. Don't miss this special and memorable day. Or you can choose the option of enjoy only the meal. Traditional menu for a typical lunch or dinner in Italian families: Appetizer with assorted crostini : sausage and stracchino cheese, One or two dishes of fresh pasta; A second course of Chicken, Pork or fish, with its side dish, and last but not least dessert, a delicious spoon dessert. You will be welcomed into the hostess home and she hope to make you spend a pleasant time and form a lasting friendship.

Follow your guide to the top sights in the town of Gubbio on this waling tour. Make your way to highlights like the Roman amphitheater, Piazza Grande, and the Cathedral of Gubbio.  Start your tour amid the medieval architecture in the Piazza Grande square. Dive into sights like the Augustan-era Roman amphitheater which could once seat 6,000 spectators. Listen as your guide paints a picture of Gubbio during ancient Roman times. Head to the Cathedral of Gubbio to admire its stunning stained glass work, colorful frescos, and gaze up at the blue ceiling which has stars painted on it.  Stop for a truffle tasting to gain insight into why the town is famous for producing these prized mushrooms. Finish your tour in Piazza Grande. 

Take a full-day trip to visit the Sanctuary of La Verna, located in the commune of Chiusi della Verna, in Tuscany. It is this place where, in 1224, St. Francis of Assisi is said to have received the stigmata. On your trip, you will be provided with round-trip transportation from your starting point. After an approximately 2-hour trip, arrive at the sanctuary, where you will have 4 hours of free time. Here you may explore the area on top of Mount Penna, and stop at the local convent to learn more about why the site is a place of pilgrimage. In the afternoon, you will be transported back to your hotel. In the afternoon visit of The Birthplace Museum of Michelangelo Buonarroti, the castle of Caprese Michelangelo; it consists of three main buildings, the Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo Clusini and the Corte Alta, and a garden with outdoor exposure.

Discover how to cook like a local in this unique cooking class offered at a local home. Let your host show you the secret to making some of the most popular regional dishes and taste your creation while toasting with some local wines. During the lesson, your host will teach you how to prepare three authentic local recipes. Put your cooking skills to the test under the instruction of a master. Relax, as your host will ensure you are equipped with everything you need to make some extraordinary food.  Taste all the wonderful food that you have made with your host and try some local wines selected by your host. Enjoy learning how to make fantastic food while connecting with a local cook.

Transfer to Marmore Falls The Marmore Falls is one of the most famous in Italy and among the highest in Europe. It is located in the Valnerina, a short distance from Terni, inserted within the Nera River Regional Park. It is formed by the Velino river, which flows into the Nera river coming down from Lake Piediluco. If you are planning a visit to the area, it is an obligatory stop. To admire the falls of the waterfall it is possible to enter from two different points: the Lower Belvedere and the Upper Belvedere. The Upper Belvedere, which is located at the end of the homonymous village of Marmore on the road leading to Piediluco, offers a spectacular view of the first jump, while from the Lower Belvedere on the road leading to Valnerina it is possible to have a total overview of the waterfall and admire it in all its majesty. A panoramic path connects the two access points. Inside the Park it is also possible to follow six fascinating well-marked and signposted paths, which will allow you to admire the waterfalls from multiple perspectives and fully enjoy panoramas of evocative beauty. Return to Assisi comfortably with our Minivan. It is possible to organize the transfer at different times in agreement with the agency. It is not a private tour, seats are open to sales until sold out.