The trail of the washerwomen – Il sentiero delle lavandaie
The trail of the washerwomen is located in the east of Perugia and has an interesting historical background. It starts at the Porta della Pesa, one of the ancient city gates in the east of the city, and leads straight down to a little town called…
Put on your hiking shoes and explore the soul of Umbria
You will pass along innumerable grapevines …
Magnificent tracks and trails
Explore the soul of Umbria and admire evocative landscapes. Over 100 different, beautiful well maintained hiking trails and gentle walking paths are available in t…
A walk through the silence of nature – on donkey trails, along a Roman aqueduct, to an ancient castle
Sentiero 52 acquedotto romano
What makes this hiking trail so unique? Its location on the southern edge of the Monte Subasio (1290 m), a mountain range between Umbria and the Marches, is not the only thing that makes it unique: the trail …
A backstage tour through Cortona
How to get here
The picturesque town of Cortona impresses from afar, as it is situated on the slopes of Monte San Egidio, at an altitude of 494 to 650 metres. The town was built on four natural terraces and seems to be illuminated by the sun a…
Walking through beautiful Orvieto
The impressive Cathedral, landmark of Orvieto
Introduction
When I talk about “visiting Orvieto”, I mean the enchanting, old Etruscan town with its more than 20,000 inhabitants, which can be seen from far away as it enthrones majestically on…
Most beautiful scenic drives through Umbria and Tuscany
Introduction
My personal most beautiful scenic drives through Umbria and Tuscany consist od the following day trips. Each of them starts at Casa Lauretana. They are a wonderful mix of winding routes through hilly landscapes, panorama and cultu…