Hilltowns of Umbria

Monteverdi's location is unique as it closely borders Umbria, Italy's only landlocked region known for its medieval hilltop towns and lush, green landscape. Be immersed in the regions unique history Unfolding over six or eight hours with professional tour guide and luxury driving service, this excursion can be customized based on your interests. 

Some of our favorite towns include:

Cetona, a picturesque hilltown dating back to the 16th century. located with ties to prehistoric times. Guests can marvel at artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the end of the Bronze Age in the Museo Civico per la Preistoria del Monte Cetona. 

At 508 meters above sea level, Citta della Pieve, soars above Umbria with mezmorizing views of the Val di Chiana and Lake Transimeno, a site known for Hannibal's defeat of the Romans in an epic battle, killing 15,000 Roman soldiers.The historic center is home to many types of stunning architecture: Renansance, Baroque, Rococco and Neoclassical. The town is also known for the precious saffron whose use dates back to the middle ages and flavors many traditional dishes. 

Orvieto's origins date back to the Etruscan period, and it was an important center during Roman times and the Middle Ages, serving as a papal residence in the 13th century. Discover its stunning Gothic cathedral, the Duomo, which dates back to the 14th century and features intricate frescoes or its fascinating network of ancient Etruscan tunnels and caves beneath the town.

Please contact concierge@monteverdituscany.com for details.