DISCOVERING UMBRIA di Oblò sul Mondo

www.discoveringumbria.com

Trip Planning, Italy, Learning Tours

WINE AND FOOD TOURS, COOKING CLASSES, LANGUAGE COURSES, FARM STAYS

Location: UMBRIA

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DISCOVERING UMBRIA – Incoming programme

 

Begun in 2005, our team at Discovering Umbria bring more than 10 years of fruitful experience to the world of tourism, along with a deep passion for the beauties of our home-land. 

Our philosophical base, underpinning all planning, is in the provision of authentic and unforgettable experiences across a broad range of specialist tours, delightful gastronomic programmes and customized tourist services, right down to the last detail, all of which is designed to lead you through a wonderful discovery of thousands of years of culture and traditions across this magical land of Umbria. 

UMBRIA AWAITS YOU, DISCOVER IT WITH US!

Nature, Architecture, Mysticism, Art, Tastes and Aromas of the Green Heart of Italy

 

Umbria is situated in central Italy and is often referred to as the "green heart." It is one of the smallest regions.With nearly 70% being covered by gentle rolling hills it offers a great variety of landscapes, from fertile valleys and mountain chains to plateaus and plains, all crossing the region from west to east, giving it a unique and recognizable character.This ancient land, famed destination of the Grand Tour travellers and Land of the Saints, with thousands of stories to tell, is crowded with ancient gods, rich in spirituality and culture, folklore and ancient gastronomic traditions

 

ENJOY UMBRIA WITH NATIVE UMBRIAN PEOPLE! WE WILL TAKE YOU TO DISCOVER THE SECRETS AND THE TRADITIONS OF OUR BELOVED HOME-LAND!

 

BEST UMBRIAN EXPERIENCES:

 

A week at Antonio's and Lucia - 7 days that willl stay in your heart forever

Cooking and wine food tasting programme.

Language and cooking - 7 days to study Italian an to learn the most famous cooking in the world.

Umbrian Life & Traditions - Cooking and ceramic painting courses at one of the most famous ceramic factory in Deruta

Long weekends - 4 nights in apartment in the historical centre of Todi to discover the best of Umbria:

Cooking weekend, Wine weekend, Food&Wine&Oil weekend, Nature&Food weekend

1 day excursions - Studied for travellers who stay in Rome or Florence these day tours run all year and all days of the week. Some samples:

On the Sagrantino Road, Via Flaminia and Carsulae "The Pompei of Umbria", Birdwatching at Corbara Lake, The Secrets of the Wine.

 

2010 NEWS!!

ROME AND RIVER TIBER BASIN - An amazing week from the secrets of Rome, the Eternal city to the beautiful landscapes of Umbria, following the paths of Etruscans, Romans, Medieval Lords, Papal State history....and more!

 

SPECIAL SERVICES

All of our services are personalized and integrated with a series of special services all with the express aim of helping you to discover the riches of our region:

 

Adventure on horseback

School of horse-riding and handling

Excursions on horseback of one or more days revolving around groups of more expert riders who have their own horses or who have rented horses, and with a private/customised itinerary.

 

Birdwatching

In company with an expert ornithologist visits will include the sanctuary of Alviano as well as other splendid sighting zones, from which it is possible to observe all year round the many birds dispersed there and, at times, other migratory species and birds of passage.

 

The search for the black truffle

An expert tartufaio (truffle hunter) and his dog will guide you to the discovery of the truffle and reveal the secrets of its search. During the excursion through the tranquil nature of a private reserve, participants will take part in the "battuta" or beating that is an integral part of the search for the precious booty. The walk in the tartufaia will also afford many opportunities to observe the numerous species of birds and mammals that inhabit the region.

 

Harvesting olives

Umbria and its oil wait for to you. The experience follows all the stages of production from harvesting in the plantation, to working the frantoio (oil press), to the tasting of the new oil as comes from the press. The many fragrant aromas will conquer all your senses!

 

Vendemmia (grape picking)

September is taken over by the aroma of mature grapes. The experience is all the more thrilling for those who decide to sway to the traditions of the Umbrian countryside.

 

Gathering chestnuts

Autumn in the ancient chestnut groves means harvesting these very special fruits. It is an occasion for celebration, fun and relaxation. The only obligation is in the sampling of the freshly harvested chestnuts roasted in the traditional manner with unfermented grape juice.

 

The norcineria (specialist salami and pork production)

The word "Norcino", an expert in the making of all pork products, is derived from the Umbrian town of Norcia, well-known since the Middle Ages for its pork produce. You will discover the most ancient secrets of this special regional tradition.

 

. . . and that's not all! With us, Umbria is yours!
You tell us what you want in your programme and we will be happy to create your special journey with you!

 

DISCOVERING UMBRIA - Travel agency&incoming tour operator.

Associated FIAVET - Italian Federation of Travel Agencies

REGION OF UMBRIA AUTHORIZATION NR. 10096

Contact Information

Company: DISCOVERING UMBRIA di Oblò sul Mondo

Street: VIALE SAN FILIPPO 8

City: TODI (PG)

Country: ITALY

Zip/Postal Code: 06059

Phone: +39 075845138

Fax: +39 0758945369

Website: www.discoveringumbria.com

E-mail: Click here to send an e-mail inquiry