We have just returned from a short trip (4 days really is short) around Italian regions of Umbria and Marche. I am glad to say that despite the changing weather it was a great trip and definitely a place to return to.
These two regions are a little bit less known compared to the neighboring Tuscany. Fortunately this also means they tend to get a little less crowded.
Like Tuscany, Umbria is also a place where those green rolling hills seem to just go on forever into almost every direction. In my opinion charming little medieval towns sitting on tops of those hills are a highlight of the region.
It doesn't really matter if you are a history buff, outdoor enthusiast or you simply love good food and wine - you can definitely find all of those in this part of Italy.
During this recent trip we tried to taste a little bit of everything. We even took part in a hands-on chocolate making course.
These are Umbrian towns we had on our list and you should definitely try to fit them into your schedule when visiting the region: Assisi, Perugia, Montefalco, Spoleto, Todi, Gubbio and Narni. Since we suspected we were not going to make it to all of those, we only added Urbino and a small town on the Conero coast from the region of Marche. At the northern end of Marche region there is also a whole another country worth visiting - it is San Marino.
Sadly we did not make it to all of the charming hill towns on the above list. Since we did not want to jump between them in a hurry, we figured we would rather come back at some other time and devote each of them the attention they deserve. I suggest you do the same and try to relax and really feel the energy flowing through those narrow cobblestone streets.
I will post some useful details from the places we visited in future posts. Stay tuned to Travel Photo Blogging!