Umbrian Hills Tour: Explore Ancient Legends, Springs, Mountain Lakes, and Stone Canyons
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Embark on a captivating journey through the Umbrian Hills, where ancient legends come to life. Discover hidden springs, mountain lakes, and stone canyons, all surrounded by medieval hamlets and serene hermitages.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Le Fonti del Clitunno - The Clitunno river’s springs have created a lake with very clear and emerald green waters. This water garden inspired poets such as Propertius, Pliny, Virgilio, Byron and Carducci.
Groundwater comes to the suface as several water springs, a few of which can be found on the lakebed.
The water mirrors intense and changing colours, is rich in rare vegetal species (phanerogams, horsetail, moss, aquatic nasturtium…) that create a luxuriant appearance of rare beauty. Its shores are surrounded by a thick vegetation, particularly weeping willows and poplars.
Their rare beauty has inspired painters, poets and writers since ancient times.
What's Included
- Enjoy the comfort of in-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fees to Clitunno Park and Marmore Waterfall included
- Experience a guided tour through the attractions
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Speckled with age-old settlements and tranquil retreats, the hills of Umbria are mesmerizing. Merely a few kilometres can transport you into the heart of nature, among the antiquated beech forests, profound caverns and legendary mountains.
Water springs from the earth and fills the mountain lakes; it courses through rivers, sculpting magnificent stone canyons; it collects in marshlands and man-made reservoirs, metamorphosizing them into natural havens.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
- Please provide your accommodation’s information at the time of booking (name, address)
- The day before we’ll send a mail with exact pick up time
Location
P.za della Repubblica, 48
Piazza della Repubblica
Meeting point is in front of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Trail23769710593
Nov 3, 2023
Umbria: the green heart - Beautiful green region. There is a lot of up and down, even in the cities.
Clitunno springs: beautiful water landscape with small springs of clear water.
Marmore Waterfall: very beautiful when used to its full potential. Keep in mind that this waterfall is only in its full splendor for a few hours a day.
Spoleto: real Italian city with aqueduct and cathedral
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