Authentic Umbria Tour – from Perugia to the hills of art and wine
A journey through art, wine and craftsmanship: Perugia, Deruta, Torgiano, Bettona and Montefalco. Discover the creative soul of Umbria with Podere Grotta Antica.
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Authentic Umbria Tour
from Perugia to the hills of art and wine
There’s an Umbria made of hands and hearts —
where artists still paint ceramics, vintners still walk their vines, and every piazza smells of life.
This itinerary leads through Perugia, Deruta, Torgiano, Bettona, and Montefalco:
five villages that reveal the creative and generous soul of Umbria.
[ Perugia ] [Deruta ] [Torgiano ] [ Bettona ] [ Montefalco ]
[ Perugia ] [Deruta ] [ Torgiano ]
[Bettona] [Montefalco ]
Perugia
where art breathes between the walls
Elegant and vibrant, Perugia is both a city and a painting.
Its medieval alleys lead to open squares, frescoed churches and secret workshops.
From the Palazzo dei Priori to the Fontana Maggiore, every stone tells a story of balance and light.
👉 Tip: step into the National Gallery of Umbria and climb to the top windows — the view is pure inspiration.
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Deruta
city of ceramics
A few kilometers away, the hum of traffic fades into the sound of brushes and clay.
Deruta is the beating heart of ceramic art in Italy.
Inside its small workshops, artists still paint freehand on gleaming white glaze.
👉 Tip: don’t miss the Regional Museum of Ceramics and its terrace — from there you can see the Tevere Valley stretching toward Todi.
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Torgiano
wine and memory
Set among vineyards and olive trees, Torgiano celebrates the union between land and patience.
Here, the famous DOCG Rosso Riserva was born.
The Wine Museum offers a charming walk through centuries of winemaking tradition.
👉 Tip: enjoy a tasting at the Lungarotti wine cellar — it’s Umbria in a glass.
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Bettona
a quiet balcony of light
Perched above the valley, Bettona is one of the oldest Etruscan towns.
Its walls, olive trees and peaceful rhythm make it an ideal stop for reflection and photography.
👉 Tip: visit the Municipal Art Gallery, home to a delicate Madonna by Perugino, away from the crowds.
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Montefalco
the land of Sagrantino
Known as “the balcony of Umbria,” Montefalco is surrounded by vineyards that change color with the seasons.
The air smells of wine and roses, and every turn offers a postcard view.
👉 Tip: visit the Museum of San Francesco to see Benozzo Gozzoli’s frescoes — a journey through light and faith in vivid colors.
Perugia
where art breathes between the walls
Elegant and vibrant, Perugia is both a city and a painting.
Its medieval alleys lead to open squares, frescoed churches and secret workshops.
From the Palazzo dei Priori to the Fontana Maggiore, every stone tells a story of balance and light.
👉 Tip: step into the National Gallery of Umbria and climb to the top windows — the view is pure inspiration.
...
Deruta
city of ceramics
A few kilometers away, the hum of traffic fades into the sound of brushes and clay.
Deruta is the beating heart of ceramic art in Italy.
Inside its small workshops, artists still paint freehand on gleaming white glaze.
👉 Tip: don’t miss the Regional Museum of Ceramics and its terrace — from there you can see the Tevere Valley stretching toward Todi.
...
Torgiano
wine and memory
Set among vineyards and olive trees, Torgiano celebrates the union between land and patience.
Here, the famous DOCG Rosso Riserva was born.
The Wine Museum offers a charming walk through centuries of winemaking tradition.
👉 Tip: enjoy a tasting at the Lungarotti wine cellar — it’s Umbria in a glass.
...
Bettona
a quiet balcony of light
Perched above the valley, Bettona is one of the oldest Etruscan towns.
Its walls, olive trees and peaceful rhythm make it an ideal stop for reflection and photography.
👉 Tip: visit the Municipal Art Gallery, home to a delicate Madonna by Perugino, away from the crowds.
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Montefalco
the land of Sagrantino
Known as “the balcony of Umbria,” Montefalco is surrounded by vineyards that change color with the seasons.
The air smells of wine and roses, and every turn offers a postcard view.
👉 Tip: visit the Museum of San Francesco to see Benozzo Gozzoli’s frescoes — a journey through light and faith in vivid colors.
After a day among artists and vintners,
returning to Podere Grotta Antica feels like coming back to your own workshop of peace.
The countryside hums softly, and the colors of Umbria stay on your skin like a watercolor memory.
📍 Distances from Podere Grotta Antica (Chiusi)
Perugia ~1 h · Deruta ~ 1 h 10 min ·
Torgiano ~1 h 05 · Bettona ~ 1 h 10 min ·
Montefalco ~ 1 h 20 min