Umbria and the Marches Travel Guide
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Fodor's Essential Italy
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Birthplace of saints and home to some of the country's greatest artistic treasures, central Italy is a collection of misty green valleys and picture-perfect hill towns laden with centuries of history.
Umbria and the Marches Hotels
Virtually every older town, no matter how small, has some kind of hotel. A trend, particularly around Gubbio, Orvieto, and Todi, is to convert old villas...read more
Umbria and the Marches Restaurants
Central Italy is mountainous, and its food is hearty and straightforward, with a stick-to-the-ribs quality that sees hardworking farmers and artisans through...read more
Things To Do in Umbria and the Marches
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Umbria and the Marches
- $2324 & up -- Italy by Rail: 8-Nt. Multi-City Trip w/Air Great Value Vacations
- $549 & up -- Last Minute: Greek Islands and Turkey Cruise Royal Caribbean
- Impressions of Italy IExplore
- $2108 & up -- Italy: 6-Nt. 3-City Escape w/Breakfast & Air — $2,108 Sceptre Tours
- Kingdom of Sicily — $6,265 IExplore
Umbria and the Marches Experiences
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Palazzo Ducale, Urbino: A visit here reveals more about the ideals of the Renaissance than a shelf of history books.... Read more
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Umbria is rich with truffles—more are found here than anywhere else in Italy—and those not consumed fresh are processed into pastes... Read more
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Sagrantino grapes have been used for the production of red wine for centuries. The wine began centuries ago as Sagrantino passito, a semisweet... Read more
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Magnificent scenery makes the heart of Italy excellent walking, hiking, and mountaineering country. In Umbria, the area around Spoleto is particularly... Read more
News & Features
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News, Airlines
Earlier this week, Consumer Reports released their annual study of the best and worst domestic airlines.... Read more
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News, Hotels
From the steamed cider aromas that hit you in the lobby to the local ingredients served in the restaurant,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
You might not expect to find yourself amongst wine grapes a mere 75 miles outside of New York City.... Read more
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Here are the details of my trip to Venice, Montalcino & Florence with my husband in May-June 2010. Read more
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Here are the details of my trip to Rome & the Amalfi Coast (with a base in Positano) with my husband in May 2009. Read more
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Good day.
This is our first visit to Italy.(We are no expert nor seasoned travelers). Our latest plan is
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Tuscany- 3 days (29th to 2nd August)
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