Other main cities to visit on your Umbria holiday are Assisi, Gubbio, Orvieto, Todi, Spoleto and Terni. These cities boast some impressive structures from the Etruscans, Ancient Romans, the Romanesque period and fine examples of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Be sure to visit the Roman Theatre and Druso's Arch in Spoleto and the Ipogeo de Volumni, an Etruscan tomb not far from Perugia.

There is something for everyone in an Umbria villa holiday. Stretch out on the beach at Capalbio. Go fishing on Lake Trasimeno or rafting on the rapids of the Nera River. Take a cycling tour from Assisi or Orvieto. Play golf or go horse riding or trekking through the vineyards and olive groves. View the incredible art collections and treasures of the ancient world at the many archaeological museums or stroll through the markets for fine local produce or some of Umbria's world-renowned handmade ceramics. See the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi. It is a World Heritage site. The town also boasts a medieval castle, the Rocca Maggiore.

A vacation in Umbria is a chance to taste fragrant wine and high quality olive oil produced in the Umbrian hills. Try the delicious pork antipasti, the Arvotolo (pancakes) and other local specialties like Ciriole (a tagiatelle with onions and garlic), Umbrici (spaghetti) and Strascinati (macaroni with sausage and egg). Leave room for sweet treats like Panpepato (spice cake), Pinoccate and the almond flavoured Torciglione.

Festivals and Events in Umbria
Castiglione de Lago - Tulip Festival (April)
Castiglione de Lago - 'Painting the Skies' Kite Festival (March - May)
Todi - Italian Antique Exhibition (April-May)
Assisi - Calendimaggio - a celebration of medieval and renaissance life (May)
Gubbio - Ceri Race Festival (May)
Stroncone - International Street Artists' Festival (June)
Spoleto - Spoleto Festival (June or July)
Perugia - Umbria Jazz (July)
Cannara - Onion Festival (September)
Gualdo Tadino - Historical Games and Food Festival (September)
Acquasparta - Medieval Banquet (September)