along the apennines:
abruzzo, umbria & lazio
april 2026
*** Preliminary Itinerary ***
Explore the heart of Italy, from the spectacular mountains of the less-visited Abruzzo region to the Middle Ages in Umbria and the Etruscans in Lazio
OVERVIEW
The Apennines are the backbone of Italy. Their relative inaccessibility sets them just beyond the well-worn tourist track and has allowed for the preservation of local gastronomy, customs and even languages.
This itinerary explores Italy’s mountainous heart. Commencing with the birthplace of Ovid in Sulmona, we uncover ancient Rome’s gradual dominance of the region and explore mountain hermitages, ruined fortresses and medieval towns. In Umbria, we encounter the great changes of the Middle Ages, from St Francis’s new spirituality in Assisi to the revolutions in art and architecture it drew from Cimabue, Giotto, Piero della Francesca and Bramante. In Lazio, we track a rich legacy of art and culture from Etruscan tombs to Renaissance garden design.
The program is rounded out by the food and wine of these proud and distinctive regions.
Highlights
Go beyond the tourist trail in Abruzzo, a region of spectacular mountains and medieval villages
Understand Italy’s ancient past at a wide variety of archaeological sites, including Etruscan necropolises and Roman Carsulae
Explore medieval art and architecture, from Cimabue and Giotto in Assisi to Abruzzo’s mountain hermitages
Admire Renaissance art far from the crowds, with works by Filippo Lippi, Piero della Francesca and Signorelli
Discover Viterbo’s papal gardens, including Bomarzo’s extraordinary Sacro Bosco and the elegant Villa Lante
Enjoy the best of Italian regional gastronomy, such as Umbria’s handmade pasta and Orvieto Classico wine
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