Relais Il Castello. Umbria Italy

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Relais Il Castello UMBRIA, ITALY

Includes flights, transfers, hotel & daily breakfast

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UMBRIA Italy The small region of Umbria is a place where good food, great landscapes and a quiet pace of life are the ingredients for a perfect holiday. The various little villages scattered across the region all have their own distinctive charm. Most of them built on hilltops and ridges, they all complement this pastoral, green heart of Italy. The largest city in Umbria, Perugia, effortlessly maintains the cosy charm and personal feel that is guaranteed to relax all your senses. Wander around old-fashioned streets and gaze at beautiful buildings like the Palazzo dei Priori and the cathedral, both of which can be found at the Piazza IV Novembre. Heading out to explore the Umbrian countryside, you’ll come across the most magnificent villages. East of Perugia, you’ll find the village of Assisi. The birthplace of one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity, St Francis, the village is today the home of a majestic basilica, built in his honour in the 13th century. Amazing fresco paintings and beautiful art adorn the building and visitors can marvel at this as well as the nearby cathedral in this quaint little village. Umbria is about tranquillity, rural charm and great food, and as you explore this delightful region, you’ll never be far from great sights, tastes and local gems.

Relais Il Castello The hotel is located just south of Perugia.

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the serene greenery of the Umbrian landscape and surrounded by the medieval village of Monte Castello di Vibio, the Relais Il Castello lets you explore the heart of Umbria first hand.

Discover the delicious local cuisine at the hotel’s own restaurant, enjoy the uninterrupted views of the landscape from the swimming

pool, or head out on an expedition of wine-tasting and trekking in the region where vineyards and scenic trails abound. The Relais Il Castello is the perfect base for a relaxing holiday in one of Italy’s most charming regions, where you are never far from idyllic villages, historic sights and amazing food.

Please note that the swimming pool is open from 1st June to 15th September

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Comfort Room Retaining the traditional charm of the castle, each of the fully air-conditioned rooms are designed to accommodate modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, in an authentic style, where tiled floors and wooden furniture add extra charm.

From the room you can gaze across the Tiber Valley as well as the village below and wake up to the sound of birdsong each morning.

Restaurant Il Melograno At the hotel’s own restaurant, you can sample a wide selection of great Umbrian dishes. The menu is focused on using only local ingredients such as salami, cheese, lentils from Castelluccio and, of course, delicious red wine from Rossi and Sagrantini, just to name a few. Dining in Il Melograno offers another delightful discovery of the region.

WHAT TO SEE IN THE Surrounding area of Perugia

Assisi Assisi is one of the most visited cities in Umbria, once home to St. Francis and St. Clare, it’s now a religious centre of the region, and a prime destination for many pilgrims. Explore the narrow, steep, picturesque lanes which conceal plenty of surprises: a hidden restaurant, a faded fresco or a stunning view. The town is set on the slopes of Mount Subasio, and it’s possible to trek the nearby Regional Park, which opens up stunning views of the scenery that characterises Assisi.

Gubbio Set on the lower slopes of the beautiful Mt. Ingino, Gubbio was once the capital of Umbria. Old buildings, monuments and streets which date back to the Middle Ages abound in the city. Its ancient walls were built at the end of the 13th century, and visitors can discover gorgeous palaces, the Piazza Grande, as well as Roman, Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The elevation of the town also provides splendid views across the green countryside.

Perugia The old town of Perugia is steeped in history, and every street and corner reveal various delightful glimpses of the past. Visit the Cathedral of St Lorenzo which towers above the rest of the city, and explore some of the many other churches that profuse in Perugia. Despite the Medieval look of the city, however, Perugia is a vibrant and youthful city. Among other things it’s the proud host of the Umbria Jazz Festival and the EuroChocolate Perugia - the region’s international chocolate exhibition, where you could taste delicious home-made Umbrian chocolate.

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