Top Perugia Nature and Wildlife Tours

Today we'll visit Perugia, the capital of Umbria. It is worth visiting not only for the beauty of its hilltop setting, but also for its fine old buildings. Before it came under Roman rule, ancient Perusia was one of the 12 cities of the Etruscan federation and considerable sections of the Etruscan walls, which extended for 2,800 meters around the town, have been preserved. Perugia is known to the art world as the center of the Umbrian School of Painting in the 15th and 16th centuries and its leading members, Pietro Vannucci and Bernardino Betti both worked here. Lunch in typical restaurant after the guided tour of Perugia. During our time in Perugia, we’ll take a visit to Perugina Chocolate House, located inside the renowned Perugina chocolate factory. A magic place to taste fine chocolate and enjoy a rich collection of pictures, labels, posters, gift boxes and special old machines to produce the chocolate and its most famous product the “bacio”.

Explore the ancient Spoleto-Norcia railway with an e-bike tour from Spoleto. Cross the exciting wind tunnels and long cycle viaducts. Embark on a scenic e-bike adventure along the Spoleto-Norcia railway, a disused railway line transformed into a beautiful bike path. Start your journey in Spoleto and immediately take the comfortable bike path, retracing exactly the railway route. Meet small disused stations, incredible viaducts and the famous "helical" tunnels that once allowed the old train to pass the mountainous terrain to reach Norcia. Experience the thrill of pedalling through these unlit tunnels, with powerful lights on the bike ensuring a safe and atmospheric journey through the rock-cut path. Exit the railway route to admire the magnificent Valnerina. Experience the thrill of cycling through the dark tunnels of the old railway!

Treat yourself to a wine tasting with a difference when you’re in Umbria. Aboard a horse-drawn carriage, you’ll venture through the vineyards of a private wine estate to immerse yourself in the nature that abounds. After, a tasting of organic wine with traditional Umbrian snacks awaits. For a nice extra touch, numbers are capped at 12 people for a more sociable small-group experience.

Discover Lake Trasimeno by Vespa and live an authentic experience in the heart of Umbria, among villages overlooking the water, green hills and timeless views. The tour takes you along scenic and quiet roads, ideal for enjoying the journey slowly and freely, being surprised by breathtaking views and genuine atmospheres. You will cross places rich in history and tradition, among ancient fortresses, small fishing villages, romantic lakesides and villages that still retain the truest soul of the territory. Each stage tells a different face of Trasimeno: lake life, the quiet of nature, memories of the past and the charm of the Umbrian villages. A perfect itinerary for those who want to combine adventure, relaxation and culture in an original day, away from the most tourist routes and immersed in the authentic beauty of central Italy.