spend an afternoon being guided through a tasting of a range of Umbrian wines complimented by the very best Italian cheeses all in the comfort of Casale Alessandri.

Visit the only known catacomb in Umbria that bears witness to the spread of Christianity in the 4th century along the nearby via Flaminia.

Go rafting on the nearby rivers for some adventure and visit the spectacular waterfalls.

Go horseback riding or trekking with a guide through the mountains and then you could enjoy a barbecue before heading back. What a way to experience the panorama of the Monti Martani!

Visit the numerous fascinating medieval towns that are close by – Spoleto – Assisi – Todi – San Gemini – Narni – Montefalco – Perugia – Norcia.

Spend a day swimming and lazing by the transparent ‘Fiume Nera’ and visit the ancient Roman boatyard while you are there.

Tour the Perugina chocolate factory or visit the Chocolate Festival. It is always a fun way to spend the day whilst you are here.

Spend a few hours being guided by a four- legged friend to find delicious truffles. Or, be led through the mountains to search for mushrooms and learn about the different kinds before getting to taste the goods

Visit a charming town with its little channels flowing through the village. It is known as ‘the little Venice of Umbria’.

Participate in the experience of harvesting or tasting the ‘green gold’ of the Umbrian olive oil.

Organize a tour of one of the many nearby wineries to sample some of the world’s best wine. The nearby medieval town of Montefalco is home to the famous ‘Sagrantino’ grape.